We have been running since we had our kids - in every way! Life is like a marathon - full of uphills and downhills, water stops, taking the time to stretch, beautiful views, fast sprints, slow walks, and yes, sore muscles. But we are thankful for all of it because when we reach the finish line at the end of each day we know that it was all worth it!

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Murray 4th of July 5k

Another year at the Murray 5k and parade!  This year the girls ran the kid's race.  They ran so fast!  Kevin ended up running with his mom and I did my personal best for a 5k race.  My sister in law Sue and I ran an 8:14 minute mile!  We were so proud...  It is always a really fun race and the best part is the popsicle at the end!








Camping in Torrey, Capitol Reef National Park

I hope this trip becomes a tradition because we had so much fun!  My sister Heidi, her husband Rob, and their two kids, Josh and Nick, went with us camping to Torrey.  I had heard a lot of good things about this town from a friend from work.  We decided to just go for it and even though it predicted rain like crazy, we stuck it out.  A lot of these pictures are from our hikes that we did in Capitol Reef.  Torrey is the town right before the entrance to the park.  The kids got along so well and it was so fun to drive just a few hours to such a beautiful place.  (And of course, Kevin had to do his funny pants routine.  He is such a geek!)









Marlie's Last day of 2nd Grade!

Marlie had a great year for 2nd grade with Mrs. Carlile, who had a baby mid-year, but ended up coming back after for the end of the year.  We decided to make her a flower bouquet with all of the kids' pictures in the middle.  It turned out really cute!  Marlie loves school and her favorite subject is Math (don't ask me why!)  She is smart and has a lot of friends.  We love you Mar!




Lucie graduated from Preschool!

Lucie has just loved preschool with Mrs. King!  This year she was in the same class with her two best friends - Reagan and Alyssa.  Mrs. King always does an end of the year program and as usual, it was darling.  Now we are on to Kindergarten!!!




Easter Morning







Egg Hunt at Grandma Margo's












Aunt Sue's Easter Party