I have been awful at keeping our blog updated. I just can't seem to bring myself to sit down and actually write. I am now sitting at work with nothing to do, but finally write this entry.
So to catch up on our summer it has been very dull compared to our adventures last summer. We have been going and doing a lot of fishing with my siblings, when I say fishing I mean everyone is fishing while I hold my sister's baby.
We went camping with my brother, Mike, and my sister-in-law, Lauryn, in Idaho at Big Springs just up past Lava. We went tubing down the river (Preston's first time ever) and it was so much fun!! We then went and soaked in the hot springs for a little bit. Mike and Preston did a little bit of fishing and caught some fish to eat for dinner.
The 4th of July was spent with Preston's family and mine. We ran the Magna 5k in the morning and went to lunch at his uncle and aunt's house which was really fun! Really good food as always! That night we went to Stadium of Fire with my parents. Main reason why we went: I love Scotty McCreery and he was the Opening Act for The Beach Boys. It was so much fun and the Beach Boys were actually AWESOME!!! The fireworks as always were FABULOUS!!
At the end of July we went on Trek. Preston and I were a Ma & Pa. It was such an amazing experience!! We left on Monday July 23 and got home Friday July 27. Things started out a little shaky when 3 of the 4 buses they got for us had issues (Tire problems and the air breaks went out). We left an hour and a half later than was planned, but we were able to get to Wyoming safely. We stopped by a cemetery on the way up for a story and stopped at Independence Rock. Both were really cool to see and the stories behind both were very special.
We spent the night in Casper. Tuesday we spent the day at Martin's Cove. We had missionaries tell us a story about a lady that was in the Martin Company that was a very spiritual experience. When we got done there, we had some issues with some of the kids health. Two girls ended up going to the hospital and three ended up going home. That night our Stake Presidency was considering not having us Trek at all, but in the end we did.
Wednesday was our first day of Trekking and it was a forever long day! We started later than we were suppose to and plus we had to start with a river crossing through the Sweetwater river with a story told by the missionaries before we crossed. It took way longer that they thought it would to trek 14 miles because kids were having problems with blisters and because of the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), whose land we were on, shortened version we had to stop and wait for everyone to get them taken care of. There was a period of 2 hours we didn't even go 1 mile. We were on the train for 11 almost 12 hours. Let's just say my feet were a little tired.
The next day was much better, but at the same time harder. It was better because we didn't stop as much, it was harder because it was an emotional day. We started way too late and it was hot. We were really good at keeping our kids hydrated, but that wasn't our families problem. We were at the bottom of Rock Ridge (it has this name for a reason believe me!) getting ready for the Women's Pull. All of a sudden I hear that someone was on the ground, most of the boys were at the top of the hill. It was one of my sons that was down and he was shaking. Luckily Preston and another Melchizedek Priesthood down with the women, so they gave him a blessing and were able to take him up in an empty hand cart. Later we learned he'd gone into diabetic shock. We also learned he'd only had an orange for breakfast, but we were so grateful that that was all. The Women's Pull was an awesome experience. Our daughters were rock stars and had no problem with it. The best part is as we were coming to the top the men all lined the sides of the train and had their hats off over their hearts. There's no other way to explain it other that it was amazing.
We spent the last night in Rock Creek Hollow which has been told to us is hallowed ground. We had so much fun and are so grateful that we could go and have the opportunity to experience that. It is something that we will not forget. I now understand a little bit more (no way could I fully understand) what the pioneers had to sacrifice to come to the Salt Lake Valley and how hard it must have been.
As always we are still running. Preston so much more than I am. He ran pretty much the whole time that we were on trek. Yes he woke up at 4 A.M. to go and run 10 miles Tuesday, ran 3 on Wednesday, break on Thursday, and ran Friday when we got home. We got back to running on a more regular schedule. Preston ran a race last Friday. The Legacy Midnight Run 10K. He finished in 42:52. He took 5th overall and 3rd in his age group. He has a few more races that he is doing before he runs his big marathon, The St. George Marathon in October.
Lastly to be caught up, Football season is upon us! Preston has been in full practice mode for the past couple of weeks, with this week ending with the annual Blue and White Game tomorrow night. Then it's off to celebrate our anniversary! 2 years sure has flown by!!
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