I just looked at the pictures in my camera and realized we've been really busy and I have a lot to update...
I started running again a few months ago and I did my first 5k since college a couple weekends ago. I have been training with a couple friends to do another half marathon in June. My 5k time was 27:00 minutes, I was happy with that time since I usually run around 10 minute miles, but Brandon told me his last 5k he "thinks" he did 26:30. I can't believe Brandon can beat me now. I don't like the 5k much, I'd rather run a longer, slower race. At least there is no way Brandon could beat me in the half :).
Last week we went to visit my mom and grandparents. It was a short trip, but mom kept us busy with lots of fun activities. One afternoon we took the kids to the University farm to see the baby cows. I remember going there when I was young and seeing the baby pigs. When you walked up to the cage the cows stuck their heads out wanting to eat. Matt was brave and was petting them, but as you can see Kate didn't like it.
We also went to the Children's Museum and the beach(which was freezing cold).
Right before we left my grandma invited me to see some of her quilts. I really enjoyed looking at them. Here are my favorites...
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
She made this quilt for a contest in the Ensign magazine with the theme "Worldwide Church". It has the temple in the middle and all different types of house you find around the world, with an umbrella over the whole thing. The quilt was displayed in Salt Lake City with other contest winners and a picture was in the Ensign. The most amazing part of this quilt is the beautiful hand quilting. 
Going home....
Annie is the perfect little baby and has been so good on all of our outings this month. Here is a recent picture of her and another I took today.
2 comments:
Jackie, your kids are so cute! What a fun trip to see Grandma. I love how you took a picture of grandma with each of her quilts. That will be fun to look back on years from now. She really is talented. And so are you as a quilter too!
That's great that you're running again. I am crazy and signed up for the half marathon at Saddleback Memorial Hospital on Monday May 25 (Memorial Day). The money goes towards heart research so I am going to try to do it each year in honor of my dad. I hope I don't pass out at the end or throw up like I did 2 years ago. I am so nervous. I'm only up to 9 miles right now.
You should do it with me! It's not too late to sign up! I run about a 10 minute mile too so we can hang together and then you can slowly go ahead while I die.
That's cool that Brandon's been running too! You guys look like you're in great shape. Good for you.
Annie is adorable. I can't wait to meet her. One of these days can I just drive out there and hang out? We've been so busy lately, but most days I make up places to go with the kids. Email me and let me know what days are best for you.
Your grandma's quilts are amazing. I guess I forgot you that you were a third generation quilter. I should have known by all of your talent.
My favorite picture is of Kate leaning at an angle away from the animals. I shouldn't laugh at her reluctance but that was so cute.
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