Dave's in Town

Theron, Dave and John-law school buddies!

Makena, Kaili, Emmy and Bella....Bella and Makena decided to give their little sisters makeovers...which was o.k. until they decided to put "highlights" in their hair with lipgloss...mercy, it took 5-6 washes to get it all out of Emmy's hair!

Dave Jacobson and his paraleagal Jodi came and stayed with us for three days. During the day Dave went to work with Theron learning how to do bankruptcies while one of Theron's paraleagals trained Jodi on them. They worked really hard, but for Theron and Dave I think there was a lot of fun involved too. On Friday night we invited John and Nichole and their family up for dinner. Of course, we had a fabulous time. We always do...I guess that's why were such good friends! We were missing Kathy and her wonderful kids, though, ....next time Dave will have to bring them!

Country View 5K

Last Friday Theron, Drake, Isabella, and myself ran/walked a 5K for the kids school. We did it last year too, but this year the weather was perfect (65degrees compared to 90degrees last year) so it was a lot more fun! Isabella came in first in her division finishing in 32 min, and Drake came in 9th in his division finishing in 35 min. Theron was scared he was going to have a heart attack since he can't remember the last time he exercised, but still managed to beat me coming in at 41min with myself finishing in 46 min. Yes, our kids kicked our booty. I'd have to say, though, I didn't break a sweat, I chatted with my friend Karen the whole time, I had worked out already that morning, and wasn't tired or sore after the race. That's enough excuses right???

Anyway, at the end of the race they had drinks and six massage tables set up for all of the racers. There were also lots of prizes...enough for everyone to win one...it's a great tradition the school has...my family loves it (well, maybe everyone except for Theron)!

FrontRunner

Jacob, Grant, Emmeline, Lydia, and Ethan waiting for the train.

Emmy and Lydia-good buddies!

There is a new high speed passenger train from Ogden to Salt Lake called the FrontRunner. For the first three days it was running people could ride for free, so my friends Kim, Ruth, and I took our kids for a ride and they had a blast! Grant still talks about riding the "Choo Choo". They want to ride the train all the time now, but it's quite expensive-about $10 per person round trip. The train is actually really cool...it's a double decker and it has wirless internet on it...but for some reason I forgot to take a picture of the actual trian...next time!

Backyard Soccer

Drake with friends; Jackson, Brayden, Bryson, and Mason playing soccer!

Theron and I always wanted a big yard for our kids to play in. Well, we have one now and I love it! Our kids are always outside when the weather is decent and make good use of the yard. Even though Theron and I don't love to do yard work when we see how much fun the kids have in it, it's worth it!