Another season has begun...Crazy how quickly time flies.
I love the girls on the team this year and that makes a season in which we are struggling very, very bearable. They make me smile every single day.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Volleyball Begins
I love the girls on the team this year and that makes a season in which we are struggling very, very bearable. They make me smile every single day.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Uinta Mountains
I'd never been to the Uinta's before.
I had read and about them in one of my favorite books, Return to Red Castle.
I always wanted to go...
And now I'm definitely going back.
What a view...
I always wanted to go...
And now I'm definitely going back.
What a view...Tuesday, June 29, 2010
KD Bar Ranch
My parents and I took a trip to visit Jake at the ranch he has been working at this past weekend. He has been busy loping horses all day, every day. He has his own little bunk house and Rowdy has been keeping him company. It was great to be able to spend some time with him and in his element...
Jake's House
Rowdy
The Big House
The Barn--which happens to be bigger & worth 5x as much as my house in Ogden.
Jake's House
Rowdy
The Big House
The Barn--which happens to be bigger & worth 5x as much as my house in Ogden.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Ragnar Relay--Wasatch Back
Just when I thought I was finished running...
The Wasatch Back
But our team, Project Runway Far, was so much fun.
And I might be biased (of course I am), but Van 1 rocked. And rolled. And laughed. And ate.
But never, ever slept.
And I might be biased (of course I am), but Van 1 rocked. And rolled. And laughed. And ate.
But never, ever slept.
Van 1 at the Starting Line
My last leg
Our van is finished!
Project Runway Far is complete.Bring on 2011.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Half Marathon
So I did it!! And I loved it!
After training all spring (somewhat consistently), I finished my very first half marathon. And I am so glad that I did...I NEVER in my life would've thought that this girl would actually run 13 miles willingly. When I reached the final 5k, I actually got tears in my eyes because it was such a huge accomplishment for me.
Congratulations to Brock on his first (and I'm pretty sure FINAL) marathon as well...he finished the last part of the race with Kaden on his shoulders!
After training all spring (somewhat consistently), I finished my very first half marathon. And I am so glad that I did...I NEVER in my life would've thought that this girl would actually run 13 miles willingly. When I reached the final 5k, I actually got tears in my eyes because it was such a huge accomplishment for me.
Congratulations to Brock on his first (and I'm pretty sure FINAL) marathon as well...he finished the last part of the race with Kaden on his shoulders!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
55...and still alive
Happy birthday Dad!
It's all this yard work that is keeping you alive
at the ripe old age of 55.
It's also keeping mom from "driving right on by".
Love you!
at the ripe old age of 55.
It's also keeping mom from "driving right on by".Love you!
Monday, May 10, 2010
mother's day weekend
Love, love, love going home.
Especially for Mother's Day weekend.
Especially for Mother's Day weekend.
I love me some beautiful scenery that only Preston can provide.
I love me some Lola bubble baths. Even if she doesn't.
I love me some nieces.
I love me some nephews.
And I love me some spa treatments and girl talk.
But mostly, I love me some Mommy.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
lola update
It's official.Love her.
And just to ensure it stays that way...
Lola and I are going to obedience school.
Once per week for 8 weeks.
Starting tonight!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Huntington Beach
I flew the Ogden coop last weekend so that I could take a girl's trip to Huntington Beach for some sun and sand. We flew in on Thursday night and checked into our hotel in Costa Mesa and then hit In n Out for dinner--well, Erica and I did at least.
Friday morning Cassie, Erica, and I did a run down Newport Beach. It was gorgeous and there's something to be said of running at sea level--not just for the scenery but for my oxygen consumption! Alisha and Megan picked us up and we went shopping at Trader Joe's for some breakfast and lunch food. Then we went to eat breakfast at Panera and got ourselves ready for some beach time.
We went to Huntington Beach and spent a good three hours basking in the sun and wind. The wind wasn't as noticeable if you were laying down, so that's what I did. And I fell asleep. And I got burnt. On one side of my face. But it was fun! After our maximum sun exposure limits were satisfied, we hit up the shops on the beach and picked up a few souvenirs.
That night, we hit up the conference and went to check in and go to a 80's band concert. While we were there, we met Scott. He quickly became my number one fan. Too bad the feeling wasn't reciprocated. He lost his chance as soon as he started telling about his run in with the Russian mob the night before in Las Vegas. He got my number and wouldn't leave me alone the rest of the weekend. Now why did I give it to him you ask?? Because 39 year old single physcos are tricky. He had me put my number into his phone and on the spot dialed it so that I'd "have his information too." Imagine if I had given him a fake number. That would've been more awkward than trying to avoid him for the next 3 days...After the concert, we hit up Erica's favorite Yogurtland. It was delicious. And we went back every single day after that.
