13.1 Miles!

I did it! I ran the Timpanogos Half Marathon and I'm still alive to tell you about it! I ran it this morning with my friend Jenn and it was amazing. I ran it in 2 hours and 23 minutes which is about 20 minutes faster than my practice time so I am very pleased!

The course was beautiful! It started up AF Canyon at Tibble Fork Reservoir then came down the canyon, through Ceder Hills and AF, past the temple, and finished at AF High School. It was beautiful running through the canyon next to the rolling river.

I never thought my body would allow me to run 13.1 miles. But that's why I did it...to prove that I'm in charge...not my back...not him...or him...or anyone else...but me! And with my Heavenly Father's help, I can do anything I put my mind to. :)

Beach Babes

I spent this past weekend in California with my friends Andrea and Brittany. We had a blast! I think I really am a California Girl at heart. We stayed in Huntington Beach. We spent Friday riding bikes from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach and back. This was way fun and a good workout! Then we played in the ocean and worked on our tans....or our sunburns! Oops! We ate at Ruby's out on the end of the pier which was really yummy.

Saturday we went to Los Angeles. We ate lunch at this delicious crepe place then we went shopping in the Fashion District in Downtown LA. The only way I can describe it is it was like an outdoor market you see in other countries...only for fashion. It was kind of scary but really cool. And I got a cute sundress. :) We then went to Santa Monica which was a really beautiful beach. We hiked to the top of the cliff and watched some weird performers in the park. Then we drove back to Huntington Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway. It was fun to drive through the beach towns and see the fun houses and people.

It was a way fun trip with two way fun friends!!!!!

Camping

Fourth of July Weekend Camping Trip:
Palisades

We had so much fun camping this past weekend. All 13 of us plus Grammy, Karen and Ron, Patty and James, Justin and family, and Jamie and family were there, so it was like a big family reunion. It was fun to see family members we don't see very often. The lake and mountains were beautiful but it was very hot. It was a lot of fun playing with McKenna, Tanner, Kellan, Eli, and Ava. It was also fun playing with Ryan, Becky, Nathan, Jem, Liz, mom, and dad. We played cards, water balloons, and toys. We walked around the lake (I also went for a run along the lake which was fun). We had McKenna and Tanner's 1/2 birthdays. We ate lots of yummy food and had fun relaxing and visiting. I did McKenna's hair to match mine which she thought was pretty cool.

Aside from 2 mishaps, it was a great weekend. The sprinklers came on in the middle of the night and soaked Justin's tent. It was sad and funny all at the same time. Nathan got sick and fell out of the trailer which was scary. Luckily, I have an amazing dad, brother, and uncle who where around him withing minutes giving him a priesthood blessing. I love the gospel! He is doing much better now.

I am so thankful for this beautiful world and country.

Happy Fourth of July!!!!!