Breath, Eat, Sleep - RUNNING

Yesterday I had an 11 mile run to do. The previous week I ran 9 so thought this wouldn't be too bad. I don't know if I have ever felt that drained after anything (maybe giving birth to Eliza would be a close 2nd). But I did it!!! I was only supposed to do 10 but I really needed the mental knowledge that I could do 11, then what's two more miles? I was so dehydrated by the time I got home I couldn't drink enough. On the race there are water stations and for good reasons! I'll use those! After about 7 miles I was really wanting some water, but was nowhere close to home. I did pass an older gentleman out for a walk and he was caring a water bottle. The thought actually came to mind that I could run past him, grab it, have a drink and then run it back to him. What was wrong with me? Food didn't really taste good until a little later, which then I ate a ton. I even was up during the night eating...which I NEVER do! I was up just thinking about running. It might have to do with the fact that I either have really bad allergies or a nasty cold too. I couldn't breath by the time I went to bed last night. Hopefully that will be under control by next week! No days off now!

Quilt Top

Here is my project I worked on during conference. I was able to finish most of it this week. It obviously needs a border and to be quilted but I love it! I finally got around to making a nice bed spread for our bed!

I still have some other projects to keep me busy. Sometimes I run out but right now I am set! Happy quilting!

Our Brian Head Weekend

Last weekend we were able to go up to our friends' cabin in Brian Head Utah. It was beautiful! The girls had a great time, Scott was able to study and ski a little and I was able to quilt and ski. I haven't been skiing for 5 years so I was pretty happy to make it up and down the hill without breaking anything. It was just a great weekend. The girls had fun out in the snow!

The Newest Toy

Like I have mentioned before showering is always an adventure in my home. The girls were playing so nicely in my closet I knew they were up to something. I got out of the shower and opened the door to find this...

That would be the Costco size box emptied onto the floor. Only to make things better while I was drying my hair I see Eliza make two quick trips to the closet and then out again. After the second round of pitter patter I turn around to find this just a few feet behind me...

Party Favors had been unwrapped and expoloded! I just had to walk away and come back at a later time to clean up that disturbing mess... Jenna was busy chewing on the cardboard of one which made me gag right there... The things kids can do while you are standing less than 10 feet away!

I'm an Idiot!!!

Okay, I know most of my posts could be entitled this but this takes the cake! As you know I am running the Salt Lake City Half-Marathon in a couple weeks, actually a week from this Saturday! So, I was talking to Bryce about details, where to park, what time to leave, how to get there....blah blah blah. Oh, the race starts at the University and ends at the Gateway. Great! I looked at the map a while ago and thought that the Gateway was out near the airport, somewhere. Tonight as we were talking and I'm staring at he map I looked and noticed it's right near North Temple and West Temple...hmmm, I think I spent a little bit of time near there - like a year of my life walking those 18 acres of Temple Square! WE END AT TEMPLE SQUARE!!!! (basically) The Gateway is like two blocks from Temple Square. I am an idiot! In my defense I really know nothing about Salt Lake except for Temple Square. You can take me 100 yards off the block and I would be lost for a couple days. Put me back on Temple Square and I can give you details about the footings of the Temple and the rooms inside that not too many people know. Maybe after the race I'll spend a little time walking around the outside of the wall at Temple Square.

Sleeping Eliza

Eliza is a great sleeper. Yesterday I found her on the floor like this. She really can sleep anywhere and through anything. I found her up in her room the other day like this...

90 Day Supply

In our small home I thought I had about a months worth of food hidden in our one closet we can use for such things....but little did I know. Here is what 3 months worth of food looks like, this doesn't include some things I still need to get from the cannery...or any breakfasts!

Scott is shocked that this is not it. The girls think its great fun to carry things off and play with them so I now have Macaroni and mandarin oranges in various parts of the house. The bigger challenge now is figuring out how to rotate the food....