The Moab Half Marathon
Saturday, March 21, 2009


It started early, waking up at 7, getting to the buses around 7:45. Then a 13.1 mile ride up the canyon. We thought it was hilarious to be on a school bus, it had been years. We ran into one of Hans' best friends from high school, Paul Alder and he's in the seat behind us.

The train of buses kept coming and coming, takes a while to bus almost 4000 runners.

They look empty, but what you can't see is the 10 lines that are just a few feet back, and the lines kept getting longer. Nerves....

We asked a guy to take our picture before we got rid of the camera, and I made a sassy remark about his "Utah" shirt, so after he took our pic, he turned it on himself. Pretty funny.

Once the gun went off, it took a minute or so to cross the start line. I don't know if it was adrenaline, or feeling like the pace bunny, I took the front and pushed hard, around an 8:30 pace (which is fast for me and faster than we have done most of our runs.) Leigh Anne got sick around mile 6 and we all felt for her, any given day it could be any of us. Gretchen had to take a potty break, but pulled a 7 minute mile and caught us. I felt really good, and after a few gels and some water breaks, we were coming out of the canyon. Kathy started to hit her wall and slowed a bit, but Gretch and I wanted it over with! It was hot and we were tired, but we pulled it in and crossed the line at the exact same second. My watch said 1:56, three minutes faster than my 1:59.59 goal! I was excited, mainly to check it off my list, but also because I felt good. (I still couldn't walk down the stairs Sunday!)

After the race, Todd (Kathy's honey) & James (Leigh's sweety) mixed us recovery drinks, we stretched and talked. We were all very grateful it was over. Extra applause for Leigh Anne, finishing a race after throwing up....total stud!! And way to go Kathy for running through her wall. Gretchen...a 7 minute mile? Are we holding you back girl?

5000 total runners at this event which includes a 5 mile race.

Official finishers!

I love these girls! Bound together by early morning runs! Thanks for helping me accomplish a goal I set 10 years ago! What's next?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Nothing better than green pancakes, green milk and green syrup with green sprinkles.....long live the Irish!

SWEET AIR

Yesterday at one of Gray's 3 basketball games, I gave Josie my camera to keep her quiet. She captured this sweet shot of Grayson. I tried to have him recreate the jump, but I couldn't ever catch it. So hats off to Josie for being a better photographer than me.
And PS. I can't believe how tall Gray is, it's freaking me out!

Girl's Day Out.......skiing & lunch....does it get any better?

Thanks chicas for awesome day! Loved it and you!

BYU GAME

We decided it would be fun to take the whole family to the
BYU vs UTAH
basketball game. With some resisting, we ended up having a great time! Probably because the Cougars came out victorious! We were in the nose bleed seats and were right next to the Ute section, so it was fun to see them slink out a little early when they knew we won!

After the game, we saw Cosmo out by the "Victory Bell" and Rock was so excited to get a picture. Before I took the shot I told Chloe to get in the picture and she shook her head all embarrassed. After, Cosmo acted all offended by Chloe and pulled her into the next shot with Truman. Hans was across the way and later asked why Cosmo was attacking Chloe!?
Great day for the Maglebys!Gray was there, but got to sit with Grandpa Frank in the good seats, but he caught me a shade shirt, so it was worth it! Now everytime I wear it he notices and says, "I like your shirt Mom," and smiles!

We LOVE this girl!!! Marisol has been our friend/babysitter/big sister/young woman for the past 12 years. She started babysitting for us when Grayson was 1, and has grown with us, now she is married and is expecting her first baby....a girl....Allison Maribel! We were so excited to host a baby shower for her, because she is the BEST!!
We LOVE you Marisol!
(Besides, we love pink!)

For Christmas, I tried to get creative and make some things for my kids. When I was about 8 my mom made me a "hobo sack" filled with fun camping items and treats, so that is what I did. I did a little research and found out that in hobo vocabulary it is called a "bindle." I also ordered a fun club house tent that I thought they would have fun playing in. Somehow I forgot about the tent and all of the sudden on February 12th it showed up on my step. So it became Valentines. One Saturday I packed them lunches and off they went as hobos to their hobo palace! They loved it and I remember their feelings exactly!

On the beginning of their trek...

Nice "life is hard" face Tru.....

The clubhouse.

Thanks for the fun idea Mom and the great memory. I have a picture of me with my bindle, but am too vain to post it!