The Latest on the Hand

This is about as far as her fingers will open.

If you click on the pick you can see the scare tissue alot better

I SURVIVED MY FIRST 1/2 MARATHON!!

I did it! My first 1/2 marathon :) It was such an amazing experience. ONe event where you can experience such JOY...HaPPinESS...fear...TERROR...what the crap did I get myself into...emotion....frustration...anger and...PEACE. Weird I know. I was so anxious waiting for the race to start. ONce it did, I couldn't stop smiling. Even though the first 3 miles were hard for me to get in the groove, I kept smiling! Knowing that I was running along side one of my best friends Sara, and that I was surrounded by many more friends...all tryting to accomplish something difficult and new, it was an amazing feeling! Then I got in my groove, totally focused, Sara and I jumped up on the sidewalk to pass some people for a while, then BAM...I totally bit it off the uneven sidewalk. Not to worry...that old basketball roll I learned in 7th grade came in really handy and I was right back on my feet! Then I was just embarassed and mad. Oh, well...back to my groove and focus. Time flew by between mile 4 and 10. 10-11...I think was the worst. I got slightly panicked knowing that I had never before ran more than 10 miles. My heart started going crazy and I had a hard time breathing. I got it under control and just had to endure the last 3 miles. - They were the longest 3 miles of my life! - But alas...I finished:) So happy and so overwhelmed. There was a group of ladies running that had t-shirts made up with my favorite scripture on it. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. It was so powerful to see that through out my run!

My TIME was 2:02. I am very happy about that. And I finished 394 out of almost 2100 people in my division (age 30-34). I'll take it! And placed 3683 out of almost 20,000 people.
Sara Budge... the one responsible for getting me into this mess...the one who pushed me, encouraged me, and was just there for me. I LOVE YOU!!!Jen Card...It has been so fun training for this with you. You did awesome & I love you!

Before the run, waiting in the cold.
Still waiting in the cold!

We DID IT!!!! me, Joanna, Kelly, Sara, Ann, Jen, Melissa & April
I think doing this adventure is like child birth. Time will pass...I'll forget about all the pain...and want to do it again. Thanks for the adventure ladies. ROCK ON!!!

The BEACH!!

Kami found a lady bug...Kensley called it a turtle:)

Just a few pictures from our overnighter at the at the beach.

Depoe Bay...very low tide. It was awesome. We saw lots of sea creatures.

Taken Last night...6/17

Still Healing

Picture taken Friday. The ring finger is doing really well!
Taken on Wednesday.

From Scout Master to WHAT???

Chris was called as a High Councilman today. I'm anxious to see if he'll be more busy, less busy, or the same. I think it will be different busy. He is such a good man and I know he'll do a wonderful job. I LOVE YOU BABE! (sorry the picture is rough...my daughter took it)

Cassidy's Baptism

Chris baptized our second daughter, Cassidy, yesterday. She looked so beautiful and I could feel the beauty beaming from the inside of her even more. I'm so proud of her for making this important decision in her life. She has always had such a sweet spirit and caring heart. It's strange and a little overwhelming to know that I have 2 children at the age of accountability now. They are such strong women though, and I know that they are already touching the lives of others...especially my life. How blessed I am to have such blessings in my life. They make me want to be a better woman:)