Dirty Thirty

It's official! 

I am no longer in my twenties! It was a good run, but I'm pretty sure they were just a test run. Because the best part, is ahead of me. 

I had great moments in my twenties...

Got married..had babies..made all sorts of amazing memories in between. But I also screwed up a few times too. But through some rough, bumpy patches..we come to the flowery meadow that is the rest of our lives. I look forward to that, every day. 

I'm living it....the flowery meadow part. 

Yes, yes it does. 

Pre-birthday festivities began a week before the big day. My sweet and wonderful bestie took me to a spa and I got a massage and a facial. It was heaven. After that tough half in Salt Lake..it was well needed. 

 Then followed by dinner and a movie. It was a great surprise and a great day! 

The cute shot of us..

The scary shot of me...as we got caught taking that selfie by the massage therapists ;) 

The weekend flew by..we had Popsicles and jumped on th trampoline and did a little school work. 

And ate dirt 

 

Monday, April 28th rolled around..again I was spoiled.  

Got my nails did..

  

Went shopping and then to the movies. 

My own popcorn. My own candy. My own soda. 2 out of 3 were indeed smuggled in. 

Ha! I just liked this one. 

Then a yummy dinner and ice cream cake. Yes, the bestie returned. Love her. 

My super cute apron from my girl Jessi.. Love it! 

Ha ha! 

It was a great way to ring in my thirties. I look forward to them, I'm not sad or upset. These really are the best years I'll experience.  

Maybe except all kids potty trained! Just one more to go!!

Nope..I'm not! But, in the event that it could happen anytime...it could...I have made a bucket list.. 

Some I've come up with, some I've stolen from others. 

Sharing is caring.

I plan to add to it..when ideas hit me. That's the beauty of it..and hopefully as I cross through the meadow I'll cross a few off. 

Now...off to enjoy the first year in my 30's baby!

You know you laughed...

It's So Fluffyy!!!

He has risen! 

Easter Sunday was a wonderful day. We, as a family, remembered what the day is all about. It's not about the bunny and the baskets. About how much candy we get or presents. We want out kids to know what Christ did for us on the cross. 

Ask them..they'll tell you. In the eyes of a four and five year old..it's precious. They're innocence is a wonder. They will tell you that he died on the cross for our sins. And Jesus did just that. But when little boys explain it..it's just too sweet to hear. 

That morning we made a pancake breakfast with fruit and whipped cream. We went to the Easter Service at our church..  (Shout out to Alpine Church!) 

Then we went on our traditional walk while the Easter Bunny came and hid the eggs we decorated and our baskets. 

The kids were very excited. 

 

My sweet boys were so proud to wear suits to church! It was adorable. When they were told they how handsome they looked...the smiles on their faces were just precious.  

  

We had to get our annual family shot..

My whole world right here.. 

 

Hope you had a fantastic Easter! 

The Time Has Come

Race day has come and gone. 

It wasn't pretty at all. 

Monday before the race I went for my final run. It started really bad. My stomach started hurting, so badly, after 2 miles I had to turn around and go home. By that evening I was vomiting all over the place..talk about a nightmare. I was in bed the next few days, barely keeping anything down. 

That should have been a sign. 

And I didn't see it. 

Saturday morning rolled around, I was keeping food down at that point, so at 4 am I rolled out of bed, grabbed my stuff and headed for Salt Lake. It was my first time taking the trax from downtown to the starting point, but I got there early, got a great parking spot and figured if all else fails I'll follow other people with race bibs. 

The morning was beautiful, clear and cool. With the full, half, 5k and bike marathon there were 6500 people participating. The race started good..

And slowly went down hill from there..and not just the course. My whole body by mile 6 felt like it was shutting down. I hurt..everywhere. To the point where I had to walk. I knew that I wouldn't quit. It would just take me longer than I anticipated. 

Heidi, Mike and my husband Shawn were  sending  me words of encouragement. They knew I was hurting and wanted to be there for me in some way. I love them ❤️

Yep..that text happened. And that is exactly how I felt at the time. 

And that's how I looked. 

At one point an older man with a limp and his wife passed me..  

I took a picture of them too..as proof. 

By mile 11, I had walked since mile 6..I thought "I have to finish this" so I start to run the rest of the way. It hurt so bad. But th takeaway point in all this...it's okay to bow out if your sick. I was afraid that by not doing the race, even if I had been sick, I was letting myself down in a way. AND! I wanted that stinkin' medal!! But, if that ever happens again, I'll gracefully step back. And I'll be okay with that. 

In the end I finished, not as fast as I'd hoped but I finished. Got a smokin' cool medal 

Lol...and then I took a nap. 

Next up..Ogden Half. I am looking forward to that one, and doing it with friends. 

And, in case your curious...I did end up finishing before the older man with a limp and his wife 👍

I'll fly away oh glory

But..I'm back! 

It's been way too long since my last post, but in my defense..I've been a busy little bee! 

Last week my sweet baby brother left for a 4 month deployment to Afghanistan. 

In case you've forgotten..here is his sweet face ❤️

I was able to talk to him the day he left Ft Lewis and have been able to talk to him since he has been in Afghanistan. I love that boy so much and cannot wait to hug him again! 

Also, my sweet 5 year old had his last day of pre-kindergarten. He is such a social butterfly! He loves school and making friends, I have no doubt he will thrive. We are beyond excited that his name was drawn at a charter school here!! Go Vikings!! :) 

He just adores Ms. Kim, Reiker is blessed to start her class this fall. 

My beauty of a baby girl, Avaree Kate turned ONE!! This year had been a tornado of events! All amazing and wonderous! She is such a joy with her quiet wonder and sweet nature. 

She loved her cake, but not as much as I was expecting. But it was a fun day. Shawn took her to breakfast at Cracker Barrel, which has been a tradition. He takes them every year there for breakfast.  He also made her cake for her! He adores his babies. Her big bash will be Saturday, yes..pictures will be posted! 

I started a new venture these last few weeks. I am now a distributer for ItWorks!  I love their products and everything the business is about. 

I'm eager to see where this journey will take me. 

So, my first race of 2014 is a few weeks away!! I cannot wait!! 13.1 miles and I will enjoy every single one.