Catching Up on the past Couple Weeks

Hi all,

Just thought I'd hurry and do a quick post to catch everyone up a little bit.

Two weekends ago, on Saturday, we went with our friends out to the west desert to four-wheel with them. It was nice of them to invite us to tag along, and we're glad they did because we had lots of fun.

This is Ella and her friend, Bentley.

Michelle and Jodi soaking up some rays in the dust.

Playing a game of desert baseball.

Just waiting to light the fire... always top priority for boys in the wilderness.

Sunday - Mother's Day we had Michelle's side of the family over for dinner. Her Grandma June is in town and her aunt, uncle, and some of their family also came. And, of course, Michelle's parents and brothers and their families came.

All of the great-grandkids with Grandma.

Dance pictures day is also a good one... too bad I was up in Ogden and couldn't make it. Looks like Ella might be enjoying this a little too much. ;)

What a little super-model, strike a pose.

Ella and her little BFF, Peyton.

Saturday, May 16th, Ogden Marathon
This was my first attempt at a marathon and now that it's over I can definitely say that I'll do another one. I finished in 3 hours 53 minutes which averages out to an 8:53 min/mile pace. I made my goal of breaking the 4 hour mark on my first one. What a beautiful day to do a marathon too, couldn't have asked for a better day.

The last 100 yards - Easton coming out to urge us on.

Me, Shawn, and our kids for a little post-run pic.

My training partner and runner in crime, Shawn. I owe him for getting me through this.

Well, now you're up to speed. Go and post something about your life so I have something to read.

Hawaii: Days 5 & 6

Day 5: Whale watching between Maui and Lanai

We started out towards Lahaina in search of whales this day. Did a little shopping before and checked out the Banyan tree again. Then off to the pier...

Grandma and the kids getting ready to board the boat.

The whole gang getting ready to leave port.

A competition of males fighting over a female... puh-lease. There must've been at least 7-8 whales in this fight all around our boat. The guide said the female was using our boat as a distraction to "diss" some of the guys.

This is how whales say goodbye.

Probably one of the coolest things I've ever seen were these huge animals swimming so slowly, but gracefully, through the water. We also saw at another spot a pod of dolphins trying to play with, or at least follow, a mother and her calf. It was an awesome day. Sorry the pics don't do it justice.


Day 6: Easter

We started the day when the kids woke up and we took them out to the patio/lawn area of our condo and had them look for their eggs. I think we did a good job hiding them and there might still be a few that other people find after us.

Conn posing for the camera with his early loot.

Cap'n East with his matching shirt and egg. Ahoy.

Ella likes to find new things. Especially candy and toys.

Then we went to the Easter egg hunt that the condo unit put on. There were a TON of kids we didn't think would be there. They didn't do that many eggs so you had kids scrambling, racing, and snatching candy out from other's noses. However, our kids got their share and made it out OK.

The boys showing off their painted snake tattoos. Those would last approximately another 7 minutes before they were washed off in the swimming pool.

Dad and Ella - she wasn't so sure about going out and finding candy. Can you tell she's shy in public?

All in all, another great day in Hawaii. In fact, it's kind of hard not to have a good day there.