Shooting, Pumpkins, Fightmares

This weekend we made the good ol' trip down to Kaysville because we really thought we should use our Lagoon passes one more time to go to Fightmares once this year. Since we decided to go down we wanted to make the weekend full of fun.

Friday night Jesse really wanted to go shooting so we got together with Kirk and Ashley and Matt and Jesse and went up to Morgan. Jesse and I really enjoy going shooting. But only when I have a good day and can actually shoot things! :) We also had a campfire after which we had a little friend stay close by the whole night...a skunk. Never saw it but definitely could hear it smelt it multiple times.

Saturday we had our day planned full! We woke up and went to the Bountiful Temple. Then we were so excited to take the Razor and Side-by-side up Farmington Canyon because it is so beautiful right now. So we had Jesse's parent's and Grandparents coming as well as my mom. But drove up to find out the canyon was close. :( such a bummer! But then again I don't know how we were going to fit it all in I guess.

We went over to my Mom's house and carved pumpkins! I love carving pumpkins!

And notice my lovely big pumpkin earrings that even light up! Had to wear them the whole day!

Brooke and Eli's. Eli even started eating the raw pumpkin and enjoyed it! ha!

Love my Mom and her cute pumpkin!

After we went out to Dinner with Jesse's parents to Olive Garden and then finally at 8:30 that night we got to Fightmares-the reason why we went down there in the first place...but spending time with the Fam always comes first. But it was the perfect amount of time there. We went to at least 3 haunted houses and a haunted house ride. and of course took some cute pictures!

We were just getting some ideas of what to be for Halloween. I really want Aladdin and Jasmine until I had the thought of us showing that much skin would not be pretty.

Can't tell-but we are riding the sky coaster. I really wanted Jesse to kiss me..I wanted to be one of those couples...it didn't happen..

We had a great time and are really enjoying spending almost every weekend together lately! Our schedules have worked out to allow us to enjoy the weekends. 

And please pray that I find a job or else I will have too much unwanted time....and no money.

I read a book! Thank You Ellen.

Today I read an entire book!...no not just a children's or picture book. Like an actual book. I think it had like over 200 pages. Well I know thats not very long..But I read a book. Shocker I know. I hate reading. I don't just read for fun. I only read when I have to-like for school which is probably what ruined it for me. But I read this entire book-my own free will and choice. No one can usually convince me to read any book..yeah I have never read Harry Potter or the Twilight series or anything like that. I am pretty sure I tried but after a couple pages..or a chapter or two if I was lucky..I would put it down and just never pick it back up to read. There are a few books in my life I guess that I have read cover to cover. Mostly in the 2nd grade when I enjoyed it..but that enjoyment of reading left quickly. I don't know if I can say I read an entire book in high school or college. I am hoping I will find that joy of reading again soon. But it might be when I have many children and don't even have time for it anyways. sad. But back to the fact that I read an entire book today in one sitting. And it might be due to the fact that I sit for over 8 hours at my job..and when its a slow day....Which my job ends in the next week and I desperately need a new job but who knew Logan was the worst place to get a job. Anways so why am I writing about me reading a book? Well because I need to remember these time when I did enjoy reading.

So Ellen Degeneries in great. If you didn't know. I might not agree with all her views but for the most part she has good thoughts. I enjoy listening and watching her show. And I found out today that her book is quite entertaining as well. I was working in Sams Club and wondered over to the book section and it caught my eye. And I might feel a little guilty about reading an entire book without paying for it. But I don't have a Sam's Club card.

I not only laughed while reading it but I have a desire to be a better happier person after reading this book. Ha yeah I think it's funny that I am saying that as well..but go ahead-if you have time and need an Ellen Degeneries entertaining kind of book-read it yourself and enjoy! :) I love her kind of humor. I could watch her show ever day if I was home to. Seriously though..I am not kidding! Thank You Ellen for publishing a book that I can say I read the whole thing and enjoyed it! :)

Thriller

Jesse and I had the opportunity to go to Odyssey Dance Production of Thriller. It was showing at Utah State and students could get in for $5. What a steal! I had never seen Thriller before so I had no idea what to expect really. But I was not disappointed. Dancing is definitely not my thing..and going to a dance production probably wouldn't entertain Jesse and I too much. But this was quite entertaining. I highly enjoyed it and and am glad we were able to go. It was scary but yet really funny. And wow they have a lot of talent!

