Missoula Half Marathon

Okay so these were taken a almost 2 months ago. I ran the Missoula half Marathon. It was voted as the best marathon to run by runners world mag. This was the 5th year (I think) that Missoula has held it. They had over triple the runners this year than last year. There was at least 1 person from every state there. Jimmy Falen paid for someone from Nebraska so that every state would be represented. And a guy from Montana won it and he has won it every year. There were over 6000 runners and I came in 1115 place. I didn't think that was too bad. It was a really fun race. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful course. The only thing it lacked was a great running partner. So Erin if you are reading this you are going with me for sure next year. It really was fun. I was soooo nervous the night before the race. We camped along the side of the road just up the hill from the starting line. I some how set my alarm clock wrong but luckily it didn't matter because I really didn't sleep much the whole night. AAhhh not really what you want happening just before a big race. The last run that I had had before we left didn't go well so I really was nervous and since our whole summer trip was arranged around this race I couldn't really woose out of it. I'm glad I didn't. I have never been in a race with that many people. When the shot went off to start the race it was a good 5-6 minutes after that that I crossed the starting line (your time doesn't start until you cross the line so that was good) I thought for sure that Jaren would not be able to find me during the race so I really didnt watch for him. I though I would just see him and the boys at the end. Around mile 7ish I started to feel a little tired and just then I heard these cute little voices yelling "Go Mom" It made my day. Talk about a boost that was really needed. They were able to find me like 4-5 times through the race. It was the best. Then when I finally crossed the finish line they were all there again. It couldn't have been any better. I love MIssoula. I could live there for sure. Sorry for all the pics but I really posted them for myself to remind me of how fun it was. The random pic of the car was a car that was at the finish line. And as you can tell the guy didn't throw anything away. He was against global warming and everything that went along with it. It was kind of gross but I guess everyone has to have a passion. Anywho, I thought the pics of me and my boys were pretty cute. I love the one of Dylan kissing my medal. What a fun and very tiring day that was. Cant wait until next year!

Keller's soccer pics

Okay so I really have a ton to do but its like everything else I love to procrastinate. I really don't like to procrastinate but I do it anyway. I was just thinking that it has been almost a month since I posted last and I hate to make my avid readers angry!!! The boys are back in school and I think they are pretty happy about it. Keller has a new friend Parker. He talks non stop about Parker. You know "I did this (hits himself on the head or something clever like that) and Parker laughs" or "Today me and Parker and Kaleb played this at recess" Anyway I finally said "well it sounds like Parker is a cool kid, is he the oldest in his family?" To which Kelller responded, "Mom, Parker isn't a boy! she is a girl!!!" Oh of course she is!! Stupid mom! So finally after hours of hearing about Parker I asked Keller if he was sweet on her? He looked at me from the corner of his eyes and said "Yes, but don't make fun of me okay!" I said, "of course I wont make fun of you, so is she your girlfriend?" "ya I guess you could call it that" I said well no kissing yet okay buddy!" And Keller says "ewe gross mom! why would I want to kiss her? I only kiss you and grandma and sometimes dad and grandpa! And so it begins!!! Wouldn't you know it Keller the absolute biggest boy is the first to have a true girlfriend. Poor girl! Just kidding. Actually I think Sawyer and Carly have been boyfriend and girlfriend but he just chooses to keep it under wraps! Smart kid. Anyway here are a few pics of Dylan with his great foe hawk and pb&j face. And of course Keller playing a bit of soccer and him and Kaleb. What cute little friends. I hope that this new relationship with Parker doesn't get in the way of the dynamic duo Keller and Kaleb. One more quick story since it just popped in my head. The other day my sweet little baby says to me "mom you are soo beautiful, but as he is walking away he raises his eyebrows and says to himself "but not as beautiful as McKenzie" Aaahh nothing but the truth from the mouth of a 3 year old. Still I sure do love that kid. P.S. Mckenzie is the babysitter we have had since Sawyer was Dylan's age. They (all 3 boys) have had a thing for her. They love her. Each kid has said cute little things about her over the years like, Oh I love McKenzie's hair, or Oh McKenzie smells sooo good mom. They think she is great. We owe her alot.

