Pocatello Half Marathon

I just finished the Pocatello Half Marathon Labor Day weekend. This finish line photo is a great representation of me telling myself that I am crazy to run the Logan full marathon September 20th. I finished in 1:47.

Wind Cave Hike

On Saturday Dad, Hannah & Caleb took a day hike together. The Wind Cave trully lives up to its name(very windy & cold). It is pictured just above the children and you can see a waterfall flowing just below the opening of the cave. The scenery was breathtaking. We spent about three and a half hours hiking, exploring the cave and veiwing the brilliant wildflowers of the Targhee National forest. The trailhead is about a 45 minute drive from our front door. We didn't have time to see the ice cave which is one mile from the Wind Cave.

Coldplay Concert

Nanette and I had a great weekend in Las Vegas!! We saw the 'Bodies' exhibit and it was absolutely amazing. They have created some intricate exhibits that place the creation of the human body as the greatest work of art in my book.(They did however mislable the cervix...no biggy). The highlight of the trip...besides being with Nanette for an uninterrupted 36 hours...was the Coldplay concert. We had a blast. We have front row seats for the concert on Nov 21st in Denver. We are taking Hannah and Caleb to the Nov 22nd concert in SLC. VIVA LA VIDA BABY!!!

Ashby/Allred Outdoor Adventure

We had the best weekend with the Ashby's. We spent time in St Anthony swimming and floating the river. Nanette, John, Carmen and Grace floated about 20 feet away from a big bull moose. We all went to Jackson and did the Jenny Lake hike. The children were awesome hikers. I think the energy pills helped (candy). John and Ryan did a fair amount of piggy back rides but we all made it back. It was so nice to have them in our home. We love visitors and have such wonderful places to visit. So come on up to Idaho y'all.

For my birthday, John surprised me with a plane ticket to SC to see my friend Ginny. We went to the midnight release of Breaking Dawn. I read until at least 5 a.m., which was O.K because I could sleep in as long as I wanted. Later, I continued to read while soaking up the sun on Myrtle Beach. John really scored some good husband points...He's as good as Edward.

Hannah's Gold Medal Double Dutch Single

Hannah's team (Hannah, Alyssa, Jane and Chelsea) won the Gold Medal for the overall double dutch in their age group. Congratulations Hannah!!!

(the first 45 seconds the judges are getting ready)

Caleb's Gold Medal Routine

Caleb's Gold Medal Routine.

Congratulations Caleb!!!

(the first 35 seconds are the judges getting ready)