music in his bones, part II

link loves shoes

The first thing he asks for in the morning: "eesh" (his word for "shoe" and a lot of other things). He couldn't care less if he has clothes. . . he just wants shoes!

cute cousins

I had a great weekend in Utah with my sisters! We went up to Park City and Midway for a girl's night out, while the kids stayed home with their daddys. As always, we love seeing cousins! Ani, Suzy, and Avery

fun at heritage square amusement park

The boys loved the carousel! Lincoln got to go on a few rides and especially liked the banana airplanes. (note Jed's legs!)

kangaroo kids preschool

Along with three other families, we have set up a new preschool for our kids. Each of the moms takes turns twice a week for two hours each time, and so far it's going great! This way I can just take a turn once a month and send Isaac off the other three weeks, plus we've worked out a play group for the younger siblings, too, so Lincoln can be involved.

my pal mel snell

In September we were stoked to have a visit from my old mission pal, Melanie (Fairchild) Snell and her two cute little guys, Joshua and Charlie. It's fun that our boys are right around the same age, and they played really well together!

lincoln and bud

hubby tag

It's not like me to do these things, but I figured I'd make an exception, just this once, since my sisters pestered me. :) 1. Where did you meet? Cookie cutter story. . . both lived in the University Villa while attending BYU. . . interestingly, Jed's sister also met her husband there 2. How long have you been married? Going on 7 years 3. What does he do that surprises you? Souper Salad. And insists on watching the kids so I can have some alone time 4. What is your favorite feature about him? The adorable muscle by his ribs (and possibly his bluer-than-sky-blue eyes) 5. What's your favorite quality about him? He treats people equally--equal to each other and to himself. He has a keen ability to see the humanity, vulnerability, and genuineness in others. 6. Does he have a nickname for you? Buddy 7. What's his favorite color? Light tan (and his favorite animal is puppies) 8. What's his favorite food? Rhubarb pie, veggies, and Red Vines 9. What is his favorite sport? B-ball, cycling, tennis, cross-country skiing, running 10. Who said I love you first? hmmmmmmmmm (him) 11. When and where was your first kiss? Two weeks after meeting, on an unchaperoned excursion at his family's condo at Bear Lake (rebels :) 12. What's your favorite thing to do as a couple? Wrangle over the last popcorn kernel (he always lets me have it), hike with our boys, bike, discuss issues that matter to us, camp, wrestle/snuggle 13. Do you have any kids? Check out our site 14. What's a hidden talent that he has? Sweet guitar skills, even sweeter falsetto, and an uncanny wit 15. How old is he? Almost rounding the corner of his third decade 16. What's his favorite type of music? Beatles, Paul Simon (and sometimes Garfunkel), Gordon Lightfoot 17. What do you admire most about him? How simultaneously strong and gentle he is. Plus, how he is with our boys. Plus, how he let’s me chop my hair 18. What is his favorite past time? History, ascending mountains, and doing anything that will make him stronger

tantrum

brothers

jed's mountain run

Last weekend we drove to Ouray, Colorado, for the Imogene Pass Run. Our friend Jeff Roberts invited Jed to run with him, and we camped with Jeff and his wife Naomi and family. Ouray is called the Switzerland of America, and for good reason. It is a gorgeous town nestled in sweeping mountain cliffs on all sides. The race was 17 miles and started in Ouray at 7,700 feet, went over Imogene Pass at 13,100 feet, and then descended into Telluride, Colorado. Jed did great--his time was 2:50:18, he placed 24th overall, and he was 5th in his age division.

silouette pic

A lot of people have asked. . . so I just wanted to explain the silouette picture on the top of our blog. When we were hiking in Canyonlands National Park during our Moab trip, I was waiting along a ridge for Jed to catch up, and as I looked over I discovered our cool shadows. When Jed arrived he snapped a quick pic of it. No special effects or anything. . . just us and nature.