Bike Riding

Today Jared went out with Ryan and taught her to peddle her own bike. She picked it up so uber fast it almost makes me sad. At first she could only just peddle. But after a little while she was able to stear herself around too. I can't believe how fast she is growing up! Please someone tell me how to stop her from growing up!!

Also, we are watching my sister's "killer" dog... King. We call him Kingdom for short. He and Ryan are pals now. Although she gets scared when he barks and when he plays a little rough. It makes me want to get her a dog, but I would rather have another kid than a dog any day of the week!

July 4th

So we all got together as a family and had a blast over the long weekend. All the kids loved playing in the pool! Natalie's kids are little sun sponges though. It's like they just sit in the sun for a few seconds and you can just watch them change color! I wish I were that way. Ryan on the other hand is so fair! We keep her covored in the 50 sun block just to keep her from turning into a lobster!

Ryan and Dax were the only ones who never took a break from the water! They were both little fishes! Although Ryan is really quite timid in the water, and hates getting her face wet, she loved swimming with her grammie, papa, Aunts, uncles, and all the cousins!

Ryan and Riley also really enjoyed boxing each other as well as anyone who would let them punch on them! I had a blast just watching the girls giggle as they punched each other in the face!!

shishin'

Jared is now done working mornings at the crossfit gym, so we have a lot of time together during the week. This week we opted to go up to Panguitch and camp and fish. Jared surprised me and Ryan with new fishing poles. So we put them to good use. We reeled in more than our fair share of fishy's! We even kept our limit! It was a blast.

Ryan had a little miss-hap though. I went to the back of the truck to get her a drink and she tried to follow me. It's a little too high of a drop for her though. She ended up falling out and scraping up her face. I feel like such a jerk every time she looks at me!!

Before

After

Summer FUN

Memorial Day we took the kids up on a hike. It took us two hours to hike about two miles with the girls getting out and walking a good portion of it! It was a joke, but it was really fun. Next time maybe we can make it to the end with the kids! I love living outside Zions!

Also, we have been spending some time in my sister, Natalie's, back yard. They got a sprinkler to water the yard with and we run through it from time to time. Although the girls do not like to actually get wet at all! They will run under the water as long as they can make it without any
water getting on them.

Seattle

So I have neglected to keep updated in good time... here is what we did last month!

2010 NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL CROSSFIT GAMES QUALIFIER!

it was a blast to watch Jared kill himself! Like sectionals he had two days of hellish workouts (WODS) to see just how fit he really is. This included the top 20 men and women in UT, NV, OR, WA, AK, and ID.

WOD #1

Three rounds for time:
10 Overhead squats with 135 pounds
50 Double under

Time: 7:21

WOD #2

90 second Axel Dead Lift. As many Reps as possible.

The men could choose their weights (263, 303, 353)
Jared did 24 with 263 pounds for a total score of 6,312 pounds moved in 90 seconds!

WOD #3

5 mile hill run for time
Jared finished in37:37. That came out to be 32nd place out of 75 men!

WOD #4

30 Calorie Row
30 thrusters with 95 pounds
3 20' rope climb
30 Kettle bell swings 53 pound kettle

20 Calorie row
20 thrusters with 115 pounds
2 20' rope climbs
20 Kettle bell swings 53 pound kettle

10 Calorie row
10 thrusters with 135 pounds
1 20' rope climb
10 kettle bell swings 53 pound kettle

ALL FOR TIME!
Jared finished in a staggering 21:10! Ended up taking 31st place in this WOD overall

In the end Jared earned the title of 41st fittest man in the NW United States!!

I wish everyone could see how killer this last WOD was for everyone! People were dropping off the ropes like crazy and almost dropping Kettles on their head! Jared did amazing!!

Crossfit

So Jared will be competing up in WA this weekend for a chance to go to the Crossfit games! We are going up with a bunch of people to support him and Robin! A bunch of members of the gym got together to support us and help pay for this adventure. Jared and Robin did as many burpees in one minuet as possible and people pledged a dollar amount per burpee. In the end Jared did 30 and Robin did 25. Let's just say that people were way too generous and we made a crap load of money in just one minuet!! THANKS EVERYONE!!

Graduation

Jared did it! He completed his Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing! I can't even begin to say how proud I am of him! He was able to keep full time hours with both school and work and still manage to do very well in his classes! There are a few key individuals that we have to give credit for this degree as well. First, Nana. Nana, you were a huge part of this! Thank you so much for all your care, concern, and help! Not to mention giving Jared a reason to actually walk!! Next, Lynn and Kirby. Thank you so much for being the kind of parents, to both of us, that we can call for some sound advice! You guys are the best! Also, my parents, Mark and Sally. I know that there were a few times when my parents gave some really great word of encouragement and advice that were so key to our success! Finally...me! Getting Jared's degree was harder for me than when I got my own degree! Because of this I would like to accept this degree as my honorary second Bachelors degree!

Jared I'm so PROUD of you!
Even though I am not supposed to be proud... I have to be!!

Nana, Jared and Me. Jared's Leigh is Beef Jerky!


Jared with Ryan

All of the park family