My First Triathlon

Tomorrow is the big day! I'll be competing in my first triathlon. It's a sprint triathlon so 1/2 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run. Like I don't have enough on my plate with a business and 2 kids!?!?! Haaahaaa. I needed modivation to loose the extra weight I gained with being preggo with Zane. Can you believe my baby just turned 1!!!! Time has flown by. Anyhoo...back to the tri...there are 5 thousand women competing. I feel confident that I'll finish and right now that's my only goal. :)
I am so excited and totally freaked out at the same time. This is a picture of my friend, Nikki and I (I am on the left) showing off our numbers. Wish me luck!

My PigPen

As a clothing designer I spend a lot of time planning the clothes that my kids will wear to an outing, whether it's just a casual day at the park or a playgroup. I admit I spend more time than the average parent but these are perfect opportunities for me to promote my business. I hand out more business cards to moms who remark on the cute outfit my kid is wearing while I push him on the swings in the local playground than I do at craft shows or trade events. BUT...my oldest has a love for dirt. Wherever we go he will find some dirt or mulch to cover himself with. And the picture says it all....this is what I am left with. He's still pretty cute but not the best advertiser for Aunt Art clothes. Though one mom recently pointed out, "at least I know your clothes will withstand the dirtiest of kids." Maybe I should put that in my press release.