Is He CRAZY!!!

The LOTOJA...definition = At 206 miles, the LOTOJA is the longest one-day sanctioned bicycle race in the country. The race starts in Logan, Utah, climbs and decends 3 mountain passes in the first 110 miles and finishes in Jackson Hole, WY.

On Sept. 12, 2009 Chris & his buddy Brady decided to venture this race, so we traveled to Logan, UT along with some 1200 other crazy bikers. What an amazing experience it was. Alli (Brady's wife) and I were the support for the guys, having water, gatorade, food etc. at all the scheduled stops. Getting to follow them on their downhill sprints pressing foward on the inclines was more emotional than I would have thought. This race was one of not only physical but mental stamina. Even at the point of physical & mental exhaustion they keep going!! They started the LOTOJA in the dark and they FINISHED in the dark!! Yes, they finished. A sight to behold!!!! They both swore that since they finished there was no need to do it again. They say that now....I think when next year rolls around, they will be in that line registering. Chris... you will never know how proud I am of this accomplishment and your drive to succeed.

DISNEYLAND

"Not Disneyland again, Chris said....but with 4 females in the house, you guessed it, OUTNUMBERED!!!! Majority rules! This was Gracee's 1st trip to Disneyland. She had lots of fun with her sisters. It was cool for Gracee to see all these Dinsey characters in person after spending her whole 3 years of life seeing them on TV. After 3 days of walking I think the whole family was ready to wait another 3 or 4 years to go back! I am pretty sure Chris will not spend our next family vacation here. ( I guess he could just stay home) We did enjoy spending time together as a family.
And YES, that is Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Brothers walking off Thundr Mountain! It all happened so fast I was lucky to even get a shot off. It did make the girls day!!

My Baptism

The day finally arrived, and what a beautiful day it was.

Harlee was just gleaming and happy. Thank you to all the family and friends that took the time to celebrate this wonderful day with Harlee!!

Happy Birthday Gracee!!!

Gracee Lu, the big 3! How the time flies. You are probably wondering whats with the tools..... if you can believe it, that is what she asked for... strange I know. You should have seen her face when she opened them up. Tools daddy, she was so excited! Tim the Tool Man Taylor better watch out, she could really give Heidi a run for her money. At least someone around here will know how to use the power tools.

Happy New Year!

What a fun New Year! We took some Arizona friends to see what a real winter looks like! They had their first snowmobile experience going to Cave Falls......they loved it!!

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas is here again! It wouldn't be christmas without a family picture with santa.

Thank you everyone for making this a Christmas filled with spirit, love and giving!

T'was the Night Before Christmas....

T'was the night before Christmas, when all through the house

not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

while visions of ipod's danced in their heads.......