wasatch back

This year, our wasatch back team had a super awesome inspiration by the name of Stephanie Nielson. RUN for NIE was our team name and we ran with pride. When i felt like i couldn't go anymore, i thought of her. When my body ached and i didn't want to run anymore, i did for her. And you know what, she ran too...across the finish line... with the team! What a trooper for being there in the rain to cheer us on, feed us cupcakes, eat dinner with us and give us encouraging words! Our team definately had more "umph" in us to keep on runnin....and that is just what we did...for 2 days straight on 2 hours of sleep! cant wait till next year! Thanks team!
2 hours of sleep..literally. ready to attack my big hill at 6am. Lovely right?
Mom looking HOT in her reflective vest with matching head lamp.
Pops lookin like a true iron-man with a bonus smile!
Just a little wasatch back fun at our exchange.
We had a super fun time this year and a few tummy aches also. I literally can't wait until next year. I love this race and loved training for it too.
So when is our pizza party reunion team?

twinners

Jones Griffin- 5lbs 13oz
Maggie Lou- 4lbs 14oz

so cute right?

June 15th

A great day for sister to have her twinners. Im so stinkin excited i can't handle it.
Have i told you she is the best mother ive ever seen
Did i also tell you she has 3 other little ones whom i consider my own
Oh and did i mention that she is going to a mother of 5 in a few hours?
She is superwoman and i love her.
Yeah for babies!

bad luck

Does anyone ever have a huge spell of bad luck?? Well let me demonstate...
Within the past month here is a list of what has broken-
vacuum, computer, ipod, water heater, lawn mower, sprinkler and blinds.
Seriously, all in ONE month.
We are officially not going to disneyland this fall anymore. dang.
despite our bad luck, we have decided to just party. Afterall, it is summer.
Neighborhood parties have been a hit,
Owens graduation brought a small tear of proudness to my eye,
training for the wasatch back has been a pleassure as well as super invigorating and i haven't encountered any more mean dogs.
Sprinklers (the new ones) on the tramp and "mary pop-its"(as owen calls them...you know, those pop its you through on the ground during 4th of july time) have been an everyday activity. Playdates at the park with cousins and friends make me forget my problems
and temple trips with my cute young women humble me.
life is good folks, even with all the bad luck.

copy cat

Steph and I givin a high five for our tshirts this year.

I took this straight from sisters blog but i couldn't have said it better myself. I love this girl. I look forward to kickin butt in the wasatch back ALL for her...

One of my favorite experiences from last June was the Wasatch Back race that I ran with my family and several great friends.
This year's team will be running in honor of our tough and unstoppable teammate from last year, Stephanie, who won't be able to run this year, but is planning on next year!! (Along with her hubby, Christian)
I am so thankful for Stephanie's example to all of us of facing adversity.. getting up every morning to a challenging situation, facing it and moving forward. She is truly inspiring and I thank her for helping me put things into perspective and teaching me how to gracefully deal with the challenges, oppositions and life changing events that have and will come my way.

"When it is dark enough, you can then see the stars"

Seattle

A few weeks ago, my mother in law took all us gals (Tysons cute sisters) to Seattle for a weekend of fun, shopping, and relaxing. Pretty sure we did all those things...and then some. We ate ALOT too. I have the best inlaws in the world. Im totally convinced i do! They are all so fun, quirky and super sweet. (wipe tear). Thanks LUann for a wonderful weekend! Love you guys.
Gorgeous Lake Washington
WE stayed at a hotel right on the water. It was so pretty to wake up to that each morning.
NIkki, Erica, me, Luann, Kylee and Courtney.
More pics to come (i need more pics girls!)

So...my weekend was a success. I had a blast hangin with my wonderful, quirky and seriously fun sister-in-laws and mother in law. Man, it was nice to get away and Seattle was perfect...no rain!! More pics to come (i need pics emailed to me ladies).
As for business, i was devasted to hear that Owen's awesome preschool teacher is not teaching in the fall. Owen doens't know yet, i don't want to break his heart...so i need some ideas to put a smile on his face after the bad news. Any preschools in the area by kiwanas park? I will do out of the home, or even at a high school?? Do they do that anymore? C'mon, i need ideas fast so that i can get him in somewhere!
Take a look at the pic above...melt your heart right? How wouldn't want this bundle of joy?
Let me know guys!
Gracias.
Ps- dog bite is healing nicely...i don't think i have rabies so i will save the 2,000 i never had and skip the shots and keep on treckin'.