What a ride!

Wow, it has been a long time since my last blog. Life is crazy busy, isn't it? Sooo, today was my big Bike MS ride. It was a huge event. I actually got a little teary eyed when I first walked into the "MS village" (hit a little close to home for me). There were lots of sponsor tents, and team tents set up everywhere, and soo many people. I met a few people, and heard some stories about their family members living with MS. It was incredible to me how many people gave up their weekend to volunteer. So the ride, this morning Greg and I, along with a group of our friends left just after 7 a.m. . It couldn't have been more perfect. The weather was awesome, and the company was even better. We rode north through Logan, up into Idaho, then back into Logan. The scenery was amazing, tons of beautiful farming communities and little towns dotting the ride every so often. After lunch (at 10:30 a.m.) the ride immediately started into some rolling hills. Between those, and lunch sitting in my stomach it got a little hard for about 5 miles, then I found my rhythm and felt a lot better. About 10 miles from the finish we hit the last rest stop and I thought I was good to go, but that last 10 miles proved to be a lot harder than I thought and by the time we hit the finish line at 12:30 I was sure glad we decided on 75 miles, instead of 100. Next year though I will be ready to conquer the century ride! So I invite all those who haven't yet joined me on the bike to come and "ride like a girl!" (Annie? Amy? Put the past behind you and put your behind on a seat!)

I've been shopping!

How do you like my new blog stuff? I found the cutest blog design website ever. There is a button at the bottom of my page (leelou) that you can click on. I suggest everyone take a peek at her work. I am loving it!

I am waaay behing on my blogging, and its going to stay that way for another day or two, I have a talk to write for my mom's enrichment meeting tonight (thanks a lot, mom!), a skit to write for girls camp, a lesson to prepare for Sunday, my house, my yard, and oh yeah, all the kids' stuff too! I also have to get some bike time in. My MS ride is only 9 days away! Everyone say a little prayer for me...I think my stamina is fine, however, I am a little worried about my bottom. Its a little tender at about mile 20, that means another 55 miles is going to be rough on the saddle. Yes, I just asked you all to pray for my backside!

Kicked the Bucket

Our "Bucket List" for off track was mostly completed, and school started Monday. We are back on track for 3 more weeks of torture. I am having a hard time sending the kids to school. Its hard for me to argue the pro school point of view when Gage is debating with me why he shouldn't have to go for the next 3 weeks. Its June, let the poor kids out! While we were off track we hooked up with our awesome neighbor, Morgan who is always willing to let us enjoy a little "citified" cowboy experience. You know the three outlaws, and that is Patches being very patient with them. Greg and I also got a turn riding too, but I thought I would spare you the rodeo queen pics...



Here are the pros on the next mini golf tour... Boondocks was also on the bucket list, and it worked out really well because I had to go with PTA for the 6th grade graduation party anyway, so we snuck a couple of "extra small 6th graders" in. We have been to Boondocks a number of times, but usually only hit the arcades, and or laser tag. It always seems to be bad weather when we go, so this was the first time we have done any outside stuff. Boondocks also hosted my most embarrasing moment of the week. We were next in line for the little go carts, as we walked through the gate the kids were fighting over the "blue car" so I didn't pay any attention to the fact that you cannot be taller than 60 inches to ride. I get the kids situated, then try to climb in one myself, which of course I am waaaay to tall for. As I realize that I am making a total fool out of myself the boondocks worker tells me that I can't ride. At which point they have to shut the ride down, call the fire department, and get a big vat of crisco to pry me out of the stupid car. O.K., that last part didn't happen, but it might as well have, I was totally embarrased. I will be double checking the height requirements from now on.

We also, did a little swimming. I have never taken my kids to South Jordan Rec Center to swim before. It was a rainy day, and swimming was on the list, so we opted for an inside pool. How fun! They have a great pool at the Rec Center, one which I plan to take more advantage of. We usually go to Life Time Fitnesses pool, but their pool stinks in comparison. Definately the place for rainy day swimming. We were also lucky enough to find a bunch of blow up beach balls, and rubber duckies with graduation caps left over from the graduation party the night before. It doesn't get any better than blowing up a beach ball that who-knows-who blew up before you did. Now that is a mother's love.

A gaggle of kids, or geese? There were new babies all over the farm!

The kids also got to spend a day with some good friends, the Porters. The kids are all the exact same ages, and more than once I got asked if they were all my kids. Can you imagine 3 sets of twins? They are fun, but I can't imagine raising doubles x3, at 2 years apart. (I am not a super mom). I need to talk to Annie, because I think we both have houses full of city slickers. Noone enjoyed the pugent aroma of the hen house, or the pig pen. I personally think its a great way to clear the sinuses.

And last but not least, Trace is "off track" for the summer. Preschool ended last Friday. It was circus day. Each class got to perform a little "stunt" for the other classrooms. Trace, David and Stockton's class got to do the "limbo" under a flaming stick. Amazing I tell you. The kids got to dress up, and have circus cookies for snack time. I can't believe how time flies. Wasn't it just last week when preschool started? I only have one more year of preschool, then we will all be elementarified at our house. (Does that mean I'm getting old too?) (Don't answer that.)

What am I, 70?

So I go to the opthalmologist on Thursday. He tells me I have a cataract in my left eye, and one that is starting in my right eye. Says I need surgery probably in 3 months. What am I, 70? All I can picture is an old witch I saw on a horror film once with horribly clouded eyes and frizzy gray hair. The doctor wants to know if I have a family history. Well, yeah, but my grandparents are 80, not 32! So this brings me to my next dilhemma, do I keep that dental appointment that I made? I don't think I could handle the dentist telling me its time to think about dentures. I might just buy myself a jazzy electric chair and move to my Florida retirement home if that happens. (However, I will refuse to eat dinner at 4p.m.)

Aspen for Hire

While off track, Aspen has started a new trend at our house. Dressing her and her brothers to match each other. As you can see in these photos, she has carefully thought out the outfits, right down to the accessories. Again, here with the South Jordan Elementary tshirts, and Christmas p.j.'s. This is only a small example of the clothing coordination that has been going on.

The thing that I find most hilarious about this, is that her brothers are playing into it, and allowing her to tell them how to dress! She is going to train them to be such great husbands one day. What can I say, the poor girl needs a little sister soo badly. Our only hope comes in the form of twin cousins that Aunt Ashes is due to give birth to in the fall. (A girl, and a boy!) Aspen will be in baby heaven, and I'm sure Ash will let her coordinate them right down to the accessories. Hurry up Aunt Ashes, we need those babies! Until then, I will hire Aspen out for consults should you have a need!