St Lukes Womens Fitness Celebration Race 2007

Kylene, Mom, Amber, Caitlin, Ella and Kreshie walked in the St Lukes Womens Fitness Race this weekend. It was so much fun. Over 12,000 women participated, making it the largest womens 5k race in the nation.















Despite the rain it was really fun.

Bright Eyes and Mute Math

Kylee and I went to two concerts this week Bright Eyes and Mute Math.





















We Loved the Bright Eyes concert and Mute Math's opening Indie-pop band Eisley. Mute Math was a disappointment. We thought that they had to cover up their mediocre music with bright lights and smoke. Being in a crowd of people listening to live music is one of my favorite things to do. I love the noise, being squished up to your neighbor singing the same songs, dancing and the adrenilone that always follows a great concert.

Who knew that there was tipping etiquette?

I have always thought of myself as a great tipper. Although I passed the quiz....barely. I noticed that there are a lot more services that I should be tipping for. As someone starting a job where gratutities are accepted I hope everyone I meet knows about tipping etiqette.

http://www.expertrating.com/quizzes/Tipping-Etiquette-Quiz.asp

Nerves have set in and I am getting anxious about moving. The sensible part of me thinks "What are you doing??? You are leaving your family, quiting a job you really like and make pretty good money at to go live alone in a canyon. What are you thinking!"

The crazy part of this whole adventure is that there is an overwhelming sense of excitement and peace surrounding me. I know that there will be moments of loneliness and times when I question my decision to move to Utah. But I am also preparded for when those times come and there is no question they will come.

I wonder if this will be a catalyst? Will it create opportunities so that I can accomplish my dreams and goals?

Zion is official!!!

Its official! I am heading to Zion National Park for a few months. I leave the first of October and couldn't be more excited. What a fun adventure.

The family Amazing Race 2007

The Canyon County Fair

Kresimir and a friend.

Ella loved riding on the carousel until it started, then she freaked out! I couldn't help but laugh.

The local fire department sprayed water from their truck and the kids played in the water.

They loved looking at all the animals. We saw pigs, goats, sheep, cows and ducks.

Lilly Janes Cupcakes

Amber, Ella and I went to Lilly Janes, a store devoted to cupcakes to take part in frost your own cupcake night. We decided on frosting Vanilla, Chocolate and Red Velvet cupcakes.

I LOVE cake!!!





















Here are the two cupcakes that I frosted. Unfortunately the cupcake with the white frosting never made it home. It ended up falling to the ground and had a nice coat of gravel added to the decoration. I was so sad.















Ella picked out chocolate chips to put on her cupcake.




















Yum!!





















What a great way to spend my evening, with people I love and cake. It couldn't get much better than that.