These zombies walked around before and during the show and would scare people. They sure were creepy looking. and yes little kids were even crying....(not just Jesse)

(Sorry for the bad picture quality..I don't know what was up with my camera.)

                 

 

                 

 

       

Jesse just fitting right in. He was just grateful that his brains weren't eaten!

We had a great night..I guess to make up for our lack of excitement of a weekend we had. Ha!

I would love to go again in years coming. It definitely got my in the Halloween mood!

A stay home weekend.

This weekend was a stay home weekend and for me basically do nothing..and Jesse homework all weekend (or at least it felt like that) I must admit I was very unproductive...and I kind of feel bad about it. But every now and then I guess I can get away with getting nothing done. I kinda feel bad the place is still a mess even though I had days off to clean. I haven't made dinner since Tuesday. sad. But oh well I guess. Hopefully this next week I will feel better and more will get done.

After Jesse was done with his homework on Friday night we decided to rent a movie at redbox and get hot chocolate from 7-11. I love hot chocolate..It kills me this time of year. Jesse discovered the pumpkin spice is quite delightful just so you know.

Saturday we went to lunch and thats about it. Slept and laid around the rest of the day.

It was just that kind of a weekend for us.

Down to Kaysville we go!

This past weekend we went back down to Kaysville-

we can't ever be away from there for too long! :)

I sure was excited to go down for not only this reason but it sure does put a smile on my face!.....PUMPKIN SHAKES from Dairy Queen! Love them! It's probably is a good thing for me that there is not a Dairy Queen in Logan...

     

 

We actually had the pleasure of being invited again from the Smith's to the Castaway tournament. A little late this year but they had to get it done, and we sure enjoyed it.

We did worry that it was going to be freezing or raining on us but it actually ended up being nice weather.

This is my proud picture of being able to put my name on the women's longest drive contest. I am not really a golfer..but sometimes I can randomly hit the ball well. But I didn't end up winning..it was probably pretty close. ha!

Jesse also had an amazing drive! If it was a couple feet more he would of had the men's longest drive. It was pretty impressive. And his putt from across the green that he made was pretty amazing as well.

We had a great time. No need to tell you our end score..just that we had fun! :)

After the tournament we went to the Lloyd's Cabin by Pineview and spent the night there. It was good to spend time with all our friends-chatting, watching a scary movie, playing hide-n-seek. We woke up the next morning and made scones. The boys decided to bring back some memories of using the deep fryer...they decided to sneak some random candy in some scones. By the end they had reeses, kit kats, marshmellows, and what ever other candy deep fried in the scones...gross I know.

lately.

Well, it's been pretty much been the normal working and school these past two weeks. I am very grateful that I have a job right now but am still in search for one since this temporary one ends this month-makes me nervous thinking about no income coming in! Just pray that something opens and I can find a job and get hired!

 We went up to the cabin at Bear Lake to watch conference and relax. Conference was great as you all know-I'm spiritually uplifted and full of gratitude!

Driving through Logan canyon right now is beautiful! So many colors, I love the bright yellows and reds mixed in of course with the greens and oranges. That kind of stuff just makes me smile! And pictures just can't show you as well! Just a couple I took but missed the real good stuff! As Jesse said some things just have to stay as memories..then I had to remind him I don't have much of a memory-I have to take pictures to remember things..even if just to remind me that it was even more beautiful!

Jesse was able to go duck hunting Monday morning with his friend Zac! He had a great time even though no ducks were brought home to eat...I wasn't quite sure about eating one he killed yet though anyways ha! Maybe next time!

26.2

Saturday September 17th I ran my first marathon-26.2 miles

Top of Utah Marathon in Logan, Utah.

I was way excited and nervous to run a marathon. We have been training all summer for it but I had never ran that far before and you just never know what can happen and how you will feel during the race. We met at a park in the early morning and drove a bus up Blacksmith Fork Canyon with a bunch of other crazy people who decide to run a marathon.

