I did it, I did it, I did it!!!

I've been wanting to run a half marathon for a while now, but have never had the courage to sign up. But Amos got into running this year and decided he really wanted to run one, so I decided why not???

At first I was super excited. I followed the 12 week training perfectly. As the weeks went on it got harder and harder, but I was still determined to run it.

October 9th came so fast! I was sooo nervous! But I figured I'm already signed up, might as well run.

It was harder than I thought! I did finish it in less than 2 1/2 hours, which was my goal. I was tired, but seeing my kids waiting for me gave me the energy to keep running and cross the finish line.

I will definitely run another one. I will train a little more though, so I can improve my time.

Amos on the other hand, did great! He's so fit! I was so impressed! He finished 2nd in his age division and 33rd overall. He ran the half marathon in 1 hour and 45 minutes! He motivates me so much!

Andy and Debbie's Wedding

Our friends Andy and Debbie got married a couple of weeks ago. I know, as usual I'm way behind on my blogging. The wedding was great! Debbie looked beautiful!

Amos and I had a great time...well, I should say that Trish and Amos had a little better time than Cody, Kariann, Rusty, and myself, but I will not got into details. lol

My beautiful family

I love this picture of us!

Cam and Izzy are sooo cute! They were great! Smiling in all the pictures, playing with each other. I couldn't have asked for better kids.

Daniel and Ethan. I don't think the photographer could get enough of them!

My mom trying to take a picture with all the grandkids. Ethan was not in the mood for it! He cried for " meu papai" the whole time!

My beautiful niece Crystal.

Ethat finally happy in his mom's arms.

Daniel. He's got to be the cutest little boy on this planet! Always in a good mood, great personality, super happy!

All the girls in the family. Wow!

My whole family, well almost! One of these days we'll get a picture with my dad and Joanne.

I love this picture of Izzy. She is gorgeous! Such beautiful hair!

My little family.

Bee's Game

On Labor Day weekend my family went to a Bees game together. The weather was great! The game was fun, the Bees won!

Ethan and Daniel did great! That day happened to be a pet adoption day. They loved all the dogs they had!



Cam, Izzy, and Crystal had to let Bumble dump water on them! It's so funny to watch all the kids line up to get wet!

Back to School

This summer went by so fast. I couldn't believe it was time for the kids to go back to school. Cam and Izzy weren't too excited either at first, but now that they get to see all their friends again, they are happy.

Cam and Izzy at home before school. They are growing up so fast!

Izzy with some of her friends.

Cam and Izzy together. She actually wanted me to curl her hair! I was shocked! They are sooo cute!

Flaming Gorge again!!!

We had to squeeze on more trip to the Gorge before school started. It was so much fun!!!

The weather was great! Amos got to wakeboard and kneeboard. Cam thought it was really cool how his dad could stand on the kneeboard.

Cam, Izzy, and Crystal had a lot of fun with the tube. Even if it was just tied to a dock floating around!

Me, still working on my wakeboarding skills. Getting better each year though!

Izzy decided to give kneeboarding a try. She had a lot of fun!

Of course the kids had to jump off the boat into the water. They love it!


Grandma and grandpa Hoover.
Amos roasting marshmallows with the kids. Just what you want to do before bed time! Load the kids up with sugar...lol

It was a short trip, but still a lot of fun! Thank you grandma and grandpa!

Parker Boyd Sloots

Born on 08/19/2010 at 7lbs 11oz 21inches.
still catching up on my blogging.