Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Swimming Fun!

Yesterday we headed up to Misty's apartment and went swimming with Mike and Sherrie. Lauren and Danielle came along. We had a lot of fun. Mike and Sherrie are so great about playing with the kids and making them laugh! I just loved having ALL of my kids there! The kids enjoyed racing each other, teasing one another, dumping Sherrie in the pool, and having a few chicken fights! Thanks Mike and Sherrie for letting us hang out.
We missed you Misty and can't wait for you to come back so we can swim with you too!!!
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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Wasatch Back 2009

This year Rod and I ran the Wasatch Back for the 4th year in a row. I have to admit it was not as fun as it has been in the past. I'm not sure if it was because of the lack of sleep or conditioning! The Wasatch Back is a relay race that is run from Logan to Park City. We had a team of twelve people who take turns running different legs. Thankfully my team was nice enough to give me the easiest sections! The thing I do enjoy about this race is doing something with Rod. He is so kind and sweet to me. He always has great words of encouragement to keep me going! Thanks honey for putting up with your "non-runner" wife!

Rod and I before our Van began the race.



These pics show Rod and I on our first run of the race. We're still looking fresh! Notice the great scenery behind Rod. One of the great things about this race is that we get to see parts of Utah that we wouldn't normally see.


This is the whole team, minus Nate, who was out running. The top picture shows Van 2. Jim, Rod, Me, Rhett, Tracy, and Rob.

The bottom picture shows everyone on the team minus Nate and I. Rhett, Shauna, Paul, Jim, Sandy, Mike, Rob, Tracy, Rob and Justin.


So right as we got to the finish line, and we were waiting for our last runner to come in, Park City had a huge downpour. Rain was coming down in buckets. There was even some hail! Tracy and I were wrapped in our soaking wet blankets! (Thanks Misty)

I know, it sounds insane, but for some reason we keep going back and doing it again. We shall see what happens next year!!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Wesley's 16!!!

It's hard to believe that my first born is 16 years old! Where does the time go? Although he sometimes causes me a lot of grief, he truly is a great kid and I'm lucky to have him as my son! Wesley has many things that are wonderful about him, here are just a few...
* He has a caring personality. He is the one who worries the most about his siblings. When we were on a hike in Zions, he was right with Halle the whole time, holding her hand on the dangerous parts! He even refused to allow his brothers to hike Angels Landing, because he said he wouldn't be able to handle the stress of worry about them.
*He genuinely wants to be a good person! He may not be perfect, but he does try to be sensitive to things pertaining to the Gospel. He tries hard to make good choices!
* He loves his family. Even though we sometimes disagree, he still kisses both Rod and I good-bye and will most always choose a family activity over his friends.
* He is sensitive and loving. He will often apologize when he knows he's wrong and sometimes when he's not so sure.
Wesley is a great kid and I'm so lucky the Lord was gracious enough to share him with me!!
I Love You Wes!