The race

The race day was here. We had signed up for it in December and April came quickly. I totally was going to back out of it because I wasn't ready, in shape, didn't have time or whatever other lame excuse I could dream up, but I didn't. I am go glad I went. It was so much fun. I went out the day before and stayed with Nick and Jen. It was so great to see them again. I know I am kinda pathetic because they haven't been gone for long, but we miss them. The girls were so cute and super sweet. When we got up the day of the race this was what the weather looked like. Snow on the car. Not much just enough to make it wet and cold for the 5K. Oh well, no more excuses.

Jen and me before the race.

I don't have a picture of Jen crossing the finish line, probably because she finished before me. She ran the whole time and I am so darn proud of her. She is a great example to me and I am going to run the whole time next time.

After the race--totally worth it!!

I know!

Yea, yea, I know--My blog called and it wants and update, I've heard it!! My life, just like everyone else, gets really busy. I would love to be able to keep up all the time but oh well. Please enjoy the following updates.

Good Bye

It seems like we have had to say good bye a lot lately. Nick and Jen and their girls moved on a few weeks ago. We miss them a lot. It was so fun to have them with us while they were. They have found a new apartment and Nick will be going to school. We miss their friendship and their talking. Nick and Jesse going on about hiking and I miss Jen just knowing me.

I miss these eyes!

And this cute little smile!!

We all really miss the acrobatic ability of this cutie pie!! She could fly through the air and beg for more.

Cameron misses his wrestling mate!!

Moving Marnie

As we moved the Allen Family to Texas we had a lot of fun. "We" consisted of me, Marnie, Katie, Lainey, Fae,Chloe and Cameron all stuffed into my car that seats 7. Just because it seats 7 doesn't mean that you should travel for long distances that way.

We were all pretty packed in with stuff at our feet and all around us. The kids were really good for the 24 hour drive. The first day we drove about 15 hours and the kids and adults were spent.

So we stopped and stayed the night in Kansas. They just knew that the beds were meant for jumping on, right?

Lainey and her cute pigtails.

We helped Marnie and the kids get moved in and settled and the last night we were in Texas we had a birthday party for Fae. Jesse flew into Texas so that he could drive home with Cameron and me. We got all the cousins together and had a lot of fun.

Aunt Krista had a scavenger hunt for the cousins. They thought it was great.

Love that cute Fae!

The boys with their sword bubbles.

February Blue and Gold banquet

This year for Blue and Gold banquet the scouts had to make a cake with their dad. It was really fun to watch Cameron and Jesse bake. They did a really good job, much better than I do actually, and their cake turned out great. Too bad we didn't find out until later that it was a cake decorating contest, oops!!

I love this picture of them from the back. It shows one of the very few differences between Cameron and Jesse. Cameron has a duck tail. Cameron is a mini Jesse and it seems to get worse every day. The only thing that Cameron got from me was a couple of freckles and moles-ewww!

Cameron giving his presentation for the night on Texas.

Since we didn't know that it was a decorating contest the cake was already frosted and sprinkled with green. When I told Cameron that the other cakes might look really fancy because they were decorating them for the contest he told me to wait right there because he had an idea. He ran upstairs and got LEGOS of course and started decorating. I love him!!!

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve started on the slopes with best friends. Cameron and his friend hit the slopes bright and early to have a snowboard lesson.

Then they spent the rest of the day snowboarding. Cameron's pictures all turned out blurry but it was still so much fun.

The Eve continued at Cory and Katie's house. We played white elephant bingo and talked. Lots of kids for the big countdown.

Grandpa Harmon and the kiddos.

Once the countdown was over it was lights out!!!

Cameron and his borrowed "little sisters"

Cameron loves having a baby and a two year old in the house almost as much as I do. They have a lot of fun together and even have their moments where they don't get a long. It is fun to see them together.

Due to the fact that Nick and Jen have a private blog I am not using their girls names. I will do this for anyone when a picture is posted and they either have a private blog or they don't blog just so they can keep their privacy. So if you want to comment and you know these cute kiddos please don't use their names.

Christmas with Friends and Family

Christmas Eve is ALL about the P.J.s!!!!!!

Nick and Jen and their family. They missed Christmas with their family due to their ongoing problem with the sale of their home. We are so sorry for their trial but are so grateful to have them with us for a while. I have always wanted girls!

After the kiddies went to bed we of course played another round of Rock Band. It is so nice to have live in band mates.

Jesse is always looking to improve things and this night it was Rock Band. How funny he is. He built a stand to set the drum set on so that the drummer wouldn't have to look so high up while playing--our T.V is hanging on the wall--but what do I do with the stand now???

Christmas morning the family came to our house to open gifts. It is the first Christmas in our new home and we loved having it filled with our friends and family. Here is aunt Ricci with her new blanket.

OTHER Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Troy

Next we packed up and headed next door to open more gifts and have Christmas breakfast.

Cameron and Papa

Cameron gets his most desired gift!! How do grandma and papa always know?

The guys cooking breakfast. It was yummy. Papa cooked the crepes. I always love Christmas morning breakfast. I LOVE CREPES!!!!