Friday, January 25, 2008
Swimming with Mom
Ashlyn and Stefanie went swimming at the Aquatic Center in Clearfield. It has been a while since Ashlyn had been swimming. Here she is modeling her new suit:
New Year's Eve at the Anderson's
Brad and Amber put on a great New Year's Eve party. The other partiers included: the Atwaters, the Johansens, and the Schoenfelds. It was by far the latest Ashlyn has ever stayed up. I think it might have been the latest I've ever stayed up. The highlights of the evening included:
- The guys clobbered the ladies in the music game (I think Brad knows the words to every song).
- Ashlyn crawled inside of Spike's cage all by herself and closed the door to the cage; she nearly fell asleep before we found her.
- I didn't think that Brad's water torture would be that bad, so I took it like a man, with my shirt off, laying down on the frozen driveway. It was much worse than I anticipated.
- Stef's favorite was the 'chocolate fountain' that Sarah brought.
Brooke's Temple Night
Although it was too cold to get pictures at the temple after Brooke went through for the first time, we still got a few pics at dinner. Not sure why Brooke isn't in any of the pictures. . .
Matt ordered a salad and 1/2 a turkey sandwich.
Matt ordered a salad and 1/2 a turkey sandwich.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Christmas 2007
This was Ashlyn's first Christmas where she kind of knew what was going on. It was a lot of fun for us to shop for her and to watch her un-wrap and play with her presents. Both of our families spoiled us quite a bit, and it made it a pretty happy Christmas (I love giving and getting stuff). We spent Christmas Eve with the Talleys and Christmas Day with the Hansens.
Both of these pictures were taken on the night we went tree shopping 3 weeks ago.
Grandpa is testing Ashlyn and Izzy on their alphabet knowledge
High Five. Ashlyn can identify: I, S, T, O, N, M, P, B, A, L, R, U, E, and F
Ashlyn stills loves babies. She was having a good time pushing Gabri in the swing.
And giving Gabri kisses on Aunt Kellie's lap. Gabri gives some pretty juicy ones. 
Ashlyn and Izzy listening to a Christmas Story. I think Izzy wants a bite of Ashlyn's corn.
After getting done sitting and dancing on the box, Ashlyn decided to open her basketball hoop from Grandma and Grandpa Talley. (Dad can't wait to play with this toy).
Christmas Eve at the Hansens. 
Here is Ash's Pony from Grandma and Grandpa Hansen. She is a little afraid of riding it to start with, but I will give her a few lessons and show her how to ride.
Kyle, Adrienne, and Hayden. Hayden is about where Ashlyn was last year: really interested in the boxes as tools for standing and in the colors of the ribbons. He'll be a Christmas pro next year.
Amanda with Ashlyn. Ashlyn loved this bus that Stef put in her stocking. Stef got it at a work white elephant party. Amanda's favorite gift has got to be her engagement ring - way to go Matt. I just wish Amanda was marrying someone I could beat at Madden 2005.
We got her this baby that talks and makes sucking sounds when Ashlyn puts something in her mouth. This will get her ready for when she has a little sibling.
Here is Ashlyn sharing her keyboard with Hayden. She loves to dance to the tunes that play on the demo. Kyle called her "Lord of the Dance". She gets her moves from me.
Ashlyn had a lot of fun with her cousins Hayden and Finn. Both of them are going to get to know Ash as the kissing cousin.
It took her a while, but Ashlyn finally got through the many presents she had under the tree. She was a little more interested in the toys than she was in the clothes, even though she got some dang cute clothes.
Overall Christmas was a pretty special one this year. Stef, Ashlyn, and I are blessed with great families and friends. We really love the holiday season because of the time we get to spend with them. I love Stefanie and Ashlyn so much, and really feel like I lucked out in life. We are looking forward to an even better year in 2008. Is that possible?
Both of these pictures were taken on the night we went tree shopping 3 weeks ago.
