Hike to Timpanogos Cave

We haven't hiked to Timpanogas Cave since July of 2014, so we thought it was time. Thankfully, the kids actually agreed and were in good spirits. It's amazing the difference a few years can make. We were worried how Audrey would act in the cave once we got there. Mike had to carry her through the cave, but she stayed pretty quiet. We stopped at the Timpanogas Temple on the way home and Audrey got her first or many temple pics. 

Father's Day in Colorado

My husband is ghetto. There's really no other way to say it. He has wanted to see WWE wrestling since he was a kid. Normally, kids grow out of it, but not my husband. (Remember when we went to Vegas to see Britney?) ;) While Mike was deployed he watched a decent amount of WWE and said he'd like to take the boys someday. I looked online and it was on Sunday the 16th in Utah, but on Saturday the 15th in Colorado. We used it as an excuse to see my parents.

Mike and the boys had a lot of fun. I think it's one of those things you only need to see in person once.

On Sunday we attended my dad's Unitarian Universalist meeting where he was one of the conductors and speakers. I hadn't been to a UU meeting since I was a kid. He gave a great talk and mentioned how he was adopting my previously ex-step sister Kristal, thus making her once again my sister. The kids got to watch with me from the balcony, so that was of course super cool. ;) There were people there investigating their congregation and it made me glad there was a place for them to go and feel loved.

Our drive home was mundane until we stopped at the rest stop off I-80 before you hit I-215. It was completely overrun by prairie dogs. Exterminators nightmares, little boy heaven. We ended up stretching our legs for a while so the boys could hang with their furry friends.

I tried to pick just one picture of Audrey, but couldn't. We love her goofy faces!

I feel blessed every single day for my amazing husband that is the best dad in the world and for my own Dad that deserves a giant medal for loving all the women in my family. Happy Father's day!

Family day at the Air National Guard

After my race I went home, showered (thank goodness) and took the kids to Family Day at the Guard base. It's always fun to see the airplanes and eat good food. This was Audrey's first time in the KC-135, so it was of course amazing. ;)

Drop 13- Half Marathon #7

In the early morning of June 8th I ran the Drop 13 Half, which is my 7th half marathon. This is my new favorite half. I feel like it's kind of cheating, because it's all downhill, but I'll still take it. My official time was 1:45:17, which was 40 seconds faster than my PR at the Revel half in 2017. Since I haven't had a ton of time to train, my expectations were low, but I felt good and the course is always complimentary. :) I put my jacket on over my hydration vest so I could take it off in case it got cold, and I didn't realize at first how funny it looked until I got some stares and snickers. ;)

This race gives out a finishers medal, and medals for ppl that Drop 13 lbs while training and those that PR. I definitely dropped 13 lbs while training, but that was mostly baby weight, so I couldn't count it. ;) I made sure to snag the PR medal. I've already signed up to run it next year.

It's what fun is Yo!

I've started saying "Yo" lately. This either means I'm really cool, or really old and uncool. I'm going with cool. ;) Lynette gave us some passes to Lagoon, so we spent a day enjoying rides. We were worried about Audrey, but she handled it all well. She fought her nap, but slept in her stroller once it was time. The boys went on Cannibal over and over again and Mike and I quickly got nauseous on the rides. ;) We got in all of our favorites.

Towards the end of the night Sarah begged to drive the cars while the boys did more rides. She even offered to pay. She wanted to prove to me that she was a good driver. Did it work. Um... ;) I only screamed a handful of times. ;) When the boys came back they wanted to as well so I watched Audrey while they all zipped around the race track. I was honestly impressed by their driving skills.

School pictures from 2018/19 school year

We're about to start the 2019/20 school year and I realized I never posted their pictures from last year. This shouldn't be too surprising ;) but I wanted to make sure and record their cuteness. I didn't realize Sarah took off her glasses for pictures. She looks very different.