26.2

MARATHON- CHECK

and we will definitely be going back for more.

Time: 4:40

On April 9th (which was conveniently my dad's birthday) Robert and I set off for our marathon (ing) adventure! And yes, I most certainly made that a verb. We have been training for the marathon since the beginning of January, and have enjoyed every 5, 9, and 23 mile run.  To everyones surprise, after running a grand total of 403 miles together, we aren't sick of each other. 

Well-- let me rephrase that, I am not sick of his company, and lets just hope it's the same on his part. 

Dad ran a 10k and finished first in his age division. He deserved it, that man is a beast. (in the most sincere way) I don't think he would have spent his birthday any other way. Melissa, Ernie, the boys, and mom all came to cheer us on at the end. It was so nice to have them there! They even brought us recovery drinks and bars. After we all headed over to Sweet Tomatoes for dad's birthday lunch. All in all, it was a good day. 

Next on the list- Triathlon

I guess I should also put conquering Anat & Phys with an A. Eh.

A Little Bit of This and That

As many of you may know by now, I am living in Las Vegas for the time being. (Which is until I go back up to the lovely Rexburg in September). Most would expect me to be up in Idaho where I attend to school and just be doing what other, typical 19 year old girls do. It was hard at first, but  I have come to terms with the fact that I am not your typical girl. I am loving life, even if it is far from what one considers normal. It has it's up and downs-- but its good, really good. 

The past few days I have realized a few things. The first was this evening at The Davis' home when little Jimmy walked out of the bathroom, brushing his teeth and doing a dance (which involved a lot of bum shaking). I just couldn't help staring at him and thinking, oh to be young again. But who says I can't shake my bum and dance when I brush my teeth? That's right, no one. So beware my fellow Wixom sisters + Sophie,  for there will be a lot more bum shaking in the bathroom. (Even though Micah might object and say I already do my fair share). 

My second realization was that everyone needs to have a good song to walk their beat to everyday. Life is just boring if you don't have a little spring in your step- and a song always seems to do that for me. I have always had a little crush on DMB growing up, and even more so with this song. I recently attended my friend Olivia & Justin's wedding and fell in love with this song, yet again. So here you go: My song obsession that is just making my week go with a little more umph.