I did it!

I RAN IN MY FIRST HALF MARATHON!!!

*Wahoo* *Yay* *EEEeeee*

In 2010 I had planned on running in the Ogden Half Marathon, but I ended up being 6 months pregnant... I probably could have finished it, but it would have required a porta potty every half mile... :)

This year I ran in the Ogden Half Marathon 8 months post partum. My MIL and SIL ran it too! And they did AWESOME!

A few months before the Half I was discouraged and didn't think I would get to the point to where I would be able to do it. I only trained up to 10 miles got injured for 2 weeks, ran a Half Marathon Relay with a friend and two weeks later(last Saturday the 21st)crossed the finishe line for my first half in 2 hrs and 50 min. The first 10 miles was not so bad, my split time was 2 hrs 2 min, but the last 3 miles killed! I just couldnt push myself to run them, so I walked A LOT! but I made it, I did it, had fun doing it, and will be doing another one! Hopefully I can get a PR next time, but just being able to finish that distance is an ACCOMPLISHMENT in itself! And I proved that I could do it!

*WOOHOO*

Robert and Ashley married!

Congrats you two! It was a beautiful day! Welcome to the family Ashley!

They were married on May 12th!

Cute cousins!!!

On May 12th my BIL Robert was married to Ashley Laughter. One of the best things about marriages is it gets families together. We have one BIL and SIL that live out in Seattle and we get to see them only about once a year. Anyway, their little boy is the one in front second in from the left(wearing a blue shirt and tie). Isn't he cute! They all are! It was nice to get a photo of all the kids... Ages range from 8 months to 6 years. Look at how well they did sitting still for a second!

Drezden is 4!!!

Drezden is 4! I almost can't believe it! You know what else that means? It means I have been a mother for 4 years. Wow! The time has flown, and although there are days I wish would just be over I really wish time would slow down so I can enjoy this precious girl of mine.

Easter

Happy Easter!

We kicked off this special day with the children finding a surprise left by the Easter Bunny. I know that Easter is not about the egg hunts, candy, baskets of goodies...although with young children it makes a wonderful excuse to celebrate and purchase items that you normally wouldn't buy, but yet it is about celebrating the Resurrection of my Savior. The ultimate gift of Eternal Life. I am grateful for my Living Savior and the sacrifices He made for me, I know that because of Him I can be reunited with family and friends, and that I can repent and be forgiven of sins and transgressions and enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

I love my family. All of them, despite what life throws our way.

I am grateful for my little family, and welcome those yet still to be born.

What a great gift the Lord has given so that we can be united as Forever Families in the Heavens!

Here are a some pics of my Eternal Family

Getting used to this photography thing...

First off Happy Easter! What a wonderful time of year! I love this season!

Anyway, as you already know I have been practicing some of my photography skills and I was able to get quite a few models to pose for me so that I could practice what I learn and apply it to make beautiful pictures. I am so thanful for the many people willing to help me in this new hobby of mine. What a great way to capture moments and treasure memories!

Here are just a few of my favorites from many favorites taken earlier today!

My sister in law and her beautiful family!

My brother in law with his cute fiance!

I love my inlaws! They are just so cute here! And my FIL is such a gentleman!

Got a new glass

Just playing around :) And seriously these are some cute kids!!!

PHOTOGRAPHY!!!

These past couple Saturdays I have been lucky enough to take a photography class from an awesome photographer for a great price! I have been learning so much and I still have 2 classes to learn so much from! Yay! I have beeen LOVING it! I just wanted to share a few of my favorite photos from this week. Of course the first 3 are of my children and then the last 2 are my favorites from my last class! I am so excited to become a better photographer and really what is better than taking pictures of your own kids?

Grant is 6!

My Nephew Grant is 6(His birthday was on Monday I believe)! What a handsome boy he is! Love you Grant!

Happy Late Birthday!

Phil's birthday was actually on the 5th. Sorry I am late! But better late than never right? I am so blessed to have such a hardworking and supportive husband! He is such a great father too! The kids love there daddy so much!

Phil-Hope you enjoy your last year in your 20's!!! I love you!