Greg does it AGAIN!!!

2 IRONMANS in 6 months...Pretty impressive! Not only for Greg but also the family that supported him on this year long journey. (yes...I am going to get my credit!) And an awesome journey it was! (for the most part) It is not easy on anyone! So much goes into the event...the hours of training, the nutrition planning, the mental preparations, the emotional outcome, and so much more! Obviously the athlete has the edge on the physical requirement but as for the rest...it involves the entire family support!

This race was different that Florida in many ways...

* 14 friends to train with.

* Courses completely different. One flat, one with BRUTAL hills.

* 30+ family member on course cheering him on.

But Race day is worth every minute...here are a few pics!

Cousins in St George!

While Greg was mentally preparing for his race, we managed to have some fun!

*more family photos (other side of family)

*mountain biking

*kids fun run (actually ran through the IRONMAN chute)

*cheering on the athletes

*reading with grandma

*visiting with sisters

*swimming

*late night runs for McD's ice cream

What is a Rube Goldberg Machine???

That was my question when Annie came home with her latest ELP project...Well here is the answer:

A Rube Goldberg machine is a deliberately over engineered machine that performs a very simple task in a very complex fashion, usually including a chain reaction.

And so we started the brainstorming process...it had to have 3 steps, start with a mousetrap and end by popping a balloon! I was SUPER impressed with her thought process as she talked herself through each step of what and how it should happen...Here is the final result! WAY TO GO ANNIE...and dad too! He helped withe the logistics!

Family pictures!

Jax and dad go to Conference with grandpa!

It is the long awaited birthday for the grandsons turning 12! Grandpa takes them and their dad to Salt Lake for Conference. They have fun seeing the sights and then get to go to the Priesthood session of conference! Jax had a great time! Thanks Grandpa!

UTAH Spring Break

AZ is the place for Utah Spring breakers...we had a 6 month old, 5 month old, 3 - 2 yr olds, 2 - 4 year olds, 5 - 6 year olds, 8 year old, 11 year old, 14 year old and the parents...yes we were crazy but I would be so sad if any told me they would rather stay at a hotel! We had fun as you can see...Ash let me know that we have a crazy family...Yes we do but I love it! What did we do for a week??? We swam, celebrated a birthday, easter egg hunts, swimming - even thought it was freezing, ear candles, korean masks, story time with grandma, bike rides, went to the park, decorated easter eggs, ate yummy food, movies, and so much more! See for yourself!