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Howdy Folks,

Checking in for another week.  Last Monday, like most of you, Jason had off for labor day.  It sure was nice having an extra long weekend.  We finally had a cold front roll through and the 100-degree days are behind us.  We've been riding an exceptional heat wave and it's virtually confined us to the house. We don't want to participate in any outdoor activity with Kennedy when it's 100 plus degrees out.  Since we were back to the high 80's, we elected to go for a little stroll with the jogging stroller.  We weren't able to run yet, but it sure felt good to get outside for a bit.

On Wednesday, Rachel went to see Dr. Walters.  She got a good report card as she's now officially cleared to go back to work and start running.  That evening, we got the jogging stroller out and ran to the grocery store and back.  It was pretty clear that we hadn't been out there in a while.  Funny how it just makes you feel better to get out and sweat a little.

On Saturday, we had a good lazy day.  We made a run by Hobby Lobby to pick up some frames.  Mallory's photos of Kennedy had arrived in the mail earlier in the week.  She's grown and developed quite a bit since then.  She's starting to smile more and she continues to gain better control of her head.  She's also becoming more aware of her environment.  Her sleeping also continues to go for longer and longer stretches.  She went 8 plus hours twice this week.  Such a precious little lady!

On Sunday, we went for a run over at Lake Grapevine.  We've signed up for the White Rock Half-Marathon in December so it's time to start training again.  We had a pretty good time on our 4 mile run.  We've also taken on a new strategy with our running... just go slow, get the miles in and have a good time.  The temperature was in the 70's, but it was sunny out so we had to keep her covered with a blanket most of the time.

Sunday was also the first Cowboys game of the season.  We decided to sport our Cowboys gear to celebrate the return of football.  Just another symbol that fall is creeping up on us and that we'll soon be enjoying the cool, crisp air.

Our little lady is 7 weeks old now.  We got out the blocks and snapped a few photos.  We just love our little   sweetie!