whew

the last 3 weeks have been extremely eventful.

i am beyond exhausted....but...it was worth it.

winter sun 10k

the weather was perfect...the company was the best...

i finished in 1:12...

and ran all but a half a mile.

it made me excited to start running again.

i see a half marathon in my future.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert

This last week I was fortunate enough to be a part of this AMAZING concert. It stole much of my time and energy but was totally worth it. David Archuleta was amazing as was Michael York.

After the "mini concert" on Sunday Richard Elliot performed his organ solo just for us. He was amazing!

Waiting to watch the dancers that we couldn't see on stage

In front of the stage

David wooing us all

Mariachi!

Michael York

The first time we walked out on stage the audience started applauding. We soon realized the applause was for these guys, not us. :)

Backstage

Backstage

Bells

Backstage

on my way to run and run and run

(and walk a lot i'm sure)

the weather is to be a balmy 56 degrees

my shoes fit so i shouldn't lose any toenails this year

i haven't trained at all since august due to injury

so i'm just out to have fun

see you at the finish line

working girl

Yep, I am their newest server. I start work on Monday.

Gone are my free days, but the extra money will be great.

...and...

GO UTES!!! Let's kill us some Cougars!

¡SNOW!

lots of it

wind too

thankfully russ made it home before the storm hit

and...

...isn't this hat just the cutest thing you've ever seen

that girl wearing it was pretty dang cute too.

I just found out that I get to be a part of this year's

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert

featuring....

This will be the third year that I get to be a part of this and I am so excited!

Here are some pics from last year's concert

And 1 pic of the year before.

(I'm in it, I swear! Look at the bottom left.)

See, I'm right there!

It is pretty thrilling standing in front of 12,000 people. I can't wait!

I have taken on cooking.

It's sort of tuned into an obsession.

This is my new favorite site to visit.

OUR BEST BITES

They have introduced me to Caramel Toffee Dip

and

To Die For Sugar Cookies with Glace Icing (My new favorite activity!)

I'm dying to try

this and this!

They even have this all time favorite!

I have a feeling that this Christmas my house is going to be full of yummy treats!

I just might take special orders.

We've all heard of Bucket Lists. Hopefully, I've got a ways to go before I kick that bucket. So I've decided to put together a 30x30 list. Yup, 30 things to do before I am 30. That gives me a little bit less than 2 years.

1. Have a baby

2. See the Northern Lights

3. Learn to SCUBA dive

4. Hike to the top of Timpanogos

5. Hike to the top of Mount Olympus

6. Run a half marathon

7. Complete a triathlon (sprint!)

8. Go on a vacation...just my mom and me.

9. Do a pull-up. Just 1.

10. Go sky-diving

11. Fit into a size 8

12. See a Broadway show

13. Finally get my AS degree

14. Become a baker...pies, breads, cookies...

15. Get good enough at fly fishing that I can go by myself

16. Lope through the poles

17. Run on a horse around the whole race track

18. Go to the Festival of Colors

19. Backpack into Havasu Falls

20. Learn to knit and/or crochet

21. Learn to play Rachmaninoff's Prelude in c# minor

k, I'm stuck! Any ideas or suggestions? Send them my way!

Sorry 'bout that...

you caught me drooling!

I can't believe it has taken me this long

to discover the deliciousness that is

The Hot Dog Haus

Swiss cheese, hot dog, yellow mustard, Art-full Sauce (Sweet and spicy heaven), onions, sauerkraut, and sweet red peppers, all on the best hot dog bun ever.

I know that some of you just pulled an oh-my-gosh-she-eats-that face, but they have boring stuff to put on it too...My grandma says their chili is divine!

So, the next time you find yourself in Heber...give me a jingle and we'll go.

(You know you want to!!)

What could be better then a

homemade cinnamon roll

&

hot apple cider

for breakfast on a

chilly, drizzly

autumn Heber morning?

Oh My Goodness!

I just love squishy cheeks......

...Don't you?

I've always regretted not having bridals taken,

so, eight years (and 20 lbs.) later.....

...here are some of my favorites...

Thanks to my good friend, April, from Delamare Photography for taking such beautiful pictures!

New House

New Life

New Blog

Fresh Starts are wonderful, aren't they!