10. Recouped from the run and believe it or not am still running we did an easy one on Tuesday (NO HILLS:) yeah!
9. Family morning at the driving range I might just become a golfer (we do family night in the morning so grin can have young woman's night off and I can fulfill my calling)
8. My freshman roommates come for a visit it was so good to see them (see roommate post)
7. Jaxon has his last baseball game he is quite the ball player I am sure he gets it from his mother.
6. Ella is walking better and better everyday we are up to about 10 steps before she puts her hands to the floor
5. Grin golfs I get a babysitter and go to make a few cards
4. Grin's mom, dad and brother come to work on the house
3. we get drywall up yeah!
2. Ran 8.5 miles on Saturday you would think it would get easier
1. Jaxon has a cousin sleep over on the tramp he has a blast but gets no sleep so he falls asleep the next day around 5 on my porch swing and sleeps all night.(I did move him to his bed)
Progress, Progress, Progress!!
So we are finally starting to look like there is an end to this madness! Thanks to my dad in helping with all the techincal stuff and Grin's dad and bro in the down and dirty labor we are getting closer to completion. In the past 2 months since my last progress post grin has ran new electrical including 7 new can light, 3 pendants, and I don't even know how many more outlets. He has also closed off the plumbing we don't need and run wires for the dishwasher, cooktop, and ovens. This weekend they hung drywall and taped everything and prepped for the tile. We still have a lot to do but it is finally looking like something! YEAH! Grin is such a trooper I just love him!
College roommates pay a visit!!!
This was Then,
This is now! and there are lots of babies missing!
Yesterday some of my dearest friends came for a visit. We don't see each other as often as we should but it is so great that we can get together and still share our dreams, achievments, failures and frustrations. Oh how I value those friendships. So girls just in case you don't know I love you all (Even those who aren't pictured in the before pic)your friendships mean the world to me. Thanks for your concern and interest in my life. I love being able to see how far we have come (good and bad) since we were sophmores in college and thought we had it all figured out or at least we had a few things figured out like:
Wednesday was made for country swinging, You can make anything into a potty if needed, Your furniture doesn't necessarily have to be inside your apartment, just maybe you will get better sleep on top of the house rather than inside it, If you put your mind to it you can kill a jack rabbit with a rolling pin, Al will do anything if you put the right price on it (p.s. I can upload the pictures as proof if you want Al just say the word)
I could go on forever but you get the picture. I can't wait until the next time we can get together with or without kids (although I think Stacey will agree with me without is a little bit easier).
This is now! and there are lots of babies missing!
Yesterday some of my dearest friends came for a visit. We don't see each other as often as we should but it is so great that we can get together and still share our dreams, achievments, failures and frustrations. Oh how I value those friendships. So girls just in case you don't know I love you all (Even those who aren't pictured in the before pic)your friendships mean the world to me. Thanks for your concern and interest in my life. I love being able to see how far we have come (good and bad) since we were sophmores in college and thought we had it all figured out or at least we had a few things figured out like:
Wednesday was made for country swinging, You can make anything into a potty if needed, Your furniture doesn't necessarily have to be inside your apartment, just maybe you will get better sleep on top of the house rather than inside it, If you put your mind to it you can kill a jack rabbit with a rolling pin, Al will do anything if you put the right price on it (p.s. I can upload the pictures as proof if you want Al just say the word)
I could go on forever but you get the picture. I can't wait until the next time we can get together with or without kids (although I think Stacey will agree with me without is a little bit easier).
The Ragnar Wasatch Back Relay
The R.O.U.S.Team
Somehow I convinced Grinner to run with me in the Ragnar Relay. I think I mentioned competition and he came running (this time literally). It is a 181 mile run from Logan to Park City. You are on a team of 12 and each person runs 3 legs 3 to 8 miles each for a total of 13 to 19 miles in about 24 hours. You run all night and all day. What a blast! It sounds crazy I know in fact there were several times that I thought we must be off our rockers for even attempting it. (That was during my first leg 5 miles in the 90 degree weather didn't set well with me. But the other two legs were awesome and we really had a great time. Our team was the R.O.U.S's (Runners of unusual speed) taken from Princess Bride (Rodents of Unusual Size) We all had t-shirts with different quotes on them mine "I'm not a Witch I'm your wife" rather fitting during this time of remodeling. Grin's Said " It's not my fault being the biggest and strongest, I don't even exercise." This stemmed from the fact that he did the least amount of training and was likely to finish better than most of us which he did. Sometimes I just want to smack him. With the exception of a few blisters we all came out really quite well. Our team finished 222nd out of 579 teams.
