Mike went on a bike ride this morning and happened to run into John running a marathon. He was able to ride along side with him for a bit and then see him at the finish with Rog!
Saturday, September 10, 2016
~~STUDENT SECTION~~
The best decision Jake made was trading his football cleats in for trail running shoes! He has had so much fun being in the student section at the football games!!
~~WILL'S GLASSES~~
Will is our first child to HAVE to wear glasses. I sure think he looks handsome in them!!
~~LABOR DAY CAMPING~~
We went on our 6th annual camping trip to Payson Lakes with some families in our ward over Labor Day weekend. We stayed at the Blackhawk campground and camped 2 nights. This years crew was: Deans, Davies, Ellis, Chisholms, Bagleys and Bruces. It was perfect weather. Some hiked Mount Nebo, rock climbed, rope swing in Mona and played cards. Man I love these families :)
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~~SEPTEMBER COVERLETTER~~
As part of my calling as YW president I get to write a newsletter submission once a year for our ward newsletter. I know lucky me :) It is tricky trying to think of something to write. This year I was inspired by Jake's trail running to write the article below...
“Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness beauty every step of the way, not just at the summit” -Unknown
I am grateful to live in this beautiful city and be surrounded by gorgeous mountains that we get to enjoy just outside our backdoor. We are so lucky to have so many beautiful hiking trails just a few minutes away. I feel closer to our Heavenly Father when I get to spend time in the mountains. I am grateful for the tender mercies and little pieces of beauty our Heavenly Father gives us amidst the storms of life.
I am reminded of a talk that was given in the October 2008 General Conference by President Monson “Finding Joy in the Journey”. He reminds us how stresses come in our lives regardless of our circumstances but we must deal with them the best we can. We should not let them get in the way of what is most important – and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Don’t assume that they know how much you love them. Send that note or text to the friend you’ve been neglecting; give your child a hug; give your parents a hug; say “I love you” more; always express thanks. Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved. Friends move away, children grow up, loved ones pass on. It’s so easy to take others for granted, until that day when they’re gone from our lives and we are left with feelings of “what if” and “if only”.
My dad recently spent 5 nights in the hospital (3 of them in the ICU) for a bleeding ulcer. It was a very emotional and scary time for me as I went a couple of times each day to give him a hug and let him know how much I loved him. There was a point we thought this was it and he wasn’t going to make it. This experience made me really stop and think have I spent enough time with him, served him, hugged him and said I love him enough? I am so beyond grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that gives us life experiences and people to surround us with and love. I love my family so much and am so grateful for each one of them and their amazing examples of love and service. I absolutely love serving as the young women’s president at this time. Each one of those darling girls and amazing leaders hold a special place in my heart!
“Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family.” President Thomas S. Monson
Cecret Lake – Little Cottonwood Canyon
“Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness beauty every step of the way, not just at the summit” -Unknown
I am grateful to live in this beautiful city and be surrounded by gorgeous mountains that we get to enjoy just outside our backdoor. We are so lucky to have so many beautiful hiking trails just a few minutes away. I feel closer to our Heavenly Father when I get to spend time in the mountains. I am grateful for the tender mercies and little pieces of beauty our Heavenly Father gives us amidst the storms of life.
I am reminded of a talk that was given in the October 2008 General Conference by President Monson “Finding Joy in the Journey”. He reminds us how stresses come in our lives regardless of our circumstances but we must deal with them the best we can. We should not let them get in the way of what is most important – and what is most important almost always involves the people around us. Don’t assume that they know how much you love them. Send that note or text to the friend you’ve been neglecting; give your child a hug; give your parents a hug; say “I love you” more; always express thanks. Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved. Friends move away, children grow up, loved ones pass on. It’s so easy to take others for granted, until that day when they’re gone from our lives and we are left with feelings of “what if” and “if only”.
My dad recently spent 5 nights in the hospital (3 of them in the ICU) for a bleeding ulcer. It was a very emotional and scary time for me as I went a couple of times each day to give him a hug and let him know how much I loved him. There was a point we thought this was it and he wasn’t going to make it. This experience made me really stop and think have I spent enough time with him, served him, hugged him and said I love him enough? I am so beyond grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that gives us life experiences and people to surround us with and love. I love my family so much and am so grateful for each one of them and their amazing examples of love and service. I absolutely love serving as the young women’s president at this time. Each one of those darling girls and amazing leaders hold a special place in my heart!
“Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family.” President Thomas S. Monson
Cecret Lake – Little Cottonwood Canyon
~~DISCRETE RACE AT SNOWBIRD~~
Jake ran in the final Discrete Peak series race. There were 3 races in the series... Deer Valley, Alta and Snowbird. He did really well in all 3! This final race he placed 11th out of 280. He took 3rd in the expert division. It was fun to spend the day up at Snowbird and watch him start and finish this race. He absolutely loves trail running. It has been so fun to see his confidence and self esteem grow this past spring and summer. Way to go Jake! You are AMAZING!!! :)
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