Our trip to Colorado *warning there are A LOT of pictures*

Z-bug and my cute mom harvesting potatoes.

Checking out the chickens

Hanging out with Granikin-skywalker-texas-ranger

Playing with his two buds- Lucy and the squirt bottle



Hey look a picture of me

*sigh*



My crazy step dad Steve and their even crazier dog Chevy
While we were visiting we were able to listen to their awesome band the Blue Coyote. I was also able to take some TERRIBLE pictures of them playing. I need to get some pointers from someone on how to take concert pics. Below is my precious brother Jake.

Steve and Jake really make the show fun

Paul, however, got a WAY awesome shot of their microphone

We had such a fun time-I didn't want to leave

I wish I was a pet person...

because I would have taken this dog home with me. Well, I guess I actually AM a "pet person" because I do like animals , I just don't want one in my house spewing fur all over the place. Well anyway, this is my mom's dog Lucy. Zander and Lucy must have known each other in heaven because they had a special bond like Timmy and Lassie. Ok, not like them so much. There was no dog/boy verbal communication, or rescuing old man withers from the mine shaft or anything- but you get the idea.
It was so cute watching them play together. Zander would love to have a dog but unfortunately I'm not that nice of a mom (although I hear pet rocks are all the rage right now).

Supportive Family and Friends!

I never knew I had so many!

Your words of encouragement were outstanding...I think I will go jump off the empire state building now.


In response to all you haters-
(in order of comments received)

Julie-
Im soooo sorry I'm not cool like you and running the marathon. Everyone has to start somewhere.
and it IS a triathlon. Let the smack talk begin!!

Brookie-

Yes, 22 minutes IS ambitious. As am I. Don't sound so surprised.

Sadie-

Your right that isn't much slower than KC. That just proves to me it is possible. We did run near each other at our 5k, and still I beat you...by 5 minutes. This was without ANY former training and I had done maybe 1 weeks worth of exercise since almost back in 11th grade. Ice cream was my staple food and Dr. Pepper was in my stomach in abundance. This is no longer the case.

Mom-

Thank you for your love and support. You are welcome to come watch, but it is in Lake Powell (2 hours away) I would love to have you come.

Jana-

When have you EVER said "killa dilla?" Justin must have his hands full with having a wife that rides the short bus. Go listen to the Beatles.

Taylor and Ruby-

I did play the drums-for almost 10 years! You must not know me very well... :)
Thanks for being my running partner!

Steve-

"You are my hero"
Sorry...I do not feel the same. Manny is my hero!

Hillary-

Yes you could see me the entire 5k. My BACKSIDE!
If you want to run it again I am sure you will be comfortable with the view.

Jennifer-
Thank you too for your love and support. It looks like the mothers are the only ones that care. As for me feeling humiliated by Steve if I do a bad job... After he makes fun of me I will simply point out his hair, his pink guitar, and his speedo. That ought to settle him down.

Lake Powell3 Triathlon

Lake Powell3
Most of you that know me, know that I love ice cream.
You know that I LOVE music.
You know that I played (will play again) the drums.
You know that I have an adorable family.
You know where I work.
You know what I drive.
You know ME.


Most of you however did NOT know...

I have just signed up to be a part of the Lake Powell3 Triathlon next month.
Don't get your panties all in a bunch... I'm just doing the run in the relay competition.
Steve Heath (my father-in-law) will be swimming. Jake Heath (my brother-in-law) will be biking, and yours truly will be running.

The swim is: 750 Meters (1/2 mile)
The bike is: 14 miles
The run is: 3.2 Miles

Steve is thinking he will be able to swim in less than 12 minutes. Preferably 10.5
Jake is working on about 35 min.
I am planning on about 22 min.
I tell you this so that we (me especially) will be held accountable.
I ran 3 5ks in the last week, and done some other workouts at the gym.

Updates are surely to come. If any of you would like to give me some competition...sign up soon! I would love to lay the smack down on you.

How could I ever have a sad day when this is what I get to wake up to everyday.




what am I going to do with this kid's hair! I thought that if I grew it out longer it would lay down. Obviously I was wrong.

My Oh My !

I think my heart grew ten sizes after I took these pictures.