Red Rock Relay

Last weekend I ran the Red Rock Relay in Zions with Frances, Donna, April, Megan and Brei. We were Van #2 The Sun Van. Our other team members from van #1 The Snow Van were Todd, Rachel, Chad, Chad, Jared and Jeff. We didn't see much of them, but the girls in van #2 had a great time together.

I wasn't able to run as well as I wanted due to some injuries and a cold, but I finished all my legs, even if I had to power walk my 3rd one. I felt proud of my accomplishment and had fun with these ladies.

Frances had us sparkled up.

Frances

First Run.

Frances tagged along with Brei for one of her legs.

April

Donna

Megan

Potty Break

We added this for the last leg.

Our friend Jordan worked the race and it was fun to see him now and then.

Van #2

Sitting in the cold river to help the swelling.

Way to go Team "Kickin A to Zions." It was fun to race with all of you.

Amberly is 20

I have been a mom for twenty years. I'm so glad Amberly came to our family twenty years ago. She is smart, beautiful, spiritual, talented, dependable, fun, creative and so much more. She is a great example to her brother and sisters and to her parents. I'm so glad you chose to come to our family, Amberly.

Amberly chose to go to the Cheesecake Factory for her birthday. Great choice. I loved it. We will definitely be going back.

Happy Birthday Amberly!

Family Pictures

For family night we took family pictures at the railroad tracks. I think they turned out great.

RaeAnn's First Half Marathon

I did my first half marathon today. It was a great experience that I will never forget. Even though my IT band started to bother me at mile 5, Frances and her running friend Julia kept me distracted and made it fun to run even with some pretty painful knees. Plus we looked really cute.

I had the best support from my girls and Kevin. Amberly and her friends Sarah and Amanda helped at the mile 9 aid station and Janna, Cammie and McKayla helped at mile 11. They all were there to support us at mile 1. It was great to know they were waiting for us and were proud of us. Kevin leapfrogged us and took great pictures. Thanks Kevin.

This whole course was really hilly, but mile 10 had a doozy. The signs kept us walking fast

(there as no running this one).

Overall I was very happy with my time and that I finished so strong. Even though it hurt, I was able to finish strong and proud.

I didn't realize this race was to support autism awareness until after I had agreed to do it, but I am so happy to support such a great cause. I love teaching my autistic primary boy, Kevin Rodham every Sunday and this was a great way to support him.

First Day of School

Great First Day of School

Love of my Life

Kevin has been in China and Taiwan for the past 2 weeks. I can't wait for him to get home. I love this man more and more every day. I have realized that Kevin has a super power. When he is physically around, everything works as it should. When he leaves, things don't function properly. I need his powers here to keep the cars running.

It's the simple things...

I had my first tomato from my garden yesterday for lunch. It's the simple things that make life worth living.