Race for the Cure

So, I never thought I'd say this... but I've become a runner. Thanks to Mindi:) Brock and I have just recently started to get into it. We haven't really been the racing type but all of the sudden we've caught the fever. I didn't ever think I would love to run, but we have so much fun together. We just did the Race for the Cure in SLC this Saturday. It was a really neat experience. I've done other races, but I really liked this one because it was so inspiring. There was people all over running for someone they loved. There was young girls running with bald heads and husbands pushing their wives in wheelchairs. It made me so grateful for the family I have the the health we have all been blessed with. I love to see the strength I don't have in other people. The families of the survirors are so supportive. I know people are only given trials that they can handle because I question whether or not I could go through something like that and I would never trade my trials for theirs, but they still seem so positive and have an optimistic outlook on life. It was really inspiring to look around and see 18,000 people all around me running for the same cause. The roads were filled as far as I could see in front and back of me, in fact, the first few minutes we couldn't even run because there was so many people. It was awesome! Here are a couple race day pics (sorry Mindi I ripped off some of yours!)

SLC Marathon Day!

We've been out of town for the last week so I haven't had a chance to post about the Marathon. Well, actually the half marathon. Jess (my BFF ) and I started training for the SLC Marathon a few months ago. We were freakin nervous on race day, but it came and we both survived. I've never finished anything like this, I am so proud I did it! There's nothing better than crossing the finish line, I would definitely do it again. I think we're going to try the Logan half in August or maybe a triathalon. Here are some pictures...

Oh and I almost forgot the best part! We met Blaine and Daine from the Biggest Loser. They look awesome!! They've both lost over 100 lbs. and they came to SLC for the half marathon. They were so cool, me and Kenz had to get a pic since the Biggest Loser is our all time FAVORITE show!

I'm so happy I finished and that they didn't have to pick me up on the side of the road in the medical van! My time was 2:24, which isn't awesome but I'm going to try and do better on the Logan half. Yay!

What the Bangkok?!?

So my little, well younger, brother is about to turn 19. He got his call a few weeks ago and we had everyone in America over to open it. We had placed bets all over the globe, everyone had a 2 guesses, 1 inside the U.S. and 1 outside. I can't even remember where I put mine, but I know my outside the U.S. one was somewhere in South America. I totally thought he we be a little Spanish speaker. They were all over the charts, some in Europe, some in Africa, some in South America, tons in North America

So as it turns out, everyone was wrong... He started opening the envelope and we were all expecting it to be somewhere in South America, but what the BANGKOK?!?

Here some pictures of us all anxiously awaiting the call!!

He's so cute! I get to see him everyday at work and I love it. He's so stinkin funny! The fam went down to St. George this weekend and he had just gotten his wisdom teeth out the day before we left. He was a little ornery because of the drugs, but he was friggin hilarious! The boys golfed and all the girls; me, Kenz, my mom and Cole's cute girlfriend Ashley got some pedicures. After all the fun the boys went to the priesthood session together. I LOVE our boys! I do have to say, though, that the girls are way funnier than the boys...

We had to drop off the garage door opener in the boys car while they were at the priesthood session so they could get in the house to change while we got a table at Texas Roadhouse. So, we go drop it off in the truck and we thought we were going to be hilarious and move the truck so they wouldn't be able to find it when the session ended. Ha ha we thought it was way funny! So the session ends and Ashley gets a call from Cole saying that they can't find the car. Well Ashley is the sweetest girl in the whole world and she was trying really hard to lie and tell them to call us if they needed a ride, but she laughed the whole time! Well then Kenzi gets a call from Luke and he's saying that Brock is freakin mad cuz his truck is gone. So we decided to end the joke and tell them we hid it, thinking we were so funny... and it turns out they found the car like 2 seconds after they walked outside and we weren't funny at all cuz we got played. Haha it was a fun trip! I love you Cole, good luck in Bangkok!!

