Running?

I committed to running a 5k.

I don't know why I have done this.

I don't run.

Now I know what your thinking, your thinking "everyone says they are not a runner, and really they turn out to be totally fine."

Well- your wrong.

When I say I'm not a runner, I mean, like- at all!

I don't think I've ran since the 4th grade Hershey Track Meet

Where you can bet I came in dead last.

But I'm one who believes in second chances.

So, me and running are going to give it a second go.

My mom showed me this great path by our house that is made just for runners.

It's full of adorable hand written and encouraging signs to keep you motivated.

They must know you need them after being passed by 70 year old women.

So- it's the title of "RUNNER" I'm trying to achieve.

I hear people say they fall in love with running.

That "when the endorphins kick in it's amazing!"

Well I would love to experience that.

As soon as I get past the side cramps, heavy wheezing and sore thighs.....

Wish me luck.

L to the A

It was around 11:30pm on Wednesday night and I'm talking to the surfer when I hear

"Go check your email, I just bought your ticket to L.A.."

WHAT? SERIOUSLY?!?!

(yeah- he really is that spontaneous/adorable!) I was so EXCITED I could barely contain myself! And so it was a weekend in Los Angeles for me, and it was fantastic! This hot chick also known as my B.F.F. was sweet enough to chaperon me to the airport. Now, I have to tell you, I'm not usually one to freak out about a national epidemic. I don't usually over react to the news telling me everyone is going to die due to SWINE FLU! But when I'm riding on a crowded bus from LAX to Van Nuys and the dude in front of me is holding a Mexico passport, sneezed twice and coughing..... Lets just say this is how I spent the bus ride.

I learned what REAL rush hour traffic is all about and spent a great amount of time in it. It's awesome.

( please sense the sarcasm!)

I got to meet the RETRO FISH and learned quickly that you never call a dudes board "cute".

And even though our day at the beach was a little cooler than we hoped for....

(Thanks alot "June Gloom")

it was a fantastic time!

Brown paper packages, tied up with strings...

I read a list today about favorite things, and I realized I have a lot of things listed under "favorite". Things that immediately put a smile on my face simply by happening.

Favorites--

- Reading my old journals. I was so dramatic as a child!
- Cold soft sheets on summer nights.
- The way your hair smells after driving with the windows down.
- Acoustic anything.
- Having your best friend call right when you need it.
- The taste of a cherry tomato as is bursts in her mouth.
- Smell of fresh cut grass.
- The feeling you have right before you jump out of an airplane.
- Overcasty, gray skied Sundays.
- Everything yellow.
- The way I feel in a great pair of heels.
- Writing my secrets in foggy windows and watching them disappear.
- The way Mayzie tilts her head when I ask her a question.
- Long, well needed drives.
- Grapefruits. Every single thing about them.
- The sweet smell of puppy breath.
- Hearing a song you haven't in years, and still being able to sing every word.

Sometimes I think we need a reminder that it's the little things that make the biggest difference.

Little things that make life that much sweeter!

It's getting to be that time of year.

You know- where the days start to get loooong....

The air starts to get warm,

the sun doesn't want to sleep,

And being inside doesn't sound like much fun.

So instead of blogging I have playing.

Sorry about that. But I just cant help myself.

I'm one of those people,

who will take the good time

over the routine every time!

So I've been doing random things, like shooting guns.

And lovin' on these little cheeks!

Instead of blogging.

Fun things,

like spending great time with the fam...

And putting together adorable
BUBBLE GUM PINK
bicycles, to enjoy in the sunshine.

So please forgive me for my extended absence.
I have just been a little preoccupied.


Basking in the sunshine and forcing
Mayzie to play the role of ToTo.Having a few girls nights.

But mostly spending every minute with this cute dude.....

Can you really blame a girl??

Have you Heard?!

So, do you know my good friendLovely Laura? What? You don't? Well she is pretty amazing to say the least. And She is throwing the party of all parties tomorrow night! She is part of a organization called MOTHERS WITHOUT BORDERS where they help mothers and daughters in Zambia Africa. Saturday April 4, 2009 from 5:30pm-8:30pm, girls and gals of all ages will flood the McKay Event Center at UVU, for a night of pampering and purchasing, hoping for a chance to win one of the many fabulous prizes that will be raffled off throughout the event! And all the proceeds from this fantastic event will go straight to MOTHERS WITHOUT BORDERS! So if you are looking for a fun night out tomorrow with your girls, this is it! There will by lots of fun giveaways, booths, food and a sweet prom package for high school girls! It's going to be a great time and, you get to help people in Africa simply by enjoying yourself! YAY!
So spread the word!!

Lets see how well you know your history, you tell me where I went....

I took a vacation.

A well needed six days off.
I flew on airplanes, slept on airplanes, puked on airplanes....

I ate great food!

I did some fantastic shopping-

I stayed eleven floors up in a pent house suite with a great view!And saw incredible things.

Including the perfect tourist.
And a monument dedicated to our first president.


I prayed where famous people have prayed, in 300 year old churches
I walked on the oldest street in America

And stood in the room where our declaration was signed.

I witnessed a famous crack that rang it's way to history.

And had my first ride on a subway.

I ran where famous people have run,


And spent four hours in a museum of art that takes your breath away.
and I met the stallion. Yeah he's Italian.

And I had a great time. A really, really great time!

With really, really great company!

I already miss that company.

But it was good to know that I was missed

A Worldly Place...

We spent the evening in Park City last night.

The Film Festival is happening.

Yeah- the ones where all the famous peeps come and pretend they don't mind the cold.
Main Street = shut down!

Traffic = ridiculous.
So we went to World Market!

That place makes me so happy!

Tell me where else you can find the valentine pasta, right next to the 300 dollar giraffes?And the wall full of fabulous fizzies?

It really is a happy place!

Who needs celebs when you have this place?

Happy Day!

Nie is back!

Such happy news, now go and be inspired by her words.

A combination of things.

There is something we do in our family. Something that was routine long before I came into this world. Something that is so simple, yet brings so much happiness. Sunday morning drives have been happening my whole life. There is something about the morning on a Sunday. It's different that other mornings. It's peaceful. It's happy. And when you combine


a Sunday morning,

a beautiful canyon,

a hot drink,

good tunes,

fresh white powder,

and great company

you have what we like to call, a winning combination.


So glad you came up Leigh Esta! Love you!

I'm ready.

2009: Blog more. Slack less.

This is my goal. I'm ready to get back on blogging track.

MY LIFE: coming soon to a blog near you!

A Gift...From me, to you!

My Thankfuls....

thanks·giv·ing: noun; 1:the act of giving thanks 2: a prayer expressing gratitude 3: a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness.

I'm thankful for......


Road trips with dogs, that are convinced they can FLY.


Cache Valley squeaky cheese. I LOVE me some cheese curds!!

Portable size electronic devices that keep eight year old entertained on four hour drives!


A fabulous sister in law who does everyone in the family's hair even while on vacation.

(Including the flying dog's. See that foil hiding in there.... it's processing! Ha!....no this is not a regular procedure.)


For Lori, and her ridiculous amount of scrapbooking supplies that enabled us to make these adorable place cards!

A handsome brother who loves me!

864 layers of jello!!

THIS!!

Kristi's angry face in this picture because there was a ridiculous line for the movie.

Red fingernail polish. And moments like the one when this picture was taken, when you laugh so hard you think your going to pee your pants.

A smart ipod that knows how to pick great road trip music.



d. all of the above.

Hope your holiday was fantastic!
Loves!