Seeing RED

Well, I didn't want to have to take the time to do it but now I'm glad that I did...I CANNED TOMATOES. I like canning peaches much better (sweeter smelling and less acidic on the skin). But our garden produced a ton, A TON of tomatoes. There are still a lot of green ones left on the vine. But after an afternoon's work, I canned 13 jars.

Watch out Zack, Here comes your replacement

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Hiking the Y

Daddy took the Boys with Papa O. over to hike up to the Y on the Mountain east of BYU. It was a great way to start the day in tribute to BYU's big win over UCLA (59-0) Saturday afternoon. They had a great time...they just regretted that they didn't bring Zoe (our dog). They thought dogs wouldn't be allowed...turns out the sign said dogs allowed...but on leash only.



I was getting ready for my art show opening at the museum that afternoon. The family came over to see me there after a quick wash up from the hike. The boys hated it, but my little girl didn't want to leave.

Dance to Heart's Content

My daughter is quite dramatic and VERY girly. Too bad her little neighbor friend is also a bit girly...because he's a boy. As they dressed up and danced around the room singing at the top of their lungs, she said, (in a very dramatic voice), "I am a princess dancing and dancing and I'll dance to my heart's content." I think she's seen a few too many Barbie Princess movies.

My Little Brace Face

Poor Kid...our oldest had to get some braces today. He has a dental underbite and some crowding. He has just 6 on top and 6 on bottom. His back teeth line up with each other, but it's the frontal set that needed reshaping. Even though he's smiling here, he's not too happy about this. His teeth are already sore. I tried to promise him he'd get used to them and his teeth would too. I said, "At least you don't have to try and relearn how to play the French Horn." I had braces put on after 3 or years of playing the French Horn and had plenty of cuts and scrapes on the insides of my lips from trying to play after getting braces. But I still feel for him...sorry buddy!

My last TRI of the year

My hubby and I did a little triathlon (sprint distance) today at the Alta Rec Center. It was only a 400 meter swim, a 9 mile bike, and a 5k. This was the same triathlon I did last year in my first triathlon effort. I did do better this year than last but didn't quite hit my goal. I would've liked to have finished 2-3 minutes faster than I did, but at least it was 3 1/2 minutes faster than last year. Here are my stats...

Total Time: 1 hr 14 min 13 sec
I placed 4th out of 29 females 30-34 (my age group)
I placed 20th out of all 135 females participating
And I placed 63rd out of a total of 238 participants on race day

This was my fourth triathlon ever. It's been a fun road. Maybe I'll see some of you on it...because as tough as it is, I still have a long way to go before I've hit my limit.

Here we are...tough guys...showing our numbers (145 & 146)

Kite Fest 2008

Our city held a "Kite Festival" this year up by the reservoir on the mountain. It was in response to the finally trying to go a little greener by: establishing a trash recycling pick up for residents, having a "SEGWAY" store in town, and putting our reliable, crazy wind to good use with wind turbines (see earlier post). We met the kids and Nana up there after our triathlon this morning. It was pretty cool. The kids had a good time and we all enjoyed the colorful kites. It's amazing that a flying piece of cloth can put a smile on your face. Apparently us triathletes missed the flying octopus kite over the lake. We just heard the stories.

First Day of PRE-school

Our youngest started her first day of preschool today. She will go 3 days a week this year for 2 hours each time. She was so excited to get ready and get her picture taken. She had no reservations about going with the neighbor in the carpool. It helps that it's the same preschool place as last year.

My baby is growing up! :-(