Salt Lake City Half Marathon

I did it once again.  13.1 MILES OF RUNNING.  And oh, the rush I felt.  I will be the first to admit I did not train for this race like I have trained in years past.  Training with one child is hard. I cannot imagine how mothers train with more than one child.  And yet, I surprised Sean and most of all myself.  Despite the lack of training this round, I finished only a handful of minutes behind my best time ever.  And that best time was after a season of excellent training.  I am so proud and grateful for my body.  

Around mile 10, I glanced at the timer and realized I was making excellent time.  Or at least a lot better than I anticipated.  I was doing so well that I panicked that my boys would not be at the finish line.  But sure enough like the amazing men (and toddler) that they are, I saw them waving and cheering me on.  Sean was standing in the spot we discussed I would look for them and Gavin flashed his toothless smile at me.  Talk about EMOTIONAL.  I teared up as I ran the last 50 yards to the finish.  Sean and Gavin just melted my heart being my biggest supporters.  Sean was blown away at my success and that made me feel HOT!

Running is a mental sport.  And my body proved that theory today. 

 

Why we have friends

This is what friends are for.  Thanks Tanya!  You made my day posting your picture from 1994 too.  Oh and whenever we find my jeweled hat, I will send it over to your husband. 

1994 Revisited

Yes, we paid for this picture by in 1994.  

No, I do not own the hat or jacket. 

Yes, you make think I look 21.

But no, I was only 9.

Spring

Are you just as excited for this baby to blossom?

Isn't she lovely..

Sing it with me now, you know the tune.  

A couple Saturdays ago, my childhood best friend got married in Jacksonville, Florida.  First, the catholic ceremony was amazing and the cathedral was just beautiful.  I wanted to snap some pictures but I did not want to be disrespectful since I did not know the camera etiquette in the church. 

Second, oh yeah the bride.  Stunning, perfect, (insert every lovely adjective here), etc.  She looked divine!  It was great seeing her that glowing gown and seeing her family was fantastic as well.  It has been almost five years since I last saw the Boehlers.  Actually it was at my wedding luncheon almost five years ago that we saw them.  Time flies!  

Here is there photographer's blog with some professional shots of the day.  There are pictures of the church in there if you want a look.  Three of my favorites.  1. One reflected in the trolley mirror with the bridesmaids and bride.  2. Their bodies from the knees down sitting on the bench.  3. Kristen pulling up her dress on the bridge.    

Wilson Photography

Here were some of my shots:

KF and KB

(now KM and KK)

Her dress was divine!

Full dress shot

Mr. and Mrs. Klauk

I smell trouble

A few weeks ago at Uncle Chase's, Gavin destroyed the DVD collection.

Now at Grandpa Forbes', Gavin has learned to stand and destroy things. Oh, and he does it with a smile too. Stinker.

Gavin's Sunday Best

Finding his pockets

A new Sunday suit

Thanks to the Zinkes, Gavin is dressed for the ladies.