Pictures from the Triathlon

They just sent me my pictures from the Triathlon. I know I look like a dork, but I don't have any pictures of any of my races, and I thought some day I would appreciate looking back at them:)

Mallory swimming

I love this video of Mallory swimming. She is doing so well -- you can really see her floating on her back here.

Summer break is almost here!

Life has been pretty busy lately. I can't believe summer break is approaching next week. I am excited to start a new schedule around here and have my kids around more. I have to keep reminding myself to enjoy them now while they are young. I love the ages my kids are at right now. I know this time with them is not going to last forever. This summer Mallory will continue with her swimming lessons, Troy is going to play baseball, and Lindsie is going to play tennis! I am so grateful that I can give my children the opportunity to do so many fun things. Rick and I plan to mountain bike a ton, and waterski every chance we get. I have a couple of races I am looking forward to -- Ragnar relay and Hobble creek 1/2 marathon. I also want to do the Scofield Triathlon. I'm sure we will be going out to Last Chance a lot, as the lake is getting so close to being done. I can't believe how good it is looking out there. I am not a visual person, and I can now visualize what it is going to look like. Right now they are working on shaping the shore lines to the perfect pitches. We are going to line the shores with really nice sand so the kids (and adults) can play on the beach. I can't wait until it is done. We are going to have a life time of family memories out there!

With the weather so nice last weekend, the kids had a blast running through the sprinklers and having water fights. Lisa and I soaked up the sun and supervised the fun!

We celebrated Meg's, Jeremy's, and Lindsie's May birthdays at Grammy and Grampy's house on Sunday.
Spencer's cool new glasses!
Lindsie was so excited to get three more webkinz to add to her collection!

St. George

We had a blast at the St. George Triathlon, or I guess I should say most of it was a blast! It was VERY windy, so windy they ended up cancelling the swim. Unfortunately, they cancelled it after my group had already started swimming. Needless to say, I made it about 1/2 way and had a boat bring me back to shore. I didn't feel like drowning that day. The great part was the bike and the run. It was my first race on my new road bike that Rick gave me for Christmas. I loved it! The run was really cool -- it was mostly on sand and rocks and there was a very challenging hill. It made me realize I want to do some more of these races, and hope for better water next time. I did the race with Tanya, Jay, Kristi, J.D., Brett and the Warrens. It was fun to have so many friends there with me. Also, a huge thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for taking the kids Friday night and all day Saturday. Its great to have such great grandparents!
I forgot my camera at the race, but I took a picture of my bib and medal (yes, that was really my number. I was a little embarassed at times :]).


Brent is always so nice to let us invade his home. He has such a beautiful place down there to stay. I'm not sure who had more fun with the nerf guns -- the kids or the adults. There were styrofoam nerf darts flying everywhere all weekend long.






We were also able to fit in some mountain biking while we were there. We went on the Bear Claw Poppy Trail and had so much fun. I think I laughed most of the way down. While we were all at the triathlon, Rick went and tried out the Gooseberry Mesa ride and absolutely loved it. Then, on Sunday, Rick and Brent took Troy and Lindsie mountain biking and Mallory and I went to the pool!

Guess who??

Who is this cute kid hiding behind all the motorcycle gear? Lindsie! She was right, she was the next to get a motorcycle.

She and Troy have been having so much fun riding around together. We can't wait to take them out to Last Chance for them to ride.

Motorcycle time

Troy just got his first motorcycle! He has been begging for one for a long time now. His wish finally came true. We surprised him with a little Honda 50 bike. He was so excited.
Zach and Mark came over and helped him get all ready for his first ride. He had so much gear on, I don't know how he didn't just fall over -- the gear weighs more than he does. Anyway, he did great. He got right on and started riding like he had done it before. Now, he wants to spend every waking moment riding.
It was funny when Grammy came over and said the bike was just her size. It was the perfect fit for little Grammy.

Lindsie wasn't sure if she was going to like it or not ... she got on and was instantly convinced she is getting one too.