Sunday, November 11, 2007

Girls on the Run!

Last spring I met someone who was bringing a program called Girls on the Run to Salt Lake, and I thought it sounded really worthwhile so I decided to volunteer as an assistant coach at Backman Elementary in Rose Park. We met with 11 girls, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, twice a week after school to have a little lesson on self esteem, honesty, staying drug free, eating healthy, or something along those lines, and tie it into running. For 10 weeks these girls are training to run a 5k. They get a running budding who also volunteers to run just the 5k with them and encourage them along the way. This last Saturday was the girls' 5k and it was so neat to see them run and accomplish their goal that they've been working so hard for! I loved getting to know these girls and it was a really cool experience to try and help them learn the importance of staying healthy inside and out. We're starting another session of Girls on the Run in March, so if any of you runners out there want to volunteer to be a running buddy and run the 5k with a girl, let me know! I'll need people around May :)












Happy Halloween!!

We got to attend a few super fun Halloween parties this year...of course, the Duckworth's bash up at their cabin, (which I have no pictures of!) as well as his mom's yearly party. She always does such a good job and makes it so much fun for everyone with her decorations, halloween dishes, (check out the menu below) and games for the kids. Matt and I dressed up as Office Space characters Bill Lumberg and Joanna, the waitress at Chotsky's! Amber came up from California as a burn victim, which everyone loved, and his sister Brooke and her husband were Nacho Libre and the nun! Great costumes, great food, great Halloween!





The witches brew :)
Amber...burn victim from southern California!


Brooke, Jed, Kaela, Jacob, and Janey







Tuesday, October 09, 2007

St. George Marathon!

Saturday, October 6th I ran my first St. George marathon! It was such a beautiful course, running through the canyons and the red rock. I was so nervous Friday night because the weather forecast said it was supposed to be cold, windy, and rainy, but we lucked out and had the perfect day. No rain, no wind, and about 60 degress! Debby Barney and I ran together for the first 19 miles, then I started feeling a little sick and slowed down a lot. She kept a great pace and rolled in at 3:47 and I came in at 4:02, after stopping for a little throw-up break at mile 25 in front of A LOT of people! It was a little embarrassing, but I felt SO much better after that, and had a good last mile of the race! As always, I was so very happy to cross the finish line and be done running. After the race, Amy Larsen and I went and got massage's, which was awesome. I think it speeds up the recovery process by a few weeks, it's only Tuesday and I'm walking totally normal :)


Almost to the end, can't wait!



Crossing the finish line and receiving my first St. George Marathon medal!



Grabbing some after the run water and gatorade...all of which came up about 15 minutes later!


Debby and I ran together most of the way...until I started feeling sick at about mile 19!


Finally finished...and SO happy about it!
















Friday, October 05, 2007

It's Been Too Long...

I'm so sorry to all who have had to look at that stupid "Peroxide Uses" for almost 3 months now! I haven't posted in quite some time, so once again, I need to play a little catch up!

This summer has been so much fun...Matt and I have done lots of vacationing and playing and it's been a blast! Here's a few pics of what we've done! Enjoy!


Parrot Head in St. George...we ate there EVERY day!

This is on the wall at Parrot Head...I liked it ;)

Matt and Luke...skateboarding in St. George! We have the cutest husbands!



We've been playing a lot of Guitar Hero's! Matt is now on expert, along with Aizlyn :)




We had a little Garrett Family Reunion at Bear Lake which was SO much fun, I love that place! The weather was beautiful and we got to do a lot of surfing, wakeboarding, playing with all the nieces and nephews, and of course, good food!


Beautiful Bear Lake


Cute Amber and Matt...we miss you Amber!



Favorite Uncle Matt on the tube with all the kids!


Sister sister!


Amber and I trying to balance on the tube. We did great until Matt threw us off!
















































Thursday, July 12, 2007

Peroxide Uses

This is what Oxi-Clean is... 3% peroxide did you know that????

This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana


"I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars."

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 min. daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe) No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle).

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dish rag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other
disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide
burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.

I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner.

My Favorite 4's!

4 jobs I've had: 1) Hot Dog on a Stick! 2) California Pizza Kitchen 3)Paychex 4) Granite DM
4 movies I can watch over and over again: 1)How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 2) Wedding Planner 3) The Holiday 4) Wedding Crashers
4 places I've lived: 1) Kennewick, WA 2) Salt Lake City, UT 3) Holladay, UT 4) Farmington, UT
4 favorite TV shows: 1) Grey's Anatomy 2) The Office 3) Lost 4)The Apprentice
4 places I've been: 1) North Shore, Hawaii 2) Costa Rica 3) Maui, Hawaii 4) Canada
4 favorite foods: 1) Cafe Rio chicken salad 2) costa rica mango's 3) pineapple 4) chocolate n' peanut butter anything :)
4 websites I visit daily: 1) my blog 2) gmail 3) my bank accounts 4) citydeals.com (check it out, its amazing!)
4 places I'd rather be: 1) at the beach 2) in the mountains 3) at the lake wakeboarding 4) in my bed with my hubby
4 blog buddies I want to tag: 1) Ashley Poole 2) Tiffany Parrish 3) Cami Hickcox
4) Sarah Sorenson

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Wasatch Back Relay Race

A couple weeks ago I ran the Wasatch Back Relay race with a team that just got thrown together the week before the race...and we ended up finishing 22nd out of 300 teams! I think everyone that runs should do this race next year, it was SO much fun! You ride in a car along the whole course...which is Logan to Park City...just taking care of whoever is running on your team, giving them water, cold rags, gatorade, whatever they need. The total distance is 176 miles, but it is BEAUTIFUL!




We snuck into a pool between our first and second legs to cool off and clean off! It felt so good, just what we all needed to get ready for the next leg.




Sisters!

My sister Lindy and her cute baby girl Aizlyn just moved in with Matt and I for a little while! We've been having so much fun spending more time together now that we're not 10 hours away from each other, its so nice to have family close by, especially when they're your friends too! Love you sister!

Sisters & best friends!

Cutest little girl ever!


Vegas Baby!

Matt and I met Sam and Cami in Vegas on their way up from California at the beginning of June! It was such a fun, relaxing weekend. We stayed at the MGM Grand which was so nice and had a super nice pool. On Thursday night we got there late and didn't do too much, but Friday was the John Mayer concert, which was SO fun! It was a weekend of American Idols...Cami saw Phil Stacey at the MGM pool...then Blake Lewis and Chris Richards were at the concert. It seems like there was one more, but I can't remember who it was :) Saturday night we went and saw Ocean's 13...then walked out right onto the strip, it was pretty cool! It was such a fun weekend and we're SO happy Sam and Cami have one again joined us all back in Utah!



John Mayer rockin' out!







Matt and I up on one of the bridges



just chillin' at the MGM!





Cami and I did some great shopping while we were there, of course!






Our New House!

Our new house in Sandy is supposed to start framing any day now! We're so excited to be back down south and not commute so far, but we still have a little while. Here's a picture of our house-to-be! I drive by there about 4 times a week just to see if any progress has been made, and so far, we only have cement, but this is our lot!



We love Lake Powell!

Lake Powell was such a blast! Thanks Mitch and Lindsay for an awesome weekend!

Trying to stay up on the surfboard!


Girl battles on the surfboard! Michelle & Michelle


Matt and I surfing together!!

The guys couldn't figure out why we like to just "lay out"!

Matt and Mitch having a way on the board!

He makes it look so easy....

My surfer boy :)


Cuddling on the couch!