Closer to IRONMAN...

THE UTAH HALF!!!

He did it and did GREAT! Jeff did his first half distance triathlon which is a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike, and a 13.1 run. And to put it all together I have never in my life seen worse weather. We saw it all. The only let them swim half because the wind was blowing so hard two buoys blew away and they couldn't get them on again. He did great on the swim considering the weather and on to the bike which he did fast. It rained, blew, hailed, sprinkled and then the sun even came out as the race finished. The run was the toughest part like usual but he did great. It was fun for me because they did an out and back course twice so I was able to take pics and cheer him on. He finished in 5 hrs. 48 min.! Way to go hon! You are seriously amazing and so tough. I am so proud I am now the wife of a half ironman! Love you! Can't wait for IRONMAN St. George!

Just coming out of the swim into transition!

Speedy on the bike even in bad weather!

Transition Time! Get that GU in!

The finish line! Way to go!

Post race! Why did I do that?!?

First Soccer Practice!

You don't know how long I have waited for this day. Jaxon's first day of soccer practice was two weeks ago and I honestly don't know who was more excited, him or me. We had a parent meeting as well so the whole fam went and he did great! He immediately asked for soccer shoes afterwards and knowing the sucker his dad is he got just the right ones. He did really good. We will see how it goes. I was going to coach with Jeff's help because I would be having the baby right in the season but when we called back they had already found someone, so we will see how she is. She already told us she knows nothing so we will see. 

Jace and Cassie's wedding

Jace and Cassie are finally married and I never knew anyone who wanted to be married as badly as those two! The temple sealing was so good, I just love being there, so much good advice and such a strong spirit! Its amazing! The luncheon was yummy yummy! All of us girls were in charge of decorating for the luncheon and it turned out so cute, I was quite proud of us! We came home and relaxed for a few hours and then went to the reception and boy was that a party! It was a picnic theme, we grilled burgers and hotdogs, had a huge tub of watermelons, we even had an ice cream freezer for dessert, it wasn't you typical skimpy meal at a wedding, it was a feast! I can't even count how many ice cream bars and popsicles just me and the boys went through! The kids looked so cute all in red, the party lasted all night. We didn't get home in bed till midnight!!! Congrats you two!

Pure entertainment!

Finally cutting the cake!

How do I get this off?

Watch out belly! Its almost knocking Jaxon over!

Our luncheon decor! Good job girls!

Jaxon's Birthday

Jaxon had his fourth birthday and it was about time! He had been asking everyday for two weeks if it was his birthday yet or not. We had a spiderman party and that is what he got was spiderman everything! He got a new bike as well as bike shorts and gloves, and socks. He will be set with the new bike jersey my mom made for him. It was a fun party and always a whirlwind of opening and trying toys out. My parents came down and we had a great time, it was a busy week with the 24th of July, Bev's bday, Jaxon's bday and Jace's wedding! I couldn't have done it all without them! Thanks mom and dad!

This is the whole outfit! He was so proud!

The new bike, he looked at the training wheels when he first got it like what are those doing on there, so we took them off for him.

Blowing out the candles as fast as possible!

The masterpiece, I love making cakes, hopefully the older the kids get they won't get too complicated.

Happy birthday Jax! We love you so much and your sweet personality. We love that you want to do bike races like dad and you are always so good to include your brother in playing with friends and riding bikes, he loves to follow you around. You are growing up so fast and are mom's BEST helper, cleaning, weeding, and so quick to obey, it helps me so much! We love you!