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Christmas in Oregon

Christmas in Oregon

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Two Very Intense Weekends!


October 6th, The Saint George marathon began on a beautiful cool morning at Central, UT. I felt great for most of the race. I followed the 4:15 pacer for the entire race. It was like I was a stalker. It really helped not having to worry about my splits. One cool thing about this years race was that it sent texts to whoever we wanted about my progress in the race so Wendy and Brita were able to follow me. The stars aligned and I was able to get a PR of 4:13:15. I never did hit the wall, but the last 3 miles were pretty tough. It was great to see all of the crowds and signs. My number 1 fan kept me motivated and going strong. It was great to have Bill for the last 10 miles of the race follow along side me on his bike. He took some great pictures. I'm looking forward to my next race, whatever that may be. I might even talk Bill into doing one with me.
 "Ain't this a livin'"
 Chuck Norris never ran a marathon!
 Great perspective from my professional photographer.
 Flying down the hill.
 The end is near!
 Giving a high five to pacer, Jo.

Showing off the hardware.



October 12th, The Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100 bike ride began at Kershaw State Park just outside of Caliente. It was a cool, crisp morning with over 100 anxious bike riders, some serious, some not so serious. (Guess what category Bill was in) The riders traveled to Cathedral Gorge State Park, Echo Dam State Park, Spring Valley State Park and then back to Kershaw. It was fun to support Bill this weekend to see him culminate his many hours and miles of training for this event. He thoroughly enjoyed himself (we crazy people call pushing our endurance limits enjoyable). I got to see the riders several times as I drove up and down the roads, camping myself in opportune spots to take pictures. One guy kept saying, "There you are again". I had an interesting conversation with a lady in Pioche who was talking about her daughter that ran marathons. She said she doesn't run full marathons anymore because she got injured. "She is 30, you know," She told me. I didn't tell her how old I was. My awesome husband finished in the top 15 in well under 7 hours which was his goal. Now we're both wondering, what's next?
 Getting psyched up for a big day.
 The race began with mid 40 temps so it was quite chilly.
 The view out my car window. Pretty nice, huh?
 Bill leading the way on the hills.
 This race ended with a mile of uphill. So the finish was especially triumphant.
 Relaxing post race. Notice the smile. It was all good.
 Up at beautiful Kershaw park where the race began that morning.
The paparazzi (aka wife) followed the bikers up and down the route. Fortunately, she did not cause any accidents.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

a big bug

I found something else in Grandma's magical backyard. It was...

a bug!

an Oakley bug. sitting with the Grandma bug.


this bug was also seen eating blackberries, trying to pick up deer droppings, holding as many rocks as possible, and splashing in hose water.... shirtless.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Eagle Scout James

                                             Eagle Scout #15 (I think, 4 sons, 11 grandsons)) for Grandma

                                                      Striking the eagle pose

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Grandma's backyard

 Grandma's backyard seems quite ordinary at first sight:  green foliage, broken down fences, shroud of trees, etc...  However, in just a few minutes, with a closer investigation I rediscovered why I so loved growing up in this backyard.
                                                                   The morning dew
                                                           Busy bees at work
                                                              Blackberries for the taking
                                                             A nut head trying to hide
                                                     Holly waiting for Christmas
                                                                     Nut heads target
                                                  These guys were having a pollen overdose
                                                   Chickadee pondering the meaning of life
                                                     Permian crinoid fossils in Oregon???
                                     This little guy likes grandma so much, he ventured into her garage
                                                             The Grandma

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Quayle Reunion, Zion, and other adventures

 Bill's awesome camera work catches Gabe underwater at the spring.
 Concerned Gus is not so sure.
 Showing off my talents on the miniature golf course. Actually, Bill, James, and Gabe won the Quayle miniature golf tournament. I was just being nice.
 The Guipres have roots in Caliente.
 Lesly poses by our local petroglyphs.
 Grandma find a new pet, a horny toad.
 Enjoying the cool shade at Bill's favorite Zion swimming hole.
 "Look what dropped from the sky!"
 Big horn sheep putting on a show.
 With a 105 temperature, we are enjoying the weeping wall.
 James and Bill enjoying the swimming hole.
 Gabe gives it a try.
 A nice picture, but I had just sprained my ankle.
 Bill's great photography on our quiet morning hike in Zion.
 It was caliente in Grandpa's childhood home. He enjoyed reminiscing.

King of the petroglyphs!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Utah Valley Marathon and 10k



 Bill paces Gabe to a 10k PR of 53:21
 Awesome medals!
 I wish Gabe could have paced me to a PR, but it was not in the cards.
 "How much farther to the finish line?"
 Finished!
 "Someone put me out of my misery!"

 Brita: "We're not going to lose Dad today"
I'm not sure how much I enjoy the pain, but oddly enough, I am already looking at my next training plan.