Top of Utah Half Marathon

I am so far behind on posting, but. . .

On August 29th I ran the Top of Utah half marathon with my sister Chelsea and friend Sam. After training hard all summer, I was so glad to see the day finally arrive! It was a perfect, beautiful day for running.



I was able to run with Chel the whole time and it was so neat to cross the finish line together. It was so fun to see all our family there, cheering us on. We finished in 1 hour 51 minutes.

Such a great run, but even greater that it's OVER!

Tomorrow. . .

Tomorrow. . .
I head off
to the paradise that is
Hawaii

To celebrate
10 years
with my favorite person
in the whole wide world.

I can't wait.

Preschool Firsts

Lola and Miles started school this week. . .

Miles was off to Sports Academy
where he starts swimming
tumbling and tennis

Lola stays closer to home
at a preschool in our neighborhood

Both were more than excited
to head off on their own. . .
backpacks and all!

And me?
I celebrated an hour and a half
with no kiddos.

A big milestone!

Off To School

Last week marked the first day of school in these parts.
Off Jackson went, donning new clothes,
shiny new backpack slung across his shoulders. . .
off to discover all that 1st grade has to offer. . .

school lunch
3 Recesses
a new teacher
new friends

I'm just wondering when he went from this:



to that big kid who boarded the big yellow bus without looking back.
That kid who will be gone all day.
Time flies!

Jackson's most important 1st grade accessory?
His missing 2 front teeth!

Today

Something that made me
smile
today:



Seeing my Jackson become
passionate
about a
stick and a little round ball.

Boys

How many
boys
can fit around
one wii?

Beach Day

a trip to Bear Lake
with my
3
little beach
bums
and some good friends.

soaking up the summer
as we realize
school
is a mere
31
days away