Marathon Week

With only 4 days left until the St. George Marathon, I thought it was appropriate to re-visit the debacle that was the Top of Utah Marathon last year. As many of you know, I had a little bit of an issue finishing my first marathon last fall (body shutting down at mile 14, passing out, concussion, etc.). However, I still managed to finish the race (with some help from Heather and my brother-in-law Paul), and in a respectable time given the fact that I took a lovely hour-long nap/break at mile 26. Here are a few pics of the event...

Yeah for the paramedics (wanted me to take an ambulance ride)
Thanks Heather and Paul Finish line...apparantly the last .2 miles will get ya'

Chad's not with us right now
This is the most normal picture from my marathon experience. Hopefully, St. George will yield a little better result.

We Love to Eat

Garrett has recently moved on to eating rice cereal. He had a bit of a tough time initially, but has started to get the hang of it and now, he really enjoys it. He'll be eating tacos in no time.

Labor Day Weekend

Garrett with Grandma and Grandpa at the SUU football game
Troy, Garrett, and Chad after the game
Mom and Garrett in the pool in St. George

Garrett and Dad enjoying a Dew after Ty's blessing

Catching a ball game on Labor Day

We had a very eventful Labor Day weekend that started out with a trip to Cedar City/St. George for Troy's football game, golfing, and a little pool time. Saturday was low-key with some friends coming over to watch the BYU game (absolutely fantastic!!!). Sunday, we headed up to Farmington for Tyler Kartchners blessing and Monday, we all went to the Bees game. Not a bad weekend. Garretts first live football game, first BYU football game, and his first baseball game.

Busy Saturday Part Two

Not sure what Garrett and I are looking at, but it must have been good!
Garrett is going to drive monster truck when he gets older

The second part of our fun filled day was spent at a white trash festival a.k.a. the monster truck rally at Rio Tinto Stadium. Thanks to the Robertsons for inviting us along. It was a lot nicer being able to view the festivities from a quiet suite. Garrett had a fantastic time and the "people watching" was just as much fun as watching the trucks.

Busy Saturday Part One

Jordie and I went up to the Crater at The Homestead last Saturday so she could finish her SCUBA certification. She had done all the pool work and tests last year but right before we were supposed to do our open water dives last year, she found out she had been impregnated...

Lake Powell...Part 3

Just a few more pics from our Lake Powell trip...

Lake Powell...Part Two

We finally made it to Lake Powell (a day late and with nerves a little frayed) and had a great time. Garrett was a little unsure of the water, but ultimately enjoyed it and everybody took turns enjoying him. He was such a trooper during the entire trip, even during the day-long excursion to Rainbow Bridge. Thanks to Jordie's family for having us down!