Spudman 2009

(More pics soon)

Last year Dave and several of his siblings and family members participated in the Spudman Triathlon. So, we decided to all do it this year. Eight of us participated and it was a great time.... well, it was great to be done :) The race consisted of a mile swim, 26 mile bike and a 6.2 mile run. We all finished and that was a great feat.

This was my first time doing a tri and it was not easy emotionally at the beginning. I had to start out by myself in my own wave of people on the swim. It was hard to say "see ya later" to my in-laws. I did get a bit teary as I was starting, I was nervous of the open water and not really knowing what to expect, plus being alone was not fun. However, as soon as I hit the water it was all good. I was pleased with my time of 3:18:23. I was concerned about the transitions and I wanted to do well there. I was pleasantly surprised to see that I did them pretty fast (for me anyway). The first transition took 5:06 mins, the second transition only took 1:58 minutes :) The bike seemed to take forever, it was mostly flat and very 'farmy'. Then the run was very hard after the getting off the bike. It was so hot, but so many people were so encouraging. I met a 60 something man who had ran the Desert Marathon the day before! If he could run then there was NO reason why I wouldn't be able to do it. At the end it was so great to hear my name as I crossed the finish line and then being greeted by Dave and the rest of the family. I was definitely on a high the rest of the day. I think a triathlon is so hard but not as hard as a marathon. I love that in the last year I have been able to do two half marathons, one full marathon and a triathlon. I also love that I have been so encouraged and have had so much support from my family and friends.

The Results: (in order)

1st Sean 2:16:19
2nd Bob 2:28:01
3rd Dave P 2:29:31
4th Karalee 2:33:09
5th Dave T 2:51:04
6th Sarah 3:01:30
7th Laura 3:18:23
8th Carmen 3:45:03

Yeah for all of us!!! We ROCKED!!!

The kids, of course, stayed with grandpa and with Aunt Norma. We seriously could not do it with out their help.

Its fun to be silly

We went out to dinner with Marcos, Maria, Joel and Sid tonight. Abuela and Abu Maggie watched our kids and it was SO much fun. We had dinner at the Mandarin and then went up to watch the sunset, while waiting for the sun to set we (the girls mostly) were being silly, and it was fun!

Dave and I rode the scooter and that was silly in itself... oh the poor scooter must be tired :)

Maria, Sid and I took some REALLY silly pictures but I just cannot make myself put them up... they are just plain ridiculous! BUT SO FUN!

Don't ask about this picture, I was being a dork like I always am... The captions to this picture are endless. I look totally dumb, fat, ridiculous, fat and my chicken legs look smaller than ever, and I look fat! What a dork!

This is as silly as Dave will get for a picture. Poor guy, he is a good sport to put up with me. We had a such a great time. I think it just makes me love my family more when we hang out together.

(Abuelas are Heaven sent, they watched all seven of our monkeys)

A pretty sunset with my girls

Leah said she didn't want to come out of the car in her jammas because it was embarrassing.

Dave and Mylo were on the Fathers and Sons Outing so it was just the girls. We went to Cherry Hill (I know we go there way to often, but we love that place) and on the way back we hurried and got our jammas on, grabbed a treat and headed up to... ???... the road where the Temple is :) We park the car and watched the sun set. It was so pretty and relaxing.

A Little Walk to the Farmer's Market

I love that we could see the Temple from Main Street.
The kids didn't want me to take a picture so this is the best I was able to do.

