Run Forest Run.

I had a new years goal to run in 2 different 10K races. This is the 1st one, the Deseret News Marathon/10k run in Salt Lake. My sweet younger sister ran it with me. All of the thanks for even finishing goes to her. There were many times I just wanted to stop and rest, but she pushed me along. In fact running with her made my time 5 minutes shorter then in practice. My only goals were to not be the last one across the finish line and to not stop at any of the first aide stations in need of oxygen. I accomplished them both :)

This would be me almost at the end of the race. Just for those who don't know a 10k is 6.2 miles, I must admit you have to be a little insane to do this to yourself. I am right next to the big guy in the blue.
This is the end of the race where they give you water and bagels to eat. Look at all of those sweaty people. I was proud to be one of them!!! Still not sure it will be a part of next years resolutions. We'll have to see how the 2nd race goes, it will be the end of August up in Pocatello. My older sister is going to run in that one with me.

A camping we will go.

These are our friends, the Geists, that we went camping with. We had so much fun staying up till midnight playing games and eating and eating and eating, OK maybe I was the only one eating. But it was still fun.

Yes it is the end of June and when we got to our campsite we found...snow. Enough snow to actually have a snow ball fight. That is Austin standing on the snow in his shorts, we didn't pack pants. But really it wasn't that cold.

We all need some SMORES.

And now back to the real world.

It is time for SHADES.

Now that the weather is nice the kids want to play outside all of the time. They play so hard that they have that famous"kid smell".

12 years and counting.

Yes as of yesterday Shawn and I have been married for 12 wonderful years. Time goes by so fast before you know it we will be celebrating our 25Th. He was so sweet to have 12 roses (one for each year) sent to me at home. It was a wonderful surprise, funny thing is that he ordered 12, but they sent 13. One to grow on I guess. I couldn't ask for a better man, I love him so much and am excited for the next 12 years.

What to do when you are driving for 10 hours.

He looks so sweet and innocent. But a little bored. So what can a 4 year old do to stay entertained? See next picture! Yup, those would be his socks that he tied up his own feet with. It kept him busy for a little while.

What happened to "A House of Order"?

On Sunday morning Shawn left for a meeting and I found out that Kambree had a pee accident in her bed. So I had to pull the sheets off and get them in the washer. I got Kambree and myself ready for church. I was trying to get Kambree to eat breakfast when she decided to throw up everything she had eaten all over my dress and on my face (yes I said face, one of the benefits of being the mother). I hurried her into the bathroom where she threw up on the bathroom rugs (both of them) and the toilet seat cover. We both got in the shower, I put her in PJ's, and I got ready for church again. Shawn had to stay home from Church with her because I was getting a new calling in the ward. Now I am in charge of the Primary and not the chorister any more, fun for me! When I came home the sickness had progressed to the other end of the body. For a 2 year old that is potty training this can be difficult to get to the toilet in time. Needless to say we went through 4 pairs of underwear. She is the only one to get sick and seems to be feeling better. Then this morning Austin decided to pee the bed. So in 24 hours I got to wash 2 sets of sheets, 5 pair of underwear, the bathroom rugs, and 2 complete church outfits. It could have been worse, right? I will say how lucky I am to be a stay at home mom and be with my kids. I hate when they are sick, but love the feeling that I get when I know that I am the one hugging them and making it alright. Nothing is better then getting those hugs and kisses from your child, rocking them to sleep, or holding their hand when they are throwing up!

Cousins are fun.

Well look who it is, Austin and Kylan. Good thing he has some fun boy cousins to play with after being surrounded by girls all day.