More Timpanogos Ice Breaker

My fans!!


Braving the cold


Have another Andes mint


Starting my second lap


Taking a breather

Timpanogos Ice Breaker

Saturday I took the challenge and competed in my first triathalon. I didn't take first, but I did finish the entire course, not stopping once!! I feel pretty proud about that.

The usual triathalon course is swim, bike, run. Due to weather, we had a reverse triathalon of run, bike swim. We started at about 9am with a 3 mile run. I feel I did pretty good on my run, even though 15 year old boys, with skinny chicken legs and no butt kept passing me.









Once I crossed the finish for the run, I got to my bike and tried to put my helmet on. I borrowed it from my nephew, Tanner, and didn't even think to fit it to my head prior to the race. So I go to put the helmet on...it won't buckle!! You can't leave the transition area with your helmet buckled. So I spent a few (wasted) minutes fitting my helmet to my head, then hopped on my bike.

I didn't think the bike would be that bad, only 11 miles. I knew there would be hills, I expected that. What I didn't expect was the 40mph head wind the whole time!!! I probably lost about 15 minutes because of the wind (and I was using a mountain bike, not a road bike). But, I never once got off my bike to push it.



Back at the transition area, I stripped down to my swimsuit, grabbed my swimcap and goggles and jogged to the pool. Now, swimming...not my forte. I practiced prior to the race, but I have a fear of putting my face in the water, so that slowed me down. I did finish and I wasn't even the last person.



My mom & dad, Cari & Mark, Livvy & Micah were there to cheer me on and brave the cold. Thank you Cari for the gloves, watching the kids and taking the pictures!!! Thanks Mark for the support, it really means a lot. Dad thanks for the hat, I can't believe I didn't think to bring one. Mom, thanks for feeding Livvy an unending amount of candy while I was away and for supporting me. Livvy & Micah, thanks for the smiles and cheers. It helped keep me motivated.

So, I have finished my first triathalon. Yes, I say first because I plan to do one again. I need to beat my time of 1hr 57min. (I say 1hr, 32min due to the wind!!) Plus, it was fun. The adrenaline, the challenge, I recommend it to everyone, at least once.

Micah and Molly

Molly is in love with Micah. Whenever she comes in she goes straight to him. She inches closer to him, trying to be conspicuous, and then covers him in kisses. And she won't stop even after we tell her too, she just loves him.

More Easter

Micah got 101 Dalmations in his basket. When he saw it just grabbed it and started
chewing on it.


The proud huntress!


Easter outfits


Swan Falls diversion dam

Livvy jumping rope, like her cousin Shannon.

Easter trip

We spent Easter weekend this year in Nampa, ID with Kenny's brother Nathan and family. It is a short drive there, except when you're me and have had about 2 hours sleep and can't sleep in the car on the way there for longer than 15 min.


New sunnies for the trip!!


Potty stop and a pack of gummie lifesavers!

Anyway, we got there Friday night and watched a movie, just relaxing. Saturday we woke up and went to Nathan's ward Easter egg hunt and breakfast. Livvy was very excited to have her bucket and find some eggs. We had yummy breakfast burritos, but the berry medley was frozen and very tart!!

Kenny was able to spend some time with his bro hunting down cars and yard sales. He is pretty cute asking me if it was okay to go off alone with his brother. Of course you can, how often do you get to see Nathan? So Mary, the kids and I went shopping, what else?


Mary, Asherman and Nate


Finding an egg

Once we met back up, we went for a drive to a part of the Snake River that is know for being one of, or the largest place to spot birds of prey. (Forgive me I can't remember the actual name). Then we drove to Swan Falls and walked on the diversion dam. I thought it was really neat.


The beautiful Snake River

Easter morning the kids woke up to find the Easter bunny left some eggs and baskets for them. Livvy and Shannon couldn't wait to go on the hunt!

We stayed for church and then made the drive home. A short trip, but it was nice to get away for the weekend. Thanks again Nate and Mary! Come stay with us anytime!!

Tag!! I'm it!

Judy, I guess you can tell how often I get to look at others blogs, seeing as how you tagged me about a week ago. I finally saw it, so here goes (plus I think I promised Sara I would do this too).

5 things on my list to do today:

Do laundry before going to Idaho
Mail off my passport info so I can go on the Disney Cruise!!!
Change a few poopy diapers (luckily the cute baby bottom kind)
Try and run 5 miles after getting 3 hours of sleep
Try to stay awake to watch the 10:00 news after running

5 snacks I enjoy:

There's always room for Jell-O
Onion rings, Burger Supreme's rule!!!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream
Wildberry Skittles
Twizzlers

5 Places I've lived:

Orem, Ut
Downey, CA
Chico, CA
Kissimmee, FL
Spanish Fork, UT

5 Places I've been:

Nassau, Bahamas
Vancouver, BC Canada
Ensenada, Mexico
Disney World!!!!
The Grand Ol' Opry

5 jobs I've had:

Grocery checker
Jamba Juice maker
Pretzel maker
Customer service for Oprah and Dr. Phil transcripts
Registered Nurse

5 Pet Peeves I have:

Please, please don't step on my shoes!!
Like Judy, if I can hear you chewing, take two steps back
Telling me I didn't hear what I heard you say (mainly for Kenny)
Leaving an empty glass that had milk or V8 in it w/o rinsing it out
Morons who don't buckle up their children in cars

5 Things you didn't know about me:

After the first season of American Idol, I really considered trying out (what a mistake that would have been!)
I have a fear of putting my face under water, in a swimming pool, in the shower
I have met George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, MC Hammer, Tommy Lee and John Reznik
I can't snap
I have always wanted to be an extra in a movie


I tag.........Lilly McDowell

Happy Birthday Kennyguy!

Happy 27th Birthday Kenny! You might think your age makes you old, but you are still just a little boy at heart!
I LOVE YOU!!



It's only a soda in his hand!!


Two of his loves!


You're so goofy!


What a great Daddy!


Look at all the duckies!


By the way, I hope you like your present. We're going to NYC for a week, so pack your bags!!!