Turkey Trot

hanksgiving morning we woke up bright and early to meet up with my parents for a 5k turkey trot in American Fork. I was super nervous having never participated in any type of running event before. We bundled up both kiddos and put them in the stroller so that Jarom could act as cheerleader/photographer. Me and my parents were the only runners but my three sisters came as well to cheer us on.

Runners & Cheer Squad:

It was freezing cold and my lungs were burning by the end but I felt awesome afterward. My dad finished in around 28 minutes and my mom and I finished at about 40. It was a fun way to start out our Thanksgiving. Hopefully there will be many more in our future.

My dad at halfway and my mom and I at the beginning:
My mom and I halfway:
The dude in front of us wearing jeans? Yeah, he walked the whole way and my mom and I were behind him almost the whole time. Dang short legs!

After most of the runners had finished they held a kids race. When they started Cannon was standing on the side eating a granola bar. We yelled at him to start running and he ran the wrong way. Then Jarom g0t him turned the right way and he ended up winning. It was absolutely hysterical and he got a little medal and turkey cookie. He pretty much schooled us all in running a race. I guess he'll do anything for a cookie...

Sharing

e are trying to teach Cannon the concept of sharing. He doesn't quite get it yet, but, I thought I'd give it a shot. Here are 3 of my favorite blogs. I'm sharing them because I enjoy them and I think others might also. So click these links and thank me later...

1. Sheye Rosemeyer Her story is painfully sad. Her photos are strikingly beautiful. She has a unique flair with words and always seems to find a beautiful way to express how she is feeling. One thing I love about her is that she started out in photography much the way I did and she gives me hope. She's from 'down under' and I love some of the expressions she uses. I have no idea how I happened upon her blog, but I'm glad I did. She is amazing.

2. Emily's Something
Unlike the other two, I know Emily personally. Kind of. Jarom met her during his Freshman year at BYU and they were friends. I'd like to think we would have been friends had I known her then. She's hilarious. She's lucky. She keeps it real. She has great taste. I always look forward to a new post from her. Oh, and her boys are adorable. Click here and here to read two of my favorites.

3. Marta Writes
This blog is a newer find. I've been reading Marta's posts for a month or two. I love her writing. She's got some great ideas and a fabulous eye for design. I LOVE that her photos are from a point-and-shoot. She does give-aways (who doesn't love those?). I'd love to jot my ideas in one of her fabulous mini diaries. She inspires me to bust out my craft supplies and do it the handmade way.

There you have it. Are there any that you LOVE that you feel like sharing? I'm always game for a blog well done.

A Tag {Fives}

Katy tagged me. I realize this blog has been awfully Cannon and Hazel-centered lately. So, here's a bit about me... well and still a bit about them...


5 Things I Don’t Leave The House Without

1. Phone
2. Purse
3. Wallet
4. Camera
5. Hazel's Binkie

5 Cartoons I Watched When I Was Younger

1. Rainbow Brite
2. My Little Pony
3. Jem
4. Strawberry Shortcake
5. Smurfs

5 Things That Terrify Me

1. Spiders
2. Public Speaking
3. Driving
4. Death or injury of family members
5. Germs

5 Things I Hate/Dislike That Everyone Else Seems To Like

1. Malted Milk Balls
2. Mushrooms
3. Black Friday
4. Gladiator Sandals
5. Halloween (I have to defend this by saying that I LOVE dressing up and trick-or-treating, but hate the gory/scary/gross decorations, movies, and haunted houses that come along with it.)

5 Things I Want To Do Before I Die

1. Go visit Jarom's mission (Montreal, Canada)
2. Take more pictures
3. Sing in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
4. Train for and run some sort of race
5. Watch my kids grow up and be happy

5 Friends/Family I Tag

1. Emily (now you'll have something to post if you run out of ideas)
2. Jenny
3. Emity
4. Rashel
5. Kelly

One More

Hazel ~ 5 Months

here's that dang hat again. I need another one perhaps a white one that is as small as this tan one but I'm pretty sure that doesn't exist. So, she'll just keep her head warm with this one until then. The outfit is from my friend, Jamie. She sells them on her website With a Touch of Glitter. I'm in love with the tutu and darling onesie she custom made for Hazie-girl.

{For the record, Hazel does not sit on her own yet. This was a lucky shot I got right before she face-planted on the bed and consequently had a meltdown.}

I know I usually just gush and gush about her each month but it's the only way I can completely describe how much I love this baby girl. I might have my mommy-goggles on, but she's darling, precious, adorable, funny, smart, and cute. She's definitely my girl - attached to me at all times unless she's sleeping. But, just yesterday Jarom got to snuggle her during a nap and he just beamed that she finally let him hold her. I secretly like having a territorial infant but that may come back to bite me later. I love that Cannon realizes that he can make her laugh. She watches him all day and sometimes she catches his eye and she grins her crinkly grin. It makes me laugh every time.

5 Months brings these fun milestones:

• Rolling over both ways
• Grabbing toys and putting them in her mouth
• Sitting in her walker and exer-saucer
• Playing with her elusive toes
• Had her first road-trip to California and slept the whole time - no joke
• Taking 2 naps a day and mostly sleeps through the night
• Laughing at silly things
• Tolerating her crazy brother
• Giving huge slobbery kisses
• Surprising us with her ear-piercing banshee screams. She's definitely a soprano.
  

We pretty much kind of love our Hazie.

Halloween Rundown

annon is finally old enough to really enjoy trick-or-treating. We took both kids in the wagon and he would run up to each house and yell "trick-or-treat" with extreme enthusiasm. Then he darted back into the wagon with a huge grin as we headed to the next house for a repeat. We headed home after about an hour and a half but he showed no signs of slowing - just freezing. Hazel did what she does best. Slept the whole time. We also got to hang out with Jarom's little sister or "Auntie Welly" who did not have the best day. She's a trooper and is a fabulous, doting Auntie.
We had a scrumptious dinner of monster brains and witch eyeballs before we left. When we got back we were greeted with cinamon rolls and hot cocoa to warm our fingers and toes.
Cannon loved his football costume - except for the helmet. He even had shoulder pads and knee guards and all that stuff. Thanks to Grandma Sheri and Grandpa who gave us this costume last year. Jarom was proud of his little Raider. Hazel was a BYU cheerleader. We had to represent both of Jarom's teams. I don't know of a BYU cheerleader with chunkier legs, but she was adorable. I didn't get any pictures of her besides the ones with all of us (sorry mom!). I'll try again later. She was not impressed by any of our Halloween antics.

The whole crew
I hope you had a happy and safe Halloween!