Happy Running, Walking, and Falling

Alan and I registered for the Salt Lake 5K last weekend. We were planning on running it but then my Dad started feeling better and registered for the race. We decided to walk with him and we are very glad we did. My sister, Megan, and brother, Chad, along with friends, Pat and Derek Jones, joined us. We were ecstatic to see my Dad healthy enough to be with us. Once again, he did not let us down when he thought it would be funny to RUN over the starting line. Well, he tripped and fell. Yes, at the STARTING line. I love that guy! He popped right up and off we went. We finished the race. Most of us in last place for our division. But we finished together! We had a great time talking and laughing all the way. We were happy to take the boys and they were great for waking at 5:45. It is a great tradition we will continue through the years. Here are some photos of our great day!

Alan's sister ,Jana, and my sister-in-law, Kelli, ran the 1/2 Marathon. Great job gals!

This was on the drive home at 10:00 a.m.

From The Mouth of Carden

We were sitting at lunch and Carden tapped me on the shoulder, "Hey Mom, how are your brackets doing?" Alan almost fell off his chair.

I had to inform him I was in third place but lost big time when UCLA lost. To which he responded, "Hmmm, did the Jazz lose?"

20/20

So I finally did it! I got Lasik and I am loving it. My Mom watched the kiddos while Alan's Mom took me to my appointment. The whole procedure was a piece of cake and I am very impressed. I spent the rest of the day up at my parents where my Dad and I spent the day resting and doing eye drops together.

I had a little mishap in the night and woke with not so great vision. I went to the Dr. and I had rubbed my left eye in the night and flipped the flap. I had part of the procedure redone and my vision is getting better by the day.

I am so happy to open my eyes in the morning and actually see! Most people think they have bad vision but mine was horrible! -7.00 in one eye and -6.75 in the other, with a stigmatism in both.

So all is better and I just have to continue eye drops every one-two hours for two months. That is a bummer but pretty easy compared to contacts.

Thanks to my honey for letting me do this! It is something I have wanted to do for a very long time. Do not worry people! Everyone keeps asking if we are done having kids. No we are not. You can get Lasik and still get pregnant. Just not for at least 6 months. Sorry honey!

Sorry for the boring post, just keeping record!

Easter

So I am a little late on the Easter post but better late than never, right? Carden was so excited for the Easter Bunny to come and said "Last night, do you know what I heard?" He then jumped up and down to make a jumping noise. He has such an imagination. We did the Eater basket hunt and Max found his first. It was sitting in the middle of the room.

We went to church and enjoyed a sabbath morning dedicated our Savior we love so much. Later, Carden and I were talking about the flowers blooming and he said "They will come back to life, just like Jesus did." My heart melted! I hope to always help him to have a strong testimony of his Savior.

We went to Alan's parents for dinner and the annual Easter hunt. Max got the idea quickly and even devoured some candy when Grandma turned her head for 4 seconds.

Next we headed to my parents where we had Easter outside in the chilly cold but at least we got to see my Dad. My Mom did adorable Easter baskets.

It was a great Easter and I am sooooo excited that Easter USUALLY brings spring.

S.C.U.B.A

Do you know what SCUBA stands for? If not, take a lesson from a 3 year old...

Carden's teacher said they teach him something once and he gets it. He remembers anything if it is set to music. Alan and I are in ahh many times a day. We love Carden!

BOO!!!!!

I looked out the window and what did I see, SNOW! Are you kidding me?

Happy Birthday to my sister, Chelsea. Hope you have a great day despite the bummer weather.

Farewell February

Alan got sushi take out for Valentines evening. Who knew I could spend Valentine's with three boys I love.

Alan and I got away for a night and went to Alaskan Inn. A HUGE thank you to Alan's brother and wife, John and April, for not only giving us the stay for our Christmas gift but also for staying with the boys that evening. I love you Honey!

Max is getting so big and found a new toy.

Carden did his birthday spotlight at school and Max was so excited to not leave the parking lot without his big brother this time. Carden was even more excited to have us in his classroom for a few minutes. Carden did a wonderful job and pulled some funny faces.

We welcome March and maybe a little more sunshine!