Lehi 10K

I ran the Lehi 10k with some friends. A 10k = 6.2 miles. I am very proud to say I ran the whole thing! I am used to running 3 or 4 miles a few times a week. And the route I take doesn't have any hills. The 10k route was hard. It was either up hill or down hill.... nothing inbetween. so that made it a bit harder...

Thank you Julie for being my running partner. You kept me running when I wanted to take a break!
I loved seeing all these faces at the finish line!

The lovely ladies.

Ashlie. Me. Julie. Liz. Jessie. Shauna.

And I have to point out Liz and her pearl earings. Who runs a 10k with pearls on?!?

This was so much fun. Although 6.2 may not be a half marathon or a full... it is alot for me and I am SO proud to say I ran the whole thing!!!

SPLASH PAD

We love the splash pad in Alpine. Its a nice change from our daily trip to the pool.

Fathers Day Pictures of Kids

This year -- I decided to take some pictures of the kids for Scott for Fathers Day. I went out with Jessie, we had fun playing around with the kids and doing our best at pretending like we were legit photographers... :)

My sister Candice did the editing. Thank you sista!

Little stud. Playing in the dirt.
I couldn't get her to look at me... so I figured a shot from behind would have to work.

I love this pink outfit.

At this point... they wanted nothing to do with eachother. And a big Thank You to my sister Candice for cutting out the large space between their backs.

Look closely... she is shoving a gummy worm into her mouth. Anything to keep the kid happy.

Love him.

A FAVORITE! I love his freckles.

Love her.

A Favorite. Thank you Jessie for acting like a dancing chimpanze while I got this shot.

Thank you Jackson and Clara for being so cute, even though you don't ever listen to a thing I say :)

Happy Fathers Day.

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Friends.Saturday.Lake.Fun

Our friends, The Smiths, invited us out for a day on the lake. We were soooo excited! The guys went out early to get some good wakeboarding runs in. And then all of us girls met up a little later with the kiddo's.

Scott got some great runs in... and thank you to David Gustin being on the boat with his AMAZING CAMERA... he got some great shots! photo from: David Gustinphoto from: David Gustin

photo from: David Gustin

Okay ... so now that the FUN HAS ARRIVED... here are the ladies.

Camille. Shauna (Brayden), Julie, McCall photo from: David Gustin

The early risers... the guys.

David, Scott (Jack), Morgan (Nixon), Brad (Brayden).

photo from: Camille Gustin

Mom and Clara.

The Lovely Camille Gustin with the AMAZING CAMERA.

Clara loving the water. Jackson... still trying to decide.

US.

Morgan and Nixon surfing.Jackson saw Nixon surf and decided to give it a try. He honestly was excited at first.

But as soon as he hit the 68 degree water, he FREAKED OUT! But of course, me being the mom that I am made him stay in anyways. Scott got up with him - despite the fact Jack was holding on so tight he could hardly see in anything.Scott got him to loosen the grip around his neck - but he still kept screaming for his life. The ride didn't last too long, and of course as soon as Jack was back in the boat everyone praised him for being so brave. Way to go little man, mommy can't wait for round 2!

Clara was OBSESSED with the water, so we decided to give her a try too. David Gustin was already out and willing to pull her up. We got her in.

The temp of the water was no big deal.

But then the boat turned on... and the wound of the engine FREAKED her out. She started to cry.

And then she started to scream... so we brought her in. Maybe next time we will try with the engine on the whole time.

But as far as the tube goes -- she LOVED THAT!

Clara. Brayden. Nixon.Mommy trying to bribe Jackson into going on the tube with a toy from the dollar store. photo from: David Gustin

IT WORKED! We got him out there... Scott & Jack. Brayden, Nixon & Clara. Me.photo from: David Gustin

Our kids were totally worn out. Clara with Scott.

photo from: David Gustin

Jack with his momma.

photo from: David Gustin

And of course... the Oh So Fun... Smith Family.

Thank you Morgan and Julie for a fun day out on the Lake. We had so much fun!

photo from: David Gustin

Summer Fun.

Ok.... so maybe we kinda look alike?Already worried about her sun tan... good thing her mamma cakes on the sunscreen :)

Memorial Day BBQ.

Whats mine is yours.

When Jackson is not outside... he is doing this inside...

Loving our summer days.

Gateway Fountains

For the first time EVER... Jackson actually enjoyed these fountains! And although Clara did not even touch the water, she seemed to enjoy it just as much. Candice came along with AJ and Taina Jade. We had a fun watching the kids in the fountains, and of course enjoyed a little shopping as well.

They were giving away free pudding... the kids loved it. I was thrilled to shop in peace - until I saw the messy faces and chocolate covered clothes. Thank heavens for "ZOUT"!

Tantrums

I figured I better document at least one of Clara's tantrums. They happen multiple times a day. Usually they only last a minute or so, and then she is quickly on to something else. Other times, they go on and on and on... and that means NAP TIME.


This recent one happened to be in the bath time. She was gulping and coughing on the water - but still refused to ease up. The reason? I turned the water off. Rude right? She throws things when she gets mad. It could be a plate of food, a toy, a cup of juice... really, it's whatever is in her hand at the time. This time - it was the closest thing to her in the tub - the binoculars.

And then she usually hits at the air... with this really MAD face.

So what did I do next (besides continue to take pictures, ha). I got her out. And of course, that lead to more tantrums.

After clawing at the door - she ran her naked little buns into my room and threw herself to the floor. Very Dramatic. Very Intense.

I then wrapped her kicking body up in towel, and did my best to get her diaper and PJ's on with out having to use brut force to hold her down. We turned off the lights, turned on the sound machine, grabbed her baby and blanket and rocked in her chair for ummm 30 seconds... she really wanted nothing to do with me, comfort of a mom? please... she wanted the comfort of her bed. Great. Fine. Have what you want. I love you sweet girl (ok, not so sweet)... GOOD NIGHT.