Our total time was 27:58:24.1 making an average of 9:16 per mile
The winners time was 17:19:34.8 Making an average of 5:69 per mile (HOLY COW)
The slowest team finished in 36:01:41.8 Making an average of 11.93 mile
So we did pretty well I think thanks to those who are real runners. Although my short run 3.1 miles I ran at a 8:30 pace I know it is sad but I felt pretty good about that I really do consider myself a 10 minute mile woman.
All in all I highly recommend it right down to trying and getting a few hours sleep in the school gym on the wrestling mats (not fun but all part of the experience)
This attachment is a newspaper article that mentions our team brief but cool
StandardNET/Standard-Examiner
Grin and I just before the race full of much more energy
These are both during our first legs (the hot ones) we tried to drink and run at the same time but it didn't work very well
Roger (our team mates Blisters yikes!) Thanks for taking one for the team Rog!
Just some of our kills(people you pass while you run) along the way
Jaxon's B-day
Jaxon turned 6 on the 7th of June (better late than never right) here is a little tribute to him. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAX!!!
Jaxon is such a fun little boy. He is so full of energy and comes up with the darnest things to say. He is smarter than a whip and can come up with counter offers and nagociations like crazy. I really have to stay on my toes. He loves being with people and has a hard time playing alone even watching movies or playing the WII he wants me or have a friend to play/watch with him. He is extremely competitive though (if you know my husband you can figure out why) however he doesn't really know how to handle it yet so if he finds himself loosing he will quickly find a reason to stop playing or an excuse why it isn't going his way. I try so hard to teach him to be a good looser and play fair I hope some day he gets it. He loves playing all kinds of ball especially with his dad. Grin can't spend enough time with him shooting hoops, playing catch, or practicing golf. He is always saying (we never play) even when it has been 5 minutes since they were out playing. He is truly a joy to have around and always saying something or doing something to make us laugh we love him so much and don't know what this family would be like without him. WE LOVE YOU JAX! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Jaxon is such a fun little boy. He is so full of energy and comes up with the darnest things to say. He is smarter than a whip and can come up with counter offers and nagociations like crazy. I really have to stay on my toes. He loves being with people and has a hard time playing alone even watching movies or playing the WII he wants me or have a friend to play/watch with him. He is extremely competitive though (if you know my husband you can figure out why) however he doesn't really know how to handle it yet so if he finds himself loosing he will quickly find a reason to stop playing or an excuse why it isn't going his way. I try so hard to teach him to be a good looser and play fair I hope some day he gets it. He loves playing all kinds of ball especially with his dad. Grin can't spend enough time with him shooting hoops, playing catch, or practicing golf. He is always saying (we never play) even when it has been 5 minutes since they were out playing. He is truly a joy to have around and always saying something or doing something to make us laugh we love him so much and don't know what this family would be like without him. WE LOVE YOU JAX! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Top Ten June15th-21st
10. Happy Father's day to our dads and hubbies I love you all!!
9. Grin and I celebrate 8 years of marriage (see upcoming post)
8. We have art classes and I was thinking that I was getting better but dad threw in some Peonies and I am lost again!
7. My Sister has a birthday Happy 33rd B-day Angie WE LOVE YOU!!
6. Ella walks 4 steps on her own it is only a matter of days now!
5. the kids spend the Weekend at Grandma Pearce's house and have a ball playing with Grandpa
4. Grin and I run the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay (See upcoming post)
3. Grin and I survive the Wasatch Back Relay and sign up to do it again next year (we must be crazy)
2. Grin and I go see Indiana Jones for a little anniversary celebration I have to give it about 3 1/2 stars I really liked it. I think it was better going into it knowing about the aliens
1. Ella stands herself up in the middle of the room. I am really hoping she is pretty good at the walking thing by the 4Th of July camp trip it will make things a lot easier.
