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June 6, 2014

PEANUT’S FIRST SWIM MEET

I normally blog about my running adventures but since my big 32 mile run on the Western States TrailÂ a few weeks ago, my running has been few and far between. That doesn’t bode well for my training to pace to Pigeon at Tahoe Rim in July, but it does bode well for the Peanut!

The Peanut had her first official swim meet against the Folsom Sea Otters last weekend. As I had mentioned in this post, her mock meet did not go so well. She only swam one of her two events (she was disqualified for the freestyle).

She was nervous going into the meet but Vans and I explained to her that the meets are not a race against other kids, they are a race against herself. To a 6 year old that is difficult to understand.

The sweet heart that she is, she made friends with her opponents while sitting on the Ready Bench. When it was time to go, she made her way to the starting blocks. She was in lane 10, rated last place as a result of her DQ from the mock meet.

When the buzzer went offÂ did exactly as she was told to do …Â sheÂ jumped in and swam as fast and as hard as I have ever seen her swim! Her side breathing was quick and barely noticeable which for her is a huge accomplishment!

She swam and swamÂ and swam! I cheered, Vans cheered and even Squeaker cheered! She made it!Â She finished 8th out of 10 swimmers! She now has a time to compare against (42 seconds). She popped out of that pool so happy and so proud. Vans and I are so proud of her.

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Next up was the 25 yard back stroke, the Peanut’s favorite. She got in the pool, she put on her goggles and when the buzzer went off she swam! Straight as an arrow this time all the way to the other side! 35 seconds later she was done! She had done the back stroke a full 11 seconds faster than she had at the mock meet! NOW she understood. NOW she was comprehending the concept of beating her old time.

I surprised the Peanut with the above sweatshirt. Even though she has a team swim cap and a team swim suit … now she has a team sweat shirt to keep her warm and dry between heats.

The Peanut’s next meet is tomorrow against the Sierra Sharks. Her first away meet. Once again, I am tabling my scheduled run to be her supporter. She has been to tons of my races over the years, so it is the least that I can do for my little mermaid.

Vans, Squeaker and I are just so darn proud of her! We love you Peanut!

Official Member of the EDH TAZ swim team 2014!

Â Happy ~~Trails~~ Swimming!

~Trailmomma

May 9, 2014April 21, 2015

LIVING LOCAL (EDHTrails.org)

Recently our little Peanut turned six.Â Â From the start, we wanted to do something different for her birthday, something a little more active … something outside. One day when I was watching the Peanut ride her bike, an idea hit me,Â Safetyville USA! I had never been myself but I have heard great things about Safetyville and Vans said that the place has been around since he was a little Vans. The Peanut has really progressed in riding her bike so this place was perfect!

If you don’t know much about Safetyville, it is a mini replica of Sacramento complete with buildings, stop signs, railroad tracks and real working traffic lights!

You can see the size ratio of the lights compared to the adults.

We totally lucked out on the weather as it had rained the day before but that Saturday, it was gorgeous outside. Jersey Dad was still in town to help us set up and get things moving.

When I was organizing the party, I realized that the Peanut’s guest list has grown tremendously over the years. Between friends she has known since daycare, to close friends we have known forever ,to her new friends in kindergarten, the list went on and on. Luckily the place accommodated a large guest list and really, the more the merrier when it came to cruising around Safetyville.

What I did not want (or need) was huge piles of presents. Â I know it is customary to bring presents to a party and I know that kids (especially six year olds) really look forward to all the presents but I knew that the Peanut would be happy with a few little things and so, Vans and I talked and decided to do something different this year.

We used evite.com for our invitations instead of the usual paper invitations. I happen to like evite.com because I can insert the date and party information directly onto our phone and we also limit the amount of paper produced.

Through evite.com we were able to notify guests that we were offering an “in lieu” of presents idea. When I told the Peanut what I was doing she didn’t understand. She thought she would receive NO presents on her birthday but when I assured her that she will have plenty to open, she was okay with what we were asking her to do. It made her happy to help.

I reached out to Mike on Trails over at EDHTrails.org. You may remember when I posted about EDHTrails.org in this post here. Well he got the approvals he needed to begin this journey of brining a quality trail network and skills loop to EDH. Vans and I could not be more excited.
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As avid trail runners and mountain bikers, having a trail that connects to our own street seems pretty sweet not to mention that it will provide a place for our kids to ride and play.

Vans and I support what Mike and EDHTrails.org are doing and since having moved to EDH a few years ago, I would say our love of “living local” has grown. From my work at Gold Country Run & Sport to Van’s support of Mraz Brewing Company (our local brewery) all the way to El Dorado Hills Natural Farms we are loving our local businesses and community.

Fresh berries from EDH Farms at the party.

When all was said and done, most of the kids (and parents) agreed that they had a fun time at Safetyville.

Overall, the Peanut was able to raise $135 towards EDHtrails.org and have enough presents to open and play with for hours.

