May 28, 2010

FOR SALE!!!


So I believe most of you know that Kris bought me a riding lawn mower for our anniversary. I love the fact that my husband is so thoughtful but I hate riding lawn mowers! I would rather walk behind a mower and get the excersize then sit on a mower. So that brings me to this...
FOR SALE:
7 Speed Yard Machine Riding Lawn Mower!
Less than two years old, hardley used by me and the previous owner. (Client of Kris's) new battery! It even has a cup holder for your ice cold beverage! Relax and let it do all the work for you.
Call me if you or anyone you know may be interested.

May 20, 2010

Pics from Ogden Marathon

Here are some pics from the Ogden Marathon. For those who don't know my dad ran this with me! Other than the race they did for me almost two years ago my dad has never ran before! He had been practicing for about a month and did very well for his first timed race!
It was freezing cold at the start of the race which was by the Timbermine restaurant at the mouth of Ogden Canyon. But we pressed on and what a beautiful run it was! There were several people from my ward that ran and a couple of our friends as well.
My knees did a little bit better and hopefully are getting better! My goal is to run more 5k's this year and at the end of this year of first of next year to run another half and maybe a full marathon. If the folks on Biggest Loser can do it then I can do it as well.
Thanks Dad for running this with me and taking an interest in something I enjoy doing. I hope to make this a tradition that the two of us can keep doing and who knows maybe Erik and Kristin will join us next year!!!!!

May 12, 2010

For the BIRDS

Last year we had some nice little birdies build a nest on our wood trusses out front. I didn't mind so much and actually thought it was cute once the baby birds were born.
WELL NOW I AM SICK OF THE DUMB BIRDS!
For the past few weeks they keep trying to get into my BBQ grill to build a nest. We have cleaned out our BBQ grill several times due to the cluster of branches and grass.
I put the cover on it and they found a way through the small slit in it! I rolled up bags in foil and covered the holes on the side and they went through the bottom. Kris even turned the grill on and let it burn for a few hours (wasting our propane) thinking maybe if we burned what they all ready started they would get the hint and not build! My last resort was just leave the lid open, that way they wont have any shelter! Well look at where that got me and look at what they are doing to my deck! I have a lawn guy, a bug guy, does anyone know of a bird guy??????

May 9, 2010

Race for the Cure

Saturday was the Susan G. Koman Race for the cure. I participated in this race last year and was only able to do the one mile walk. This year I was able to do the 5K!
I was also lucky to have two of the most wonderful people come and support and run with me. My sister Kristin and my sister in law Amber (Pip). Pip came with me last year but Kristin couldn't because she was in Nebraska. It was so nice to have the two of them with me. Pip kicked our but in running but we all made it through the finish line. Kristin made us pink TUTU's to wear, I wasn't sure if Pip would wear it because she really HATES pink but she wasn't above looking silly to support me. My friend Mauri gave me pink spray paint for our hair, mine looked maroon but Kristins was pink. After I got home Broc looked at me and said "mom what did you do to your hair?" We looked very cute and silly and received lots of compliments on them. We were even in the channel 4 news.
I also got some support from my friend Marie Rich, she would have ran with us but she lives in Arizona. I have known her since I was knee high to a grasshopper, she donated in my honor. Thank you so much for your support!
It was an amazing sight to see! Mothers, daughters, sons, husbands, grandparents, people all ages showed up for this race all to support their loved ones. It looked like a sea of pink and white. White shirts were worn by the people who were supporting breast cancer survivors and those who fought the battle and lost. Pink was worn by those were survived breast cancer. I saw old women in their 80's walking this race, I also saw a very young looking woman, younger than myself. I didn't get a chance to talk with her but my heart ached because she looked so very young. I am talking earlier 20's.
I was grateful to be in the presence of such amazing women and their loved ones. To see their determination and drive to beat this terrible disease was truly amazing. It really does take
HOPE, FAITH, COURAGE
to beat this and that is achieved by the support and love from our family and friends. Thank you again Kristin and Pip for coming down there with me and hope next year to get more of you to enjoy this amazing event.

Busy Busy

Wow I dont know where to start. So many things have been going on. I will start with my Pride and Joy Broc! He started T-Ball this past week and really likes it. Especially hitting the ball. When I signed him up they asked if we could be coaches and I put only if they were really desperate! Well they must have been because we are coaches. Kris wasnt to thrilled about it but does a great job. Only a couple kids went the wrong way and it is so funny to watch at least 5 kids at the same time tackle the baseball. Over the next month every Tuesday and Thursday evening we will be doing T-Ball, kinda crazy but as long as Broc is enjoying it I am all for it.























On Friday Broc's pre-school had a trip to the fish farm. We have been before with Lori and her daughter Angela so when Broc heard that they were going to the fish farm he was thrilled. Thankfully his Nana was there because I was not about to pull the hook out of that fishes mouth, and usually that is Angela's job.
It took him a couple tries to catch one, as soon as one would nibble he would pull the line out of the water. But when he finally caught one he was excited. Since we dont eat fish he says to Nana " You better take this home to Bart because we dont like fish!" So lucky for her she got a small fish to take home to cook. Thanks Karen for going with us, he was happy you came.