Rainier 2 Ruston...

This last weekend Jeff, Ang, Kylee and I drove to Washington for the Rainier to Ruston Relay. It is about a 50 mile relay race. This is the 4th year Ang, Brad and Ky have participated, the 2nd for Hunter and Linds and the first for me and Jeff. Well I wasn't supposed to do it, but Kylee had her wisdom teeth pulled and wasn't feeling up to par. I picked up leg 6 which Kylee surprised us all and came to do it with me. Jeff ran three legs instead of two. I believe he ran a total of 14.5 miles that day. I am glad they let me participate even though I slowed them way up. Sorry about that guys.

Each leg is different and has it own obstacles, but most of them are absolutely beautiful..you are running through the great Northwest the first half of the race. You wanna bond with your family spend eight hours running a race with them. We were obviously the coolest team there. We would find spots half way through each leg to cheer our runner on. We were the only group that did that!! Good thing we found a spot on Angela's last leg she thought she was lost..I am sure she will tell you all about that in her blog.

Highlights of the trip, Angela falling head first into the van..Lindsay almost in Jeff's lap when she saw a spider, Hunter and Brad passing a million other racers..those racers then passing me..oops!! Jana and Lisa (friends from Sumner) coming to cheer us on. Jeff flashing us as he ran under the bridge, Ang crawling under railroad tracks to get back on the path. Good times...Good times...

I know there are a million pictures, I just could decided..I left a million out

This is all of us at the start of leg one...Jeff would be the one running it..I need to remember to always where makeup...I look so darn tired and pasty!! Jeff is obsessed with his number being straight..not sure why!!

Half way through leg one they run under a bridge, we got out to wait for Jeff, while waiting Brad went under the bridge to get rocks so we could throw them over into the water. Ang did not appreciate brad doing this it scared her...

Brad coming up from under the bridge..

Brad and I throwing rocks over the bridge..

This is what Jeff ran through and the river we were throwing the rocks into...

Ang jumped in the van in a hurry and this is what happened...

Lindsay (sister-n-law) running her first leg..she tore it up...

Hunter on his first leg, he is just about to pass a guy..he did..he was a little star..to put it into his words..I am in the best shape of my life..he is 14..he better be.

Brad had the best obstacle a hurdle..well he turned it into a hurdle...I am sure he was the only one to jump it...

Ang tearing it up...

Ang passing it on to me and Ky..the only pic I have of us..it is not the best..

Jeff after his last leg passing it on to brad who then had to run 3.2 miles on sand..he did not appreciate it..

Right after Ang thought she was lost..we are actually in Tacoma under the I-5 bridge..

Ang passing it on to Hunter for the very last leg...

Hunter finishing strong..

Linds, Me and Ang at the finish..

All of us under the last bell..Ma and Pa followed us for most of it!!

We finished with the time of 8:03!!! That is a personal best for everyone!!

All the Nieces and Nephews...and a 1/2 marathon..

About a month ago we were able to get all the nieces and nephews together for the first time, since little Henry Joe was born. Look at how darn cute my nieces and nephews are...Gotta love em!!!

That same weekend Jana, Ang, Shelbs, and Kylee all ran the SLC 1/2 marathon..They all tore it up and did awesome!!

T and I took the babes swimming...Here is Payton holding lightweight T!!

For a moment I didn't see Kyah in the pool or hot tub and panicked, but when I saw her this is what I saw...Crazy girl!!

Payton your nuts...just like you dad!! P...mouth is quite holey these days.

Ky and Gracie ready to get out of the darn pool!!
This would be how my sister Kylee goes to the pool...for the love..is she related to me!!

I love me some Moab!!!

Last week I was able to go to Arches National Park with my Cousins Ben and Angie and their family!! We camped out at the local KOA campground...so we did have running water, showers, electricity!! We weren't completely roughing it, but we were still in tents. I have been to Arches once before, but I was only there for a few hours. It all can't be done in a few hours..you definitely need a few days.

