Drew's First Sushi

My little Drew has become a new person this last year. Things I begged him to try or do, I was always answered with the same "Mmm, no thanks." And then one day the timid, don't want to try anything new, Drew was gone. Replaced with my sushi eater!

Never in a million years did I think this day would come!!

You may think this is weird to blog about! But it's truly just a glimpse of the huge changes I have seen in Drew. It's so exciting to see this new world open up for him.

(Blurry, but was too good not to share)

Drew's face after too much wasabi! The verdict is still out on whether or not he likes it. He says he needs to try it a few times. And these were just California rolls. He'll try the real deal soon.

Cross Country take 2

I gave the Bonneville golf course a try this time and it was so great. I went sans dogs this time but next time they will definitely be bringing them for an off leash run. Couldn't be better.

The first few dips caused a few falls. However the second time lap I can proudly say NO falls! Fabulous. I would say there was marked improvement. Still working on not expending too much energy on my limbs flailing about. I'm getting there. This picture was from my first wardrobe change. I forgot how hot you get.

Just a lovely picture of all the inversion I was on top of.

And a refreshing picture of the mountains! The best part of this expedition was I tried out my new app RunKeeper. I forgot about it on the first lap. Turned it on on my second and it was awesome! I recommend this app to everyone.

I just have the free version and it was flawless. Here are some screen shots if you're interested.

You can set it to any activity you like including running in the treadmill.

Then it maps your course. Even in the middle of a golf course! And your calories and time! Then it logs it on your online account and show your improvement! Awesome!

Puppies and Babies!

Max and Cleo engaging in deep conversation.

Cute feet!

I love them both!

Caesar finally taking an interest in Michael. Saddle up.

Our Caesar boy! What a pooch.

Why do these boys have to live so far away?

New Years!

2009 went out with a bang! We sent out the old year and brought in the new with some sparklers.

And pots and pans! My mom was more excited then anyone! She makes me so happy! It's just not a party without her!

Then the next day we spender some much needed quality time with the St. George nephews at Chuck-e-Cheese! Where else?!

Indy and Ocho, cruising in a monster truck.

Indy and Owen's licenses. I would have loved these when I was little. My sister and I were always making fake drivers licenses and credit cards to fill our fake purchases! Just preparing to be the professional shoppers we are now.

Awesome!

Ocho redeeming his 93 tickets!

Indy with his 85, don't you worry he later found 17 in his pocket! Score!

Cute boys.

Then we played with the whole family at Redd's baptism! Ita great to be 8!

And yes only half of my siblings have had children! Good grief! ;)

X-Country Skiing!

I'm in love. I'm in love. And I don't care who knows it! I have been sitting at home for the last 2 days sick. I was about to rip my hair out. I cannot be in the same place for that long! Yikes! So I downloaded a map, layered on some clothes, packed up my skis and my sore throat, runny nose and I went cross country skiing!

I did the mitten/main loop this time! And it was awesome! Never having been cross country skiing before I studied up with the help of my friend YouTube, and studied technique and etiquette. I walked out there like I hadn't just spent the last ten minutes scraping of the price tag off my brand new skis. No one wants to be the newbie!

So I went to where everyone else was getting geared up, clicked into my bindings and I was off. A little faster the I had intended to take of and had to go collect one of my gloves that I hadn't had the chance to put on before my skis started making the decent without my consent! Smooth! So much for looking like an old pro! Ha!

After displaying my skills at the snow plow, I found myself in Narnia! Ha ha just kidding, but it was so beautiful! I only had to stop and fix my gear twice. I was a little too prepared with clothing! And only took one spill when someone was passing me and I got startled. Only slightly embarrassing.

I think I only freaked a few people out when I was following them mimicking their every movement to see how it was all done.

My favorite part was loading my car up with my skis. Just seeing all my fun gear in my car knowing all the adventures I'm going to have this winter! Now j just have to decide which bumper sticker to slap on my car. Like "I'd rather be cross country skiing", or "I brake for cross country skiers". A bumper stickers not a decision you can rush into. Ha ha! No but seriously it's amazing!

Then I got home and warmed up by the heater with this girl! Anytime the heater is on you can find Cleo wrapped around it. She looks like a lizard on it's heat rock.

Then to celebrate the birth of my new hobby, I whipped out a bowl of the BEST tomato soup EVER!

And discovered the best substitute for sour cream. Plain Greek yogurt! Blew my mind! Try it ASAP! You won't be disappointed.

Oh and then I hung out with one of my best friends a 32oz of Diet Coke! (Ok let's be real it's a 44oz, and I'm not scared!) We just love pictures together! To sum it all up by 5 o'clock I have had the worlds most perfect day!

Best of Friends

This is the reason I will never own just one dog!

No one could love a dog like another dog can! It is cute to see the special bond these pooches have with each other.

Drew and I were reading in the living room and these two joined us for a little Sunday afternoon snuggle.

I heart them, almost as much as they heart each other. Seriously could this be any cuter? I think not.

Too precious!

The NeverEnding Christmas!

My parents, one of the families I work for and my REI dividend bought me cross country skis!

I wasn't going to get them because they never had my size or I missed the sale. Then my road bike went on sale and that was that. However this screaming deal came up and the money that I got for Christmas it was another Christmas miracle! Hands down the best Christmas EVER!