Withdrawals

Anybody else going through Olympic withdrawals?

So what if I didn't get anything done for two and a half weeks, I want the Olympics back! Thank goodness we have DVR and I can watch the swimming events OVER and OVER and OVER again for the next four years.

Enrichment Night with Coach Woodland in Idaho Falls

Coach Woodland will be speaking at our Enrichment Night at my ward in Idaho Falls on September 17th. They are serving dinner at 6:30 and then Coach will speak to us. Please come if you're in the area! Directions from the freeway are to head West on Broadway, then take a left on Troy Drive, then a left on Brentwood and the church will be on the left. If you have questions please call me--757-8872. Someone from my ward actually called me to see if I could get Coach to speak because they had heard she was speaking in Dillon. She is in high demand!

Congratulations Coach Woodland

Coacher was writing this book when we were coaching in Winnemucca, I am so excited to read it. Congrats for making it a reality! Love you coach

Anybody up for a HALF?

This looks like a RIOT!

Alice Schenkk, a friend of my mom's from Rupert, told me about this "Prison Break" half marathon in Boise and I would LOVE to join her. I think it would be a fun thing to do on my birthday weekend. Check out the You Tube video of last year's race:

Idaho Idol Contestant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28c-PlATPMQ

I uploaded this video of my nephew for a local "Idol" contest. Isn't it cute!

Camille's Laugh

What a treat to get to see Cam! We had a few great laughs, (Cam told me some recent stories about funny things Susan said), a few tears, shared stories, and felt like we hadn't ever been apart. Cam's children are so beautiful, each with a unique personality. They were so polite and well behaved, (they even cleared their own plates without being asked.) When we were at Ricks I have a memory of watching "What About Bob" on the bus, and hearing Cam a few seats behind me laughing and laughing. I love Cam's laugh, it is one of my favorite things about her. Another is that when ever I was around Cam I wanted to be a better person. She still has that effect on me, she came to my home and left all of us wanting to be better. We loved her energy and her love for life. Seeing Cam was a "beautiful vista."

twelve hours

I’m so glad we could stop at Shannon’s on the way home from our family vacation. What a precious little family she has. Shannon’s boys are just darling- Gage included. Brock is at such a fun stage. Life is so exciting, full of discoveries, and there is so much to talk about. He is a very tender hearted little boy, just like his mama.I loved getting to know Shannon, the mom. And as you can guess, motherhood fits her very well. We were only together for a total of twelve hours: 10pm to 10am. So we talked a lot and slept a little. Some reminiscing (Shannon pulled out her Ricks scrapbook), but even more, I loved connecting with Shannon about life today- the joys and the challenges we’re experiencing, that come with opportunities for growth.
Having the chance to be together was . . . heaven. (We hadn’t seen one another for 6½ years.) The sad part was driving away from her home, and driving for 12 more hours before arriving at my home, realizing that every hour in the van, I was that much further from Shannon. And I feel that way about the rest of you beloved teammates! We’re so spread out, life is so busy, and the opportunities to see one another are so slim. But, it really is pretty cool that we’re still making the effort to stay in touch. I’m grateful for your friendships. And though it’s not quite the same as being together, laughing our guts out, or late night heart to hearts, I think this blog may be our best alternative. I love you guys.

Now for more pictures:

Moses and Brock bonded, using their tools to fix things. Lauren couldn't be left out.

The bigger kids playing (Moses, Brock, Sadie,Lauren)

Our babies. Margo 7 months, Riley 10 months.

I love that Riley is holding his toes in one hand, and touching Margo with the other.

dinner with Brownie

Hi folks.  I promised Kaly I'd take a picture at dinner and send it along.  Well, true to form, I forgot to bring my camera to dinner, so the best I have is this grainy picture taken with my phone.  We all look gorgeous, though, nonetheless.  Coach, Kaly, Rhiana, and SJ, it was so good to see you!  I wish the rest of you could have joined us.
 
-brownie

The Best Team EVER!!

I know, really bad picture, then to make matters worse I had to scan it into my computer. I think this is camp in the summer, but I might be wrong. I think that's why we're missing Niki, Rhianna and Camille. I loved camp it was so much fun, it was the first time I met most of you.....and got my first impressions, and I was more than frightened of Coacher. I remember sitting around at bunkhouse talking while Allison filed her super long and pretty nails. Funny, the things I remember. I'm going to love going down memory lane with you guys. GREAT IDEA to do a blog girls!!

Does anyone else remember anything about camp??

Request for Cam and Shan

I hope you girls took some pictures of your kids playing together this weekend. Do post!

Miss Caroline's trip to Boston

Alright my fellow teammates, Kaly told me I could cut and paste this post right into the team's blog and look, it worked. Now, this is awesome that we have a blog but everybody has to post. I'm talking to you, you know who you are, the ones who probably aren't going to post anything on this fabulous blog, well everybody has to contribute - right guys? Do I hear a "Hey-Ho-hip-hop-hooray-ho?"

Don't be jealous, teammates, that Caroline and I spent some quality weekend time together. She and her 7-month new husband were in from LA this past weekend. Brian is with the Air Force and comes to the base out here quite a bit, but this was the first time Caroline was able to come - and the first that I was able to meet her awesome husband, Brian . . . he's a keeper. While Brian was working during the day, Caroline and I would play. Our first stop was the North Bridge where:

"By the rude bridge that arched the flood,

Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,

Here once the embattled farmers stood

And fired the shot heard round the world."

Look at the beautiful clouds in the water - perty eh?
Besides the crash that Porter had on his bike, the scuffed-up knee, and the tears that were shed throughout the Ranger's entire presentation, it was a pleasant outing.

Then onto the Orchard House, home of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women. Caroline is a big fan of the book/movie and even recognized the rug and bedspread that look identical to the rug and bedspread in the movie. They are not the same, but they copied every detail for the movie. The house still has 80% of the original furnishings. All of the workers there were Little Women and Caroline and I asked if you had to be little to get a job there. They chuckled as they cranked their necks to look up at us. It was a delight to haul around with a fellow tall chic I must say.

On Monday we headed to the Revere Beach Sand Sculptures. Although it has rained for like a week straight, the sculptures are still standing. They are just amazing.

This one won first place.

My kids loved Caroline. When Caroline helped them jump the waves once, they wouldn't let her stop. We also were able to have Brian and Caroline over for Sunday dinner which was just so great to catch up with Caroline and get to know Brian. They're awesome.

Can't wait to see pics of the lil' Rexburg reunion and bbq at Kaly's. take lots-a-pictures!

Love you all.