March Madness!!

This is my favorite time of year--the snow is melting, the birds are singing, the tulips are starting to poke their heads out of the ground, and MARCH MADNESS!!! Basketball all day long today and going on for 2 weeks! I love it, love it, love it!!!! Craig and I fill out our brackets, decide what to wager and then cheer on our teams!! Most of all, we love to cheer for the Aggies! Sometimes I wish I had four TVs in one room so I could watch each game at the same time. Nothing better then hanging out with a Diet Coke and watching basketball all day long.......

The Changing of the Seasons

So, remember my wallpaper project from last January??? This is the finished project, it looks so nice....I came upstairs the other day to see that Stockton had pulled off four large patches of this beautiful wallpaper....UGH!!!! I didn't know what to do, I think I was in shock!! All I was thinking was that I was going to have to tear it all down and put it back up again. I didn't think there was any way it was going to be patched and look decent!!!! It's a good thing he's cute.........I did get it patched and you can't even tell. Thank heavens for wallpaper glue sticks.......

On to better things...This is our drive through the mountains on conference Sunday in October. The leaves were so pretty and it was 90 degrees, even on top!!!! It was beautiful. We are so lucky to live here and be surrounded by these beautiful mountains and the changing of the seasons.

Mya's kindergarten class visited the Pumpkin Walk this year. This is always a fun thing to do. At the end they have all of these cut-outs that the kids can play in. I thought these were so cute, even Stockton loved it.
Mya - always a princess!!!!!

Stockton - my little yoda.

Now, here we are cutting Christmas trees in our winter wonderland. It has been a long time since we have had this much snow for Thanksgiving. We couldn't even get into our usual spot for tree cutting this year. We just had to pull off the side of the road. The snow was up to our waists in places. The kids had a ball sledding, but they got worn out pretty quick. We got some pretty trees and the snow even made it more fun!

I don't think we'll have to wish for a White Christmas this year!!!!!!

My Running Extravaganza

My end of summer "Running Extravaganza" started with the Top of Utah Half Marathon! It was a great run! I just wanted to beat my time from last fall, and I did!!! I don't know why I caught the running bug this summer, but it is something I have enjoyed and needed. I'm running soooo fast....can you see me?????

At the finish line with Ben and Molly. Ben didn't even break a sweat!!!!

My summer running partner and friend, Jill. We trained for this all summer and finished!! Check mark off of our bucket lists.

Next up -- the Red Rock Relay in St. George! I love relay races and I am addicted to the RAGNAR. This was the same concept, different place. We started in Brianhead and ended in Zions National Park. Couldn't ask for prettier scenery, plus I got to run with Carrie and have mom and Jenny to cheer us on!

Ready, set, go! Our first runner had to ride the chair lift to the top and then run down. I was runner number two and picked up at the bottom.

I have a smile on my face now, but it doesn't last long...this leg was harrrrd. It was called "The Diablo" and didn't let the name down! It was four miles, straight up for an elevation gain of 800ft at 10,500 feet. Whew..couldn't breathe. But now--I am the "Diablo Destroyer"!!!

Carrie - rip, roarin' and ready to go! Waiting at the exchange for me to come sprintin' in as fast as I can.

Had to throw a scenic shot in since it was soooo beautiful!!!!!!!Whew! We made it through our first legs and still alive!!! We had to mark our shoulders with a marker each time we finished running a leg. Kind of fun....

My last leg was running down into Snow Canyon (that's me in the distance) just as the sun was coming up. It was so pretty I got choked up and a tear may have run down my cheek....

We are at the end of Carrie's last leg, the bottom of Snow Canyon. Jenny and mom were there to cheer us on. It's always fun to have people to cheer you on.

We're done!! We have run through the finish line and finished the Red Rock Relay! We loved it and got to make some new friends. It's hard not to make friends when you are living in a car together for two days. So much fun - and hopefully now you can see why I have caught the running bug. Now I am trying to keep in shape and be ready for next year!
Team Runs Like a Girl - Red Rock Relay 2010

Baptism Day

The day is finally here! Caleb was baptized on Saturday, September 4th. How exciting!! Caleb loved every minute of it and him and Craig looked so good in all their white. The program was good and just long enough. As soon as Craig dunked Caleb in the water, Stockton let out a "Whoa" and then giggled. Caleb asked if he could do it again.

Caleb was so lucky to have all his family there to share this special day. This is Treven, Caleb and Grayson, the three amigos...

Ending the day with a family portrait and a party at our house. What a great way to start off the Labor day weekend and the Wellsville Founder's Day activities.

Stockton being Stockton

Stockton loves watching the Barbie princess movies on my bed. This is his new favorite position. On his belly with his chin in his hands. I thought it was so cute, I just had to take pictures.