Saturday morning we went to breakfast at the Sugar Shack and then went back to the hotel to get our stuff together for more time on the beach. We went to a Mexican buffet that was sponsored by the conference and then went to a dance after--which consisted of me hiding from Scott...and then more Yogurtland.
Sunday we slept in and got ourselves ready to check out. We went to church at the HB Single's ward and had a sweet Polynesian catered lunch after that. Cassie and I stayed and went to the Alex Boye fireside while the other girls hit up a mall for some last minute shopping and then we took off to the airport. Our flight was delayed and we didn't get back to SLC til an hour after it was supposed to. The people on the shuttle bus thought we were the most annoying people ever. But it was because we were all to the point of delirious exhaustion.
But it was worth it! Thanks for the fun girls...
Friday morning Cassie, Erica, and I did a run down Newport Beach. It was gorgeous and there's something to be said of running at sea level--not just for the scenery but for my oxygen consumption! Alisha and Megan picked us up and we went shopping at Trader Joe's for some breakfast and lunch food. Then we went to eat breakfast at Panera and got ourselves ready for some beach time.
We went to Huntington Beach and spent a good three hours basking in the sun and wind. The wind wasn't as noticeable if you were laying down, so that's what I did. And I fell asleep. And I got burnt. On one side of my face. But it was fun! After our maximum sun exposure limits were satisfied, we hit up the shops on the beach and picked up a few souvenirs.
That night, we hit up the conference and went to check in and go to a 80's band concert. While we were there, we met Scott. He quickly became my number one fan. Too bad the feeling wasn't reciprocated. He lost his chance as soon as he started telling about his run in with the Russian mob the night before in Las Vegas. He got my number and wouldn't leave me alone the rest of the weekend. Now why did I give it to him you ask?? Because 39 year old single physcos are tricky. He had me put my number into his phone and on the spot dialed it so that I'd "have his information too." Imagine if I had given him a fake number. That would've been more awkward than trying to avoid him for the next 3 days...After the concert, we hit up Erica's favorite Yogurtland. It was delicious. And we went back every single day after that.
Saturday morning we went to breakfast at the Sugar Shack and then went back to the hotel to get our stuff together for more time on the beach. We went to a Mexican buffet that was sponsored by the conference and then went to a dance after--which consisted of me hiding from Scott...and then more Yogurtland.
Sunday we slept in and got ourselves ready to check out. We went to church at the HB Single's ward and had a sweet Polynesian catered lunch after that. Cassie and I stayed and went to the Alex Boye fireside while the other girls hit up a mall for some last minute shopping and then we took off to the airport. Our flight was delayed and we didn't get back to SLC til an hour after it was supposed to. The people on the shuttle bus thought we were the most annoying people ever. But it was because we were all to the point of delirious exhaustion.
But it was worth it! Thanks for the fun girls...
Monday, April 19, 2010
prayers
My grandma was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is undergoing surgery on Thursday and, depending on how far it has spread, may have to do chemo treatments as well. Please keep her in your prayers...
Sunday, April 18, 2010
family history
Recently my mom has been doing a bunch of family history and was able to get my Grandpa Jack's real mother's name ready for the temple (as well as some of his other relatives). So we decided that as a family we would set a date to go and get all of the work done. Yesterday I was able to do the baptisms with my dad. Then my parents and sisters & brother-in-laws did the intiatories and sealings. It was a great day! We really missed Jake, who is still in Texas, but it was such a neat experience to have with my family...
We also spent some time watching Kennedy play soccer, cuddling with Lola, playing at the park--the Litter Box according to Kelsey, and eating lots of pizza. Tyra sang in my parents' ward today, so I stayed in Preston with her and the kids. After church was over, I decided to get my long run of the week in by running into town (while my mom rode her bike along side me) so that we could go pick up Lola from my Grandpa's house--who babysat her during church. She is spoiled...and I got a ton of flack for it all weekend!! But look below to see who else spoils her...someone with the initials BDW!!!!
We also spent some time watching Kennedy play soccer, cuddling with Lola, playing at the park--the Litter Box according to Kelsey, and eating lots of pizza. Tyra sang in my parents' ward today, so I stayed in Preston with her and the kids. After church was over, I decided to get my long run of the week in by running into town (while my mom rode her bike along side me) so that we could go pick up Lola from my Grandpa's house--who babysat her during church. She is spoiled...and I got a ton of flack for it all weekend!! But look below to see who else spoils her...someone with the initials BDW!!!!
Monday, April 12, 2010
more lola diamond
Yesterday evening, we loaded up Tyra's minivan with her three kids and took a trip up north to pick up my baby. I had already decided on the name Lola, but Karlee insisted that she be called Diamond. So we compromised...so let me introduce Lola Diamond:
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