Runnin Fever

This past summer, Eric and I really continued our new hobby of running. We did our first 5K last November. Once the warm weather came, we were back at it!  It is something that we love to do together! Now when I say together, that means, I would get up and run on Saturday mornings or on certain evenings of the week. Eric would then take a turn and do the same. It was kind of "our" time. When we would do races together, we would start together and then Eric would take off. He runs faster than I do! :) However, he would always meet me right before the finish line and run in with me. We did several 5K's, a five mile run, and ended with a 10K run! What a rush! This year's goal...half marathon!

 

On Thanksgiving, I ran with my two brothers and sister in law in a Turkey run while Eric played football! Then we started the year off with a 5K on New Years Day! It was a little cold but it was free!! Who needs the warm weather to run in! Umm... I wouldn't mind it about now!!

Summer Birthdays

Eric and I are both born in the lovely summer season. We always try to have a good time celebrating each other being born. June 27th was a  fantastic day. Eric took the day off. My job share partner worked the day for me. We dropped the kids off at the baby sitter and played all day. First we were spiritual and went to the temple. Then we had a yummy lunch and then we were off to the water park. Best place to go and feel young. After we picked up the girls, we had dinner at home with some cake. It was a sweet end to a splendid day! Lets not forget to mention the sweet hammock that I got. Best place to read, sleep, or just chill!

On August 2nd, Eric's day, the girls and I had some things in store for him. We let him sleep in. He came down and we had a "cake" waiting for him. This cake involved a lot of his favorite treats as well as tickets to 3 of his Utah football games. He was a happy man! We went swimming and spent the day with the girls. That evening we went out to dinner just the two of us. Due to it being Eric's special day, I was going to be open minded and try sushi which brings him joy. Umm...lets just say...I tried it! Not my favorite. Oh well! He had a great birthday and feels like we are still celebrating as we went to the first game this past weekend. He was definitely in his happy place!

Camp Out

So Clara and Dad went on a little camping adventure. They traveled far far away into the backyard one Friday night. They got the tent all set up. They partook of the proper camping dessert and then headed to bed for the night. All the while, Gracie and I slept comfy in our beds. Clara was in absolute heaven and slept pretty well once she finally decided to go to sleep. The plan is to try it another time or two before it gets cold.

Mothers/Fathers

Needless to say we had a great couple of holidays where we felt the love and felt lucky to have these girls in our lives. We wouldn't trade them for anything!

Gracie is One!

Okay, so the first year goes by so much faster with the second. It flew. Our little Gracie turned one last Wednesday. On her actual day of birth, Daddy had work and Mommy had a young womens activity she was in charge of. However, she was decked out in her birthday shirt and we sang to her all throughout the day. She would bounce and smile...I think she digged the song!
On Saturday we had a little family shin dig with cake and ice cream. I was excited to see if Gracie would give us more of show than Clara did with her smash cake! WRONG! The girl put her hand in a little bit of frosting...shook it off and turned to me to hold her. We are 0 for 2! Is it the female gender? Oh well! It was a great day! Howver, big sister did not so much appreciate her little sister getting all of the attention, the birthday cake, and the presents. There were many tears shed on her part....and not the happy kind!

Easter

The holiday came and we were of a festive nature. Thursday we had our neighborhood flashlight egg hunt. Clara Jo scored while Gracie cheered her on. Next year, Gracie will be all over it. On Easter eve, we went and did eggs with Eric's parents in Wallsburg. Clara definitely has learned to softly place the egg in the cups which was a big improvement from last year. On Easter, the Easter Bunny dropped by our house, we went to church, gave talks, and then headed to Mama Jo's for family dinner! Yumm! Through it all, I was there with the camera. Here are some cute Easter pictures for your viewing pleasure.