Training Update

I noticed on Brett's blog the other day that he posted a training update. It has been a while since I have done the same. My training hasn't been what I would have liked it to be. We've had sick kids around here and that always throws me for a loop. I'm not at all a morning person, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to become one if I want to get all of my mileage in for the three sports I'm going to have to endure in about 6 weeks.

Brett took Ryan to work on Friday for the 'Bring your kid to work day' and Sydney was at school so I decided I would take a jog. I ended up going 4.6 miles in 42 minutes and 30 seconds. I did walk about 1/4 of a mile uphill as the Dr has asked me not to run up hills. I do run up small ones, but this one is pretty steep, so I walked it and then finished out my run. I need to work a little harder on increasing my speed, but I was pleased with my run.

Yesterday I went on a 25 mile bike ride. It took me an hour and 38 minutes. Not the fastest time there either, but for my first really long ride I was pleased with the ride. The race route has changed this year for the Salem Triathlon, so for the next few weeks I am going to focus on improving my speed up Payson Canyon. I did get going 33 miles p/hr coming down hill, which is always fun.

This week I plan to be more consistent with my training. I didn't get any swimming in last week, but plan to swim 2 days this week along with running on Monday and Wednesday and a good bike ride on Tuesday. I also hope to get another good ride in on Saturday.

My mom and 2 of my sisters are coming up here from AZ on Wednesday afternoon to attend the Women's Conference at BYU on Thursday and Friday. I doubt I will get any exercising in either of those days other than the MUCH walking that will be done going from class to class at BYU.

I think I will probably post more training updates on my blog so that I am at least being accountable to someone, even if it is just cyberspace.

Brett's Blast from the Past

Here is a picture of Brett when he was a kid. That Possum is disgusting...

11 Years and Counting!!!

It's amazing how fast time goes by. Today Brett and I are celebrating our 11th anniversary. So much has happened in the past 11 years. Thanks Brett for being who you are. You're my friend, and my love. What would I do without you? You're an amazing father and I love that I can count on you. I'm thankful for the trust that we have in our relationship. I'm grateful that you are my eternal companion.

Here's a little look back:

Our Announcement

Our Kids

This one was taken when Sydney was about 15 months old...so...'04

This is our most current family picture - November 2007

Blast from the past.

I love reading other people's blogs. I read a blog a few weeks ago that had some pictures that were taken of the people when they were little. It is fun to see how they have changed. The crazy hair, clothing, etc. So, I thought I would do the same. I'll start with a picture of myself when I was three. I think I was pretty cute.

Goblin Valley

This week was spring break for the kids so we decided to take the family camping to Goblin Valley. The kids and I have never been, but Brett has been for the past several years with the boy scouts. It is a fascinating place. It was cold at night and pleasant during the day. We enjoyed having our cousins with us. A big thanks to Terry and Annette (Brett's dad and mom) for everything they provided. I think we'll invite you on more camping trips :).

Here are some pictures from the week:

This picture cracks me up. This is how you try and get cell coverage. Just climb up the back of the trailer. I'm pretty sure that the higher you are the more likely you are to catch a signal....

This is Stitch. He pretty much goes everywhere we go. On the way down to Goblin Valley, I told Ryan that we should start taking pictures of stitch and make a book called "The Adventures of Stitch". So, here is our first shot at making the book. I'm pretty sure it will be a treasure, and hopefully we will have Stitch for many years to come.

I am very blessed to have such great kids. Ryan and Sydney are not just brother and sister. They are great friends. I am so thankful for that

Brett is a pretty good photographer even if I do say so myself. He's got a pretty cute kid to capture too.

It's rare that Brett is seen with the kids in a picture. I hope that one day I will change all of that...

This is ME - Close to flying

On Friday morning we took a hike up a slot canyon. It was VERY cool.

Sydney Look alike meter

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