9. Grin and I celebrate 8 years of marriage (see upcoming post)
8. We have art classes and I was thinking that I was getting better but dad threw in some Peonies and I am lost again!
7. My Sister has a birthday Happy 33rd B-day Angie WE LOVE YOU!!
6. Ella walks 4 steps on her own it is only a matter of days now!
5. the kids spend the Weekend at Grandma Pearce's house and have a ball playing with Grandpa
4. Grin and I run the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay (See upcoming post)
3. Grin and I survive the Wasatch Back Relay and sign up to do it again next year (we must be crazy)
2. Grin and I go see Indiana Jones for a little anniversary celebration I have to give it about 3 1/2 stars I really liked it. I think it was better going into it knowing about the aliens
1. Ella stands herself up in the middle of the room. I am really hoping she is pretty good at the walking thing by the 4Th of July camp trip it will make things a lot easier.
Lagoon Fun
Jaxon had a ball at Lagoon. I am just amazed at how much braver he is than his mother. I remember going on the colosuss for the first time at about 10 or 12 barely talking myself into it. He didn't even think twice and loved it. He also went on the spider, bat, tidal wave, white roller coaster and the wild mouse (I hate the wild mouse but it was the boys favorite yikes!)
Jaxon and his friend Mickey on the wild mouse.
Jax and Mickey on the new ride Odysee Grin and I didn't go with them it was freezing and you are guaranteed to get wet so no thanks but the boys didn't seem to mind.
Jax and Michael on the train. They loved seeing the animals
Jax looking cool on the swings in kiddy land.
you can't tell but this is Jaxon on the colosuss what a dare devil.Top ten June 2nd-9th
I am a little late go figure
10. My sister-in-law had baby number 3 Congratulations Denise!! a cute baby boy
9. Ella stands alone she is so close to walking takes one step and then sits down the little chicken
8. Grin works hard on the house we buy the can lights but progress isn't very visible
7. Rain Rain Rain I want summer. Although with the house needing so much work it has helped us stay on task the boat is still schrink wrapped, how SAD
6. Jaxon turns 6 years old, man we are getting old (see jaxon's b-day post coming soon)
5. We take Jaxon to Lagoon to celebrate his 6th birthday he and his friend Mickey were troopers. It was freezing and they didn't seem to mind (I froze). We also took them on every ride we could get them on and they loved it, rides included the colossus, spider, wild mouse, white roller coaster etc. Their favorite the wild mouse, my least favorite the wild mouse they made me ride it twice yikes! (see lagoon post coming soon)
4. Aunt Millie tends the babies so we can go to lagoon and stays to hang out on Saturday thanks Millie
3. We go to our cousins baptism on Jaxon's birthday he was such a good boy and let it be her day. I was so proud of him.
2. Grandma and Grandpa Hone and Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mark sleep over after the baptism it was so fun to have them.
1. We have a BBQ with the Hone family to help celebrate Jaxon's birthday on Sunday he gets lots of fun new summer toys thanks family for helping us celebrate and the great presents we love you all!
10. My sister-in-law had baby number 3 Congratulations Denise!! a cute baby boy
9. Ella stands alone she is so close to walking takes one step and then sits down the little chicken
8. Grin works hard on the house we buy the can lights but progress isn't very visible
7. Rain Rain Rain I want summer. Although with the house needing so much work it has helped us stay on task the boat is still schrink wrapped, how SAD
6. Jaxon turns 6 years old, man we are getting old (see jaxon's b-day post coming soon)
5. We take Jaxon to Lagoon to celebrate his 6th birthday he and his friend Mickey were troopers. It was freezing and they didn't seem to mind (I froze). We also took them on every ride we could get them on and they loved it, rides included the colossus, spider, wild mouse, white roller coaster etc. Their favorite the wild mouse, my least favorite the wild mouse they made me ride it twice yikes! (see lagoon post coming soon)
4. Aunt Millie tends the babies so we can go to lagoon and stays to hang out on Saturday thanks Millie
3. We go to our cousins baptism on Jaxon's birthday he was such a good boy and let it be her day. I was so proud of him.
2. Grandma and Grandpa Hone and Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mark sleep over after the baptism it was so fun to have them.
