Lexis Baptism

Lexi in her cute white jumpsuit. This was the most girlie one they had

Lexi and Daddy
What better way to end the night then with chocolate malts and wings from the Trolley

As I was sitting on the front row watching her walk down into the baptismal font I was overcome with so much emotion I wanted to break down and sob my eyes out. I was feeling overwhelmed that so many people had come to share this special day with us. I was humbled that Lexi is my daughter and I was chosen to raise her. I was feeling grateful that my husband is worthy to baptize and confirm my daughter. I felt inadequate to be her mother and teach her all that she needs to know. I felt appreciation for Joseph Smith that he had enough courage to restore the gospel so that my family and I can embrace all the many blessings living the gospel brings. I felt immense joy that Lexi has chosen to be baptized and accept the gospel as a part of her life. I am overjoyed to have the dear friends that wrapped their arms around me as I watched this beautiful ordinance take place.

When Shaun confirmed Lexi a member of the church I have never heard him give such a beautiful blessing. I was a bit surprised when he said she is a great example to her brothers and sisters. (I'm not quite sure what that means). He gave her all the right blessings to help her throughout her life. The time he got the most emotional is when he was talking about me. It is an awesome experience watching the men you love circle around your daughter and bless her. This is a day I will never forget.

Tears

I was having a hard day today. I was crying and very sad. Boo asked me why I was sad. I asked her if we could sit on the couch so I could hold her. She told me yes and then she said that I could use her I I (blankie). A little later I hugged my tender hearted MaKaya and started crying and she cried with me, just because. Lexi wanted to know why I was sad and because she is older she HAD to know so I briefly told her and then she cried too. When Shaun got home from work he gave me his smile and then I felt a little better. I'm lucky to have a family who will let me wipe my tears on their blankie and cry on their shoulder even if they are only 5.


Please don't worry about me, I will be fine. Life is just being hard on some loved ones, and it is kind of breaking my heart.

Crazy or determined

Looking down into Park City (trail mix with no peanuts or raisins is my favorite running treat)

I am huffing and puffing

Isn't he a Stud!
Looking down into Big Cottonwood Canyon

Or maybe a little of both. Last Saturday Adam and I did another run. This one was 12 miles and surprisingly easier than the one before. The first 6 miles were uphill. I kept looking in front of me and the trail just continued on up. I was trying to not get irritated, and I am trying to train myself that I like uphill. Because if I am pissed(sorry for the vulgar word it just really explains the way I feel about hills) every time I see a hill well then I will simply be mad a lot. So what doesn't kill ya makes you stronger (and happier)right? The highest point we were at was 10,000 feet and the wind was blowing. It was a wee bit chilly. On one side of the ridge we looked down on Park City and on the other side was Salt Lake. When I run this race the part we just did will be in the middle of the night which is a shame because it was so amazingly beautiful. Adam said that this is also the part where he hallucinated. I'm looking forward to that. As we were on that ledge we saw very dark rain clouds lurking their way towards us. We were not dressed for cold and being on a mountain with lightning just isn't the smartest thing. So I am happy to report that we kicked A$$ the last 6 miles. Not because we were scared for our lives but because we are just really good. Adam taught me that one of the best things about running Wasatch is the training. I all ready have to agree with him.

Bowling Do's and Don'ts

Do get a Pepsi its a good way to start the morning.
Don't talk on your cell phone while bowling (it makes the old ladies mad)
Do eat chips and salsa and guacamole
Don't wear stripes and patterns it just doesn't match
Do chat with good friends and laugh ALOT!
Don't get your bowling shoe wet because it will stick and you will fly onto the slippery bowling lane face first.
now how would I know that

Lexi Turns 8

My little girl is 8. I feel like this is a major milestone that a mom experiences. Am I old enough well yes, but am I experienced enough to have an 8 year old. It doesn't feel like 8 years have gone by since the day I brought Lexi into the world. I remember clearly the day I found out I was pregnant. I took a test after I got home from work, Shaun was laying on the bed, my room was a mess. I walked out of the bathroom with a positive test in my hand and a very nervous and unsure heart. I sat down next to my puppy Sadie and started to cry. Was I ready to have a baby? Was I ready to let a new born child rule my every thought and desire. My poor dog would no longer be the light of my life and I was sad, very sad for that. Little did I know that the minute they placed my very cone-headed swollen baby in my arms I fell more in love than my humanly heart thought was possible. My life did change and it has never been the same. I love deeper, cry harder, laugh easier. My heart has been stamped over and over again with love and compassion that only a mothers can.

8 Reasons why I love Lexi

1. She loves to laugh

2. She is so good to her sisters

3. She likes me to pick out her clothes

4. She LOVES to sing

5. She is very adventurous

6. She eats all kinds of food

7. She has a very compassionate heart

8. She is a great friend

100 Miles of Heaven and Hell

Here I am running down the trail
We found an old guy hunting that took our picture
We saw lots of horny toads
I did it!

For as long as I can remember my Dad has been the race director of the Wasatch 100. This is a 100 mile foot race that is ran across the Wasatch mountains. It has been a dream of mine to run this race since I was 14 years old. The race was a couple weekends ago and it was the first time that my dream felt like it could be a reality. This Saturday Adam and I went on my first trail run. I was really excited and then the night before really nervous. I knew that this first experience would make or break my desire to do Wasatch. It was everything that I wanted it to be. We did a 9 mile run which is almost three times the distance I have ever gone. It was hard, fun, and rewarding. The thing that amazed me most is that I did it, and I did it fairly good. (if I can say that) I have so many memories of me getting excited about the race and going out for a run and I make it past two houses and I am huffing and puffing so hard that I want to vomit and so I quit. So finishing this run and feeling really good at the end (so maybe I can't walk very good today) was such a feeling of accomplishment, happiness, and awe that I can actually run. So wish me luck on my journey to run 100 miles, and wish my sweet brother luck that he can survive me through our journey together.

MaKayas first day of Kindergarten

MaKaya and Tyce so cute. I told them to put there arms around each other they said NO!
Here she is with her name tag on
Giving Boo her final hug. MaKaya later told me she had tears in her eyes
This is Boo after leaving MaKaya. She cried for a half hour saying over and over I want my Ma Ma. This is kind of how I felt.

It was a very long week for MaKaya. Having Lexi go to school before her about killed her. She asked every day if today was the day. She was crazy with anticipation for the day to be here. She has had her outfit picked out for days. Her friend Tyce is in her class which we were both very happy about. The other day he was over playing and MaKaya asked him if he had picked out what he was going to wear for the first day of school. He looked at her like she was the strangest thing he has ever seen.
It is kind of sad when your children go off to school, but she is having a great time going there.