A golden shoe and an idiot

First...the art teacher at my school is so thoughtful. To celebrate the race last week, she made me this golden shoe flower pot. She sculpted it, and painted it. I was impressed, and it meant so much to me that she would take the time to make it for me. Pretty cool huh?


Second, I'm such an idiot. I was looking at the race results from the race Mike and I ran last Saturday. I had found my time and was looking for Mike's name in the male section of the 5k. Ok, let me back track for a second....

After the race on Saturday we decided to stay for the awards ceremony and enjoy eating some treats. For the 5k females first place winner in the age group 20-29 we heard the announcer say Michelle Walker. It threw us for a loop at first hearing the same last name as Mike and I. We never saw this Michelle Walker receive her medal, and at the time we thought nothing of it.

OK back to looking at the results so I'm looking and looking for Mike's name and all of the sudden I saw Michael Walker in first place WOMEN'S 5k age group 20-29! I was the one who registered us for the race and the genius I am signed him up as a FEMALE. The worst part of it all..had I registered Mike as a MALE, like he is, he would have won first place in his age group for the 5k!!!! I feel so bad. He totally missed out on receiving a medal because of me. Moral of the story: pay attention to detail!

THINGS THAT MUST GO...

I think this picture says it all. Gas prices are killin me. What about you?

Good Busy

Mike and I had a busy, eventful memorable weekend. We are enjoying the last few months we have in Chicago. It's sad we will be leaving so soon. We'll especially miss the good friends we've made. For now we're making the most of the time we have.

Friday was the our last night working at the Chicago Temple. We've had the privilege of serving and helping in the Chicago temple for almost three years. We've made life long friends (never mind they are the age of our parents or grandparents) and gained new perspective and knowledge. We will always treasure the Friday nights we spent there.

Mike and I signed up for a 5k and 10k for this past weekend. Although I was a bit sick, I decided to suck it up and run it anyway. The weather was perfect. It was overcast, in the 50's with a slight breeze. Mike ran the 5k and I ran the 10k. We both had our best times. But the best part of all was hanging out with our friends Chad and Jen, and their sweet boy Jordan. Jen also ran the 5k and killed it! Chad walked the 5k with Jordan. We had a blast hanging out with the Vincents. Thanks for running with us.

Here's the crew post race. Please don't mind the sweaty red faces.

Saturday afternoon was the biggest event of all.
One word: ROCKBAND. I have a new found respect for musicians. We spent Saturday afternoon hanging out with our friends playing ROCKBAND. I won't tell you how long we actually played but I will say this, when we got to our friend's apartment it was nice and bright outside. By the time we left the apartment it was pitch black outside. Please don't be too disappointed in me mom, I did at least go running that day.

Mike was killer on the drums.

Intense, deep concentration going on. It takes serious skills to play this game. Mike's friend has a projector, so the game was projected on the wall of the apartment. It was awesome.
There were 5 of us playing together. It was like we had a real band! A bass, guitar, drums, and even a microphone for the singer. It was a blast. Have you ever played? If you haven't you've got to find a friend who has one.

All in all it was a fabulous weekend.

Things that must go...

First off...This post is not about asking for sympathy.  

Second...I'm not pregnant..

Things that most go this week is being sick in the spring.  Ok the sun has been shining and the weather is actually warm here in Chicago. Something I have been looking forward to for a long time. And wouldn't you know it, I'm sick this week.  Yep, puking, coughing, sore throat, sneezing, sick.  In the winter it's a total bummer to be sick, but at least you can expect getting a cold, it's inevitable. But spring? Give me a break. Isn't the cold season over with? 

What's getting to you this week? This is the safe zone, where you can take a minute to complain about something without being criticized, so feel free! 

Happy Birthday Lou Lou

To one of my most favorite people in the world.

Happy Birthday Emily! I'm so lucky to be your older sister. Here's a little tribute to you!

You are so pretty! You have no idea how gorgeous you are. PS you have the best hair out of all of us.

I love how you are willing to do anything. You always know how to have a good time. You are not afraid of what others think. You are proud of who you are, and you are always true to yourself. You love to make people laugh. These pictures say it all.


We've been buddies since the day you were born. Seriously. We have always been good friends. You've been there for me when I needed you. When we were little we would build forts, play legos, play with our dolls, ride our bikes together or sing songs.

Even though we always teased you, you weren't part of our family, our family would not be complete without you. You make everything a good time. Your love is unconditional and you are always understanding and patient with each of us.

You are one of my best friends. You can always make me laugh. You are always willing to listen to me complain, cry or vent without any judgement. You have taught me how to do my hair, wear makeup and have helped me know what clothes to wear. I can't wait to hang out all the time when we move back to Utah. Happy Birthday!

Things that must go...

I try not to use my blog as a place to vent. But once in awhile I think about something I could do without that I must share. So about once a week, depending on life's crazy schedule I'm going to deliver my "thing that must go." Feel free to share your "thing that must go".



CONSTRUCTION season has begun in Chicago. I could now and forever live without traffic construction. I don't need it. It's amazing how it can take me 20 minutes to get somewhere, then when construction begins it can take double, no, TRIPLE the time it originally takes. What a waste of time!! I don't know about you, but when I've been at work 8 hours to 9 hours, I don't really feel like sitting in the car for another hour or hour and a half. The worst part is there is no escaping it. Construction MUST GO!

Thank you.

Happy Birthday KC

Happy Birthday KENTLA! (My dad)

Sorry for the lack of pictures. Our computer lost everything over the summer which included ALL of our pictures.

Here are a few of the things I love about Kentla:

-The heart to heart talks. Whenever I am intown you always feel the need to have a heart to heart talk.
-I loved when you wrote me once a week when I was "away" at college. Your words of encouragment and advice were always helpful and needed.
-"A little help here!"
-Your love of buying DVD's. This hobby comes in big whenever Mike and I want to watch a movie while visiting in the SLC. All we have to do is go to Rent-a-Kent.
-"Aw crap"
-How you love long car rides.
-You are the travel expert.
-I know I can call you at any time and you will be there for me.

You are an example to each of us and I'm blessed to be your daughter! Have a wonderful birthday!

Did you hear the great news?

Did you hear the great news? NKOTB are getting back together! FINALLY. Who cares that they are almost 40 years old, they are as young and as fresh as ever.

Twinkle Toes

Mike and I signed up for a social dance class and tonight was our first time. The class did not disappoint. Although we were the youngest couple we instantly bonded with the couples around us. Don't you worry by the end of April we will be dancing pros ready to make an appearance on Dancing with the Stars. Ok probably not, but we did have a great time and can't wait to go back.
Ladies you have got to get your hubbies to do this. It was such a blast!