1. We have a BBQ with the Hone family to help celebrate Jaxon's birthday on Sunday he gets lots of fun new summer toys thanks family for helping us celebrate and the great presents we love you all!
Top Ten May 27-June1st
Hey I am actually getting posted on the sunday just like I planned Yeah for me.
10. Ella wears curlers for the first time so so cute
9. Jaxon has his last day of Kindergarten all day school here we come (oh yea we have a whole summer vacation first)
8. We babysit my sisters kids over night
7. Gavin and Edyn start a fire in the oven (see live and learn post)
6. I help take a dinner to a friend in my ward she just had baby #7 what a woman. I am so not a good enough mom/wife/woman for that. But I am ok with that
5. Grin finds out he is related to my brothers new wife his mom and Paiges dad our cousins. small world
4. I walked funny for the most part of monday and tuesday due to sore knees from the half marathon. I think I need new shoes
3. I got my trimmed and colored. I have 3" left before I can cut off 10" for locks of love (thanks for the inspiration Asheigh)
2. More baseball we took treats on friday this week a big hit (well with my kids anyway)
1. My baby brother gets married WOW seriously how old am I getting
10. Ella wears curlers for the first time so so cute
9. Jaxon has his last day of Kindergarten all day school here we come (oh yea we have a whole summer vacation first)
8. We babysit my sisters kids over night
7. Gavin and Edyn start a fire in the oven (see live and learn post)
6. I help take a dinner to a friend in my ward she just had baby #7 what a woman. I am so not a good enough mom/wife/woman for that. But I am ok with that
5. Grin finds out he is related to my brothers new wife his mom and Paiges dad our cousins. small world
4. I walked funny for the most part of monday and tuesday due to sore knees from the half marathon. I think I need new shoes
3. I got my trimmed and colored. I have 3" left before I can cut off 10" for locks of love (thanks for the inspiration Asheigh)
2. More baseball we took treats on friday this week a big hit (well with my kids anyway)
1. My baby brother gets married WOW seriously how old am I getting
Ella wears curlers
So I put curlers in Ella's hair for the first time on Thursday they went in most of it pretty good but when we took them out she doesn't have enough hair to pull all the curls together so it was bars of curls and didn't work to well but she looked so darling in the curlers I had to take a few picks
LIVE AND LEARN
Friday night my sisters kids came over for a sleep over so they could have a night on the town (her husband's birthday) Anyway I think that I blogged the story of the "twins" (my Gavin and her Edyn both 2 1/2 yrs. old) put metal in my mom's microwave and about burned the house down. Well apparently we didn't learn enough from that event so we got another lesson. I had forgotten to turn the oven off after cooking dinner (something I have a hard time with:( ) anyway when the babies get together they love to play house and "cook" hence the microwave incident. Well they starting putting there "dinner" which included a
play mixing bowl about 4 peek-a-blocks and 3 or 4 jars of baby food and 2 other things that were unreconizable in the oven. They do this lots but usually the oven is off so here are the lesson's we learned from this incident.
- Kristie learned to TURN OFF THE OVEN
- Grin learned that when babies are putting stuff in the oven check it or tell them to stop
- Jaxon, Ali, and Zachary learned that if you are having a hard time breathing becuase it reeks of smoke TELL AN ADULT
Well I was upstairs and smelled smoke grin and I RAN down stairs to find a basement filled with black soot smoke. I honestly do not know how the kids were not coughing for breath and the stove was actually on fire flames and all. we grabbed the baking soda and grin put it out. AAAAAHHHHH! so so scary and the scariest part of all was the kids who just sat there so engulfed in the WII they didn't seem to care or notice. It was a big scare for all of us everyone got a big lecture on fire safety.
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