This past Friday Jeremy was commissioned into the Air Force.

His dad was able to commission him.

Jeremy taking the oath

Lieutenant Matis saluting Colonel Matis

The plaque (no pun intended) handed down from father to son
Jeremy with Sgt. Potts, the Air Force recruiter who has held our hand throughout this process

Jeremy signing his life away
Jeremy with mom and dad
Our family
Jer with his best dental school buds, Adam and Dave (plus Dave's wife, Nicole)

Thanks to all of the family and friends who were there to support Jeremy. We are excited about this step that we have taken in our lives!

We did it again!

Jeremy and I walked in the mini-marathon again this year! We finished in 12 minutes less than we did last year. That doesn't seem like that much of an improvement, but we feel good about it. The fact is that our time is kind of embarrassing when compared to the times of friends and family who participated in the mini also, but when I consider my progress over the past year and a half, I am proud of myself.

Now Jeremy, on the other hand, could probably finish much quicker than I do, but he stays with me to provide moral support, which I appreciate. He also provides much entertainment as he joins the groups that are there to entertain in clogging, chearleading, dancing, etc. As with most things in my life, he makes walking 13.1 miles a lot more fun!

In addition to an improved finishing time I was amazed at how much easier this half marathon was for me than the two I did last year. I maintained a good energy level throughout the race, finished strong, didn't feel like I needed to immediately pass out afterward, and recovered much more quickly!

Can't wait until the Indianapolis Half Marathon in October! Who wants to join us? We won't even have our feelings hurt if you finish before us...it's not too hard to do!