Gotta Love Cowboys!

Tim McGraw and Luke Bryan
August 7, 2011

I have to say it....those are two hot cowboys! Aside from the beer that got spilled on me, it was a way fun night and an AMAZING concert. Thanks, Andrea!

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!!!!!

Mermaids and Greasers

June 12-15, 2011: Our St. George Adventure

Mom, dad, Nathan, and I spent a few days in St. George and the surrounding areas. We had a blast....and just one small mishap with the van. I would tell you what it was, but my dad would kill me! Haha!

The Beaver Rocking Chair and the Van Mishap

Eating Delicious Food

The St. George Temple

Tuacahn: The Little Mermaid (absolutely amazing!) and Grease (fun dancing!)

Zions....Spectacular!

Cove Fort

Disneyland!

In case you didn't know.....I LOVE DISNEYLAND!!!!! My mom, brother, and I had a blast this past week as we left our worries behind and let ourselves be kids for a few days. We ate TONS of good food, screamed and laughed on the rides, enjoyed the shows, and experienced the new Little Mermaid ride. It was a perfect way to kick off the summer!

Catch Up

It's time for a little catch up! Forgive the randomness of this post!

Easter 2011

Our Last Day in San Francisco:

Muir Woods

The yummiest hamburger ever, the bridge in fog, Ghirradelli Square and yummy ice cream

Bay Cruise out under the Golden Gate Bridge...WOW!
(and a random picture of me laughing in the elevator! Haha!)

Kindergarten Field Trip to the Schow Farm

Thanks for putting up with my randomness today. Here's another random thing for you:

I just ran a 5K without stopping! It felt so good and was exhilarating! I feel more like myself than I have in a long time. My new goal is to run the Red Rock Relay next year cuz RaeAnn just made it look so fun!

Ok...Last random thing:

Thanks everybody for putting up with me and my craziness lately. I never would be able to keep going without all of you. I am feeling a little better every day and I know everything will work out...QUICKLY!!!