Canyonlands Half Marathon 2010

Dennis and I competed in the Canyonlands Half Marathon 2010 in Moab - he ran the half marathon and I competed in the 5-mile run with Chelsea as my coach/trainer. What a great time we had, even though we about froze to death up the canyon waiting for the race to begin.

Yeti Marathon scheduled in Woodland Hills

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Going to the Temple

This evening we're going to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple with the Terrys to do endowments for the family. So glad it's not snowing so Den can go. Seems like we always have to plan our activities around the weather.

My Two Favorite Groups and My Favorite Hymn

It's SAD when Christmas is over...

I love the days between Christmas and New Years Eve - mostly because all of my family is around me and we can really relax and enjoy one another. Christmas was wonderful again this year. My sweet husband never ceases to amaze me with the thoughtful gifts he gives me. And my children are so generous and thoughtful, too. How lucky and blessed I am to have such a great family.

We're looking forward to a better and happier 2010. This past year has been very hard for us in several ways and now we're looking for the silver lining in the dark clouds. So grateful for the gospel and the Savior's atoning sacrifice in our lives.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Not done with our shopping yet, not done with all the gingerbread boys yet, not done with all the decorating yet, but loving every minute of it! Can't wait for Jenny, Shawn and the kids to come.

Balloon Regatta!

We had such a great time at the Balloon Regatta in Page this weekend. We watched the balloons launch and fly each morning and on Saturday night they were all lined up on Lake Powell Blvd. Thanks, Wilsons, for a really fun weekend!

The Princess is Sleeping

A big snow storm is coming in today, so I got to work early before it hit and parked in the underground parking. Good thinking, huh?!

Today Greg Mortensen is coming to BYU for our Forum. He wrote "Three Cups of Tea" - should be a very good turnout in the Marriott Center.

The Story of My Life

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Saturday Afternoon Trail Ride

We had such a good time on our trail ride with the Deweys this afternoon. The weather was cool and perfect for horse back riding. We rode for about 2 hours up South Fork in Provo Canyon - the leaves were gorgeous. We saw an elk on the mountain and I got to pet a tame deer. What a great afternoon - thanks, Steve & Emily!

Fall is Here!

There's supposed to be a big change in the weather. 85 degrees today, strong winds this afternoon, and a temperature drop to the 40's tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the cooler weather, but I'M NOT READY FOR SNOW YET.

Elder Enzio Busche

Pat & Kat's Wedding

We are so thrilled that Pat married Kat Mays on Saturday September 5th. Our yard looked great and the reception was so much fun! We had a cotton candy machine and a photo booth, and, except for hurricane-force winds and downpour for the first 15 minutes of the reception, everything went exceptionally well. Chelsea and Jenny made the chocolate wedding cake.

We are so happy to have Kat and Tayla in our family now - they are darling and wonderful and they fit right in!

Scofield Cabin

Just got home from a fun weekend at Chelsea & Skyler's cabin at Scofield Reservoir.
Saturday was bright and sunny, but a little breezy. We took the boat out and Den did some fancy skiing.

No one else was brave enough to face the water which was 19 degrees colder than our August trip to Lake Powell. Two month old Baby Ty was happy as long as the engine was running and he was all bundled up in his hoodie and blankets.











Wesley really liked being on the boat, but we couldn't coax
him into the water. I don't blame him!














Early this morning everyone except Jessie, Kadence and I went fishing - they just about froze to death, but Skyler caught a fish. So the outing was a great success!!




Later we took a hike along the Lower Fish Creek and saw some beautiful scenery - Wes and Kadence saw a deer and a fox running across the trail. Thanks, Chelsea & Skyler, for a wonderful weekend!

I Love VT

I visit the most wonderful sisters: Anna Poulsen and Dolly Scharf. My fabulous partner is Rachel Beckstrand, who is darling. My own Visiting Teachers NEVER MISS A VISIT and I love them to death: Bunnie German and Susan Self. They give me the lesson and then we spend the rest of the time talking about guns and preparedness!!

As in the Days of Noah

Fabulous Lake Powell vacation

Just got home from another wonderful week at Lake Powell. Wesley tore up the water on his kneeboard.


Just about everyone climbed through the "crack".

Three week old Baby Ty loved being on our new 22' open bow Cobalt as long as the motor was

running and the wind blew on him. He did pretty well for his first time at Lake Powell on the Leisure Princess.

Dennis, Jake and Megan climbed up and down the Moki Steps.



Our party consisted of
Dennis & Joyce
Chelsea & Ty
Justin, Jessie, Wesley, Kadence
Uncle Christopher, Nick, Jake and Megan





Looking forward to another week next year. Great weather, great food, great skiing/boarding, great company. Anyone wanna come?!!