High on a mountain top....

At the top!

My family (mom, dad, sisters and bro.-in-law) and I decided to hike to Mt Timpanogos Cave this past weekend. This was my first time and did not know that it was kind of a hard hike. I mean practically strait up hill. I am on a training schedule and ran 5 miles that morning (stupid!) and then did the hike. But to be honest I made it up fine, down was the killer. After making it up and walking through the cave I was exhausted, so was Carson. He made me carry him all the way down the mountain. Though I was really proud of him because he walked all the way up he mountain by himself. He thought the cave was really cool (he was scared at first because it was dark). Dustin stayed home with Afton because she was sick and it was a good thing, she would have wined the whole time and would not have enjoyed it at all. It was rough but we did have a good time. Needless to say we will not be doing it anytime soon (at least not w/kids!).

In front of the cave.



They call this the "Heart" of the cave.

(it looks like a heart, right?)

Super Heroes and New Boots!

So Carson can make anything into a weapon or something for a super hero. He found these and of course they are rocket boosters. And Afton has to do the same thing. I just thuoght they were cute running around the house (oops I mean flying around).


My mom bought Afton these boots even before she was born. We thought that they might fit her about the time she was two. Well her feet suddenly grew about 2 sizes so we decided to see if they fit. And they do! She absolutely loved them and would not take them off (not even to put pants on!).

Lagoon

Afton and Mommy 

On the Train 
Carson And his Girls
Vroom.. Vroom..

Carson and Mal

We made our annual trip to Lagoon. Well Dustin already went with Carson earlier this year, but I wanted to take Afton. I thought that she would have a lot of fun on the rides because she has no fear and is such a dare devil. And she did awsome! She went on all the rides either with me or with Carson. She was still a little wary about it but never cried. I think her favorite ride was Bulgy the Whale because it was just about her speed and movement. And Carson, well I think his favorite part was the 5 cute teenage girls that he was hanging out with (my sis and her friends came with us). His is at the age where he just loves it all. It was such a fun day even though Dustin did not come I sure loved having my mom there.

A few random pics

Swimming Lessons


So we have had a fun filled busy summer. Therefore as you can tell I need to catch up. So here are a few, I will update again when I get the rest of my pictures uploaded. 

I've gone crazy!

 Ever since I was diagnosed with diabetes I have been working my but off at the gym just to try and control it instead of having to go on medication. Well it worked for a little while but it looks like I will still have to go on it anyways. Well I am down bout 20 lbs woo hoo! But I still want to get my body into better shape to fight this disease so what do I do? Sign up for a marathon? I wish! I am totally not there yet. But I did sign up for a half. Big deal for me because I HATE running. I am slowly learning to love it.  I can't believe that I decided to do it but it gives me something for me to work towards. So here we go! I just started training so wish me luck!