Super Saturday

We had an eventful Saturday beginning with our much anticipated "try"athlon. It was a lotof fun and we were all pleased with our times...except maybe Sundie who came in only seconds behind me with a flat tire :( My time was 50:18 and Gary beat us all with a time of 47:02. My mom and Lydia were our #1 supporters, cheering us on from the sidelines. Christy finished the race as well. I hope I'm half so ambitious at her age!!! Dave treated us all to lunch afterward in Park City. It made for a great Saturday!

Oh wait, that was just the beginning...

I ran to a work appointment quickly after we got home and then it was time to prepare for Lydia's Luau! We celebrated Lydia's #2 with a fun-filled Hawaiian style party that included Hawaiian Haystacks, Limbo contests, Hula contests, Luau music, cake and ice cream, and swimming! I insisted that Jen be our photographer because I realized I had gone to a lot of work for something Lydia is unlikely to remember!

One day I will scale back the birthday parties...one day.

Disclaimer: These events (all in one day) would not have been possible without help from some good friends and family. Thanks to everyone for all the help!

Special Thanks to:

Amy-for doing Lydia's hair and changing her outfit mid-party!
Jen-for great photography
MOM-for helping me clean and shop late Friday night and for picking up the "Costco Cake"
Gary-for preparing my bike and swim gear for race day and for shopping around all week to find me a good pair of running shoes :)

Lydia is a lcuky little girl to have such a big family and so many good friends who love her so much!

Our Little Garden

"Gardening will bring us satisfaction and remind us all of the law of the harvest, which is relentless in life. We do reap what we sew." -President Ezra Taft Benson


Although I'm no "green thumb" and I admit to enjoying an over-processed Hostess Twinkie once in a while, I do love my garden and I especially Love the fresh veggies we get to enjoy on its behalf! Gary has been more consistent with this than I have, thanks to him, this garden has definitely been our most successful yet!

We hope to expand our garden as the years go by and use it as a means to teach our kids to work and reap the rewards...for now, however, Lydi "no like mayos (tomatoes)" but she does have fun checking up on the garden with us and she works hard a keeping the dogs out.

High School Flash Back...

Last night was our MHS class of '99 reunion and it was a blast from the past;) We had such a good time looking at old pictures and watching a hilarious video. Anyway, it was a lot of fun to see old friends, but we sure missed the 85% of the class who didn't show up...maybe the 20 year will be more enticing...WOW! I don't even want to think about being 39?!?!

This is how Tom Boys are Made..

Lydia spent last Saturday with the boys doing "boy" stuff while I worked! I think she loves the great outdoors as much as daddy. This weekend is shopping with mommy! We'll see who wins out in the next few years...

Momma's Girl

It's time for me to get a new camera. I have one REALLY old one and one REALLY big one. I need a nice little point and shoot that I can keep with me. Anyway, here's a rambling of a few things that have been happening around our place lately...(this sure would be a lot more fun with pictures...)
We took a "fun" two day trip to Mesquite last weekend. the time spent with the Cannons was great, but the car-ride was not what I would call fun! Lydi hates her car seat right now! Monday, following our little jaunt south, I took Lydia to Lagoon with my mom, aunt and sister and the kids. We had a blast. Lagoon is an annual adventure for me. I don't think I could handle more than that, but once a year is great. Since it was a Monday there were no lines so we got to do lots of rides. Lydi was a trooper. Her favorites were the boat ride and the water park!
While we're mentioning Lydia...she is talking up a storm and repeating nearly everything we say. Gary's favorite is "Holla." I have to remind him to watch the vocab if he wants Lydia to have any friends. She has really been a mommy's girl lately and I Love it! She is so much fun to snuggle with. Gary usually drops her in bed with me about 7:30 (I know, I'm lazy) and she and I have a few minutes of snuggle time. My favorite thing is when she whispers "bobba, mommy bobba." She knows it's a no-no before breakfast but she loves to try me...sometimes I give in :)
She is loving books! I'm so happy about this. I love the chance to rock her and read to her. It reminds me of when I was little and my mom read book after book to me in our old rocking chair. There are few things more comforting than a book, a mom, and a rocking chair.

As you can see, life has been mostly about Lydia these days and we're loving every minute of her. She will be two in just a few weeks, can you believe it!

The picture below was taken a few weeks ago at a little get together at our home. I think these are some cute little ones (the mommies are pretty cute too) I guess those SUU boys did OK!