Easter Pics

I realize Easter was a few weeks ago, but I just finally got around to posting a few easter pictures of my kids. Luckily they have a good grandma who hooked them up with some cute easter outfits.



Jane has discovered the playground, it's a whole new world. She thinks going down the slide with her brother is the greatest thing ever. We can't wait for more sunny days!

Good Read

I just finished reading These is my Words by Nancy Turner and I definitely recommend it to anyone. It is easily the best book I've read this year. It is fiction, but is based on the author's family memoirs. It tells the story of Sarah Prine, in her own words, who lived in the Arizona territories in the late 1800's. I won't go into detail, just trust me, it's a good book. The book inspired me to:

1. Keep a journal, which is something I struggle with, but would like to do.
2. Read more good books and continually seek to educate myself.
3. Learn to shoot a rifle while riding a horse. Just kidding...but she is one tough chick.

Now I'm reading The Perfect Mile, recommended by my brother Nate (a runner). I'll let you know how it is.

Tagged

I learned something new this week. I learned that people in the blogging world play tag. Apparently, since I've been tagged, I am supposed to list six things about myself. So here goes, here are six things you may or may not already know about me.

1. I love the Utes. I was raised watching utah games, going to utah games, listening to utah games, talking about utah sports at the dinner table. I was a ball girl for the lady utes basketball team when I was in junior high. The only time I felt homesick on my mission was when I heard that my utes were playing in the final four of the big dance. Truly, I bleed red. When I married Blair he was a luke-warm Ute fan, I'm proud to say that he is now as passionate as I am about it.

2. I love March Madness. Last weekend (the first weekend of the ncaa tourney) might possibly be the best weekend of the year. Last thursday morning when Eli asked me what we were going to do that day I told him it was march madness, so we were just going to stay home and watch basketball all day long. He was a little confused.

3. I really like to read. My library card is one of my most prized possessions. I think I have passed this on to my son. Blair is worried that he is going to be a nerd like his mom.

4. Speaking of nerds, I also love sudoku.

5. My favorite food is ice cream. My very favorite ice cream in the world is from a gelateria called Ciccio's in Palermo, Italy.

6. Okay, I'm trying to think of something a little more obscure, something you might not already know about me. I passed out on the top of Mt. Sinai. When I woke up a Brazilian doctor was jabbering at me in portugese and offering me a cup of hot chocolate.

I am tagging all my work peeps, except you Jorae since you tagged me. Kim, Laura, Michelle and even you, Nanci - I'm tagging you.

Las Vegas

We had a relaxing and fun vacation in Las Vegas and St George this last weekend. It was so nice to just be outside in warm, sunny weather. Eli and his cousin Aidan had a blast riding bikes, playing at the park, flying kites, seeing dolphins and white tigers and "hot-tubbing." And although our Utes lost friday night to UNLV, they did win one more game then we thought they would. The sand dunes in snow canyon were a hit with Eli, Andrew and Owen, but Jane would not even touch the sand! Uh-oh, I hope I don't have a girly-girl on my hands.

Racing for Rich

As I'm sure you all know, my brother Rich was diagnosed last August with a malignant, late-stage brain tumor called glioblastoma multiforme. At the time of his diagnosis he was a healthy, active 35 year old. It has been a tough six months since then, but he is still fighting. I am so proud of him. He came to Utah, along with his amazing wife and three cute boys, to receive treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. It hasn't been easy for them to leave their home in Kansas City, but we have all been impressed with the exceptional care Rich has received at Huntsman. My family has found a way to say thank you and to "give back" to this awesome institution and hospital. Members of our family have formed a LIVE RICH team and will be racing in the Salt Lake marathon, half-marathon, 5K and bike race in honor of Rich and to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. I am really excited about this. All of the money we raise will go directly to GBM research. The race is April 19th. If any of you would like to donate, go to https://www.active.com/donate/huntsman08/rlloyd

We need to find a cure for this awful disease!

Happy Birthday Blair

Yes, today is Blair's birthday. The ripe old age of 32 - wow, we are getting so old. But there is no one I would rather grow old with then Blair. He keeps my life exciting. He is the one that gets me to try new things, go new places, buy new houses, wear new clothes, etc... Where would I be without him? I am so lucky to have such an awesome husband and awesome dad for my kids. Happy Birthday Blair!

Welcome

Welcome friends and family to our blog. I guess I have officially joined the blogging world, whatever that means. Feel free to come check out our blog anytime, although I can't promise it will be very exciting. I will promise however to post lots of pics of my cute kids. Today I decided to post a few pictures to remind us all how much we love winter. The past couple of days have been so nice, I feel like I'm getting spring fever already. Am I the only one? Unfortunately, I don't think we are done with snow yet, so here are a few pics to keep us happy about the white stuff.