But we are dealing with it.
Poor Girl

On the bright side, we had another beautiful sunset
Gary took the pics this time

We love our camera.
On a side note, I met up with a long lost good friend from High School and beyond today, Angie Hamond and her three cute kids. Turns out we don’t live very far from each other. Unfortunately I forgot my camera We had a good visit though Ellie took to her little girl Brooke and they had a hug fest at the end of the visit. It was pretty cute. Anyways thanks Angie and hopefully we can get together again soon Husbands and all.

On Sunday we went to the Park Silly Sunday Market. This little street market was started last year and organized by some PC locals. They had to put up a bit of a fight to keep it going but I think it is fabulous and a great way to spend a day. There are all kinds of local artisans who are selling their craft, good food, excellent music, and general silliness. Last week there was a band of local youngsters (maybe 14 or 15 years old) who were rocking out playing Blondie, Led Zeplin, and some other classics. We were impressed to say the least wish I would have caught a little clip for you all. This week we were entertained by some good old fashion country cloggers who shuffled away to another young one singing Jonny Cash.

Jodi and Sarah got a little silly themselves and decided to try on some classic PC Main Street apparel. I love these pics…

You can checkout more of our photos here…

We did it! Gary, Ellen, and I ran the Salt Lake City 5K today. We woke up in the early wee hours this morning to be on time for the 7:30am start time. We met up with Brigitte, Roxanne, Charie, and the lovely Davis sisters (Charie and Rox’s Mom and Aunts) just in time to have a quick chat and good luck pep talk and then it was off to the races. Ellie was all decked out in the trusty B.O.B jogging stroller. She was a little unsure about being in a crowd of people and the crowded shuttle ride to the start line was uncomfortable for us all to say the least. But once we got going and found our pace she seemed to enjoy the ride. She was talking our ears off the whole way. I’ve never participated in a organized sporting event like that and I must say I really enjoyed myself. I think the energy of the crowd helped give me and extra boost because I felt great the whole run no stopping necessary except once to help Ellie get the bunches out of her jacket. We finished just under 40 minutes. I think we did pretty well considering our lack of discipline on the training, pushing a stroller, and having to start in the way back thus causing a few traffic jams and hang ups.

The best part of the whole event was having my husband and baby by my side and reuniting with some good friends. Gary was a good sport all day. He is not a fan of big crowds and he dealt with it well all day. Gary and Roxanne’s husband Ryan were also very good to patiently wait for us and watch over the kiddos while all the ladies gabbed and laughed about the good old times we shared in the various houses we rented in college together. I had not seen Charie since our wedding and I can’t remember the last time Roxanne and I got together. All the ladies got together the afternoon before race day for some catching up. Another good friend Sara came down to join us for dinner. With a group of 9 adults and 7 children ( 4 months, 8 months, 1 yr old twins, another 1 yr old, 2 yr old, and a 4 yr old I think I have it right?). It was a symphony of baby cries, grunts, screams, coos, and gabbing ladies. CRaZy to say the least but oh so much fun. I have truly missed having these ladies in my life and am so grateful that we have rekindled our friendships through our blogs. So glad I got to talk, laugh, run, and just be with you all the last two days. Thank you and I love you girls!

Over the summer we would meet up on walks and compare bellies, aches, pains, cravings, feelings, and doctor visits. In the fall once the “wee ones” were here we would meet up for the ultimate stroll, pushing our babes on a three mile loop over the hills and through the rocks and mud. I’m sure it was a bit comical if someone came across us. Just picture two ladies yakking away with two strollers holding two babies either sleeping, crying, or getting jostled about, four dogs being corralled and yelled at every 5 to 10 minutes (mostly Adah), all while attempting to keep Timberlakes roads safe by telling yelling at every big truck or speeding neighbor to SLOW DOWN! Yep, that’s us the crazy mommas with the crazy dogs patrolling the roads. Once the snow started pilling up our walks were sidelined a bit but now that the sun is making a come back and all that snow is starting to melt we can’t be faded. So look out all you cabin building contractors and speedy neighbors the mommas and crazy dogs are on the lose again. The mud isn’t going to keep us down Kim has a back pack and I have my trusty jogger stroller and with some momma strength and determination we will power through the thickest snow and mud.

I feel very lucky to have found a friend to share this chapter of life with. We have definitely bonded and it is so great to have some friends that are in step with me and Ellie. So thank you Kim for the listening ear, encouragement, and support. The sun is shinning it’s going to be a beautiful day and I’m looking forward to our walk this afternoon.

The other thing…

With encouragement and inspiration from these lovely ladies (here, here, here, and here) I’m going to run the Salt Lake City 5k race on April 19th. Now I’m not a runner. I used to think I was but I have come to realize that 3 miles is pretty much all I can do. I just have never been able to go beyond 3 miles, I’m sure I could if I pushed myself and bust out 4 miles but do I really need to? It all gets done in 3 miles right? Heart rate climbs, some fat burns off, and things get semi-sorted out in my head. So, a 5K is perfect nothing more nothing less. The big carrot dangling in front of me to do this is to be with the afore mentioned girls again. I can’t wait to all be together again and see your smiles, hear your laughs, and listen to your voices!

Today was my first day out there hitting the pavement. I covered two miles of which I ran 1 and 3/4 of and walked the rest. Not too bad I felt pretty good. Ellie came along for the ride in her stroller she seemed to enjoy it as well. We went to the Legacy Mile a recently built pathway between Heber and Midway. There are these great little bridges on the trail and they are spaced perfectly at 1/2 mile and 1 mile. It’s a good spot to start. Nice and flat and the views are excellent. The only draw back is that it’s next to a busy road and it was COLD. I will preserver though wish me luck.

Last Saturday Gary and I met up with my friends Sara, Brigitte, and Max from College and beyond. We went to Beaver Mountain to ski. This mountain is where my ski roots began from adventures in middle school and high school with friends to a ski class with Sara for 1 college credit. It is still what I remember a rootsy little resort that serves the community well. I was reminded what a special place it is and how lucky I am to have grown up with it. It was so great to ski at a small little hamlet with no crowds and great stashes of snow everywhere. Although Alta is very near and dear to my heart rediscovering the Beav was very refreshing.

I’m so glad I got to spend the day with my friends and catch up. After every run I was excited to get back on the ski lift with the girls and talk more. After the ski day we all got together for pizza with all the kids and husbands. Sara and Brigitte have such cute kids and it was so fun to meet them and see how much they look like their parents. Ellie was bright eyed all night watching them play. I loved it. Thank you Sara, Jeff, Brigitte, and Max for making my weekend so great. Lets do it again soon!!!!

Check out Sara’s blog for her take on the day and a great picture.

Here are some more pictures complements of Brigitte. Thanks Bridgy!

What I’m Thankful For…

• My husband who is dedicated to working hard to provide for me and Ellie and is very patient with me and my little moods. I love you G
• Our beautiful healthy daughter who has brought a whole new dimension to our lives and makes our hearts soar.
• Our family- parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who provide so much love and support we would be lost without them.
• Our dogs who are loving companions (Chip) and trouble makers (Adah)
• Our gang of friends who we can be silly, creative, and adventurous with. We have a good tribe
• Our health