101 things I want to accomplish before I die

1. Run with the bulls at the Pamplona Festival
2. Play in the ‘Tomatina’ tomato fight
3. Help save a life, many lives.
4. Have dinner at the White House
5. Hike the Narrows from the top down
6. Compete in a triathlon
7. Own a home
8. Help the FBI solve a crime
9. Have my name listed on a major motion movie credit
10. Marry in the temple
11. Hike Ireland coast to coast
12. See Antarctica
13. Hike in New Zealand
14. Have children of my own
15. Stay in an over water bungalow in Tahiti
16.Tour the ancient Aztec and Mayan ruins in Mexico
17. Own a summer home on the beach
18. Compete in an adventure race
19. Attend an Olympic event
20. Visit the Holy Land
21. Attend the World Cup
22. Kiss someone I love at the top of the Eiffel Tower
23. Stay in a Tuscan Villa
24. See the pyramids of Egypt
25. Visit the town in Switzerland where Great Grandmother grew up
26. Perform with a popular rock band on stage during a live concert
27. Learn to cook
28. Hike to the top of Angels Landing
29. Read all the scriptures cover to cover.
30. Stay at the base camp of Mt Everest
31. Swim with a dolphin
32. Walk on the Great Wall of China
33. See the Louve
34. Go on an African safari
35. Visit the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC
36. Get a college degree
37. Read to Kill a Mockingbird
38. Be chosen as a juror on a highly publicized case
39. Visit Alcatraz
40. Be the inspiration for a song
41. Help someone fulfill a dream
42. Take my picture in front of Mt Rushmore
43. Hike the Subway
44. Scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef
45. Master the art of communicating with others
46. See Niagara Falls
47. Go on a church history tour
48. Attend the Iditarod Race
49. Meet the Prophet
50. Raft the Grand Canyon
51. Be an important part in finding CRG a permanent home
52.Give an inspiring speech in front of thousands
53. Help deliver a baby
54. See the constitution
55. Ride in a limo
56. Learn how to start a fire with two sticks
57. See the home of Ann Frank
58. Swim in Loch Ness
59. Visit Disneyland and Disneyworld
60. Stand at the Roman Colosseum
61. Raft the Grand Canyon
62. Learn not to say yes when you really mean no
63. Learn astronomy
64. Stay the night somewhere that is haunted
65. Ride on a train
66. Run into a friend at an airport that I haven’t seen in years
67. See a Broadway play in New York
68. Spend three months getting into optimum shape
69. Visit the Winchester mystery house
70. See all fifty states
71. Ride in a helicopter
72. See Hollywood
73. Visit Graceland
74. Go island hopping in Greece
75. See the Northern lights
76. Visit the Hostess factory in Chicago, IL
77. Climb one of the seven summits
78. Learn to play the guitar
79. Ride the highest rollercoaster in the United States
80. Accept myself for who I am
81. Own a dog
82. Visit a Dutch tulip farm
83. Hike the Appalachian Trail
84. Visit Machu Picchu
85. Learn to surf
86. Befriend someone I don’t particularly like
87. Ride on a motorcycle
88. Meet a King or Queen
89. See a shuttle launch
90. See Stone Hedge
91. Watch the sunrise on a mountain
92. Spend a week on a beach where I feel that I am the only person on earth
93. Perform an anonymous favor
94. Work for a cause I believe in
95. Over come all my fears
96. Fly first class
97. Say I am sorry to someone
98. Visit an active volcano
99. Learn how to take a compliment
100. Go on a cruise
101. See Teotihuacán

The decision has been made!!

So after months and months of countless prayers and trips I have finally decided where I am supposed to be. LAS VEGAS!! More accurately Henderson, NV. Once the lease on my apartment is up in October I will be moving to Zion Ponderosa to work at the resort through the winter. Surprisingly both Amber and I had the impression while we were there on vacation that it would be a perfect place for me. The more I have thought about it the more excited I am about spending a few months working there. Not only is it beautiful but I really enjoyed getting to know the employees. I think that it will do wonders in helping me to learn how to be a little more extroverted and outgoing which are qualities I admire so much in others. It will also be a welcome break from the ever social world of accounting.

Once I move to Las Vegas I am planning on going back to school to get my certification in radiology. It don't feel like this is a permanent move or that I cant come back to Boise at anytime which is a huge comfort to me.

I just feel very strongly that every moment of every day is taking us somewhere. That our destiny is determined by our thoughts, choices, desires and actions. And if you examine your life carefully, you can tell what your destiny will be—not what you want it to be, but where you will actually end up. I feel that by making this move I will be changing my destiny and that is so exciting to me.

The Narrows

Michael, Kylee, Caitlin and I before the big hike.






















Kylee and Michael getting ready to hike in the river.




















Towards the end of the hike. I loved it!! It makes me want to become a canyoneer.
















The narrows were so beautiful.

Trip to Zion National Park

First we spent a few days in Salt Lake City.















We went to the zoo one afternoon. Ella and Kresimir loved looking at all the animals.















Ella's first plane ride. She did great!! A born traveler.

Kelly Cup Champions!!!

Congratulations Idaho Steelheads on winning the Kelly Cup!!

One Win Away!!

Scoran scores in double overtime to give the Steelheads a chance to win their second Kelly Cup title on Thursday. Now the question is will they throw Thursday nights game to win in Boise?

Why I wont have collegen or plastic surgery anytime soon

Jessica Simpson was so pretty before.


What happened?

Ten things every Steelhead fan should know.

