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I ran the AF Canyon half on Saturday.  Here's the start line, we had to be there sooo early (4:30 a.m.) but it was so pretty up there at sunrise I suppose it was worth it. 

Lo and behold, look who's picture was at the start and the finish line! The race was a cancer fundraiser and we were able to submit a picture beforehand of loved one.  I had no idea they would use the one I submitted, especially considering how many runners there were.  What a great surprise!  So great to see her there with me at the start.  

You can't tell by the picture, but this was as big as a giant movie screen.  It was pretty cool.  And all along the course they had signs with names people had submitted and why they were running for them.  

Just running along... The course was so beautiful, down the canyon next to the river.

Almost done, phewf.  This is my new favorite race.  Who's with me next year?  

Californ-i-a

Just went to California for some R&R.

The view from our hotel.  Dana Point.  So pretty. 

Stayed at a resort overlooking the ocean. No big deal.  Chairs were set up for a
wedding that day. 

Had to stop for a treat at the marina.

And this was the only picture of a real person that was taken on my camera the whole trip--and I didn't even take it.  Oops.  Mmm diet coke...

Tried to do a workout on these stairs.  Brutal.  Harder than they may appear.
See you again real soon, CA.

Zion National Park

Took a last minute trip to St. George.  We had perfect weather--not too hot.

 Leaving the canyon.

We went on a few hikes in Zion and Snow Canyon.

Check out the tiny road and tiny cars in the background.

Pensive Kelly.

Figured out my self timer.  It only took me a year you guys.

All in all a fun trip!

Happy Birthday Kristen

You've come a long way since we went here and you were running along the surf pretending to be a Baywatch lifeguard, then suddenly got pummeled by a wave that turned you in to a disheveled mess. Funniest moment ever.

The rainbow cake you made for your pool-side party was too cute...

Excuse Me.  How do I have a niece graduating high school today?

Dear Christina, When you get to college make sure to keep your room clean.  Don't be that girl.  And the freshman 15 is real.  It takes no mercy. I kid.  But most importantly, have FUN.

Happy Mother's Day

To my mother and my other favorite mothers--my sisters.  Without which I wouldn't have all these people in my life...




Song by Michael Dowdle

City Creek with my sis. 

For some reason this picture looks fake to me.  It is not.  The people, the places, the drama are real.