What was I thinking?

In July 2010, I ran the Freedom half marathon with some of my siblings and althought I was somewhat trained for the event, it proved it be the worst race I've been in! I think it was the 7:30 mile for the first 3 miles down Emigration that later killed me. I am usually a slow poke runner, pacing myself around a 10 minute mile, so I think I shot myself in the foot by not paying attention to my pace. Or maybe it was the puking? Or diarrhea at miles 7 and 9? lol. Needless to say, I finished the race, slept in the car while my family ate at the Original House of Pancakes, and have since taken a brief hiatus from running long distances. So...what was I thinking when two days later, we decided to hike to the Timpanogos caves? I couldn't keep up with anyone because my hammies and quads were burning, so I am grateful I had Tay by my side as an excuse! All in all, we had a great time in the caves and the hike was beautiful.

A few pictures...

Those are some tan legs for mid-summer...

Rommel

Mike and Karlee
Christy Tay having some fun while waiting (and waiting and waiting..) for me to finish
Our Timp hike

What a zoo! Summer 2010

Earlier this spring, we bought an annual family pass, so we were able to visit the Hogle Zoo several times AND bring a friend for Tay, which she loved. Pictured below are two of her most favorite friends, Coral and Taylor (yes, it is extremely hard to have two Taylor's at once. They never know who I'm talking to!) . I've promised all of them that we can visit the zoo again soon, but only after the weather cools down. The last time we went, it reached 100 degrees and Justyn swore he would never return again! He's a big fan of the hot weather. At least they had those fans that sprayed the mist...

Dance, dance, dance

Taylor had her annual dance recital at Kingsbury Hall on June 23rd and the theme was Beauty and the Beast. She did such a great job! Her class performed as the cups and saucers and it was so darling! Unfortunately, we didn't get any pictures with her whole costume on. They wore what looked like a big flower pot with the bottom cut out. It was handpainted and strapped onto their shoulders with ribbons...super cute! Here are a few pics... Proud of you, Tay!

Taylor with her cute friend, Abby

Congrats, Tay!

Taylor and her BFF cousin, Brinklee

Granny Tebbs and Grandma Betty

Aunt Christy

Heber Valley Girls Camp 2010

Summer 2010 started out with girls camp June 1st through 4th. As most of you know, I would never win the World's Best Camper award, but this year at girl's camp was the most amazing, wonderful experience. Maybe it had something to do with the nice, furnished cabins, running water, showers, flushable toilets, etc? I actually have to attribute such a phemonenal camp experience to my wonderful leaders and even more to my fabulous young women. I couldn't ask for a better group of girls, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with each one of them. They will forever be my girls, even after I finish my work in the Young Women's organization. Here's to next year at camp...and if I have any say, we'll be staying in cabins again!