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Hi. I'm Amanda...a happy wife and mom to three awesome guys. We've lived here in Fort Collins for more than 20 years and are proud to call it home. Before moving to CO, I worked at a city attorney's office, making use of my law and Master's degrees from Duke. After settling in Fort Collins, I homeschooled my three (now teenage and older) sons and was delighted to experience music classes, soccer, karate, swim team, archery, Science Olympiad, First Lego League, parkour, and climbing (not all at the same time!). From 2005-10, I was also a contributing editor for a national scrapbooking magazine, authoring a book and a couple of monthly columns. From 2009-10, I founded and ran the Good Grief Blog. I enjoy learning new things, spending time with my family, volunteering with The Matthews House, traveling and indoor rock climbing.

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Aug132012

By the numbers...

DateMonday, August 13, 2012 at 02:40PM

37 years. That's how old my lovely husband is today. We don't have any big plans but I'll try to take a picture later today. So very thankful he was born and that he's MINE. :)

1 happy boy...having performed with his Karate West demo team on Sunday at Fort Collins' New West Fest:

Asher was in five different routines (of the dozen or so that were performed) and did a fabulous job. The team was awesome to watch! I'm continually impressed by how many routines Asher (and all his teammates) can keep straight. :)

13.1 miles completed. Molly talked me into doing the Georgetown to Idaho Springs half marathon on Saturday. We ended up taking our time and chatting (a lot, lol) so didn't set any sorts of speed records but got to spend a wonderful morning together...at 8000+ feet with some gorgeous scenery. So, that makes two half marathons for me...and everyone knows that one half plus one half equals a whole, right? ;) 

That's all for now. ;)  

AuthorAmanda | Comment2 Comments |

Reader Comments (2)

Happy Birthday to Natihan! And CONGRATS on your 2nd half!!! I am so proud of you! My funnest race was when I walked with my cousin - the time went by quickly, and I had the best day ever. So happy you could share the day with your friend. :)

August 13, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMarti

Happy birthday to Nathan. Can't believe it's been 37 years! mom

August 13, 2012 | Unregistered Commenternp

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