First Attempt

Wow! Snowboarding is really fun but it hurts so bad!! I know that it will get better and that the first time is the worst so that gives me hope. Mandi, Jazz, Mike, Kyle and I went up to Brighton for a little bit of night boarding before the season was officially over. Kyle and I were feeling a little bummed cause we didn't get a chance to fully take advantage of the snow this winter. I'm glad that we got to have a little fun before it is gone. I was actually surprised that after the first run I started to figure things out a little bit. There are advantages and disadvantages to this. The good thing was it didn't take an hour to get down the hill anymore and it is a lot more fun when you are on your feet and in control. The bad thing is the faster you go the harder you fall. I learned this lesson good a couple times. I never would really fall back but I sure shot forward a couple times and my knees paid for it. I was waiting for the bruises to hit before I posted so I could share my beautiful battle wounds but they came and left as fast as when my board would flip forward and I was flying through the air. Besides the 3 day recovery period, I loved the trip and can't wait until next year when there will be powder instead of ice and we can go work our magic again. Funny how bodies are so quick to forget the pain. I guess without this little quirk we would be too scared to live life.
Kyle, Me, Mandi, and Jazz after the first run.
Yup, that's me up and going! I still couldn't tell you if I'm normal or goofy though.
Me, Kyle and Mike
After the first couple runs Mandi and I were confident enough to tackle the mountain ourselves. I know that the boys loved to go off and finally feel some speed! We needed a little break half way down and this is the product....

End of Road Work

The construction zone has finally been completed!! In light of that I thought I would like to let you know a little more about us. There are so many things that we love to do that this is going to be harder then I thought. We are constantly out doing something or going somewhere. It makes life interesting!
We love to go Rock Climbing. I don't have much experience (or muscle for that fact) like Kyle does but it is fun to take off after work and get a climb in. We are only about 5 minutes away from Rock Canyon so it is easy to do.
Kyle has always loved to go Mountain Biking. Usually when he takes his Saturday trips with the boys I can get a little scrapbooking done. I love to be creative and do something productive with our pictures. I don't see the point in taking them if you are never going to have a way to look at them. In this picture Kyle is on Slick Rock Trail in Moab. We try to make a trip there once a year. Not only do you get to bike but you can swim in the Colorado River, hike through Arches, and camp. I still think camping in the Mountains is more fun though. Its not so hot but we still like them both.
Sundays in the summer are my most favorite days. We love to go wade the rivers and have picnics outside. When it gets a little cooler at night it is perfect to take walks or bike rides and lay on the grass watching the stars. We are getting really excited for summer now that the sun is starting to shine. Anything to do with outdoors in the summer is exciting.
We also love the beach and vacations! We have so many dream vacations that are just waiting to happen. One of our favorite vacations is to take the weekend and head down to Mesquite. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa we have that option! It is fun to go and relax in the sun.I'm pretty sure that this is top on Kyle's list right now. I don't think a day goes by without me hearing about how he wants to go fishing. Hopefully I will get my license soon so that I can start going with him!
Kyle grew up mountain biking but I grew up on four wheelers and motorcycles. I have been driving them since I can remember. We love to take them camping or shooting and spending time with family.
Kyle loves to go snowboarding. We are planning a trip soon but this is going to be my first attempt so I'm a little nervous. I'm going to need a lot of help...and messages.
Temples!! They are the most beautiful place inside and out. Church and temples are such a important part of our lives. I am so grateful to have married Kyle in the Mount Timpanogos Temple. It is such a blessing to have your family for time and all eternity.
I know it seems crazy right now but we love the snow....for a little while at least. We loved having a white Christmas this year. I think that if it is going to be cold there better be snow. Otherwise it can just get miserable. January is the worst for ice and no snow. We didn't take the opportunity to enjoy the snow by sledding and snowmobiling like we had hoped.

We love the little things in life and try not to take advantage of them. I will never pass up the chance to cuddle and watch a movie, drink Mt. Dew, smell the rain, stay up late, take a walk or sit outside, listen to the river flow, and hug all our loved ones. I am so grateful to have family close to share our time with. If you think I left anything out let me know. haha