Ready to Run

On Saturday I ran the Salt Lake City 5K. I decided to sign up for this race a few months ago because I figured that it would give me some good motivation to get out and exercise/run. I was planning on running the race alone, but then I got an e-mail from my dad on Thursday asking me when/where we were going to meet up to run together. My dad is an excellent runner, and apparently he had told me that he would run with me, but I had spaced it. It totally made my day!

Before we began the race, I reminded my dad that I am not as good of a runner as he is and that it wouldn't hurt my feelings at all if he did not want to keep pace with me. He was so nice and said that "he wasn't there to win anything" and he stayed with me the entire time.

Mike took this picture of my dad and me just after we had crossed the finish line. Mike was so sweet to get up so early on his Saturday morning and be my cheerleader! My original goal was to complete the race in 35 minutes (I know, not super fast), and I am pleased to say that I ran it in 35 minutes, 31 seconds. I think that is close enough...goal met! I also finished 19th (out of 80) in my division, and right about in the middle of all the participants.

While we were cooling down after the race, we ran into Jen and Grant Bay. I had no idea that they were running, so it was fun to see them unexpectedly.

I am really glad that I stuck with it and ran this race. It was good to have something to focus and something healthy to keep me motivated. Maybe I will start training for a 10K next...

First Ride of the Season

Mike and I heard that the weather was supposed to be nice this past weekend, so we decided to take a quick trip down to Five Mile Pass to do some riding. Mike asked me to come along with him, and it was fun to be able to just spend that time together. However, this was the first time Mike has gone out since Trevor left for his mission and I think that he was missing his riding buddy a little bit. :)

Unfortunately, the weather wasn't as warm as we were hoping for. It was really windy, and the sun didn't start to come out until we were getting ready to leave.

Despite the wind, we still had a good time. I will be the first to admit that I am not very good at riding the quads, but Mike was super helpful and patient in teaching me how to ride. I think that I am starting to catch on, so hopefully I will do a little bit better the next time we go out.

Easter Weekend

We hope that everyone had a very happy Easter!

I really enjoyed having general conference be the same weekend as Easter this year...it was like a double helping of spiritual and uplifting thoughts.

While Mike was at the Priesthood session of conference, I had a girls' night out with my mom and sisters. It has been a LONG time since all of us went out together, and we all had a good time. We just went shopping and then out for a treat after, but it was still a lot of fun.

On Sunday, we had my family and Mike's mom, her husband, and Mike's sister over for dinner. This was my first time hosting a family holiday dinner, but I think that everything turned out really well. I was a little nervous because I was trying so many new recipes, but everything tasted really good. I should have taken some pictures...but since I didn't, you will just have to take my word for it. :)

Go Jazz!

Lucky for Mike, he married someone that really enjoys watching Jazz basketball games - so much so that I hate to miss seeing them on TV and was SUPER excited when he gave me tickets for Christmas! The long-awaited game finally arrived last night, and we had a great time. The Jazz were playing the Timberwolves; a team that they should beat, but have lost 2/3 of the games they had played against them this season. There were a few tense moments, but fortunately for us, the Jazz did not disappoint with a fabulous win.

Thanks for the fun night, babe...can't wait for our next game!

Calling All Hockey Fans!

The Utah Grizzlies are hosting a fundraising night to benefit the charitable foundation at my work, South Davis Community Hospital. The game is Saturday, March 27th at 7:00pm and the Grizzlies are hosting the Bakersfield Condors.

COST:

Center Seats $18 (normally $24) or Corner Plaza Seats $12 (normally $16). $4 from each ticket will be donated to the SDCH charitable foundation.

INFO:
To purchase tickets, call Ted Davis at 801-988-8033 and mention the SDCH March 27th game or visit http://www.utahgrizzlies.com/ and click on “merchandise” and then click on “theme nights” and find March 27th. Password for the discounted seats: Grizzlies and the user name: Davis.

Funds raised from this event will help fund new cribs and specialty strollers for pediatrics; specialty beds and wheelchairs for patients of all ages; educational toys, computers and books for the pediatrics unit; and training equipment to instruct nursing students and to teach family members how to help care for their loved ones.

Spring Fever

As you can probably tell from our lack of posting, winter isn't a very exciting time at our house. Neither of us are big into winter sports and activities, and I am just not a fan of winter in general. The other day, Mike and I were talking about how we are glad it has started to get a little bit warmer. We both have spring fever and can't wait to get back outside.

We started talking about all of the activities we are looking forward to, such as...

Catching some air (or at least trying to)...

Spending the night out in the woods...

Going back to this place (Nashville, TN)...

Hopefully seeing a few of these...

And seeing a whole lot of this!

Here's to hoping that everyone that does like winter enjoys what is left and that spring hurries up and gets here!

New Calling

I was released from my calling as a primary teacher last week. I was first called to teach just over two years ago, and I began teaching the Valiant 11/12 year olds, but I have also taught the CTR 4/5 class as well. I really enjoyed teaching the kids. They all have such sweet spirits and are so eager to learn. However, I am not leaving primary behind...

I am the new primary pianist in my ward. Today was my second week in this calling, and I am already starting to enjoy it. It has been nice to have a reason to practice the piano more. Playing is something that I really enjoy, but it tends to get neglected when there is not an urgent reason to play. It has been fun to be a little more behind the scenes and see the progress the kids make week to week. Although I will miss my class, I am excited and grateful for this new challenge I have been blessed with.