We walked down to the Bountiful Farmer's Market this last Thursday with Tiffany and her kids. It is a good 45 minute walk from our house and it was SO SO SO hot! Leah rode her bike and I pushed Milli and Mylo on the stroller. It was a fun time but it was SO hot! The way back about killed me. I had to wet the kids hair with water and down their shirts. We got a treat at the farmer's market and that was it fun. I need to make it down the Farmer's Market in Salt Lake, I love that one and they have really yummy food there. I think its fun to see all the fun things people make and how creative people are. Next time I think we will just drive down :)

Mommy Daughter Date

Mylo was sick and Milli was in bed SO... Leah and I had an impromptu date. We went to Cherry Hill, just the two of us. It was so fun! We went on cardiac canyon, the dragon slides, the diving pool and of course the lazy river. It was a beautiful day! With every date there must be a treat and this time we got funnel fries with ice cream. YUM! We each got our own. It was so hot that day that we simply couldn't share one little ice cream :) It was wonderful to spend time just with Leah. It has been a long time since it was just the two of us and nobody else. I just adore that little drama queen. I know why God sent her to us, because she is simply SO much fun. I love to see her grow, even though it also saddens me since she is not my baby (at all) any more. I really feel my Heavenly Father's love for me as I look into my little monkeys faces. I can't wait for another date with Leah!

Girl's Camp 2009

I had the privilege of going to Girl's Camp with the YW of our ward. Bishop asked me to be camp cook...I had to laugh and it still sounds funny to me when I say that. I can count on my hands how many times I have camped and I have NEVER cooked while camping :). I thought it was funny but of course I jumped on the opportunity. It was SO much fun. The YW leaders are simply amazing! The girls are so lucky to have such wonderful women serving them. After such a rough few weeks at home with Milli's burn and just the stress of all of that it was wonderful to feel the spirit so strongly as I partook in the spirit of being up at Camp Piuta and the devotionals, lessons, crafts and best of all company! I love the spirit that can be felt with a bunch of girls. They are SO amazing. The Lord has saved them for whatever is to come. They are strong and, so long as they do what they know is right, they will accomplish ANYTHING they want. As for my part in camp, i had a great time cooking and it was very easy. I hope I get the chance to do it again. It was great! Its such a great experience but I simply can't do this with out my family willing to help out. The fact that Dave works from home doesn't make it any easier. He and my mom have to tag team with the kids and they are both very busy.... I am sure its all worth it for them as well as me.

My Top 10 from this years camp: (in no particular order)

1. The views
2. Laughs
3. Nacho Libre talks
4. Testimony meeting
5. Crafting galore! (we make leather bracelets, button bracelets, rings, hair ties, treasure boxes...)
6. Being silly ('rehearsing' our So You Think You Can Dance 'entrance')
7. The GIRLS!
8. The LEADERS!
9. The Stake's Chicken Nugget dinner (too funny)
10. Camp Fire sing-a-longs

4th of JULY!!!

I love the 4th of July. I love patriotic holidays. Where ever I have lived we have always embraced he holidays of that country. The 4th of July is so fun. I love the summer, the fun things we can do in the summer as a family, the late nights with the kids and the fireworks, the yummy food that comes with celebration, singing the national anthem and other patriotic hymns, making new traditions and most of all I love what the 4th of July means for me. As an American citizen I am eternally grateful for the freedoms I am able to enjoy in this great country! I am so grateful for the men and women who have fought and are fighting for the freedom I am able to enjoy. I am grateful for the blessings this country brings me, from feeling free and safe to allowing me to worship freely as well. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

This year Leah and I started a new tradition of tie dying shirts. Dave refuses to wear any tie dye so he didn't get one (party pooper!). I love that Leah is old enough to do this with me. I think she had a great time as well.

We got snow cones and then went to Cherry Hill with Dave! He doesn't have a season pass so that was a great treat for all of us. The kids love showing him all the fun things we do there. Plus this was Milli's first time getting her hand in the water since she got her burn... so nice not to have to worry about it getting wet. It was memorable.

Of course, we got together with family (Trevino side) and ate a delicious BBQ and enjoyed some great company and fireworks are Dave and Sarah's. It was a late night but so worth it. Dave and Dave P. put on a great show. We were also able to watch several of the other firework shows around the Salt Lake Valley.

GOD BLESS AMERICA,
and those who serve our country!!!!