Creepy Crawlers!

Ron thinks it's great they are starting to mobilize, I on the other hand know that my work of keeping them out of things is about to abound!

Triathlon Fever!

I finished my first triathlon last weekend and it was super fun! My friend Valerie was my coach and convinced me to do it with her. We trained when we could, having 8 kids between the two of us, and what a blast we had.
Swim: 400 meters
Bike: 12 miles
Run 3.1 miles
If I could do the swim, anyone could, for I am not what you call a fish by any means and I could only go swimming four times before the race. But I did not drown, so that's good!

After the race with our babes

Finished at last...I am the pink gal in the middle. As you can see from the jackets, it was a chilly morning, but the lake water was thankfully 75 degrees.

My small battle wound. During the bike portion, about 2 miles in, I saw my gear wire had come unhooked and was flaying in the wind and getting caught in my pedal. Great, now what? I tried to hold it with my right had but it caught in my pedal and sliced my hand. I had to stop several times and figure out what to do. Finally, I figured out how to keep it from getting caught in the chain and pedal, and I mounted and slowly made my way past the 4 mile marker...my poor mountain bike with sad gears made it to the finish. At least it was a pretty ride! I made up some time on the run and finished at last! It was awesome and I can't wait for the next one...with a trusty road bike of course!

Nothing like a good feed to doze off with! I just love to squish your belly Connor!

This is what happens when you fill the blender too full with hot soup! It's not throw up, I promise!

6 months-the cup is half full!

Six month stats:
Brayden: 19 lbs.
Connor: 20 lbs. 5 oz.

The past six months has definitely been full and I feel like my cup runneth over! We have enjoyed this twin experience-they have made their niche in our home and their individual personalities are emerging. We have learned what are non-essentials in life and don't have time for them anyway...blogging is a little indulgence that I allow myself ;)
We have learned a lot about ourselves by being pushed to our limits in patience and energy. My hat goes off to parents everywhere with their various challenges and wish you the best, really!

Brayden Buddy and Connor Kiddo

Ron drove to Mississippi with Ronnie and Jace to see BYU play Ole Miss
Go COUGARS!