2009

So... a lot has happened already this year! We've been so busy that I haven't had time to blog about anything! First off we had our ward split and we both got new callings; I'm the secretary in the Primary Presidency and Brock is over the 12 year old scouts. We are CRAZY busy! But we have had a good start to the year (get ready for some random pics, I've had them stored up and haven't blogged forever!)...

First thing this year we had a wedding show at the Grand America. Kait and I had to put together a booth and I think we did a pretty good job! We had the most popular booth at the expo ha ha not to brag or anything...

So check out the cake we made... Pretty good huh? We're thinking about starting a business (Not really:)

Second, we went to St. George with Brock's fam to watch Skylee's softball game. We had so much fun! We went out to eat and lounged around and the best part was the massages we got from the Red Mountain Spa. We got this package at the spa where we got lunch included in the price of our massage. Ha ha the food was SICK, and those of you who know me know I am not picky, so that's quite a statment coming from me!! It was completely organic and pretty much raw vegetables. Brock said it felt like we were at fat camp. Haha but we still had fun! Here's some pics of us at the game.

Last but DEFINITELY not least, Kylee had her BABY!! Baby Tyson Skylar was born on Sunday at 10pm and he is SO CUTE! She's a freakin rock star too. We were all at my parents' house on Sunday night for dinner and they left around 8 o'clock to go home. Next thing you know the baby was here and she didn't even have time for drugs!! What a woman, an 8lb baby and NO DRUGS!! How the crap did she do it?!? Here are some pics of possibly cutest baby EVER...

Breakfast with Santa

On the 13th we all went to Breakfast with Santa at the conference center where I work. We had so much fun. The event was mine to plan and it turned out so good! We had magicians, cookie decorating, face painting, entertainment and of course, SANTA! I've never seen a better Santa in my life! He had the real beard and belly and everything. He even drove a Santa car. The weather was HORRIBLE that day!! We got like a foot of snow, but we had the best turn out. There were tons of people there and everyone stayed for hours. There was a raffle and Sunnee (Brock's sister) won a sweater. She brought her 3 boys, the cutest nephews in the world. They had so much fun! Netso (Brock's mom) won a free night stay at the Hilton I work at, and she brought Skylee (Brock's 18-year-old sister). What a fun day, we all walked away with gift certificates to the Layton Hills Mall too. Here's some pics of the cutest fam there is:)

Have you ever seen a cuter baby than that?? He is seriously the cutest thing I've ever seen! Everyone I walked past would stop me and get Crew to smile. They are the funnest boys ever. Jex, the 3-year-old boy, came and slept over at our house the night before. He's says the funniest things ever and he had us laughing all night long. At like 1:30 in the morning he woke up and came and slept in between us. He was a riot, he kept kicking Brock all night long. He loves his Aunt and Uncle:)

Crew Baby

So, I haven't blogged about new baby Crew yet! I'm about two months late. I'm sorry Sunnee!! Here he is, the cutest baby ever! He was born on October 6th and he's about tripled in size since he was born. He's a little chub! Here's some pics of possibly the cutest baby EVER!!

We love baby Crew and his little sweetness. He's just started to smile and laugh. There's nothing cuter that that! He looks like Tommy Boy when he starts to laugh, he's so stinkin cute.

December 2nd... The BEST Day of theYear!

So... this is the best week of the year! I'm a whole 22 now and we partied it up all week long. We had a birthday party at Brock's parents house on Monday. They're the best in-laws anyone could ask for. We had cake and ice cream with Brock's family. They're so much fun! Thanks Mom and Dad Bowden!!

YUMMY HUH?!

Next was my actual birthday and Brock took me to The Broiler. It was SO yummy. I had salmon and brock had the fish and chips. It was the best! We ordered this dessert that was ice cream with a sauce on the top of it... oh it was like STRAIGHT alcohol! Ha ha we didn't finish it:)

Then Brock gave me my very favorite present! He must love me a lot huh??

Then on Wednesday we went with my family to The Mandarin. Holy crap we ate a lot of food this week!! It was really tasty and my fam gave me some sweet presents. Then we went to Kylee's and she made brownies and ice cream for us. My fam is the best!