Running as a Family

One of our favorite family activities is to go running together. Jeff and I have enjoyed running together ever since we met- (back then we admittedly ran a lot faster because we wanted to impress each other!)

Provo Riverwoods 10 mile- The first race we ran together-
and the first time Jeff put his arm around me, haha!

But now that we're old and married and don't have to impress each other, I'm glad we still run together. Of course Emily is always along for the ride in the jogging stroller- which adds a whole new element. If you run, you know how fun it is to pass people- well it's a whole new level of satisfaction to pass someone while pushing the stroller.

4 mile family fun run

Recently we ran a 2 mile race on the levy and Jeff pushed Emily in the stroller and we all crossed the finish line in 13:30. Emily was first in the baby division, I was second for the women, and Jeff was second in his age division. Afterward when Jeff went up to get his medal the announcer saw him and said, "Hey, stroller guy!" Yes, Jeff is more than happy to be "stroller guy"- but watch out, he's a fast stroller guy!
Anyway, running is a great family activity!

Melon Bellies

So my husband loves watermelon- I just never knew how much until we moved here to Louisiana where the watermelon is as sweet as candy! Jeff has been in hog heaven. We bought this 35 pounder two days ago and he was giddy- let's just say that even though good ol' "Leeroy" was only with us a short time, he was very loved- he even was buckled up in a seat belt for the ride home from the produce stand. We chopped him open yesterday and he's already half gone today, no joke. That's got to be some kind of a record!