5k #2

On the morning of June 19th Alesa and I did our 5k #2. It was the Running with Angels 5k at Thanksgiving Point. I think this was the 5k I was most excited about. I knew the location would be beautiful and the 5k was inspired by the book "Running with Angels". I absolutely love this book!

5k #2

It was a little bit of an emotional start because they had families release doves in honor of their loved ones who had passed away (and who they were running in honor of) and also in honor of all others who were being remembered that day. Alesa and I shared hugs and tears as we watched this event. I'm so grateful for a sister who understands what is in my heart!

This was a fun 5k. We got to run through the gardens of Thanksgiving point. Past the waterfalls and beautiful flowers. Wow! What a delight!

It was a tough 5k because at the very end (and I mean about .2 mile before the end) there was a very steep, long hill. Ugh! I always want to run the finish even if I've walked the whole thing. But this killer hill made that hard. I did recover and jog across the finish line and was proud that I had done it. My time was slightly slower but that was because I had to walk a little bit more. (See the reason below) Oh, and once again Alesa came and joined me for the finish. She just keeps getting faster! She took about 2 minutes off her last 5k. Go Alesa!!!

I love this girl!!!!! She's my inspiration in so many things.

When I grow up I'm going to be just like her!

Doug's cousin's wife (Stephanie) silk screened these great shirts for us. They say "10 5k's in 2010" We love them! Thanks Stephanie!!!

Mine had to be a little bit different. This is the back of mine. If you can't read it it says "Might not get it done, cuz this oven's got a bun"

That's right! I'm pregnant!!!!!! Hooray!!!! I was about 11 weeks along at this time. I'm now about 17 (I think) weeks along. I'm due in January.

Funny story about the shirt and Alesa finding out. My mom had already guessed that I was pregnant. But we hadn't told anyone else. (Well, I guess Stephanie since she did the shirt) So, I was anxious for Alesa to see it. I walked in front of her on the way to the starting line, etc... but she still didn't notice. As we were standing in line for the Honey Pots I could hear this lady behind me reading my shirt. All the sudden she said, "Are you trying to say you're pregnant?" I laughed and said "yes". Then I watched as Alesa put things together, turned me around to look at my shirt, then gave me a big hug! Ahhh, the perfect reaction! This lady felt bad she'd given it away but I was just grateful, I wasn't sure how long it would be before Alesa noticed. I was about ready to just tell her!

Bevan's Birthday

Bevan's birthday was on Memorial day this year so it made for a CraZY weekend but a FUN one! We celebrated his 4th birthday at the Firehouse. (Bevan thought for a long time we were going to the Firehouse restaurant- it took some talking to convince him the real firehouse would be just as fun!) The firemen were so good to us. Fireman Scott acted genuinely happy to have us there and let the kids climb in the fire engine and ambulance and even try on his fire hat!

Bevan trying on the fireman's hat. Bevan's jacket was almost just like the real firemen's jackets. Fireman Scott kept telling Bevan how much he like Bevan's jacket.

Most of the group in the hats and badges I made.

Bevan and the firemen.

After the firehouse we went back to our house and had hamburgers and salads and cake and ice cream. My mom made this cute cake (because I was too busy doing a million other things.) The idea was the chimney (made of sugar cubes and soaked in vanilla) would start on fire. Unfortunately, it didn't work but the fire engine candles were sure cute anyway!

Stitch wanted to join in the fun but we wouldn't let him so instead he sat in the window of our bedroom and wished he could join us.

Where've we been the last 6 weeks?

I know, I know you've been losing sleep wondering where I've been and why there've been no posts! :) Here is a quick catch up.

As you will be able to tell the last 6 weeks have been SUPER busy but CRAZY fun!

I've still been serving with the Young Women (here we are playing broom hockey in the rain)

Doug has been teaching Gospel Doctrine-

sometimes with only 5 minutes warning when the other teachers don't show.

Katie learned all there is to know about Florence Nightingale for her 5th grade History Fair.

Our neighbor, Teresa Jones, came up with this great costume for her to wear.

We endured rain for most of May and all of June. Unfortunately a lot of school end activities were rained out but there were still plenty of fun ones!

Maddie had "Meet your Pen Pal" day at the park rained out.

Katie had swim day rained out so they just got to go to the local high school for a couple of hours instead of all day at the water park.

Maddie still had a fun Field Day.

And Katie got to go to a Bees Game and

play at the AR (reading) Carnival. (Bevan and I got to go help there too)

Katie graduated from DARE (drug free program) and 5th grade.

Bevan graduated from Joy School.

We are going to miss "Teacher Suzanne" and Joy School.

All of the kids have attended Joy School. We love it!!!

I did more than 20 memorial day arrangements. (This was the small one)

We had our annual Memorial day activities along with going to a shower for Andi (K.C's fiance)

Bevan turned 4!

Isn't that a great cake Grandma Meikle made for him!

(Details in another post)

Sleep-overs and fun with the Austins from Oklahoma

I went to Young Women camp. It was four days of fun even if it did rain the whole time!

Love the girls in our ward!

Alesa and I ran 5k #2 "Running with Angels" at Thanksgiving Point

(More details in another post)

Uncle K.C and Andi got married and we celebrated with two days of parties!

Doug took the kids and went camping with the Austins. Fun times with the cousins!

While the rest of the family was camping, I went to Trek with the Young Men and Young Women. Unfortunately, I didn't get to "trek" but went as a cook. We started the days at 5:00 am but I had a great time getting to know people and interact with the wonderful youth of our stake!

Katie's been playing softball with the city league. I've been coaching the team and Doug's been helping at the games. I've been working both jobs (thankfully!) and of course PTA.

And on top of all this, we've been busy trying to save the world!