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.
11 comments:
i am glad that it is a good busy time for you. so many exciting things happening in your life right now!! well, i am a fan of rockband, but i only like having the microphone. i am no good a the other things, but i rock the microphone. lance loves it all though, and is a champ to me at it too! ps, i love your concentration in that photo, you look awesome! hey and congrats on getting first place in your age division in that race too, you are amazing!
Ok, that is hilarious! I have never even heard of Rockband. Am I totally out of the loop, has it been around for awhile? Anyway, yes I too love David Cook. I would for sure buy his C.D.! I also like Brooke White, maybe that's a biast opinion because I think she can represent if ya know what I mean...Anyway love American Idol!
Thanks for your nice comment on my blog! So do you remember that I ran with you and your mom once?? Probably not... it was down immigration canyon in '04. Anyway I have ZERO experience with rockband - so power to ya!
Laura! It's Sarah from way back when...think DT and Centennial. I found your blog from Katie's and I just wanted to say hi! I also saw that you are reading A Great and Terrible Beauty...I'm on Book 3 and I love it!
Laura!
Congrats on the best 10K time. That is always a confidence booster to get a PR. Love it. I am so jealous ( a good jealous- kind of way) that you guys got to work in the temple! It's so cool. And yes, the church outside of Utah is def. a memorable experience. We can't wait for more stories to pile in. When do you move back to good ol SL? We should go to lunch again or go on a walk or something if we haven't moved yet (Julyish)... Enjoy your time there!!
katie
That is so neat that you and Mike work at the temple every weekend. What a great way to spend your friday nights together. Also, good for you to run when you don't feel 100%. When do you guys move back to SLC?
Sounds like a terrific weekend! My niece just got married and I thought it was hilarious that they (her new husband and her) registered for ROCKBAND at Target! Too funny! You guys totally look serious as you were concentrating on the game...ha ha!
Good job on the run! Thanks for the motivational comments on my blog about the whole marathon thing. I do consider myself a runner...I love to run, it is totally a de-stresser. I swam in high school...but then took up running for myself in college and beyond...still, totally cannot wrap my head around running for 5 hours, but I figure if so many other people's bodies can do it...can't I train mine to also? And - you inspire me!
Enjoy your last few months of Chi-Town! We miss the friends we made when we lived out there everyday! But...the good thing is, we still keep in touch and always will...their family, you know?!
you did have an eventful weekend, sorry i am commenting on it a little late. but it looks like you had a good race and i love ROCKBAND, russ's sister's family has that game and we totally rock it, i am all about the singing, well mostly the boys just make me sing so they can do the instruments. anyway i really need to call you!
yes, i love rock band! i swear the drums are the best. adams bro just got the life size version of dance dance revolution and it kicks. you look sooo beautiful! your husband is one lucky dude
that is one cute baby!!!! i might be a little biased though. we had funning the race with you guys. i'm already ready for another one. i hope you have your medal on display somewhere!!! :)
How fun that you got to do the race together....Mike won't run unless it's after a soccer ball. I love the intensity in your faces playing rock band. Can you get to Ut already???
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