Lake Tahoe Vacation

Since W and I went to S. America earlier this year, we decided to take a family vacation with the kids to lake Tahoe. We went on a hike, went boating, went minature golfing, and rode bikes around the lake. It is fun to be able to do more things as the kids are getting bigger. Probably the favorite of everyone though was just to go to the beach and swim and play in the sand.

Doesn't he look like he should be on baywatch or something??

P and myself tubing.

Big A buried alive!!

Cool action shot.

Part of our hike down to Emerald Bay.

First day of school

This year, because of the district split, we started at a new school. There has been an adjustment period, but I think we are finally settling in. Everyone has made some new friends. E was so excited to start kindergarten and ride the bus like the big kids. He is doing great!

A family hike

For one of our summer days, we went on a short family hike. We took lots of pictures.

Running my 13.1 mile half marathon

So starting this year I began running distance. It all started when my sister-in-law Rachel invited me to run in a relay race called the Wasatch Back relay. This is a relay that goes from Logan to Park City covering 188 miles and took us 29 hours. We had 12 team members each taking 3 legs ranging from 3 to 10 miles. We took turns sleeping and I got 3 hours of sleep all night. I don't think I have ever done that, because anyone who knows me, knows I don't function on little sleep. Because I wasn't sure of the logistics of this race, I was worried I would have to run a 10 mile leg, and I felt I needed to be prepared so I wouldn't let my team down. Before this point, I hadn't run more than 5 miles in my life, though I have been running at least 3 times a week for years now. I always thought my knees wouldn't hold out for a longer distance. So I started working up to longer distance, and was running a 10 mile route with Rachel keeping a fairly easy 8:40 minute mile. So I decided to do a half marathon. I was so proud of myself for finishing the Provo River half marathon in 1 hour 48 minutes, which ended up being 8:17 minute miles. I was kind of emotional as I ran the last 100 yards with all of the people cheering me to the finish line. W forgot the camera for my half marathon, but this is a picture of me at the Wasatch back relay. Without trying to brag, it was just a great feeling to accomplish something I didn't think I could do. I think my knees would never hold out for a full marathon, but you never know, that might just be my next adventure.

We keep on Growing

Just a typical 9 year old boy who thinks it is fun and cool to put duct tape all over his face!
The kids did a summer school program called ancient idol. They learned about dinosaurs, ancient China, and ancient Greece. This was their last day, they said it was fun, but they don't want to do it again. I guess summer should just be for playing!

Little A got bit by a mosquito. For some reason when my kids get bit, it isn't just a bump, it gets all swollen.

P gets his conquering cub award.

Big A looses her two front teeth!

E graduates from preschool.

A finishes her soccer season.

Moody Family Reunion

Before my brother headed out to Virginia for law school, my sister in Colorada came into town for a few days, and we had the Moody campout. The kids had a blast playing in the water, and renewing friendships with cousins they don't see very often. The adults played ultimate frisbee, and we all had fun camping. Thanks Mom and Dad for planning it!

Agrophobia-fear of leaving the house

Okay so I officially have agrophobia. Not because I am afraid of social situations, but because I am afraid of the pink haired conatruction sign holder as you leave the neighborhood. I realized this was a problem when yesterday, I told big A she didn't have to go to soccer practice because I didn't want to leave the house and have to go past her.
So let me back up and explain. They are widening 11400 South, which is the only way to get in or out of our neighborhood. They have been working on it for a couple of months, and it is more than a little annoying. So last week, I was on my cell phone leaving the neighborhood, and I was a little distracted. This construction sign holder worker was holding a stop sign, which being distracted, I just started going around her instead of stopping. I know, totally my bad. I know cell phones are bad etc etc. I think I am just so used at this point to going around orange, I just wasn't thinking. Anyways, she jumps out in front of me and starts yelling, "what are you doing?" So of course I stopped, and she is giving me dirty looks the whole time (as I am finishing my phone call lol). So I go past her later and she is yelling after me. So I figure this is going to be a long 18 mos if I don't solve this, so the next time I pull up next to her, I gave her a heart felt apology, told her I was sorry, I was distracted etc etc. So I figured that was the end of it.
Well the next morning I went running, and ran in front of her car (with plenty of room to do so). She starts yelling at me telling me I needed to stop if cars are coming.
Okay, so I am a little scared of her. She is kind of a big girl with her blond hair colored pink. Kind of that bad ass look to her. And it is so awkward when you pull up, and have to wait 1 minute for your turn to go, and all you have to do is look at each other and she is giving dirty looks. I would rather do anything than have to drive past her. I kind of want to give her the bird or shout obscenities at her, but what if she starts making me wait 5 minutes instead of 1 minute. I am kind of at her mercy. This is going to be a long 18 mos......