Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Beat the Back Baby!
Here I am bragging about Zach again! I just can't help it, he rocks!
Friday and Saturday he ran the Wasatch Back and did awesome! They started Friday at 2:00 PM and finished Saturday just before 7:00 PM. It makes for a long two days for the runners (and their supporters) and also a good challenge!
The race course is from Logan to Park City, 180.5 miles to be exact. Zach's total mileage of the race was 17.4 miles. He felt good about his race. He hurt his knee during his second leg, which was a bummer. So the rest of the race was finished because of his determination. He did awesome! It made for a long couple of days but memories to last a lifetime! We had a great time and are so proud of him!
The slide show is really only a few of the pics I took! I was a little camera happy I think! The race was super fun but we also enjoyed our time at the park in between his last leg and the finish line. The boys enjoyed the tree. We all enjoyed the shade and time out of the car! Thanks Gramme, Oompa, Solomon and Luke for coming with us!
Way to go Zach! You're an inspiration!
Friday and Saturday he ran the Wasatch Back and did awesome! They started Friday at 2:00 PM and finished Saturday just before 7:00 PM. It makes for a long two days for the runners (and their supporters) and also a good challenge!
The race course is from Logan to Park City, 180.5 miles to be exact. Zach's total mileage of the race was 17.4 miles. He felt good about his race. He hurt his knee during his second leg, which was a bummer. So the rest of the race was finished because of his determination. He did awesome! It made for a long couple of days but memories to last a lifetime! We had a great time and are so proud of him!
The slide show is really only a few of the pics I took! I was a little camera happy I think! The race was super fun but we also enjoyed our time at the park in between his last leg and the finish line. The boys enjoyed the tree. We all enjoyed the shade and time out of the car! Thanks Gramme, Oompa, Solomon and Luke for coming with us!
Way to go Zach! You're an inspiration!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Happy Father's Day!
I just had to say Happy Father's Day to Zach! He is the best! It honestly makes me teary thinking about how wonderful he is! He loves being a dad and his kids know it!
Ben wants to be just like him! When he can he wants to dress the same, do what he does and say what he says. It is amazing to me how important a dad is to a child! I am so blessed to have Zach be that role model for our kids. I can't think of anyone better! The highlight of our day is when Daddy comes home! Both the kids are so excited to see him! (not to mention me!)
Zach is so fun, dedicated, hard working, optimistic, faithful, patient and kind. How I love this man! I'm not sure how I got so lucky! Thanks for all you do Zach! We love you!!!!
Happy Father's Day!
Monday, June 16, 2008
Oh gee!
I know blogging is not a commandment...it is so nice outside these days and I just haven't gotten around to it. Here is a little update on our lives at the moment. (oooh, idea, I'll use my random comments to fulfill a tag! Oh, I love it! Thanks Flipper!)
8 Random thoughts
1) Today I spent part of the day at my Mom & Dad's cause Steph was there. We didn't get to spend much time together but I did want to go down and say bye. She is moving back east for the next few months. It doesn't sound like long but it seems like and eternity! I'll miss you Stephy! Have a great time!
2) I should be going through the ads and coupons at the moment because we don't have much fresh stuff in the house other than carrots. I can't very well feed my children that for every meal can I?
3) Zach is so great! He fixed our swamp cooler this morning and boy am I ever grateful!
4) So my friend Megan started selling Usborne books and I had a show the other day for her. It went well, I should probably call people and tell them my party closes on Wednesday so they can still order if they want. Even if you weren't invited you can still order. :)
5) Ben will randomly look out the window and if he sees a bird, he runs outside and chases it and then calmly comes back in as if nothing happened. He did not get this from me.
6) Our house is almost put back together and what a relief it is! It seems that the projects don't quite end though. Finish one, start another. I like it that way actually.
7) Thank goodness for warm weather, our garden was struggling there for a minute-it definitely needed some sun! When I think of my garden my mouth waters!
8) Sarah is everywhere! Can you believe she eats the dirt out of my plants if I'm not watching?
RULES1) each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2) people who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3) at the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4) don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
I'm not gonna tag anyone but if you want to do it, go for it. It is a good excuse to be random which is kind of nice. :)
8 Random thoughts
1) Today I spent part of the day at my Mom & Dad's cause Steph was there. We didn't get to spend much time together but I did want to go down and say bye. She is moving back east for the next few months. It doesn't sound like long but it seems like and eternity! I'll miss you Stephy! Have a great time!
2) I should be going through the ads and coupons at the moment because we don't have much fresh stuff in the house other than carrots. I can't very well feed my children that for every meal can I?
3) Zach is so great! He fixed our swamp cooler this morning and boy am I ever grateful!
4) So my friend Megan started selling Usborne books and I had a show the other day for her. It went well, I should probably call people and tell them my party closes on Wednesday so they can still order if they want. Even if you weren't invited you can still order. :)
5) Ben will randomly look out the window and if he sees a bird, he runs outside and chases it and then calmly comes back in as if nothing happened. He did not get this from me.
6) Our house is almost put back together and what a relief it is! It seems that the projects don't quite end though. Finish one, start another. I like it that way actually.
7) Thank goodness for warm weather, our garden was struggling there for a minute-it definitely needed some sun! When I think of my garden my mouth waters!
8) Sarah is everywhere! Can you believe she eats the dirt out of my plants if I'm not watching?
RULES1) each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
2) people who are tagged need to write a post on their own blog (about their eight things) and post these rules.
3) at the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
4) don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
I'm not gonna tag anyone but if you want to do it, go for it. It is a good excuse to be random which is kind of nice. :)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
The Project...
Chaos has abounded in the Nielson home as of late- we decided to live downstairs after we fixed it up and then we decided to live upstairs so we fixed it up.
We are now mostly back upstairs except a few odds and ends we don't use that are waiting to be transported back upstairs. I tell ya, if you are gonna move, just move upstairs, then downstairs, then upstairs again- your thirst for a change will be quenched. :) (alright my thirst is quenched, Zach's really isn't but we'll just have to deal with that later.)
I am super excited about my house at the moment because upstairs it was all hard wood and now I have carpet in the bedrooms and the hallway! -giddy! We took off the wallpaper in Ben's room, which I never liked and painted. Oh, joy that it is finished!
Thought I'd share the news and show some pics. If you don't like it, don't tell me. Thanks!
Before-
During-
After- yes, Ben is sleeping and Sarah is playing on his floor, wishing he would wake up. Isn't it amazing what they can sleep through?!
We are now mostly back upstairs except a few odds and ends we don't use that are waiting to be transported back upstairs. I tell ya, if you are gonna move, just move upstairs, then downstairs, then upstairs again- your thirst for a change will be quenched. :) (alright my thirst is quenched, Zach's really isn't but we'll just have to deal with that later.)
I am super excited about my house at the moment because upstairs it was all hard wood and now I have carpet in the bedrooms and the hallway! -giddy! We took off the wallpaper in Ben's room, which I never liked and painted. Oh, joy that it is finished!
Thought I'd share the news and show some pics. If you don't like it, don't tell me. Thanks!
Before-
During-
After- yes, Ben is sleeping and Sarah is playing on his floor, wishing he would wake up. Isn't it amazing what they can sleep through?!
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