SNOW CANYON HALF MARATHON
13.1 MILES
13.1 MILES
TIME: 1 HOUR 44 MINUTES
That's me in the gray just before the running center sign. Coming in for the home stretch! It was freezing. The temperatures were in the 30's with 15 mile per hour winds. My ears were killing me when I was done.
If you notice the time don't let that fool you. We wore chips on our shoes that recorded our time from the moment we crossed the starting line until the moment we finished. I ran with some girls who were literally last in line for the porta potties at the start. They were threatening to shut down the starting clock just before we crossed it. We started almost 12 minutes after the official time started.
Hooray! I made it. I felt so good when I finished. I beat my best time by almost 9 minutes. I was feeling quite proud when I found my family until Bronson opened his mouth. The first thing he asked is "Mom, did you come in first?" Oh well. Payton was at his basketball game, that's why he's missing. FYI: He won the free throw contest among all the fourth graders in his school. He won a medal and a basketball! WHOOT WHOOTHALLOWEEN
IRON MAN ELI - Same as last year - boring but that's what he wanted and it saved me some $
Bronson couldn't decide so he was Wolverine ( same as last year) at his school parade and Raphael the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle when he went trick or treating. 
Brinly knew right away that she wanted to be a vampire.
Payton was also pretty sure of what he wanted to be. He is so into watching football this year it is really fun.
Isn't he cute?!
We always head over to Jimmy and Holly's house for their big Halloween bash after trick or treating. Eli was so into all of their pirate decorations this year. He just stood and looked at everything in awe. It was fun. Thanks guys!
A sacry skeleton that opens the treasure chest and pops out. 
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Birthday Hugs from B
It really ticks me off that my kids look so much like Will and hardly like me. HOWEVER, I really think Brinly and I are very similar in these 2 pictures. I don't know what we were doing that we both have the same faces, but I think she looks like my daughter. What do you think?
Like mother ... like daughter?
Back in September, once the weather cooled, we took the kids to Zions for a day hike. We LOVE living here. We are so close to so many beautiful and wonderful places. We found this great trail where we could hike, play in the water and bring the dog with us. The weather ended up being in the 90's and we found this great beach spot where we parked ourselves for lunch and played in the water.
Look at the beauty surrounding us. How could you not be speechless? We love it here!
Sugar is getting bigger.
Most of the water was shallow but there were a few spots that were deep enough to jump into and swim. The kids and Will really enjoyed themselves in the water.
While I was sitting watching the kids playing and enjoying the fresh air I had such a wonderful moment. You know those moments in life when the spirit touches you and you feel the love of our Heavenly Father directly touching your life. It was such a peaceful wonderful feeling I actually just sat and cried for a few minutes. Life is so good. I am so blessed and thankful for my family and this beautiful place we live in.
Brinly knew right away that she wanted to be a vampire.
Payton was also pretty sure of what he wanted to be. He is so into watching football this year it is really fun.
Isn't he cute?!
We always head over to Jimmy and Holly's house for their big Halloween bash after trick or treating. Eli was so into all of their pirate decorations this year. He just stood and looked at everything in awe. It was fun. Thanks guys!
A sacry skeleton that opens the treasure chest and pops out.HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARI
I have the best husband ever! He made us a wonderful roast beef dinner for my birthday and also a homemade carrot cake from scratch, including the cream cheese frosting. It was delicious. He also saved some money throughout the year and sent me on a shopping spree in Vegas. What a guy!
Nana and Grandpa Ray came for dinner and cake and we all had an enjoyable time.
Nana and Grandpa Ray came for dinner and cake and we all had an enjoyable time.
#33
Birthday Hugs from B
It really ticks me off that my kids look so much like Will and hardly like me. HOWEVER, I really think Brinly and I are very similar in these 2 pictures. I don't know what we were doing that we both have the same faces, but I think she looks like my daughter. What do you think?
Like mother ... like daughter?HEAVEN ON EARTH
Back in September, once the weather cooled, we took the kids to Zions for a day hike. We LOVE living here. We are so close to so many beautiful and wonderful places. We found this great trail where we could hike, play in the water and bring the dog with us. The weather ended up being in the 90's and we found this great beach spot where we parked ourselves for lunch and played in the water.
Look at the beauty surrounding us. How could you not be speechless? We love it here!
Sugar is getting bigger.
Most of the water was shallow but there were a few spots that were deep enough to jump into and swim. The kids and Will really enjoyed themselves in the water.
While I was sitting watching the kids playing and enjoying the fresh air I had such a wonderful moment. You know those moments in life when the spirit touches you and you feel the love of our Heavenly Father directly touching your life. It was such a peaceful wonderful feeling I actually just sat and cried for a few minutes. Life is so good. I am so blessed and thankful for my family and this beautiful place we live in.
5 comments:
i am amazed at how much older everyone looks! I just keep staring at the photos! Im so glad it wont be long now to see them or i would be so sad.
brinly does look like you!
you motivated me to run this morning! the time change has done the trick. i was able to get up early and it was light out for long enough!!
way to go on the marathon. 9 minutes off an already good time is amazing.
I'm with T, I can't believe how old they all look. Especially Brin! Wow she looks all grown up. She does look like you I think it's the way that her eyes are set and her nose that matches yours. The chin however is all Plumb. She's so pretty, Will better get the shotgun out in a few years. Payton looks older too, so cute. I'm glad that he is doing well in sports I know it used to bother him when he was younger because Brinly would be better at him in athletics. I'm so sad that I'm not going to see them soon. I miss you all so much and it really bothers me that my kids aren't going to see their cousins.
Congrats on the marathon, I'm proud of you, you've become quite the athlete!
Thats the ONLY way I'd be a BYU fan ;) He looks so handsome and OLD. Woot woot on the run! Lookin' good (and tan) lady!
The tan comes from our cruise. I don't fake and bake. Or spray tan. I'll post about the cruise soon. You know, in a month or two when I get around to it:)
Great post, Kari!
Yes, Brin does look like you in those pictures ...
Yes, we live in an amazingly beautifully choice spot of the world... almost unknown to the outside world...
Yes, I now exactly what you mean about "those moments"... you made me cry... Love you!
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