First Triathlon

Jane and Eli just did their first triathlon!  They have been running and biking and swimming to prepare for the day.  We have had fun exercising together.  They will ride their bikes with me while I run.  They have made it 6 miles before. I have enjoyed our little chats, even though by the end of the run I am so out of breath I can't talk much. I enjoy listening to their thoughts.

The swim was 150 yards, 3 mile bike and a 1 mile run.  I was choking back the tears the whole time.  They just did so great.  They had such good attitudes.  It was fun to see them excited, each in their own way.

Seriously, how cute are they with their caps on, timing chips around their ankles and numbers written on the arms and legs!

Grandma McConkie came to see Jane and Eli in action

They both did awesome on the swim.  Eli wasn't to happy I made him wear his life jacket at first, but I think half way into the swim he was happy he had it.  he is a good little swimmer, that is just longer than he has ever swam with out a rest.

Once out of the pool, Eli took off.  That kid has a fire inside him, he is really competitive.  Jane made sure Eli was taken care of, she is so sweet like that.  They are both so much fun to watch.

Eli came in first.  They both charged the finish line.  I felt like my heart might leap out of my chest.  I wanted to cheer louder and cry at the same time.  

I love these two amazing people.  I feel so blessed to have them in my life.  I am so grateful it was a good experience for them. I look forward to watching them accomplish many more things in their lives. Way to go June bug and E.  I love you so much!!!

Eli's time 45:03

Jane's time 47:08

Make me laugh

Eli is one funny kid.  He makes me laugh every day.  He has been taking the camera lately.  He put's it back when he is done.  I am not sure if he thinks I don't know he is taking it.  As if I wouldn't know the photos on the camera were not taken by him.

He took lot's of photos, here are just a few I thought were funny.

This is Eli camping with Matt at the father son's campout. Check out those sweet little ears poking out.

This is Eli in his cardboard car at the neighborhood cupcake walk.

Something funny, I overheard Eli talking with his friend this week.  We were working in the yard.  This is something Eli is really good at.  I don't even have to ask him, he will just come to me with a bucket full of weeds.  Today I happened to be working with him.  His friend Harrison was standing by him watching him pull weeds and dig holes for new plants.  Harrison asked him, "are you going to be a professional weed puller when you grow up?"  Eli said, "yah, a famous one." LOL!!! I love this kid

Garner Family Weekend

Kali, Payton and their new baby Vivienne came up for the weekend.  We did family photos and went out for dinner for Dallen's Birthday Saturday night.  Sunday we had Viv's baby blessing.  My Mom made the cutest dress out of a vintage table cloth.  That woman is amazing!

Me, Baby Viv, Dallen and Kali at Texas Road House  

Me, Viv, Mom and Kali

Mom and Dad

Me, (I pretty much was a baby hog the entire time they were here.) and The birthday boy. Dallen just turned the big 20!

Seth, Me, Kali, Taylor, Dane and Dallen.  I can't even say how much I love being with my siblings.  We all have such a fun time together.  I feel so happy around them. I am so grateful that we all love each other so much and have the relationships that we do.  I am thankful my Mom always encouraged us to love each other and have fun together.  Some times I think it is fun to hang out with just the siblings.  Not that I don't love our spouses but it is fun to reminisce about our childhood.

Dallen and Vivienne

Grandma and Grandpa Baird with Viv

Jane loved Dallen's new pet python.  She is such a animal lover.