My Mom, sister Courtney, and I started running it together for the first few miles.

At about mile 7 I left them because I was feeling good and found my pace and rhythm and had to go with it. I was running about 8:30 pace and was enjoying the beautiful canyon. It started sprinkling rain but I thought it was great to run in. At about mile 11 for me it starts POURING rain. It couldn't let bother me, I literally laughed out loud. Everyone was soaking wet running down this canyon. And at about mile 14 it started hailing on us. But I was still smiling! :)

Around mile 15 is when I could start feeling the lactic acid building up in my legs but it didn't start effecting me until a little after mile 18-then I could really start feeling it. Mile 20 is when it definitely started getting harder for me. Once my legs tighten up its so hard for me to run. 

Jesse, Christopher, and Max barely pulled up as I was running past.

I saw the 4:00 hour pacer guy about 100 yards away from me and I wanted to try to catch him and stay with him-I never thought I would be even close to him! But I got slower while he stayed at his steady pace..it wasn't going to happen but I didn't care what time I got I was going to be proud of myself for just finishing.

Around mile 22 it was a pleasant surprise to see my sister Candace running up the street. I hate to admit it but I got a little teary eyed because it was just when I needed someone to help me keep going. She kept me going for the next mile or 2 until I told her to go find Courtney and my Mom. Thankfully I had this sweet lady running next to me who was very enthusiastic and cheered me on. Those last miles were definitely the hardest and I just wanted to walk the rest of the way because every step my muscles were tightening up more and more. Once again this sweet lady would not let me give up she kept cheering me "don't give up", "you got this!" "keep going, we are almost there!" "you got this girl!" The last mile of the race was for sure longer than the first mile..that 0.2 of a mile is a long stretch. I told myself I wanted to smile and look happy for the picture at the end that I knew Jesse was going to take of me..which is laughable to me now because I was just focused on finishing and hoping my legs did not give out on me as a was huffing and puffing. But Wow it felt so good as a crossed that finished line at a time of 4:04. I did it!

Our cute poster our Fans made ( Jesse Christopher and Max)

Enjoying our after marathon treats.

Our friends running the race as well!

 We did it! After all those mornings of waking up early and going on runs with my mom-I finally ran a marathon! Big Thanks to my Mom..I definitely could not have done it without her..I am going to miss running with her in the mornings. And a Thanks to my sister Courtney who originally signed up for the marathon and convinced us to do it with her.
Jesse has been a great support with my training, running the race, and the after marathon soreness. He is my personal massager-especially for my sore feet. Now we will start exercising together again..hopefully! :)

Logan

Logan has been treating us well!

First weekend we were here my sister Candace came for her BYU cross country race. We were able to spend the day with her, my mom, Courtney and Christopher and Max. 

After her race Candace went running with me (what a champ), we went out to lunch all together-which they messed up my order but it ended up being a good thing and we got free fried ice cream out of it-it was delicious! :) made my day! ha

After my mom, candace, courtney and I spend all afternoon canning salsa.

It's a good thing Courtney and Christopher live up here. We have been able to spend a good amount of time together so far..and they keep us from sitting home and doing nothing. 

We had a little BBQ together for Labor day.

 

Sadie Hawkin's Dance??

yummy food!

I get to spend more time with this cute little guy!

and this cute guy too!

Courtney had been wanting a snowie all summer so we had to go enjoy one for her!

We also wanted to go camping again before the weather gets too cold. We headed up Blacksmith Fork Canyon and found a nice camping area. Smore's and tin foil breakfast then went on a nice hike. It was a great one night get-a-way.

Back to School

Back to School, back to school...to prove to dad that I'm not a fool.

Jesse is back to school after a year and a half break.

He is in the MBA program at Utah State. Which is pretty intense because they squeeze it all in 10 months. He is back to studying...ALOT! (which I must say I am not missing AT ALL right now...sure am glad that I am done with school..) 

We have completely switched roles with school and work.

He made it through his first week with a bunch of homework everyday.

Sure am proud of him! :)