Hooray for the 10k!

In celebration of Earth Day yesterday................ok, so I didn't really celebrate Earth Day but I did run the South Jordan Earth Day 10k. Does that count? I don't know either.
*For those of you interested-it was was a really small group. Only about 50 people. Most female. There was this group of CRAZY ladies (the majority of the group) that just took off and with in minutes were out of sight. Never to be seen again. Then me, then a small group behind me. I literally ran the whole thing by my self. There was no one around. So, it ended up getting a little boring, and lonely:( And that group of Crazies, finished in 45 min! 45MIN! Insane!

Anyhoo, I was ready for the distance, I was ready for the time. What I wasn't prepared for.................Hills! Lots of hills. Steep hills, gradual hills, lots of ups and downs:( So, I was disappointed with my time.
A 10k is 6.2 miles. (our course was 6.4 I overheard some one say)
I ran it in 1hr7min. For those of you that don't want to figure it out, that is an average of 5.7 miles per hr. And really, that isn't so bad for my first time. But, I just keep thinking, I could have done so much better if it wasn't for those retched hills! So, I guess you could say I have mixed feelings about the adventure.
And with it all behind me I am glad I did it. I know I will do it again in the future.
And now the big question is: Do I want to try for a 1/2(marathon)? (that is a 10k twice) Right now, I am quite unsure of that one. We shall see:)

Ta-Dah!

The wait is over. I know, some of you have been waiting for what, like a week:)
Even though we had the craziest spring break ever, I had to get it done so she could wear it to church today. It was really easy, and fast. And I think she was the cutest thing EVER today in her new dress!So, anyone want one? I am taking orders:)

Behind the scene

Spoiler Alert! Some of you might not be happy about these:)This is a tidbit of family fun "behind the scenes" of our Bishop family pictures.

Easter weekend

Family, eggs, hunts, cookies, baskets of candy..............what more need I say?

Happy Green Day!

On St.Patricks Day the kids woke up to a green breakfast. Green pancakes, and eggs. Brian even made their milk green. Although they thought it was fun, they didn't eat as much as usual that morning:)
This is one "holiday" I could do with out. I don't mind the wearing of green and such, it is the whole Leprechaun thing I could do with out.
It all started when Sheridan was in preschool. She learned about Patrick the Leprechaun. She learned that he is naughty and likes to play tricks. She also learned that if she didn't pick up her toys before bed he would come steal them:( (don't ask me why her teacher did this to us. I do not know. But I don't think she does it anymore) This had Sheridan COMPLETELY freaked out. For many years. To the point that the night before the 17th we would have to write a note for Patrick and leave it on her door because she was so scared that he was going to come in her room while she slept! The poor child. But on the nice side, she still feels the need to clean before she goes to bed so that she doesn't loose any toys:)
Then there is Madelynn. For 2 years (around age 4-6) she was completely lost. She thought we were talking about Patrick the star fish (from sponge bob).
And this year, Jack thought we were going to a birthday party for some one named Patrick. We know no one named Patrick. But he was excited to go.
So, as you can see this is a frustrating holiday for me. There are so many different way to celebrate! And everyone does it different. Does anyone out there even know why we celebrate it? I actually didn't until this year. I was so frustrated with it that I finally did the research to find out why I am even going to the trouble:) And even though I am now full of knowledge, I still am not sure why. We don't drink, and we aren't Irish:( So what are WE celebrating?

A wonderful opportunity

Today I attended a very special wedding at the Draper Temple.Way back in 1999 I was called to serve in the Young Womens. Because I served in that organization for 5 years I had the amazing opportunity to watch the little beehives grow and learn and gain their testimonies. One in particular I became quite close to. I felt so blessed that I could remain in YW with her and be a part of her growth, and learning. I was released from my calling the summer that she graduated high school and left YW. We have kept in contact over the last 6 years. And today I went to the temple to attend her wedding. It was a wonderful experience, and I am so glad that she wanted me there for that special occasion.

It was an accident!

Earlier this week, during a routine after bath hair drying, I poked Sheridan in the eye with my pinkie finger. Apparently she was more mad than I realized. I found this note on my mirror later that night. Ahhhhhhh, gotta love my hyper-sensitive 9 year old.