Showdown at Sundown

This past weekend I traveled south to support my son in law Joe as he participated in his first Triathlon. It was held at Lake Las Vegas. What a gorgeous place, it's like an oasis in the desert. The race is a 700m swim, 11 mile bike ride and 5K run. Joe and his friend Jeremy have been training since January so............it was finally "RACE DAY". We gathered up all the family and made a weekend of it. We are so very proud of him and want him to know how much we admire his determination.

Three Generations

Our new mom to be...........

The Cute Couple

The "Joe" Shirt

Mackenzie came up with such a cute idea. She made screen tee's for all the family and then surprised Joe. We put them on right before the race. Everybody kept saying: Who's Joe?

Well........Here we are..

So Vogue.......

Best Buds!

I can just hear them, "Dude we can't back out now"! Besides we have these "sweet" pink swim caps to wear.

It's Almost Time

Getting ready to start the race.

Swimming

Beginning the swim.

Finishing the swim !

Now getting ready to transition for the bike ride. He was 25th out of the water.

The Gang

Barry, Cindy Darin, Jordan and Matthew.

The Waiting

The Waiting

The Visiting

The Fun

It's the home stretch

Finally we see him on the other side of the Lake.

Yeah ! He's made it this far.

My mom!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is where we see Joe for the first time on the run and Mom says "It looks like Joe's A-- is draggin. We were just cracking up but at the same time feeling so sorry for our Joe-E.

Almost at the Finish Line............

The Mighty Medal

Yes, It was worth it sweetheart.... I will be doing many many more in the future! (Just kidding)

So glad it's over

Joe and Jeremy both thinking

"It's over and we DID IT".............

Finally a Burger

After 3 months of "no burgers" for Joe, we all went to the Luxor to eat at the Burger Bar. The food was delicious and the company even better. There is nothing that can compare to friends and family. Does Joe look happy or what?

Birthday Cake?

Who needs cake when you already have your favorite treat!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday girl showing us her new teeth.

The Birthday Girl

Baby Henli is one year old today (26th).

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday baby Henli..Your Nana Loves you!

Love One Another

This morning I am pondering on why their are some people in this world who are just down right "mean" at times to others that they work with. I am grateful I am in a work environment that is almost always " A Happy Place". We truly strive to work together for the "team" and really do care about and love each other.

You simply cannot know what is going on in someone's life to really know the whys of their behavior. As I have grown older with experience, I know this to be true. Something said for "getting older"!!!!! My advice to this person is to pray for them. To pray for those who have hurt you. I have found prayer to be a profound comfort and it can work miracles when implemented. My thoughts and prayers are with you this day.

West Temple

My early morning view! Can you imagine waking to this every day? It's tough.........

I know ...I know.........
I am so blessed!!!

St. Patrick's Day in Zion Canyon

Here in the canyon St. Patrick's Day is a big to do...This past weekend the festivities began with a parade along with a green jello sculpting contest. People come from all over to join in the silly fun. There was plenty of corn beef and cabbage being served at every restaurant in town. Please enjoy the photos and then maybe next year you will join us too.

Zambella's

Massimo riding his cute little John Deere and mom Katrin enjoying the parade too.

Opening the parade is always the bagpipers.....or should I say bagpiper?

Green Jello Queens

It's All About the "Green"

Belly Dancing too!

Unimog!!!

The gang at Zion Adventure Company and their new toy.

Red Hat Club

Rockville City Drill Team

Drill Team

Do you see the drills? Get it? (giggles)

My Friend Kristi

Yes......she is always this happy!

Kristi's hubby Alan

Yes.......He is always happy too. Hum...........two happy people together!

There was so much candy and beads being thrown that it looked like Mardi Gras and Halloween! Of course... I grabbed a few treats!

Corvette Club

Bringing up the Rear

Local friend Bill is always the end of the parade. You can imagine what it says on the sign on the donkeys rear!

Stilt Man

This guy was a real hit... He had a long way to walk.

Zion Shuttle joining in on the Festivities

Buses are fueled by propane here in the Canyon.

Nana's Little Buddy

Yes.... this is my little buddy.

Lunch at the Park

This past weekend I traveled North to be with my daughter and her family for a few days. The weather was gorgeous and we took total advantage of it. Monday we shopped and ran errands and went to the park. You know how kids love the park... We just couldn't get over how nice the weather was. It has been a pretty long winter for a mom with three small children. Just being outside for her was heaven.

We grabbed McDonald's and spent the afternoon swinging, playing and just visiting. I love watching the kids play and interact with other children. On the way home Little Lukie was very upset that his mother had not gotten the phone number of his new "park" friend. This park was a half hour away and not one we would usually go to. How cute is he?

It is always a blessing being with my family.