Here are 10 things every fan should know as the finals begin:

1. The Steelheads are in elite company. There are 12 pro hockey franchises still alive this time of year.

2. This is the 11th year of the Kelly Cup Finals. South Carolina is the only team to have won the Kelly Cup twice. Idaho would be the second with a win this year.

3. Steelheads hockey hasn't been played in June before.

4. There are three Idaho Steelheads who are trying to get their second Kelly Cup ring while in an Idaho uniform. Veterans Scott Burt, Lance Galbraith and Darrell Hay were with Idaho in 2004.

5. The most exciting moment for Idaho in the playoffs — so far — came against Las Vegas. Game 6 of the National Conference Finals was a scoreless tie through 58 minutes and 57 seconds of play. But then Greg Rallo's game-winner turned Qwest Arena into heaven on earth for 2,864 Steelheads fans.

6. Money's not their motivation, but it doesn't hurt. Burt said it's not the reason he wants to win. "We want to be known as champions," Burt said. "We want that ring."

7. Both teams are battle tested in the playoffs. Idaho (90 points) has home-ice advantage in the finals because it finished with a better regular-season record than Dayton (83 points).

8. Dayton has been in the ECHL longer than every other team except for Johnstown (Pa.). This is the first trip to the playoffs for Dayton (Ohio) in five years.

9. Steelheads forward Derek Nesbitt played in the Kelly Cup Finals last season when he was with Gwinnett, but he didn't get a ring. Alaska won the series in five games. His roommate on the road when he was with Gwinnett? Adam Berkhoel, who now plays for Dayton and was named the ECHL goaltender of the year and MVP of the ECHL All-Star Game played at Qwest Arena in January.

10. Don't expect to see the Kelly Cup any time soon. It is in the ECHL office in Princeton, N.J., and typically doesn't show up at the arenas until a team can clinch the series.

Happy Birthday Ella!!

Ella turned one on Saturday. Happy Birthday Ella Belle!!













Kresimir loved playing outside at the party. Love the mohawk Kresh!!
















I bought Ella a swimming pool for her birthday.















Looks like it was a hit.

Go Steelheads!!

"The Idaho Steelheads won a trophy Tuesday night at Qwest Arena, but the hockey team wanted nothing to do with it after the game. They're hoping to drink from the Kelly Cup instead.
The Steelheads aced their latest test with a 3-2 win over the Alaska Aces. Idaho clinched the National Conference final series 4-1 and became the first team to secure a spot in the ECHL's Kelly Cup Finals."

Kylene and I have been able to sit together with front row seats on the ice every playoff game. We wear our team jerseys, bang on the glass when we don't like a call or to celebrate a score. I have a feeling that our cheering helped clinch the win on Tuesday night. (Galibrath did wink and nod at us.)

It has been so much fun. We are planning on being there for all the home games as the Steelheads go for the Kelly Cup.

Go Steelheads!!!

Last Sunday I got to see William, Ella and Kresimir! They all have such different personalities and it was fun to see them interact with each other.
















Ella showing William and Kesh how to eat Sunday Dinner.





















Kresh loved sitting with Aunt Caitlin.















Ella loved Kola.

Happy Birthday!!

For my birthday we went to watch the Steelheads play one of their playoff games. We ended up with a group of about fifteen friends and family. It was so much fun.















The Steelheads won!! 6-1 They advance to the next series of playoffs. Kelly cup here we come.

My first business investment

I have made my first business investment in the amount of $25.00. I had heard about the organization Kiva and wanted to get involved after doing some research.

Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back.

I am sponsoring Najaf Mamedov a blacksmith from Azerbaijan. Najaf is the resident of Beylagan. He owns a small blacksmith workshop where he makes iron gates, doors etc.

I am very blessed to have been born into such a privileged life full of so much love and opportunity. I believe everyone deserves a chance to build something of their own and I hope that my small involvement makes a difference in the life of one.

My Easter weekend

First we played a little Guitar Hero II





















A rock is born!
















Two of the people I love the most.





















So handsome Kresh!!
















Caitlin and Ella decorating Easter cookies.















Kresimir decorating his Easter cookie. Happy Easter!!