My First 5K Run

This weekend I ran my first 5K race. My friend Elaine wanted me to do one with her so I decided to go ahead and try it. I have been running that distance because I am training for a triathlon but hadn't done a race before.

We woke up early and I wasn't even sure what to wear or eat. I was a little nervous and wasn't sure what to expect. We arrived at the race about 30 minutes before it started. As we looked around we realized that we were the minority. Everyone was a young student aging between 19-22. We finally noticed two other women (that looked like us) and went to stand by them. We headed to the starting line and ended up being in the back because all of the students were crowding the front.

After a slow start (it is hard to run fast with people surrounding you) we headed up a huge hill. If any of you have been to Utah Valley University and have seen the hill up to Provo. Well that's the hill. So I decided that my goal was to just run and not stop. I didn't even have a stopwatch to see my speed.

I was happily surprise when I crossed the finish line at 23:20.9. I had run a 7:30 min/mi. I was very pleased with my first run but am sure it won't be as fast in the triathlon.

Here's my official score: 15th out of 127 women.

Good Friends

The Curry's

Our wonderful friends the Curry's came to visit us and some other friends this past week. It was so nice to see them again and it's just a reminder about how much we love and miss them.

It was such a busy week for our family. It was Teacher Appreciation Week at the school. I was in charge of doing the Music Teacher's door. I found way cute notes and wrote, "Mrs. Elliott, Just a "Note" to say Thanks. It turned out cuter than I had planned. Of course I didn't take a picture. I also spent a good part of the week working on the school newsletter. On Wednesday I watched my neice and nephew for the day. They were really good and I was able to get most of the house cleaned before my friends arrived. I also was in charge of bringing lunch to both of the teachers. It was a busy week and I felt like I was running with my head cut off-but it was fun and I accomplished everything

On Wednesday night the Curry's arrived from Colorado. We got them settled in and then hit the sack. The next day they had a visit with some friends so we just did all the school stuff. On Friday we went to the Bean Museum with them. Our friends the Cox's also came. It was a lot of fun to have the gang together again. Afterwards we went the BYU Creamery and ate good icecream. YUM!!! That night we played our favorite game and of course the GIRLS WON!!!

On Saturday we met at our house and had the Curry's and the Cox's stay for the day. There were a lot of kids but they all did so good. We had a great time visting and playing games and remembering how much fun we used to have.

One thing I know for sure is that these two families WILL ALWAYS be our cherished friends. It's amazing how we can not see each other for years and then get together and its like we have never parted.

I know that we were all meant to meet in Colorado to make these friendships. Although two of us have left, our friendships are still strong.

I am so grateful we were able to spend time with them this weekend. THANKS GUYS!!!
And it was fun playing games again.

Cassidy- Playing with the Cards

Our Family

Elaine and Cassidy

Sean and Sadie

Easter Fun

EASTER TIME

Easter weekend was a fun one for our family. We love that it is Spring, although that means we will have to do yard work again.

We started with a fun Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. The eggs were everywhere and the kids had a good time. It was at our friends house the Allens and all their friends were there participating in the hunt with them.

Brielle finding some eggs.

Treyson looking for eggs

Britton on his crutches finding the eggs

Ashlyn finding eggs

Brielle playing afterwards

On Saturday we went to the Grange's for a few hours. The kids enjoyed seeing their cousins and playing the Wii. Thanks for the yummy food and the fun Easter treats.

On Easter Morning we had to wake the kids up a little earlier so we could still make 9 a.m. church. We had them get all dresses before they could go down and see what the Easter Bunny brought. They did a great job and we even made church on time.

The Grange Kids

YEAH!!!

Helping Brielle

On Sunday we went to the White's and had their annual Easter Egg Hunt. (Okay for two years now). They had presents hidden all over the yard and some of the eggs even had MONEY in them. I think Ashlyn made over 6 dollars. (She was excited)

We then had a a wonderful Easter dinner and played games with Whitney, Bryan and my Mom. We also were able to spend it with my Grandmother. It was a wonderful day.
Ashlyn and all her stuff

Treyson looking at his stuff

Britton-Looking at his stuff

Brielle just happy to get more candy

Doesn't she look sick?

Brielle was not feeling well this week. She had a high fever and didn't sleep very much. We decided to take her to the Doctors when I noticed she had sores on her tongue. After the appointment the Doctor let me know she has Hand, Mouth and Foot Disease. It is very contagious so we have been home this whole week. Treyson is also sick with a cold so it's been a long week.

The problem with this sickness is that after the first few days she will feel fine but still be contagious. She wants to play with some friends and outside but we have to keep her away from
everyone.

YEAH!!!! It's Been 6 weeks

Britton without his cast

Well today was the day. It's been 6 weeks since Britton broke his leg. We were a little worried that he had used it too much and so he wouldn't get the cast off. But everything looked good and he is officially cast free!!!

He won't really use it that much yet, but the Dr. said that's normal. He said, Britton's brain thinks his leg doesn't work so he thinks it won't. But the x-ray showed a good heal.

We are so glad that he finally has his cast off. His leg his peeling like crazy!!! He was excited to itch it.

Island Park

Rexburg Temple

Well we went on our annual Island Park trip this last month. It was so much fun. We had 5 couples this time and enjoyed watching movies, snowmobiling, and eating good food. Thanks to all those who went. We had a great time. On our way up we went early with our friends the Wells (who's parents own the cabin) so we could attend the Rexburg Temple. Having lived in Rexburg for a few years, I really wanted to do a session. It was beautiful and worth leaving a little earlier so we could attend. Thanks to Stephanie and Adam for letting us come and for going with us.

Our friends at dinner