Race Day

So yesterday was more for me than Beckham but he made it through his first race. I think Aaron and Beckham felt the same about it. I had to wake up Aaron and Beckham to get them ready to go the park for the race. The crazy thing is they both had the same annoyed look on their faces when I woke them up... 

Little bit of stretching before the race.

Beckham just got his shirt, he loved sucking on it.

It turned out to be a lot of fun. Tons of little kids crying not wanting to run and the parents had to carry them. The Pediatric Center (who put on the event) handed out little medals and gift bags to the kids! The zoo was there, dunking booth, blow up castle for the kids to jump in and the police station was there finger printing and iris scanning the little kids for free just incase something were to happen to your little one. Beckham was a little young but we will do it again next year, because we had A BLAST.

 The kids loved to run up and down this little hill. They make it look easy but take my word for it, it is a work out.   

Addiction

I am not sure what has happened to me. I am completely addicted to 5 Guys Burger and Fries. I should be ashamed to say this but, I have already ate there 3 times this week. I love to get the little bacon cheese with pickles, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and mayo. You would think with how often I go I would mix it up a little... NOT A CHANCE!

I am sad to say that I am not allowing myself to go until after my race next weekend. I am dedicated, NO 5 guys for me for a week.  If you haven't been to 5 guys, I suggest you go! 

Fall weather

                                                                                          

There's nothing better than the fall season. Back to school, (for those who are going) I love buying school supplies. The leaves are starting to change, the temp. is perfect and it is time for FOOTBALL!!! You can just feel the energy...

Mikkel, Beckham and I enjoyed some 5 guys burgers down by the river today and you can tell fall is right around the corner and Believe me I am welcoming it with open arms.

Aaron, Beckham and I got to go to a football game tonight. Jackson, our nephew played and he did awesome. He is a great blocker and had some sweet tackles. I am glad we have someone to go and watch. It will be a fun season!!

A weekend of firsts

It was a weekend of first times for us.

 First time going to the temple after being sealed.

 First and last time going to Chuck Arama. 

First time and hopefully the last time talking in church. 

Talking in church... Good experience, glad it's over! 

Never again will I wear high heels or spanx when I speak.

The spanx made me look thinner but overall just made me have to use the bathroom.

Little TOO tight on the belly!

Free entrance day

We decided to go to Yellowstone Park today, little did we know the park was having free entrance day!! It was a pleasant surprise but it was extremely crowded. Aaron is convinced that there was someone there from every single state.

If you've been through the park you know how crazy it can get when there is wild life on the side of the road. I mean people were acting like kamikaze pilots darting in and out of pull outs trying to see elk and moose. I am surprised people don't end up in wrecks... I am also surprised that the crazy tourists with their cameras 2 feet away from the Mamma moose and her baby don't end trampled on the side of the road. No matter how many flyers the park puts out on how dangerous the animals can be, you still have the handful of people running across the street, through busy traffic, with their point and shoot cameras trying to get closer to the animals because the zoom on their camera doesn't get quiet close enough!!! TOURISTS!!! 

Not us, we just kept on truckin. The highlights of the trip for us would be...

Old Faithful. We got there just in time to see her blow in all her glory!! We also ran into my cousin Kreg and his family. It was fun to be able to talk to him (small world). After getting a scoop of ice cream, we were on the road again. The next stop...

The base of the Tetons. Beckham couldn't have picked a better place to poop his pants! This kid is OUT of CONTROL. His farts and poop smell sooo bad, it is unreal! I kept telling Aaron, he pooped his pants we have to pull over. Aaron replies with, "who smelt it, dealt it!".... Come on Aaron, it was clearly Beckham. He is the only one who has been eating Bananas for a week without pooping. We were excited that he was finally able to go to the bathroom. Poor guy, it had been a couple of days. So now that we know that you can eat bananas and still poop, keep on eatn' buddy!!!!    

You make those bananas look good!

My life as a musical

When I watch musicals I have often wondered what my life would be like if it was a musical. Hair Spray, Fiddler on the Roof, Rent, or perhaps Mama Mai! Whatever it is in my little fantasy it is a good time. There is A LOT of dancing, singing, and laughing. Well, today my dream came true. It was pretty ugly nothing of what I had imagined. Beckham has been sick since yesterday and he has been crying all day. The only thing that he'll listen to without crying is ME SINGING. I have been parading around my house all day dancing with Beckham and singing everything I was saying. Not only is my voice a little off key, my lyrics ranged anywhere from, Mommy is going to get a drink, get a drink. Mommy is going to get a drink because she is thirsty. To, Beckham's got a dirty butt, dirty butt and now I have to change it! My life as a musical was not nearly as glamorous as the ones listed above. I hope tomorrow my life is back to normal and I no longer have to sing everything I am saying... Being in a musical is hard work!

Personal Trainer

My supportive, loving husband and baby boy!

I decided to run a half marathon about a month ago, why you ask, because everyone else in my family is doing it and I don't want to be left out. Crazy I know!!! I had a list of reasons why I shouldn't or couldn't do it but once my list ran out, I no longer had any excuses and here I am, well on my way! My goal is to run the beginning of November in St. George. It has been a little trying with a 4 month old but Robert and Kristi gave me a jogging stroller and I just so happen to have the BEST husband in the world who will work hard all day and come home and watch Beckham so I can get my run in!!

Sometimes my day is a little crazy or it is just too hot by the time I get off of work and I end up running later at night. Aaron hates the fact that I will be out running all ALONE when it is dark outside so he will give me a 15 minute head start then go out in the car to make sure I am okay. It is so nice of him, mentally for me it helps a ton to know he will be there soon enough to distract me. He usually drives by with his fist out of the car window cheering me on!!! That's all I need, the support from my amazing husband and baby Beckham. Oh, it's also very nice to have him hand me water. I better not get use to the water on demand thing. I am sure that is one thing that wont happen at the half marathon. Me passing out... That's a something to count on!

Camping

Everyone around the campfire.
The ladies, first thing in the morning.
My mullet... that's what everyone said it looked like.
This is the table to be at... It's the food table!
The only time Beckham had his eyes closed...

All it takes is one camping trip with a 4 month old to let you realize a few things in life.

 

1. We really do need a bigger car. The Subaru Outback can only hold so much stuff. 

2. All the money in the world cannot guarantee that the air mattress you just purchased isn't going to lose all of it's air by the time you wake up.

3. It doesn't matter how young you feel, it only takes one trip down the river on an inner-tube to bring you back to reality. Sore abs, tired arms, and beat up butt from hitting rocks lets you know that you are in deed getting OLD! (I still can't get out of bed without rolling)

4. When your baby doesn't sleep at night, you don't sleep at night. 

5. When your baby doesn't take a nap all day, you go crazy and you go home early!

We had a great time camping with my family over the past couple of days but we headed home early. Little B was a little too tired and refused to close his eyes with all the action going on around him. So I completely melted down and put him the car for a little drive. By the time we got out the campground I told Aaron, We are going home. Due to the lack of sleep we all had over the last couple of nights I couldn't handle any more late nights. We immediately turned around, had the tent and everything thrown into the car within 15 minutes. It was sad to leave early but well worth it by the time we got home and had a solid night worth of sleep. 

One more thing to add to my list of stuff. Tenting it is for the youth, I want... NEED an R.V.