My First Time

Ever since I ran track in high school I've been terrified of races. My goal back then was to at least try to not come in last. Well this year I decided to run the Susan B Komen Race For the Cure 5k, and my sweet sister Joan volunteered to go with me. I got to the Gateway, where the race began, and felt a panic attack coming on.

We had our fannie packs ready to go (it was so funny we couldn't stop laughing, I felt like a granny.) We checked in, where I got my newest nightgown (I ordered a small T-shirt , but now I know that a 1/2 hour early is not early.)There were thousands of people there, and I get anxiety in big crowds, but sucked it up.

We weeded our way through the crowd to the starting area, and my blood was pumping, images of me trying not to come in last at the track meet flashed through my mind...

So the race began a little slowly b/c of the zillions of people running it, but I got going and it was a lot of fun. It was really cool to feed off of the other racers' energy and it was a gorgeous day for a run. I felt a little bad b/c I wanted to beat my personal best, so i kinda left Joan behind (sorry !) But at least she had fun too...

It was a great experience & I hope to do many more 5k's in the future, now that I've broken the ice. It doesn't hurt that I beat my personal best by one minute. YAY! Now I'm hooked. Poor Joanie, I have a feeling she'll be dragged to a lot more of these events...

Family Weekend!

Munching away : Shane & Dan Soph Soph & Daffy Doo!

Phil Phil & Bonnie's Baby-Chloe
Joanie & Abbie




Wow- It seems like I haven't been on here in forever! Not much is going on, I guess that's why I never write! But here's what we've been up to:
-I got a new calling at church- I'm the Young Women's Secretary, so far so good!
-Dan's still teaching the kiddies- They love him a lot more than they liked me!
-I'm having a hard time thinking of stuff b/c Dan's standing over my shoulder asking me questions!

Anyways... here are some pictures from the latest Bradford shindig. It was my neice's, Abbie, 8th b-day. It's always fun to get together with the Fam!

Family Weekend

Last weekend was tons of fun. The whole Bradford (well almost, we were missing a few) clan was in town. We had a huge dinner Friday night @ Buca di Beppo's. We had their largest table, and barely fit around it.

Saturday my niece, Brooklyn, was baptized. I can't believe she's already 8 years old! I remember when she was born! Crazy how time flies...

This picture was taken Sunday after Mark & Janis's baby, Nickolas, was blessed. He's the one I'm holding. He's such a cute little chub! Dan's enjoying the huge group gathering and my nieces were excited to see him (Abby-Anne's daughter- is sitting on the other side of him.) Joanie and Pudge are having an in depth conversation on the other side of me... Pudge is so cute! I guess they're all cute. It was so fun seeing everyone! The weekend went by way too fast!

We were also able to visit with Dan's family earlier in the week. It was on a sad note though, the Colonel, Dan's Grandpa, passed away. He was a great man, a great grandpa and friend. I see a lot of him in Dan. It still hasn't sunk in, but I'm so glad I was able to get to know him. I love Dan's family- they're all really great. I lucked out in the "in-laws" department.

Backyard

I didn't have to work today, and I've been caged up in my house, sick, but today was so beautiful outside. Sometimes, when I'm making the long drive home & decide we were crazy for moving out to Eagle Mountain, but today I remembered why we chose this town. We live right at the bottom of one of the mountains, and on clear days like today, I can walk out of my front door and go on the best walks/hikes. The air is clean and it's so quiet... but here's what I'm talking about...

SKUNK!!!

Ok, so Heather introduced me to blogging last year, but I forgot how to do it until today. So, I have some catching up to do.

I have no babies, but I have a bazillion babies via my brothers & sisters. One of these cute little nuggets is Phillip. He's got more charisma than kids 5 X's his age!

He really does look like a skunk here. He's so dang cute! And he usually has pretty strong gas, which adds to the illusion. Dash is my nephew Boyd and Cinderella is played by Daphne. Cute cute cute! The pregnant belly is played by Nick (2 months now.) Mark and Janis produce some cutie pies!

My list of things that must go...

There's a morning radio show in Utah, and every Wednesday they list their "things that must go." These are just everyday annoyances. I figured since it's Wednesday I'll list my things that must go:

1. Those monsterously huge shopping buggies with a car attached for little kids to sit in. They smell funny and take up an entire aisle at the grocery store.

2. When you're at the grocery store and people have mini reunions- blocking to the entrance of the aisle with their kiddie car huge buggies, not even budging when you give them the stink eye.

3. Green. My favorite decorating magazine arrived in the mail and it was the "Green" issue. As much as I want my carbon footprint to be as small as my real footprint, organic and "green" items are waaay to expensive for my budget! $50 for an organic t-shirt that I'll probably ruin the first time i wash it!! I don't think so.

4. Hillary Clinton. Do we really want these 2 in the white house again? Really?

This is my first time!

I've never blogged before...this is all for you Heather!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!