Mon. Sept. 6, 2010~Tomato Days

On Labor Day we went to Tomato Days in West Haven where Clint's family lives. 5 of us ran the 5k that morning.

Here is Clint coming through the finish line with his time of 20.54. He was 2nd in his age group.

Kristen and me coming through the finish line. Our time was 29.04. I was shocked that I made it in under 30 minutes. I didn't think I would. Thanks for pushing me Kristen :) Eating donuts after the race. Showing our numbers. Me, Clint, Kent (Clint's dad), Kristen (Clint's sister), and Clint (Kristen's husband)...Oh how I despise after-running pictures!!!

We went home and got cleaned up and then went back to the fairgrounds for the rodeo.

We put Nobi in the dog race.

Getting ready.

Morgan watching the horses (yes, that is her buttcrack hanging out).

Morgan and her cousin Carson riding the train.

Jackson being goofy.

That night, back at my inlaws, Morgan got to ride Chrome the horse.

Her Rodeo Queen wave.

Jackson sat up there with her for a minute.

Here's a video of Nobi in the dog race. He did so good. I thought he would just chase the other dogs, but he ran straight to Clint like he was supposed to and came in 2nd.

I forgot to blog about Clint's last race. He ran a 10k last Saturday (the 22nd) and came in 6th place overall! Of course Morgan and I tagged along to cheer him on.

Approaching the finish line...
His time...

We went to breakfast afterward and then grocery shopping. Morgan loves to help put things on the belt.

After taking the groceries home we went to a bday party for 2 little twin girls turning 1.

Farrin (16 months) and Morgan (20 months)

On Wednesday, those 2 little twin girls came over to play for a couple of hours. Morgan LOVED having friends in her house. She wanted to show them ever toy she has. But sadly, they were a little intimidated by her.

This is a video of Morgan about 5pm that night. She had only a short nap and was exhausted by the end of the day. It totally cracked me up watching her try so hard to stay awake.

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And, last but not least, project number 5 is complete! It took me months to get this quilt finished. Its for the twin bed that is in Morgan's room, even though no one uses it yet. It took me so long because I decided to add another row thinking it wouldn't be wide enough (turned out a little too wide) and then I decided to do flannel on the back, but can't find solid flannel in Korea, so I had to buy it while I was in the states and ship it over. Then I ended up with not enough flannel, and had to have my mom send me more. Phew, I'm glad its done! Onto my next project!

July 4, 2009-Happy 4th of July!!!!

We had a great 4th of July weekend. I love the military's 4-day weekends! They're great! On Friday night we went to a bbq with some of the people Clint works with. Then Saturday morning we headed to Yongsan for a 5k fun run. Clint of course ran, and I was going to walk, but didn't. His time was something like 19:28 but someone mentioned that the course was slightly shorter than 5 km.

Sharing watermelon after the race.

After the race we did some grocery shopping then headed home to hang out and watch a movie. We drove back to Yongsan to check out the festivities.

When we got there a Korean dance group was performing.
They also had some salsa dance performances and hula dancing. Miss Georgia was there too.

Watching the performances...from the best view.

Playing on the bouncy stuff

Saturday after the festivities we went to another bbq at our friend's house.

Then back to Yongsan for fireworks. Morgan was unsure at first and only wanted to be in the comfort of daddy's arm.

Then she was kind of okay for a minute.

Then she thought it was much safer in daddy's arms.

The fireworks weren't that great. Nothing compared to what we're used to, but we're SO glad they had a firework show. The 4th of July is my favorite holiday. It has been since I can remember. This year I have a new found love and respect for the United States of America and I am so grateful to call it my home. I'm thankful for the freedoms we enjoy there, for the men and women (and their families) who have sacrificed and are now sacrificing to keep our country safe and free. I'm thankful for the beauty found in the mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, and oceans. And for a Father in Heaven who has given us all we have, including our country.

Hope you had a great Independence Day!

Catch Up

Okay, here we go. Its 5:30 am, I've been up for 2 hours, can't sleep, so I'm blogging.

Memorial Day, May 25, 2009. Clint ran a 5k at Yongsan. Time 22:16

Morgan getting ready to destroy a beautiful flower.

On your mark...Clint is in there somewhere to the right...
We RARELY get to be outside, especially outside in the grass, so Morgan and I enjoyed our little Cherrio picnic very much...until that guy in the top right corner farted so loud that people in China heard the echo!

There was no entry fee, and Clint won a 10 dollar gift card in a raffle. Who knew you could get paid to run 3.2 miles?

After the race we went to breakfast (I REALLY wish I could have tasted that meal, darn cold). Then we spent the rest of the day doing laundry and packing.

"Ready to go mom!"

"Helping" me fold laundry

We got to Utah Tuesday afternoon and my parents had a BBQ for us. It was so great to see our family and Clint's family and my awesome, most amazing, wonderful friend Mindy who conspired with my mother to surprise me! Morgan was exhausted by the time everyone started leaving. She wouldn't sleep anywhere but my bed (which is a big no no to me, but goodness, the kid needed to sleep). About midnight I woke up to her bouncing on the bed on her knees talking and giggling to herself. I finally got her to go back to sleep, and a couple hours later she kicked me out. No joke, she kicked me in the stomach about a million times.

Wednesday morning

Every time Morgan sees this picture of Clint on the mantle she points and screams "daaaaaaaa". She loves her daddy!

Following grandpa around the yard. She was unsure at first, but it didn't take her long to warm up to the grass.

She went up and down the steps about a thousand times.

My mom has TONS of pictures on her camera from playing in the yard yesterday. So I'll get those posted ASAP. Morgan is experiencing so many new things. Especially the great outdoors and its so much fun to watch her explore. Its so nice to have a yard to play in and beautiful sunshine and fresh air. Wow, the things I've taken for granted my whole life!