While the idea to donate to a charity or cause isn’t new, I Â have to say I really loved it and I look forward to doing it more in the future. Santa Claus knows we have more than enough toys in our house. Sometimes giving back or giving to those who need it more, is a win win situation.

Happy Trails!

~Trailmomma

April 30, 2014April 29, 2014

WHISTLER CANADA 2014

I know I am behind in quite a few posts but this one will explain why. Since the Peanut is in kindergarten now and was officially on “spring break,” we did the opposite of what everyone else in the world does during spring break … traveled somewhere cold.Â 🙂

Actually, the time was finally right for the Trailmomma family to go and visit Be-Well-RunÂ (BWR) and the BWR Family in Whistler, Canada!

This was our first international trip as a family and only Squeakerâ€™s second time on an airplane. The Peanut is a terrific travel companion but I have to say, Squeaker is giving her a run for her money.

I feel like we're on America's Most Wanted with this shot. — I feel like we’re on America’s Most Wanted with this shot.

Our trip began at 4 am when we had to leave our house and head to the airport. We boarded our first plane with no issues and landed in Vancouver around lunch time. We arrived groggy, hungry and a little disheveled. BWRâ€™s hubby (Bear) picked us up at the airport ready to take us back to their house in Whistler. He even had cookies in the car for the kids but the sugar was no match for their exhausted little bodies as they both fell asleep.

The BWR family lives in a condo just a short way from Whistler & Blackcomb mountains. They only have one car and two car seats and there were four adults and four kids so any mode of transportation made as a group, was by local bus.

Squeaker was in heaven. She could not wait to ride the bus every day. She was so excited she barely noticed the rain or snow that was happening almost every day we were there. Sheâ€™d throw on her rain boots and jacket and be at the door ready to walk to the bus (which was a decent walk for a 2 year oldâ€™s legs I might add).

We stayed for 4 full days with 2 days of travel. This post could go on for days if I shared all that we did so instead, Iâ€™ll share using photos. Enjoy!

When we arrived in Whistler, we quickly changed into warmer clothes and went for a walk.

(LtoR) Peanut, Monkey, Squeaker & Bundles had a dance party waiting for the dads to finish playing in the snow.

BWR and I had a nice beverage on the deck in the sun watching the kids dance.

BWR and I got a day on the mountain too but it wasn't super clear ... — BWR and I got a day on the mountain too but it wasn’t super clear …

We celebrated Easter (Squeaker was terrified of the bunny).

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The girls had an easter egg hunt in a snow storm.

Thank you Be-Well-Run, Bear and family for the wonderful hospitality, home cooked meals, sight seeing and bus riding. 🙂

Happy (snow) Trails!

~Trailmomma

April 28, 2014April 29, 2014

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY PEANUT

Every mother knows what it feels like when your oldest child has a birthday. You spend weeks planning that child’s special day but inside you also remember that moment when you first became a mom. That moment when you were handed this tiny infant who looked to you for life and happiness and your heart melted (after freaking out just a bit) and it grew about a million times bigger.Â From that day your life changed forever. Your priorities changed to include another beating heart (and mouth). Now, you would do absolutely anything in this world to make sure that child is safe and smiling.

So 6 years later I find myself looking to the Peanut for my life and happiness and she delivers daily. I am smiling because of her.Â I wrote this post hereÂ when the Peanut turned 2 and I can honestly say, I feel exactly the same way.Â I wrote this post when the Peanut turned 3Â and now realize that I really miss the birthday post tradition so I think I will start again.

When you turn six, you believe that you have grown quite a few inches overnight. You feel taller and more confident and I can see it too.

When you turn six, you are in kindergarten with homework, a backpack and you talk about what happened at snack time the way I tell Daddy about my day at work.

When you turn six, you are so literal. When I tell you to pick up the pen and finish your homework you tell me “it’s a pencil mom.” Pardon me dear.

When you turn six, you ask me questions like “How do babies get IN a belly?” and luckily responses like “I’ll tell you later” still suffice, for now.

When you turn six, you tell me the little boy in your class is cute and my heart skips a beat wondering when that day will come when you’ll have your first crush and subsequently your first heartbreak.

When you turn six, I hear you trying to parent your little sister. You comfort her when she is in pain and you try endlessly to make her laugh when she is sad.

When you turn six, you make it harder for dad and I to spell around you. You know what C-A-N-D-Y spells but luckily not C-H-O-C-O-L-A-T-E … yet.

When you turn six, you still can’t leave the house without a hug and kiss goodbye from me. I hope that habit never ends.

When you turn six, you no longer look little to me. With your golden blonde hair and your chocolate brown eyes, you look so beautiful and so mature that a small part of me longs to rock you and shush your fears away.
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When you turn six, you show me every single day how many “wiggly” teeth you have even though it kind of grosses me out.