Grandpa is testing Ashlyn and Izzy on their alphabet knowledge
High Five. Ashlyn can identify: I, S, T, O, N, M, P, B, A, L, R, U, E, and F
Ashlyn stills loves babies. She was having a good time pushing Gabri in the swing.
And giving Gabri kisses on Aunt Kellie's lap. Gabri gives some pretty juicy ones. 
Ashlyn and Izzy listening to a Christmas Story. I think Izzy wants a bite of Ashlyn's corn.
After getting done sitting and dancing on the box, Ashlyn decided to open her basketball hoop from Grandma and Grandpa Talley. (Dad can't wait to play with this toy).
Christmas Eve at the Hansens. 
Here is Ash's Pony from Grandma and Grandpa Hansen. She is a little afraid of riding it to start with, but I will give her a few lessons and show her how to ride.
Kyle, Adrienne, and Hayden. Hayden is about where Ashlyn was last year: really interested in the boxes as tools for standing and in the colors of the ribbons. He'll be a Christmas pro next year.
Amanda with Ashlyn. Ashlyn loved this bus that Stef put in her stocking. Stef got it at a work white elephant party. Amanda's favorite gift has got to be her engagement ring - way to go Matt. I just wish Amanda was marrying someone I could beat at Madden 2005.
We got her this baby that talks and makes sucking sounds when Ashlyn puts something in her mouth. This will get her ready for when she has a little sibling.
Here is Ashlyn sharing her keyboard with Hayden. She loves to dance to the tunes that play on the demo. Kyle called her "Lord of the Dance". She gets her moves from me.
Ashlyn had a lot of fun with her cousins Hayden and Finn. Both of them are going to get to know Ash as the kissing cousin.
It took her a while, but Ashlyn finally got through the many presents she had under the tree. She was a little more interested in the toys than she was in the clothes, even though she got some dang cute clothes.Overall Christmas was a pretty special one this year. Stef, Ashlyn, and I are blessed with great families and friends. We really love the holiday season because of the time we get to spend with them. I love Stefanie and Ashlyn so much, and really feel like I lucked out in life. We are looking forward to an even better year in 2008. Is that possible?
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Old Running Pictures
The Rat Pack at the base of Wheeler Canyon Trail - Jeremy, Me, Joe
The Salt Lake Tribune took these pictures of Matt, me, Joe, and Trevor working out at the Olympic Oval before we went to the 2004 Olympic Trials Marathon
Here I am running my first marathon - Deseret News 2003. This is around mile 22 - this was the most painful marathon of them all. (Not including the 2 ultras).
Finishing the St. George Marathon in 2003. 2:21.31 - still my pr.
Curtis, Matt, me, Joe, and Trevor at the Olympic trials in Birmingham, AL. February 2004
Finishing the Deseret News Marathon in 2006 - probably the most painful last 400 meters of any of my marathons.Wasatch Back 2004
At Weber State before the 1st ever Wasatch Back Relay - Jace Nye, Me, Trent Hooper, Bob Lambert, Todd Gilbert, Nate Long, Nick Fisher, Nate Kennedy, Mark Jolley, Matt Harmer, and Spencer (Missing = Jason Schoenfeld)
Nate Long at the starting line (18 other teams started earlier in the day - 22 total teams)
Nathan handing of to Matt
Matt handing off to Schoener
Me running against Chad Durham, from the BYU team. We pulled away from them after this (they had 5 women and 7 men on the team). 
Bob Handing off to Trent
Nick Fisher and Jace Nye.
Stefanie and Maddie (our support crew)Wasatch Back 2005
Mark handing off to Jed
Schoener handing off to Joel
We lost to BYU by under 3 minutes in the closest finish in Wasatch Back History. It was a long, hard fought battle. Top Row: Nick Fisher, Trent Hooper, Mark Jolley, Jed Johansen, Jason Schoenfeld, Me, Nate Long, Riley Cook, Matt Harmer, Bryant Jensen, Joe Wilson (missing = Brett Ferrier).
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