Weekly Race Series: Soldier Hollow

Last night we loaded the family up to Soldier Hollow for this weeks mountain bike race.  This time it was the biathlon where we ride and shoot...just like in the skiing biathlon.  Jeffy joined us and we had such a good time! 

I'm not sure how I feel about this photo.  Jeffy looks great, but I kinda look like a guy.  Where are my boobs?!  Oh wait, that's right...they deflated after I finished nursing Rory.  *sigh*  I miss them.

I have to hand it to Ryan...he wasn't feeling all that great (a little stomach bug going around our house) but he still managed to dig deep and chase the kids around while I raced!  What a guy!

Unfortunately, I won't be able to race next week because Ryan will be in Quebec for work.  But I may still go with kids and cheer on Jeff anyway.  I love this series!

Happy Weekend ya'll!

Memorial Day

We spent Memorial Day at Camp Floyd.  We had been there recently before, but this time they had a Civil War reenactment going on.  It was the last day my folks were in town so it was fun to be able to spend the day with them!  

They let the kids do a little reenactment complete with jackets, hats, and guns.  Haley and Morgan were a little reluctant to participate (Haley thought it was too boyish and really didn't like dressing up like a soldier)...but they gave it a go looking a little awkward being completely out of their element!

Morgan (with the bonnet), looking somewhat happy in the beginning.

 Haley, on the far left, wondering if the gun she's holding is real (it's not, of course) completely oblivious to the directions the leader is saying.

 "PREPARE TO FIRE!!!!"  Morgan (far right) is starting to have second thoughts on her decision to participate.  I can tell she wants out and I motion her to come to me.

The look on her face as she says, "Mom, I don't want to do this!!"

Sweet little Morgan.

Haley sticks it out...although, she pretty much had no idea what she was doing.  I'm sure she was day dreaming about puppies or something the entire time. 

Funny how boys (most boys) just go nuts over this kind of thing!  My girls...not so much.

They are a little different from me when I was little.  I was around guns growing up...my dad hunted...my brothers hunt now.  We visited the range often shooting targets and cans when we went to the mountains. And I'll occasionally do some skeet shooting (although it's been many years since the last time I went).  I was gifted my first gun when I was 12...still own it to this day.  And it's a little known fact that I'm a lifetime member of the NRA.  You probably didn't see that one coming, huh?  It's true.  It was a membership given to me from my grandfather.  

Anyway, my girls have absolutely NO interest in guns...but, I'm fine with that.

In other news...today is the last day of school!  Wow...can't believe it's already Summer!

Best Weekend Ever

So we had been planning a little weekend getaway for a couple of months...a little post sealing celebration for Ryan and I.  Second honeymoon?  Yes, please!  My little brother, Jeffy, scored us a deal on a suite at Sundance and my folks watched our kids (well...mostly my mom, lets face it).  So a BIG huge thanks to them!

So Saturday evening, feeling like two young kids playing hooky, we grabbed some Cafe Rio and drove up the mountain!  It's been well over a year (I was pregnant with Rory) since our last getaway, so I don't take these outings for granted!!

Our cozy room.  Does Ryan look a bit mischievous in this picture???

We just so happened to be there on the same night as the full moon lift ride.  Perfect timing!  We'll have to take the kids back for the next one...they would love it!!

We had a wood burning fireplace too!  Sure didn't pass that up!!

The next morning we hit up brunch and pretty much put everyone else there to shame.  Seriously, I think our waiter was a bit surprised to how much we put away.  Yeah...we killed it!  

After we completely stuffed ourselves, we peeked into the Spa to say hello to Jeffy who was working.  He set us up with some tea and let us chill on the patio.  There's something about being able to have uninterrupted conversations or just sit in complete silence.  It's wonderful.

And before we headed back down the mountain we took advantage of our lift passes and hit up some mountain biking for a bit.  Good fun!  Except for that part when I totally biffed it directly under the lift in front of everyone...that wasn't so cool.  

And that was that.  We headed back home feeling refreshed!!  It was a perfect weekend...just perfect!!

Disco Party

Haley had sequins all over the front of her shirt creating quite the "disco ball" in the foyer.

A little disco party before school.

I'm feeling much better today.  It's a good thing too because I have a lot to catch up on!  Although I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do...I still have that post sick feeling.  I think Piper has already watched way too much TV this morning.  But, some days are just like that...we can't be super mom everyday.

I forgot to mention yesterday how grateful I am that Ryan has a job that's pretty darn flexible.  He was able to look after the kids while I basically slept all day.  

Now, Ryan better stay healthy!  We have some pretty fun weekend plans for just the two of us!

I can't wait!

Sick

Today I'm sick.

Fever, chills, achy body, yucky stomach...I feel terrible.

I've missed yet another mountain bike race tonight...that makes two in a row now.

I'm so bummed.

Here's to a better tomorrow.

Haley, the brave.

Last week Haley auditioned with her fellow third graders to perform in the school talent show.  She sang "Billy Boy".  And what do you know, she was chosen for the school wide talent show!!  She was thrilled, as were we!  So this morning we made our way to the school to see her perform.  

All smiles before she went up.

Now, let me just say, Haley is NOTHING like I was when it comes to getting up in front of people.  I would have probably fainted in fear the minute they handed me the microphone.  There is NO WAY I would have ever done something like this when I was kid!!  So I'm especially proud of her.  She has no fear when it comes to performing in front of others.  I truly admire that.

She didn't have any accompany music...it was just her and a microphone in front of all those people.  And she did a darn good job too!

After the show was over and Haley went back to class we walked the halls to look at all the art displays.  As we walked passed the boys bathroom we heard a boy in there singing Billy Boy.  Gotta love it.

For Time and all Eternity

So, I know everyone is on pins and needles waiting to find out if anyone launched in the sealing room.  Well, I'm happy to tell you that NO ONE got sick this weekend!  Everything went just as planned...I sure am glad we didn't decide to cancel!  

It was a beautiful experience and just wonderful weekend! I had family and friends that joined us...some that I hadn't seen in years!  And to see our four girls come into the sealing room dressed in white brought tears to my eyes!  We all agreed they looked like angles!  And kneeling at the alter, holding hands with the ones I hold most precious in my life filled me with so much joy and happiness!  It was truly special.

The weather was a bit rainy.  However, just as we came out the rain stopped just long enough for us to snap a few pictures!  

This was our attempt to get a picture of the girls.  It didn't work out so well.  And just so you know, Piper is NOT trying to strangle Rory, I think she wanted to face her toward the camera.  But I suppose we'll never know for sure.

After pictures we had a fabulous lunch at our house.  I loved having my house bursting at the seams with people and food!  

Thank you to everyone who shared the weekend with us...we felt so loved!