I realize that I have been remiss in posting on this blog...and for the 4 people who actually read it I apologize...and salute you. The last time I posted was in September and every month since then there has always been a great holiday associated with it that would have been a great time for a post.
October- Halloween...dressing up like an 80's rocker from Jem and the Holograms. (I owned the barbie Jem for those who remember her.) Participating in my stakes Triathlon...I did the biking portion...which was only 4 miles but it was still fun.
November-Thanksgiving...what's not to love there...great food, gratitude, running a 10k...yeah I know...you must be thinking to yourself, self, now I know that trixy Sarah and she is NOT a runner, let alone a 6.3 mile runner. Well I am here to tell you that I did in fact run that 10k and have the shirt, tag and number to prove it. I also thought I would die but am glad I did it. A shout out to all those who cheered and encouraged me along the path to VICTORY! I finished in an hour and 13 minutes and am quite pleased that I finished. (I know the shock is still probably affecting some of you...now may be a good time to pinch yourself. Yes this is real. I am not fibbing.)
December is always a good time to blog...birthday and Christmas...the two best holidays of the year. A new iPhone was my gift to myself...happy birthday to me! I spent Christmas visiting all my friends from my mission in Georgia. It was so great to back since my last visit 3 years ago. I loved spending time with everyone I saw...especially Lorraine who let me stay with her and let me drive her car and just smothered me with food, fun and a fabulous time! She is my Georgia mama. We went to the GA Aquarium- worlds largest- and I LOVED it. I would highly recommend it the next time any of you visit the ATL.
January- New years resolutions...all of which I broke the first week...probably not worth mentioning now. But much better...my sweet momma flew out to visit for the weekend and we had a grand ole time! I showed her the town, took her to the Phoenix Art Museum and she helped me pick out a duvet cover for my comforter (which is really cute btw!) It was really great to see her and be able to show her what my life is like out here in the wonderfully sunny and WARM state of Arizona...I believe the phrase neener neener comes to mind for all of you who live in colder climates! Too bad she had to go back to COLD Idaho.
February- And of course we all know the big holiday for this month---Feb. 14th........Arizona Statehood Day! That's right folks...its a big day here for us Arizonians and I take pride in my new state and celebrated accordingly! But even better would be the weekend I just spent in Utah with friends and family! Rachel, Tami, Esther and I flew out for the weekend. We got to snowboard for FREE twice! And on top of that it dumped 3 feet over the weekend! The slopes were stellar! My uncle let us stay in this posh 'little' house he built up in Park City for the duration of our stay...AWESOME! Another highlight was being able to attend the temple with family as we watched my sweet cousin Kelsie sealed to her spouse for all of eternity. I am so proud of her! I also got to spend some time with friends...two of which recently returned from missions and it was sooooo great to see them all! Yay for amazing friends that make life swonderful!
I guess that is the happinins of my life up to this point...tune-in in another 4 months and you may get another! haha!
Triathlon team: Mike swimming, Me biking, Wendy running
Sarah, my gorgeous friend!! I'm so happy to see some lovely updates from you!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOU!! and i miss you a lot since it has been way too long since i have seen you! glad i could hear about your past four months and now i would like to say nener nener to you about the weather i am having while you had a cold spell there :) hahah come visit anytime my door and couch are always open!
ReplyDeleteI remember Jem! I watched her show whenever I slept at my grandmas. Its fun to hear what you have been up to. Way to go with the running! Love you girl!
ReplyDeleteSarah, you kill me. Loved the 4 month update! And especially loved the last picture. I can only imagine the expression on your face! You are a character! Good job for the biking and running, I am shocked! I totally want to run a 10K.
ReplyDeleteGreat update... I will be waiting on the edge of my seat for the next. I am definitely one of your main blog supporters! Love it, home dawg!
Glad we could help out and bring the family together! I was soo happy to see you! It has been forever since i saw you last! Glad you are having a blast in Arizona! I MISS YOU TONZ!
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