I think my favorite arch was Partition Arch..I am in the little arch above!! Sand Dune arch is another fav..it is secluded and there really is sand all around it, it was a nice cool place to hang, got us out of the hot sun.

Thanks to Ben and Angie I was able to conquer a few fears, heights and being a little claustrophobic. I couldn't let little Tiago show me up..he is only 2 and tore up all the Hikes. I didn't panic too much, but I did try to look back to see how high I was and lost my balance and Ben told me to fall to the right...because the drop wasn't as deep as the left. I never tried to look back again. We went on a hike called the Fiery Furnace it is a guided tour and it is so worth it. I was a very nervous girl..I had to squeeze my hot little bod through some crevices and climb up and down some serious rocks. Ayzha was my hiking buddy, she was impressive..nothing phased her..and she did it all on her own. She was determined!! If you go to Arches I suggest you do this hike!!

Angie and I in one of the north or south window arches!!

Me, Tiago, and Azyha hiding out...in a little cave..Cute fuller family...Little Reyn was such a trooper...(she is in the backpack)Delicate arch in one of my Dad's favs so I had to picture it. Can you believe I climbed that thing...I couldn't!!! It is pretty high up!!! So worth it when you get to the top!! This is Ben, Ang and fam going down the mountain..as Tiago would say!! This is Skull Arch in the Fiery Furnace!! Ben and Angie are in the back..this is one of the obstacles in the Fiery Furnace. Notice..T is on Ang's back...This is surprise Arch..you walk under it and the guide tells you to look up and Surprise there is an arch!!

This is one of the higher points on the hike..over looking arches!!

Thanks Ben and Ang for the Fun Trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Harry Potter Jelly Beans Stike Again...

Once again we bought the Harry Potter Jelly Beans...We had to introduce them to T and Linds when they visited Utah! For those of you who don't know what they are...they are Jelly beans that have disgusting taste..the tricky part is that you might get a normal tasting one, but you won't know until you try it. For example..black could either be Licorice or Skunk Spray..Let me tell you they do taste like what they say. This time around Gage wanted to be a part of it. He was eating them like there was no tomorrow!! If you ever need some cheap entertainment, get a box of these!!

Video one is of T and G..waiting to see if G got the moldy cheese jelly bean!!

Video two is of Kylee, T, Linds, and Ang...all have black ones they are either Licorice or Skunk Spray

Video three is G trying to get Kyah to eat a green one that is either Juicy Pear or Booger..she doesn't fall for it...but G decides to eat it!!

Snow, Snow, and More Snow....

It is the middle of April and we just got about a foot of snow!! Absolutely Ridiculous!!! TJ, Lindsay, and baby Henry got here just in time for our little snow storm. We went out this morning and played in it. It was quite warm. I am sure it will all melt by tomorrow!! One can hope.

TJ and Ang built a monster of a snow man!!

Gage and Kyah on a mound of snow...Kyah enjoying the rays from the sunshine!! This would be my car snowed in...for the love!!

In the videos we have T pulling kyah, then T pulling Ang, in that video look for Gage sneaking up on them to get them with and snowball!! Ang tries to pull T, but gets no where!!

Please Call Me.....

Today day I had the great opportunity to talk in church. I am glad it is over. I assume that in the bulletin my name will be spelt wrong, usually with one M. I have learned to except it, lets be honest how many kim's do you know spell their name with 2 M's. I am new in this ward and I don't know very many people and I am pretty sure that this is what they will be calling me....

For the love...this is a new one for me. At least they got the two right...it was just N's not M's. One of the counselors asked me how to say my name and I told him Kimm, but I still think the Bishop said Kinn over the pulpit. Pretty sure I was called Kinn a couple times today. I have been called worse things......

Happy Easter!!

To the Vainest sister in the world.....

Please ignore the post below...My sister has always been full of her self!!! Angel..I think not..more like a dirty little #$*&@!!! I am totally fine with her beating me at Mario Party, a stinkin wii game..I beat her at everything else. I will give her that one. OH..little sister the war might be on.....You messed with the wrong beast!!!