My Runner's Analogy

I went for a run the other night, by myself, and so I got to do some reflecting. Throughout the whole summer I have ran with my dear friend. Running without her was not an option because it was too darn hard to go alone and I wouldn't care to make it far enough. That is how it has been since I had Piper, but I went the other night alone. All those early tired mornings after staying up all night with a baby, pushing myself, watching my accomplishments have all led up to that night for me. Running through the leaves in the brisk air alone, quick, multiple miles, no music. A huge accomplishment for me. For some, maybe not so much, but for me to be able to do the miles, at the pace I did, I never would have guessed I'd be there. My grandma always tells me "IT AIN"T EASY." She wrote me a letter and just said that and told me to put it up on my fridge so I can always see it. When she raised her four daughters alone that saying was on her fridge for years.

As such with life. It ain't easy. But it's worth it. I can see that through my running. It wasn't easy, all those early mornings. Most nights I was up with Beckett many times dealing with ear problems, but I went anyways. And now here I am. Addicted, fit, strong, and much more confident in my accomplishments. I think it is with anything that is worth it. It ain't easy.

Throughout every stage in life we encounter things that are hard, no matter their severity. Whether it's the loss of a first love, a broken friendship, marriage adjustments, raising children, selecting worth while friends.. it all at times ain't easy. But with persistence and a clear mind stepping out of the now into the big picture. We can make good decisions and see the long term benefit of whatever we are doing.

So now... I think I'll go for a run before it snows :)

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If This Doesn't Make You Want To Buy A Truck.....

If you let me take pictures of you like this, what do you expect? I thought my brother looked pretty stellar in a suit today so I took the opportunity to take some pictures.. since he is so photogenic and all. I think this could sale some Toyotas, if our family doesn't already own them all.



Sorry for the monotony if you check both blogs, the majority of people only check this one.. so if you check my second blog.. you may see some things twice.

Just Because

I love Farmington cause it's a farm town, horses everywhere. I mean we literally hear horses neighing from our front steps. And roosters crowing. So it makes a horse lover like me at home. This was a sweet horse even though he shied at every shutter.

Note my name on it.. yep, that's it in the corner. That way if any of you yay whoos want to steal a picture of a horse with a big nose then everyone will know that I was the odd ball that stopped and petted him and was trying to zoom in on his boogers.

Gondola

The girls switched up the typical Friday hang at grandma's to go up to Snowbasin. Good times had all around. I ALMOST didn't add the one with me in it because I look like an idiot with weird hair, since I had just come from a hair appointment, but I decided to post it because I look so retarded :) Hey, why not. So don't complain I don't ever put myself on it... Besides who would have known Carson could follow directions to get a good picture out of the sister. LOL.

Peanut Boy

Oh man, I am going to do the typical "I can't believe...." but I can't believe how quickly these little ones grow. One year birthdays and walking.. so surreal. I love this little peanut, he stole my heart the minute he came out smiling. He is the happiest, most pleasant little boy. I love his freaking guts, sniffle, sniffle. How did I get to be so lucky? I was sitting in Enrichment tonight thinking, man.. my life is as it should be. This is prime time. Although it's so difficult at times and I want to bury my head in the diapers, it's a special time.

Me With My Head Buried In This Hobby

Scott and Trish: I have just begun with all the great images I got of the kids.. so check out my photo blog for more, and more to come.

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