At least for today, running is better than chocolate!

After five days of being stuck inside because of the cold, this afternoon was sunny and 55 degrees so I was able to run again! Even though it had been less than a week since my last outdoor run, it felt so good to get out in the sun and to move. I couldn't get enough so I kept running and running, and when I was too tired we started walking, and when we were bored we called a neighbor to join us. Running is such an important part of my life- I feel so strong and happy and free when i'm out there and such a feeling of accomplishment after I'm done. I'm grateful for a healthy body and for the warm, pretty summer months when I can go outside every day. Winter always helps me to appreciate the perfect days even more. Hopefully the thought of another running season will get me thru the next several months...

Shoes & bows

Lyla has decided that she hates wearing shoes or socks which is going to make the freezing winter so much fun... She also can't handle having a bow or headband on her head. Paul held her hands in this picture to keep her from ripping it off. I'm not bitter at all that I spend hours making cute bows for her to wear and they only stay on for 2 seconds :)

Does anyone have any tricks for keeping either socks and shoes on her feet, or bows/hats on her head? I'm thinking we'll need to figure both of these out before we can go outside during the next few months.

BYU Game!

We went to the BYU vs San Diego game a few weeks ago and had a great time! My parents were nice enough to watch Lyla and it was so much fun to be in Provo and to watch an exciting game. The weather was perfect and I felt homesick as I watched the sea of blue fans and remembered the many fun years spent there, and as I looked at the gorgeous mountains outside the stadium. Idaho has been nice so far but there are still so many things about Utah that I miss. I'm sure that with time it will feel more like home here in Idaho...

Josh and his darling fiance- Alisha sat in front of us. Such a cute couple!

Paul's brother Jared came with us which made it very fun!