Count Down-Update

Remember this post?  30 is approaching quickly, so let's check the progress.

• Run a marathon, like for real.  Rock N' Roll Marathon FINISHER November 13, 2011
• Visit Sea Turtle, Inc on South Padre Island
• Take the economic development certification test 
• Full weeks vacation to somewhere other than visiting family or a holiday
• Get engaged, hopefully even married :)  (sorry Neal, had to add it)  Neal proposed August 27, 2011, our wedding date is May 19, 2012!
• Welcome a new baby niece or nephew in to the world! (going to happen in October whether I put it on this list or not)  Elliot Brooks Leasure arrived October 4, 2011
• Sign up or complete a flower arranging class
• 70.3 Half Ironman
• See a Texas Tech game live, hello never even been to Lubbock, TX
• Shoot a gun (this has been on my to do list since 2006)
• Volunteer to serve at church on a regular basis   COMPLETE and ONGOING: volunteered for the summer in 0-6 months old nursery.  BABIES BABIES BABIES, there is no better way to spend 3 hours on Sunday morning: worshiping then rocking babies.
• DEBT FREE Made last credit card payment on July 15
• Grow an herb garden  Attempt one FAILED, might try again
• Complete La Sportiva Vail Half Marathon  BEAUTIFUL, it was a challenge but the scenery is worth all the effort!
• Visit Omaha, Nebraska
• Volunteer at a Ironman Competition
• Add anything else to this list at anytime in the next 13 months and then immediately cross it off.  Yes, I am one of those people.

A few that may take longer than 13 months:

• Visit Anguilla
• Spend at least one night in all 50 States
• Ride in a Hot Air Balloon
• Go to the Kentucky Derby 
• Host monthly dinner parties or start a dinner club