Canyonlands Half Marathon/ Moab

A couple of weekends ago a group of girls and I went to Moab to run a half marathon. Somehow these group of girls talked me into running it! (I've never been good with peer pressure) I have never been a runner, I never enjoyed running growing up until last summer a few friends of mine ran a couple 5K's and a 10K. I guess we decided to challenge ourselves a little more and do a half. I actually quite enjoy running now. We had a great time, although after running the race I thought I wouldn't do it again, but like having a baby you forget so I am thinking about signing up for one in Logan this August!!

Jen and Stacey preparing for the race! Yes Stacey is rolling Jen's calf with a rolling pin! I love it!

Melinda had these cute shirts embroidered for us. The front says Sole Mates!

Here are a few pictures from the race!

Total fake smiles! I had only 1-2 miles left!
Race Time: 2:15:03

After the race!

I had an awesome support system! I forgot to mention that when I told my husband I was going to Moab with some girls he totally invited himself saying he wouldn't bug me at all he just wanted to come and mountain bike! I'm sure he really wanted to see if his wife could actually finish the race! I was glad he ended up coming it was a lot of fun and so fun to have him cheering me on. I cannot forget Joni and Joseph and how great they were for coming to cheer us all on.

Thanks to my parents for watching the kids! I know how much fun the kids have spending time with them. (Even though Allie was ready to see her mom when we got home) Kaden drew this picture for me while I was gone, which I get a huge kick out of! If you can't read it, it is a drawing of me running saying 'I'm Tired!' and then a picture of Jaren saying 'Come on honey, you are the one who signed up!'
A few memorable moments from our trip:

*Jen diving into a 3 foot pool and scraping up her chin! OUCH!

*Hiding Burger King food in our purses and taking it into the movie theater. Do you really think no one could smell that?

*Joseph and all the Walton family stories... Man, I sure wish Syracuse had a grocery store that clearanced their doughnuts!

*An unsuspecting GOTCHA!

*Two very unrestful nights (snore, snore) No names mentioned.

*Has anyone ever heard of a nine hour drive to Moab? Maybe to visit Ghost Rock.....

Jazz Clinics

Being Utah Jazz season ticket holders, Kaden and Allie were able to attend some basketball and dance clinics. In Kaden's clinic they were able to meet Kosta Koufas and learn a few skills from him. Other then that it was kind of LAME. The coolest part was touring the Jazz players, and visiting team locker rooms. Jaren, Allie, and I were able to tag along. We couldn't believe how plain and boring the visitors team locker room was. Then seeing the Jazz's locker room, how it was all nice, comfy and cozy. I guess that's what they want, the visitor team not feeling comfortable!

Does this look like the next Jerry Sloan? This is where Jerry is interviewed after the games!

Allie's clinic was held at the Jazz practice center. Her friends Elizabeth, Mckahl, and Kendal danced with her. She had a lot of fun shakin' it! Once she get's out of the thought of everyone watching her, she can move!