Snow Canyon Half Marathon 2012

Snow Canyon Half Marathon - November 3rd, 2012

We survived and and loved it! Thanks to all that made this awesome weekend happen. We had so many great friends and family. It was such a great training. Early morning runs, long runs, oh, seriously, I just love this. Who would have known that three years ago I would have started this new hobby and fallen in love. It's a good thing we follow inspiration sometimes because it leads us on a journey that is meant for us. This is my fourth half marathon and I can't wait to do another. Thanks one and all for enduring my endless passion for this activity. Especially for Jared who not only endures me leaving often to run, but to join in the fun with me. He's really been so good to not only support me but to torture himself and run, instead of bike - like he'd rather be doing. Either way, he loves the feeling of accomplishment as much as I do. I love you!

 

  Emily, Jen and myself - we had a great time! Emily and I ran EVERY SINGLE minute of this race together. Speaking for me I LOVED it. Em, was suffering from an injury but man, look at that smile. She is such a trooper. Either way, I loved our 2 hours of non-stop girl chatting. It's always an inspiration to be with her. And for these two hours we didn't have little kids or schedules interrupting us! At the end of the race Em said, "This was a fun two hour phone call!" I couldn't agree more. Let's get Em healed and sign up for another one! I wish I could have taken pictures with all the friends who ran the race...man we just should have ran with our camera!

A few more friends that enjoyed the race as much as we did.

The best part of the race...the finish line. Just kidding! I honestly love every single minute of it.
Our dang comfy shirts we got this year. I couldn't be happier...don't tell but I think I've worn it 3 days straight...and I am even wearing it as I type this up!

Fieldtrip to the Farm

For our little preschool group we were able to visit our dear friends Amanda's farm in Riverton. Honestly, Caleb was in HEAVEN. From the second we got out of the car he started running down and said, "Mom, that tractor is waiting for me!" He has always loved tractors and this kid wanted to ride on it the entire time. Like I said, he was in heaven. It looks like we will be moving to the farm!

Darling cute friends, Brody and Kloe.

A little horse riding action.

My sick little baby enjoying watching all the kids ride the horse.

Loving feeding the ducks too.

Look at the arm on that kid!

He was even able to search for the eggs! It was awesome. I think we might just have to return to the farm and take some family pictures or something! Because honestly, this property is AMAZING. Thanks Amanda we loved every minute of it.

Happy Halloween 2012

It's Halloween! Because we are gathered at the elementary school awaiting the fun kids costume parade. They walk SUPER fast, so I was lucky to even catch Alayna in all her Magician glory.

Caleb escaped from us and began singing in the microphone..."I'm an astronaut...flying in space..."

The kids posing by Alayna's mummy door. 

Jake during his Kindergarten parade. 

Happy Halloween 2012

Dr. Jake

Magician Alayna

 

Donald Trump

 

He's been SUPER sick all week...(Yeah, finally I took him in...mother of the year award went to me...yup two ear infections (yet again) and some random nose infection. He's on some serious doses of meds and it's been AMAZING...he actually SMILED at me today! It's been about 11 days since he even acknowledge me. I love my happy baby.)

Visiting Great Grandma, Aunt Kath and Uncle Duane

A picture with me to prove I did exist on this holiday. 

Uncle Todd in all his Hot Dog glory. They pass out hot dogs to all the trick or treaters. This year they ran out of their 300 dogs. Unreal. (FYI I didn't even eat one! I just can't do it..but man alive my kids can pound them down!)

 

 

 

Our little astronaut!

 

 

Trick-Or-Treating to Grandparents

It's become an annual tradition for us to take the kids early to visit with their great-grandparents. This way we are able to have the kids show off all their fancy costumes. It's funny because each year Jake switches things up and shows off a different costume than his actual Halloween costume. Oh, well. We always have a great time. Our kids are ALWAYS spoiled. This year Grandma Denny and Aunt Janet made cookies, hand gift bags and treats all ready for them. Hands down our kids favorite goodie was a can of soup. They could hardly wait for the next day to come to enjoy their Campbell's Chicken Noodle soup that had toy story, cars, and Disney princess shaped noodles. They LOVED it!!! (Ben was miserable. He's been sick all week and the last thing he wanted to do was wear a BEE costume)

Happy kids to visit other great-grandparents who love them so much!

Pumpkin Carving 2012

Monday night was reserved for pumpkin carving at our house. We had a great time. I mean honestly what is better than digging out slime and sticky seeds all night long. It's a great tradition and we just had a blast. In fact I've been thinking about FHE and how we can make it more enjoyable. So I totally branched out and turned on some festive Halloween music (thanks to Pandora). Well once the night was over Alayna expressed how much fun this FHE was. Once again, I'm realizing to loosen up and Enjoy the Journey!

I love this picture because this was BEFORE Caleb learned what was required of carving pumpkins....

Jake enjoyed every minute of it.

Seriously, what a dramatic kid! He was MISERABLE. He kept saying, "I won't put my hand in there! I won't!!!"

 

And then he helped himself to his favorite utensil lately...Butter Knifes...Yes, this child has something for them. I can't tell you how many times in a day I have to say, "Caleb, take the (butter) knives out of your pants, pockets...go put them back in the drawer!" AHHH Seriously this kid is unbelievable. Anyways, once he was using those knives he was back to having an enjoyable time.

Happy Halloween Pumpkin Carver

The knives...or "My Swords!" As he calls them.

 

The slime...

More slime...

Jared doing some awesome faces for the kids.

Caleb is rocking out to some Family Halloween Pandora...

 

Finished products...Calebs pumpkin. He insisted his pumpkin had a smile on it...He said that way he won't have bad dreams anymore.

 

It was pretty fun taking some ghost looking pictures with the kids.

Caleb 2012 - funny thing is that Caleb kept whacking at his pumpkin with the butter knives on the outside. I kept telling him to stop because it would ruin his pumpkin...well, note to self it made for the greatest overall glowing pumpkin ever. It really was super cool. I mean look at the difference of his pumpkin and the other kids. It was awesome! (The above picture shows it the very best)

Jacob

Alayna
Happy Halloween...we are ready for some treats!