Kokopelli Triathlon

Well, the Triathlon was a wash-out. Literally. It poured and so they ended up cancelling the whole event. I did however mangae to squeeze in my swim before they called the race. They actually did the timing for the swim and it was my best time yet! 11 minutes and 44 seconds. I came in first for my age group... and 6th overall for the womens part... 7th if you include the men... haha... ok, the men didn't get to swim because they cancelled the race before they were sent off, but it was a young kid that was in our heat. Anywho- it was kind of cool to see my time and dissapointing at the same time because I knew I was going to be awesome this race and my swim proves it!

This is a pic of me getting out of the water. This was before I knew the race was over... I found out shortly after that. I think Annie has some more pictures of Dave and I before the race started, but she didn't feel too good so she headed home shortly after we got there. Anyways, it was a neat experience and one that I wont forget anytime soon. And yes, next year I'll be there... hopefully doing the full Olympic Tri and not just the Short one.

A Princess Birthday Party

This was an awesome birthday party for Kaylee. She invited family and a few friends over. The kids played in the backyard while we BBQ'd some chicken and hot dogs. Is it just me or does the sky in the background of the picture look awesome or what?

Chris invited one of his co-workers who also has a 3 year old girl named Danessa. Brady was there and so was Alina. Heather and Mark with Trent and Ethan too. Grandma and Grandpa Toliver and also Kaylee's favorite neighbors... Chad and Lisa! Not to mention her favorite Great Aunt Nancy!

She got so many cute presents! Tons of dress-up clothes and pretty princess accessories. Also two princess movies!

Here she is blowing out her candles.

And enjoying her Cinderella cake with some Rockey Road ice cream!

Future Missionary...

Of course when he has grown a foot or two....maybe more...lol

Back to School Swap

I got my package last week from my swap partner Casey

We have very similar tastes! I was surprised at how we practially swapped the same things! It's great because I love everything I got. She sent me magnets, post-its, a cute notebook, lables among other things... Plus it was packaged very cute! Thanks so much!

It's a Vampire/Werewolf thing...

Ok, this is a page turner! I loved this with a capital L! I only wish my life was as exciting as Bella's! I almost some how feel attatched to her. Miss Meyer, you have some skills! Now on to the next book in the series... Becca you know I'll be calling you everyday for the next few days... hehe

An Unexpected Vacation!

Kaylee, Crew and I drove up to St. George two Fridays ago to see Grandma Syphus turn 50. We surprised her because she didn't know that we were going to be there. Unfortunately Chris couldn't make it due to work, but we all missed him. All the grandkids were there and they are all soo darn adorable! After spending a few days in St. George we decided it would be fun to travel north to Wellsville to visit Great Grandma Stuart.

Here we are on the road trip, just stopped for a bite to eat! Kaylee and Crew are awesome travelers. Everyone thinks I'm so brave for traveling that far alone, but it was cake! They're awesome kids!

Crew with Great Great Grandpa; Crew with Great Grandpa; Crew with Great Grandma

You can tell everyone wanted a little peice of that stud muffin! Kaylee also had a great time. We went to several parks, the zoo, and she loved swinging on the old swing in Great Great Grandpa's backyard (the one I used to swing on when I was a kid)!

Towards the end of our trip to Wellsville we went to the Zoo! It wasn't a big zoo, but it was just big enough for Kaylee and Crew! We had a blast looking at all the interesting birds and animals.

Then of course there are always the family pictures. We had four out of the five generations there for the picture... just missing my mom!

All in all, this was a great trip and I can't wait to do it again soon!

Vampires and Romance

Ok, Becca conviced me to read this book, and I was sceptical at first. Mostly because I never really have the patience to read books anymore... But this was the best book! Now I am deep into the second book "New Moon" and I love it too! I feel so involved with the characters. Anyone who is reading this blog.. I highly recommend going out and getting this book! Then the second and from what Becca says, the third as well!