I've been slacking

I just looked at my last post, and it was over a year ago. Whops!

I tend to post more on Facebook, as it is a little easier/faster and my blog has taken the brunt.

Many things have happened: I've had two different jobs (I'm currently an accountant at Visa), I've moved twice (just further north in Utah, and then one city south), I've ran multiple races (my first relay race happened this year between Idaho and Wyoming), a nephew was born, my parents have almost finished their house and many other things.

I ended up looking at my blog because a good friend started a blog to talk about her infertility journey. She's such a strong person to share something so intimate, it got me thinking that I should stop being so lazy and get back to it.

This started as a travel blog, and other than traveling between Utah and Arizona, I haven't done any additional traveling. I hope to change that in 2016!

Meet the Mormons

Because there is so much misinformation about what a "Mormon" is, the Church has been encouraging members to attend the movie "Meet the Mormons" in the theater to help keep it in the theaters longer so that more non-members can watch it and learn a little more about is. I went on Thursday night to watch this movie. What amazing stories! Not only does it introduce non-members to the church, but it strengthens the members.
Today at church, I got to meet one of the cast members! My bishop's wife is daughter of the "Candy Bomber" and he came and spoke to us today in church. What a lovely man, and such an amazing story! You can tell he has modeled his life after Jesus Christ, and I was honored to get to meet him.

General Conference Sunday afternoon drive

 My roommate and I decided to take advantage of the nice day and a Sunday afternoon drive up the mountains to see the changing of the leaves.

 The mountains are SO beautiful!

 Love artistic shots!

 I am happy to be in the beautiful nature!

Halloween decorations coming along...

I love Halloween!!!! As all those who know me can attest. And I'm a little later than I wanted to be decorating for my one of my favorite holidays...but it is starting to come along. :)

I made this scarecrow! It took about 20 minutes. He might just be my new boyfriend! Lol. J/K.

Hiking Bridal Veils Falls

I run by Bridal Veils Falls when I do my long runs. It's such a beautiful walk that anytime anyone wants to go, I'm always game. I usually forget my nice camera, but I remembered it this time.

 I love nature, and I especially LOVE waterfalls! They are so beautiful and I love the sound that running water makes. There aren't too many waterfalls in Arizona, so I enjoyed them in New Zealand, but I really enjoy that I live 10 minutes from a beautiful waterfall.

 Not only the waterfalls, but the Provo River is so beautiful! I love running by it every time I do and I also love hiking up to the falls.

 We decided to wade into the pool at the mid-way point of the waterfall. It was SO cold even though the outside temperature was over 100! By the time we had taken some pictures both of our feet were freezing!

 There were a couple of people sitting on a ledge further up the waterfall and we decided that we would climb up there too. We sat on the ledge and chatted for a while while I took some more pictures.

 I love "artistic" shots, and my camera takes some pretty great pictures even without knowing all the special features. I love this shot of the water drops! I can't wait to know even more about my camera to take even better photos. :-)

Provo Temple to Temple 5k for Pioneer Day

This was a late-starting race, 8:00 a.m! So I didn't have to get up super early, but Ruth and the girls did. Along with Cory, they picked me up and we got dropped off at the temple. Kelsie met us and we walked over to the start-line. Ruth and Kelsie and the kids were walking it, so I moved up to the start-line because I was going for a personal best!

 Ruth putting lotion on Adaline. Cordelia and Rebecca got to do it in style, being pushed!

 Here we all are at the start of the race.

The kids had had enough, by the end, and we got a photo with Ruth's camera, but I haven't copied the photos yet to my computer, but I'm glad we did it! Love spending time with these cuties!

Swimming!!

Ruth, Kelsie and I signed up to run/walk the Provo Temple to Temple 5k on Pioneer Day. So we all went together to pick up our race packets.

 Adaline and Kayson all dressed up in their swimming suits! "Cheese!"

 All four of the kiddos...they are never all still!

 Rebecca's SO cute in her little outfit.

 Cordelia sporting a darling red-white-n-blue swimsuit.

 Kayson is a really good swimmer! He's happy to get in the pool and kick around.

I got Ruth and Cory and the girls with my camera, and I'm on theirs!
Love being able to get together with my family!