Throwback Thursday

Today we are throwing it back to Mr. Fez in honor of his birthday on Saturday. I can believe how much he has changed. Where did my little all black pup go? We love having him! Happy 2nd birthday Fesenko. 

All you dog hates won't understand this post and that's okay. 

Throwback Thursday and 100th post!

Taking it back to spring break 2010! 

100 posts! That's pretty sweet!!!!!!  I just might have to celebrate with a cake... Or a run. :) happy Thursday everyone! 

Adam's Canyon

Adam's Canyon is a fun Hike that is 5 minutes away from our house. This was Bo's first hike. He did really well and this will not be his only hike! It was so pretty and green! I love living in Utah. I also love the fact that we have tons of place to hike around where we live.

Bo and Riley all ready to go.

Cute little family... This picture was taken minutes before I my arm and fingers started to swell from a bug bite of some kind.. Riley kept asking me if I was okay... My response was, " If I can still breath I think I will be okay." I never stopped breathing don't you worry.



I have to leave you with a picture of Mr. Fez. He was unable to attend the hike. . . He doesn't like nature. :)

Ragnar 2013

This Year we did the Ragnar Wasatch Back! Oh my goodness it was fun. I always love a good relay! We were in van one this year. This race will be one that we do again.. If you have never done a relay I highly recommend it! It is hard but so worth every painful second.

My first leg was one of the hardest things I have ever ran. It started with 3 miles of uphill rock madness and ended with 4.2 miles of running down a freaking crazy rocky canyon... Dodging rocks and cars was not part of my training program... But I lived to tell the tale. :)

My second leg was pretty mild. a few hills but nothing to crazy. I did get a little grumpy at this point.. (did I mention that the day before Ragnar I was at girls camp? Girls game Tuesday and Wednesday, putting me home at 11:00 Wednesday night. Then waking up at 3am to be in Logan On Thursday...) But my husband is a champ and helped me through my tired meanness.. Is that a word? is now.

My last and final leg was pretty easy. I still feel I could have done better but such is life. NEXT YEAR!

I can't be done with this post until I give a high five to my van mates. :)

Riley Woods- My racing raptor. You can climb a hill like its NOTHING!!!!!! And you are speedy! We are all so lucky to have you on our team.. I could never get through a relay without you by my side!

Katee Lee- The Icy Hot QUEEN!!!! You are freaking amazing. I wish I could be like you. Even if I was to work twice as hard as you... You would still beat me... You never give up even when you are in pain... Oh and Tum Tum Tum Tum Tummmmmssss

Meredith- I don't know how we are going to do this next relay without you. You are the mom to the team and we all look up to you so much. You are always there to keep everyones spirits up no matter what!!! And you are a kick butt runner. . . . :)

Amanda- The girl can run. I loved having you on the team and I know there will be many more relays to come with you. Maybe one day I will be fast like you. :)

Colton- He didn't die in the heat. :) Relays are 50 time more funny with this boy. Not to mention he is also pretty dang fast.

LOVE MY TEAM (VAN)
Until next time.   P.S. GO RED!  Enjoy the pics below

First pic of me and Riley. Early Early Early.

GO VAN! Getting Ready for Mer to take off!

Those dang late night runs.

Passing off to Amanda

Girls of the van

Waiting for Colton to come in.

Done. Best husband award goes to Riley.. ( note: he has my gross running shoe in his hand)

Cute van 1

Finished

Pictures from Memorial Day

Best friends.

Memorial weekend

Can I just start off by saying how much I love extra long weekends... What could be better than your Sunday evening coming to and end and realizing that you still have one more full day of pure not going to work happiness... Yeah I can't think of many things that are better than that. Anyways today is Tuesday that feels like Monday. But the good news, tomorrow is already Wednesday. Half way there! We can do this! Anyways... Back to memorial weekend.

Saturday was spent at the Zoo With the Woods. We also took Brayden along for the fun adventure. It was a super fun time. Lot of animals. haha duh. Of course there were lots of animals... It was hot, kind of smelly, and the new polar bear thing was smaller than expected. . . But, who doesn't love the zoo. And taking little kids makes it about 100 times better. After the zoo we went and bought round 2 of are garden... Round 1 was going great until the fence we made around it failed and Bo was the murder of 4 tomato plants and 2 cucumbers.... No I am not bitter.. after that we went to dinner and then came home and restarted are garden.

Sunday was a day filled with church, food, family, and fun. We also went to the cemetery with Woods.

Monday( the beloved extra day of my weekend) was spent sleeping in, cleaning the house, Going shopping for things we don't need, another BBQ, a walk with the cutest dogs in the world, and the season opener of the Bachelorette... Don't judge until you watch.

Summer is finally showing up and we couldn't be happier! We love love love living so close to the mountains. Riley is 10 minutes away from the weber river which means fly fishing all summer long. Well I think that is about everything. enjoy so pictures that I am about to post. :)

mother's day weekend and such.

Happy Mother's day everyone! I can say everyone because there are only about 5 people that read my blog and you are all moms in one way or another... In my case I am a mom... to my dogs!!!!!! :) I will find anyway to celebrate a holiday! But really all you moms out there are freaking amazing! I don't know how you do it, but ..you do, and you rock.

I want to give one final Happy Mother's day to my mom. This lady is freaking amazing and I love her so much. I wouldn't be who I am today without her. I have been thinking a lot about my mom these last couple of weeks while I have been busy planning girls camp. HOW DID SHE DO IT ALL THOSE YEARS?!?! She is a rock star! All my years of girls camps were amazing and that is because of my dedicated mom. She always wanted the best for us and the best is what we got! I will be giving myself a pat on the back if I can pull off a camp that is half as good as one my mom could put on. I have big shoes to fill!! Thanks mom for being such a good example. You have taught me everything and I am so blessed to have you as a mom. You are one of my best friends!! I love you mom. :)

And now for a week of updates....

We have been busy with the yard work... When I say we I mean Riley. :) Love that husband of mine!
I had a good planning meeting with the other camp director and we are really starting to get things rolling. If anyone has any advice on BOOT CAMP ( Building our own testimonies) I would love your ideas! Hit me with anything you have. Also, If anyone has any ideas for a faith walk also let me know. I have something planned but I need a few more ideas. :)

Work is going good. Riley should be able to work from home soon. This will be a very good change for him. Once he starts working from home I will start working the 6-2:30 shift... I have done it once and I will do it again. I have mixed feelings about this but for the most part I am okay with it. We have been loving the warm weather that has finally kicked in. And the sun is out after 8:00!!!! This is heaven.

On Saturday we had made plans to go to City Creek... One minute we are driving to City Creek and the next we are at Village Bakery in West Jordan. This was then followed by a trip to the mall, Target, a snow cone run, our parents house, dinner from Red Maple ( thanks mom and dad), Walmart, Sally's Beauty, and then finally home. We had such a funny day spent with each other and our families. But, I am still trying to figure out how City Creek turned into all this... Not to mention we spent a few more dollars than we we're planning. Oh well.... :)

What a great weekend it has been. Here is to another week. :)