Christmas Card

Well, Michael and I wanted to send out a Christmas Card this year. Only problem, we didn't have a picture and it was a week before Christmas. So... we attempted to take our own picture with Ziggy, it took us a few tries. :)

Back to Blogging

I have not blogged for quite some time due to an unexpected family incident and busy, busy holiday... but I'm finally back and going to fill you in on our lives.

Back in November, Michael and I went on a trip with all of his family to Cabo San Lucas. It was so much fun. All the boys tried skim boarding on the beach, we swam in the ocean, laid in the sun, played many games of Shanghai, and just enjoyed each others company. It was so fun to see Marci and Dan(Michael's sister & her husband). We don't get to see them very often, and it was great to be able to spend some time with them. It was such a relaxing trip with so many smiles and laughs, we loved every minute of it!

Michael and I returned from Cabo a couple days after Thanksgiving to find my brother in a coma at the Intensive Care Unit at University Hospital. He had an infection in his brain, and it was almost for sure that he wouldn't make it. Miraculously though, he is doing better than we ever could have imagined. He had some temporary paralysis, but the movement has completely come back in both his legs and in one arm so far. He even walked clear to Starbucks (in the hospital) and back the other day! He is doing wonderfully and our family is so greatful for those of you whose prayers and deep concern got us through this trying time.

A Fun Weekend

Last weekend Michael and I watched Morgan and Carson, while my brother and his wife stayed up in Park City overnight. They are the funniest little boys. We took them to a 3D film at the Clark Planetarium, which they loved. When we got back I told them they had to get in their pjs to go to bed. Morgan started undressing and said, I want to take a nice warm bath. Bathtime was a little more dramatic for Carson when we couldn't find his brontasaurus. In the morning we took them to breakfast and Morgan looks at Michael and says.. "I just can't stand it,

Carson's just so cute!" Where does he get these sayings? After breakfast, we took them to Bird World right by our house. Carson liked the turtles the best, and told his mom that the Toders were his favorite. We had a really fun time, kids are exhausting and a lot of work... but so worth it!

Xterra Nevada (Incline Village)

You can't see the top of the mountain, clouds and it was snowing up on top it was so cold.

We only had 1/2 mile of pavement to ride it felt nice!

I just returned home this last weekend from Lake Tahoe Nevada, where I completed my second Xterra Triatholon. Saturday was the day of the race, and they had to cancel the swim because there was 45 mph winds that created 5 foot swells on the shore. They replaced the swim with a mile sprint, then we were off to the top of the mountain on our mountain bikes. 13 of the 19 miles were climbing & the first 4 miles we climbed 1800 feet. As we descened down the mountain we ended the race with a 5K mountain run. I had fun, a little sad about the delayed swim but I will have plenty more races to go! I went with Wes (my brother in law) and Chris. I finished in 3hrs 18min. p.s. I think this is my first post!!

If you like J.Crew....

You'll LOVE this. *J.Crew is now a factory store up at the outlets in Park City. It just opened today, I'm so excited about it! I went up for the grand opening and found one too many things I liked... easy to do at J.Crew.

The best time of year...

It's fall and you know what that means?

Peaches!

The best peaches ever! My mom got a box

for me the other day and waited in a 40 min. line

to get them... that tells you just how great they are.

Starting to Teach

I just picked up this lever harp on Wednesday, and I'm getting so excited to teach! I have my room all ready to go, the only thing left to do is paint the walls.

I am starting to put together my studio, so if you know of anyone who is interested in taking harp please tell them to call me at (801) 540-3011. Thanks.