4th of July

Outside of Mormonville they celebrate the 4th on Sunday's. We headed up to Virginia City, MT with the Jorgensen's. First thing that beautiful Sunday morning, Jaren and Tim got up to go flying. I got up early to shower so there would be enough hot water for everyone. The airplane came and buzzed the house around 9:00 and still not Jorgensen's stirred. After I was completely ready I thought I would make German pancakes for everyone. I went downstairs to the storage room and walked into a good inch of standing water in the storage room. I was a little confused and thought that maybe one of the freezers broke. Then poor Kiri comes around the corner and said that we were having some plumbing issues. The sump pump quit working. So we had 3 showers worth of water standing on the basement floor. Aaaahhhh, Ive never had anything like this happen. So we were frantically trying to mop up all that water. I called Jaren and told him to hurry home we were having issues. The guys figured out what was going on. They ripped out the carpet (which is still up in case you are wondering) and went and borrowed fans from mom and dad. It was crazy. Ofcourse Kiri thought it was there fault which it soooo wasnt. We were happy that it had happened when someone was home and could fix the problem. Well it was now 11:00 and our poor guests still had not had any breakfast and I don't know about them but I was starving!!! So after a quick bowl of cereal (the breakfast of champions and what all good hosts should feed their guests) we headed to Virginia City. We shopped the little town all day (something that my boys were forced to do since there were more girls than just me) we rode the little train ride they had. On our way Keller started saying that he wasn't feeling good. Poor kid. By the time we got there he had a pretty good fever. Luckily we found some medicine for him and he bounced back. The train ride was fun, the shopping was fun, and the fireworks were great. All in all we had a pretty fun day, weekend for that matter.

More 3rd of July

We knew that we were going to have our Montana friends "the Jorgensens" over for the evening. We were also going to go the next morning to Virginia City, MT for the real 4th. So we went to the grocery store and stocked up on some steaks and chicken for kabobs, and a bunch of fruit and a few veggies. Finger food. Perfect for a small get together. My BF Leslie's husband is always gone for the 4th so I invited her to come out as well. She had her mom and dad with her and a few of her children. Jeff, Brianna (who just left on a mission to New Mexico) and Brittany. Brittany isn't really her child but should be. Anywho we all got together and the Jorgensen's brought illegal Montana fireworks for our own little show. It was so fun. It was a little cool for July so we brought out the jackets and blankets and had a real swell time. The sunset was beautiful as you can see from the picture. Keller "Potter" who had already lost one wand earlier that day had been flying on his broom around the yard, when he decided to put his "good" wand and really the only wand he had left in his back pocket so he could go through the grain better. We were sitting on the porch when all of the sudden I hear a blood curdling scream. "My wand, my wand, Ive lost my wand!!!" in the grain of all places. If anyone has ever been in a grain field you know its not easy to find something that you have dropped. I was dreading this sad little moment. But thanks to Kiri and her son Ben she directed Keller and Ben to the right spot and he FOUND his wand. Which really was a good thing because they were casting all sorts of spells and we had some of the most amazing fireworks this side of Rigby! Here are some pics from that evening. It really was a fun holiday!

4th of July (Well 3rd anyway)

The fourth of July was celebrated this year on Saturday the 3rd. We woke up to a pretty cool morning. It was kind of nice not to be sweltering at the parade but I did have to put the boys and myself in jackets. This was a big year for us because Sawyer was in the parade. He went with the gymnastics team and walked through the parade. It was so fun to see him. When he saw us he got this sheepish grin on his face then did a walking handstand. He was so proud of himself and we were all proud of him. After his handstand they stopped the pick up that was pulling the long trampoline and he got to do a back handspring. So we were super super proud. What a good boy. After the parade we decided to go and get something to eat. On our way to the car Keller (aka Harry Potter) had his wand and stopped to look at a manhole....for some reason he stuck his wand through the hole and let go!!!! Oh the drama that followed. All I can say is its a good thing we had a spare. Anyone who knows me knows that I love Zumba. My instructor Amee had a bunch of people dancing in the parade. Here is a pic of my great friends Krissy and Leslie dancing during the parade. (Just in case you are wondering who the random people are in the pics) We went to Rigby and had a pretty good burger. Then we went home and waited for the Jorgensons and Wilsons to come over for that nights festivities. It was one of the funnest 4th's I have had.

Ashton Bike Ride Reward

We took the boys up to Drummond and got on the old train bed for a bike ride. We rode all the way down to Ashton (well just before Ashton) This has got to be one of my favorite things to do. I love to go biking with the fam. I think we really have a great time. The boys love to ride their bikes and be around the history of trains. It is nonstop questions to Jaren especially from one particular child. We rewarded ourselves with a great Mexican food meal and then went on a little drive (shocking I know) and stoped at the 511 Main St. resturant for ice cream. I love to watch my kids eat ice cream. They enjoy it so much. If you cant tell. I just had to share how cute they all are. The biggest one included.