When you turn six, you have mastered the monkey bars at the playground and you feel like you are on top of the world.

When you turn six, you think the “S” word (stupid) is a bad word and I can’t help but smile at your innocence and your kind heart.

When you turn six, you mom and dad love you more than you can ever realize and we know that we are so lucky to be your parents.

Thank you sweet Peanut for choosing us. It has been an amazing ride and I look forward to watching you grow. Don’t ever stop being the loving girl that you are and remember to always smile that beautiful smile because it brightens everything around you.

Love you Peanut.

~Trailmomma & Vans

February 10, 2014April 21, 2015

EDH TRAILS – COMMUNITY HELP NEEDED

Â The internet is a funny thing. One day I was surfing the net, I canâ€™t even recall what I was searching for when I came across this websiteÂ www.edhtrails.orgÂ . I thought, â€œWhat is this?â€ One click leads to another click leads to another leads to me attending a board meeting at our local CSD (Community Services District) to speak up in support of Mike from EDHTrails.

You read that right, SPEAK UP as in talk in front of more than one or two people! One of the most dreaded and detested fears (in addition to birds and turkeys) in my life. Granted, I didnâ€™t talk for almost an hour like Mike did, but I did speak up and talk to the board casting our “vote” as to why we think what Mike and EDHTrails is doing, is a wonderful thing for our community.

Iâ€™ve posted about my running adventures in and around El Dorado Hills. From the â€œRidge Loop of Deathâ€ (my own made up name mind you) to New York Creek to Brownâ€™s Ravine. EDH has some awesome little trails for running and mountain biking.

When we moved here three years ago, I had no idea these trails existed. It was TiggerT that first showed me The Ridge (yes, blame her) and Vans told me about New York Creek when I first started running again after Squeaker was born.

The street on which we live in EDH even has some trails on it but they donâ€™t necessarily lead anywhere or they are not groomed well enough to use easily.

Mike and EDHTrails want to change all that. For starters, he wants to create a Village Connector Trail.

The Village Connector Trail will be one mile in length on an already existing piece of land that sits underneath some telephone wires. This trail would connect El Dorado Hills to Folsom. It would also contain a Cross Country Skills Loop for kids to ease into mountain biking and have fun. You can see more photos on Mikeâ€™s webpage atÂ www.edhtrails.org.

What happened at the board meeting on February 4^thÂ was exactly what Mike wanted to have happen; he wanted a seat at the big table. He presented his maps, photos and plan to some of the board members in an effort to get on their agenda for their big meeting on February 13^th. He succeeded.

Those members present listened to Mike and others talk about the need for such an amazing outlet for our already very active community. What many people do not realize is that El Dorado Hills is slowly becoming a hub for ultra-fitness and outdoor enthusiasts.

For example, true-storyÂ Â â€“ A few months ago, while the Peanut, Vans and I were at our annual optometry check-up we discovered that our optometrist is a huge ultra-runner and cyclist running 50 mile races and riding in death rides. We thought that was not only interesting but absolutely awesome that she and her husband were so active. The whole rest of our eye appointment was spent comparing races and trails. Then, we discover that the father of my daughterâ€™s classmate is one of the partners opening El Dorado Hillâ€™s newest running store Gold Country Run and Sport where I now work on Sundays. The Folsom Lake Trail Runners, one of the largest organized running groups have many members (myself included) that live in El Dorado Hills or just around the corner in Folsom. If you go to Mraz Brewing on a Thursday evening, you will be greeted by quite few mountain bikers having just finished their night ride (Vans include) enjoying a beer at a local family run brewery. Even our local high school has a mountain bike team.Â

The community is active. The community wants to support local business. The community needs to pull together.

The next order of business will be on February 13^th. Mike and EDHTrails needs community support. The CSD Board will be there with all of its members present, ready to listen to Mikeâ€™s proposal (a condensed version mind you) and will put to vote whether or not a CSD team can be assembled to begin the initial process of vetting out costs and necessities to make this plan a reality.

If you are local, please share this and come. If you are active, please share this and come. Please share this post as much as possible. If you want kids to be active instead of at home playing video games and watching TV, please share this and come. If you canâ€™t make it, find a friend who can. If you have kids, bring them! The Peanut was with me on the 4^thÂ watching her mommy stand up for something she believes in that will ultimately benefit her health as well.

I will post the details below and be sure to like Mikeâ€™s Facebook page as well so you will constantly be up to date on the progress of his plan and where all the meetings may be held.

Even if you do not live in the immediate area, please donâ€™t be afraid to share this. All it takes is one community to be an example of an active healthy lifestyle for others to follow.Â Â Who knows, maybe our small little community could be the catalyst for change. You never know!

Happy Trails!

~Trailmomma

CSD Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 13^th

Time: 7:00 pm

Address: CSD Pavillion 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills

(see Facebook page HERE or contact Mike atÂ mikeontrails@gmail.comÂ for specific time and place)

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