Tonight!

As much as I love reality tv-- this one is my all time fave! There is some AMAZING talent on that show! Can't wait!

Boating Anyone?

Thanks to our great friends-- The Harrisons-- we got to go boating on Monday! It was in the 90's and stayed that way until we were done at 8pm! It was a blast. The water was a little on the cold side but the wet suits made it perfect! Ryan even thought it was too warm! We had a blast as always and can't wait to get back out there!

The Not-So-Tri-Triathlon

(Left to right) Peter Glahn, Val Hale, Nancy Hale, Jami, Randy

Freezing, waiting for the final word about the swim

Before the race all of us just waiting-- love my helmet on the hoodie look? I was trying to set a new tend at the tris this year!

Me about to cross the finish line-- you can't see the tears in my eyes though-- happy tears of "I am so glad this is finished and I am so proud of myself tears!"

So we accomplished our goal and completed the St. George Triathlon! It was a little bit of a bummer because they canceled the swim due to the wind and made it a run-bike-run triathlon. I was glad they didn't just make it a biathlon but doing that run twice was tough! The run was a 5k which was done primarily in the sand-- like sand dune sand and there are hills to climb in that sand! It was by far the toughest 5k course I have ever done. the first time around the course I just kept saying to myself, "I have to do this again?" Anyway, it was challenging but fun. The bike was another tough course as well. There is a hill that was fairly step and really long that I had to convince myself not to get off and walk-- I didn't and am so proud of that fact. Come to find out that the bike that I borrowed from my dad-- well, I just didn't know how to use the gears correctly and I think I did that while course in the wrong gear which would explain why many people were passing me in the bike portion with ease. After I finished the bike I hopped off it and thought, "Holy cow, my legs feel like heavy barrels-- how am I going to do that crazy 5k course running like I am pulling logs?" But I pushed myself and did mind over matter and finished without stopping! I was a little bummed about my time which was 2:07 (with a 4 minute transition time included). I really was hoping for under two hours but I'll take it-- it gives me something to aim for next time. And yes, there will be a next time! It was really fun and we loved doing it with our neighbors and friends the Glahns and the Hales! I need to give a loud shout out to the Hales for lending some great advice to us in preparation for it!

PS Extremely proud of Randy for his accomplishments. He finished in 1:40 with about 4 minutes transition. He was amazing. He took 6th in his age division out of 55 and this was his first triathlon ever!

PSS Thanks to Chelsey for coming with us to watch Chase while we raced! She made it a lot more fun for us!

And finally...

My dad has started a new career path! He is now the GM of Talons Cove Golf Course which I think he will do a spectacular job! He has always been a golfer and really has the knowledge of what makes a golf course great! He has a million ideas of what to do there and he will be amazing! On top of that we now have the perk of free golf which we will surely utilize-- especially in our path of helping Chase realize our dreams for him in becoming the next Tiger Woods-- this will definitely help our cause! (he he he)! The picture is perfect-- he is already learning to lug his own clubs-- gotta teach 'em early or they'll put you in the poor house!

PS-- this is the first of many blogs-- it has been awhile and I had some catching up to do!

My Finished Front Yard

Front porch

Back walkway to patio! LOVE IT!

Close up of front porch

Side yard-- this was a piece of weedy junk and i looks great and will look even better when the plants and shrubs and trees grow and fill in!

I LOVE my new yard. I will love it even more when it grows into itself! We just planted the front yard this year and next year we will do the back-- got to save up. Didn't realize yards could be so costly! I am really looking forward to the lilac bushes growing as well as our snowball bush! Randy and I both feel like those are sentimental bushes because he grew up with them in his yard and whenever I see lilac bushes I think of my Grandma Watts and I just had to have a few! Anyway, the pictures don't really do this justice but it is really fun to have a complete yard and not just grass!

BYU Girls Trip '09

So every year a group of my great girlfriends from my BYU days get together for a little retreat. It is a weekend filled with chit chat, shopping, and of course-- eating! Unfortunately this is my only photo because as stated earlier it s for talking and eating etc! Anyway, we have a large group and they are seriously some of the most fun people! I love getting together with them and am looking forward to next year in Dallas! Thanks to Shanda and her family for letting us stay at her gorgeous home in Midway! It will definitely have to be our place to stay when the retreats are here in Utah!

Tulip Festival '09

The other day we went to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. It was BEAUTIFUL! It is amazing that we live so close to such an incredible garden. It is huge and the tulips were in full bloom and we had a sunny day! Loved it! Thanks Shell for requesting such a fun thing to do for your birthday excursion! Happy Birthday!