Funny Things

Here are just some funny pictures of our weekend in Ogden.

All the runners went for a "Carb" Dinner at Olive Garden, and Brinley looks like she has an addiction problem in some of these pictures.


A really bad hair day...





All snug and cozy...

Getting ready for the race....

Richard after finishing (a long time after finishing)...

A record

Maybe I've turned over a new leaf! I've blogged more this month already than I have all year. Don't get used to it, however. I can't promise to keep it up....but I'll try.

We had a fun weekend. Richard and a group of friends ran a relay race in the Ogden Marathon. So we all spent the weekend in Ogden enjoying the race festivities. Richard ran just over 6 miles, I think! I can't remember! Sorry Richard. After getting 2 stress fractures in his feet last year doing a half marathon, he decided to ease into the marathon life a little bit. This was an easier race for him, which I still don't understand! He said he won't do the relay again however because it was a little too anti-climatic. So, he's ready to start training for another half marathon. He had one friend run the whole 26.2 miles of the marathon and did awesome! He finished in 3:50:06, which was 11 minutes faster than his time last year. The amazing thing about this guy, is that a few years ago, he almost had to have his foot amputated due to a soccer injury. He has no range of motion in his ankle, but he still loves to run (there is something crazy about these runners...they must be into self torture or something).

(Some of the running team) (2nd Generation running team)

For those of you who have never attended a race, it is awesome. You can't help but get hyped seeing the runners cross the finish line. Even those who collapse, or barf across the finish line are so proud of themselves! I enjoy watching---only watching---everyone finish. I always think that I'm going to go to race and be inspired to start training, but every year I leave asking "WHY?!?!?"

The kids were able to run in a Kids K, which is just less than a mile. All 3 of them ran, and had so much fun. They are ready to do it again. I guess here comes the 2nd generations of runners in the Murray Clan. Crazy! They loved getting all the free sandwiches, Creamies, Jamba Juices, water, etc. They each got a tee shirt and cow bell for finishing. Way to go you racers! I'm proud of all of you!

(Maddie and Alex)

(Sam)

(Brinley & Richard just after finishing)

The Performance

Here are a few pictures from Sam's kindergarten program. It was so cute! Sam did such a great job! He even got an award from his teacher for being the best singer in the program! Way to go Sam! Sorry about the possessed looking kids. We were on the back row, so the red eye was really bad.

We Never Knew

Sam is our serious goof ball! He is always so silly! He loves all sports, and loves to wrestle with anyone and anything. When it comes to the music side of things however, we didn't really think he had much interest. I've been teaching him piano lessons and he does fine, but it is more of a chore than a love, like it is for Maddie.



This week at school he has a spring recital, and so on Monday he started singing a song, which doesn't happen a lot. I actually had the songs on one of our Cd's and so he has been practicing it all week. He loves to sing it! I love to watch him. He has such a cute little rhythm. He actually let me tape him too! So here is our 2nd American Idol. Stay tuned....when Maddie sees this post, I'm sure I'll be recording her singing too! We know she loves to sing!

The Next American Idol

From what I hear, Utah is pretty much obsessed with American Idol because of the kid from Murray High! Go Spartans!

I think we are the only ones in Utah not watching because we have our own American Idol. Brinley loves to sing, in fact, last night, she was singing in her sleep. I have been trying for the longest time to get her singing on video, but she would not let me. In fact, she is very stingy on who she even sings for. But last night she was ready to perform! So here is our little star performing. She cracks us up!

Jessica I'm Sorry

I'm sorry Jess for not posting anything for so long! But we really have had a pretty uneventful life for the last couple of months.

My life has involved--
1--Driving the kids back and forth to school
2--Driving the kids back and forth to soccer practice/games
3--Driving the kids back and forth from dance
4--The kids driving me crazy (just kidding).
5--Driving the kids back and forth to dentists/orthodontist appointments
6--Driving back and forth to Sam's Club and the grocery store
7--Dealing with sick kids/husband/self.
8--Wishing that spring/warm weather would arrive.
9--Getting big and fat!
10--Getting the yard started
11--Watching the Jazz! GO JAZZ!

I feel like I live in my car more than my house. We are on the count down until school gets out so we can switch schools and have a little less car time!

This winter was a rough one for us. It has been so cold, and every sickness that has gone around, we have all caught. Sam had a mild case of pneumonia. Maddie, Brin, and I all had the flu. Richard got hit hard with the flu (had to go to Instacare because he couldn't breathe. I thought he was having a stroke).

Brinley started it by, as she likes to say it "puking all over my mom at the Jazz game." This is a lovely story that let's you know you are a mom! Richard and I had our regular Jazz tickets to one of the last regular season Jazz games. Sam got tickets to the same game from Jr. Jazz. So the girls and I sat in our regular seats, and Sam and Richard sat way up in the nose bleeds. It was just past half time, and we had a traditional bowl of ice cream just about polished off. Brin was standing up, but laying her head on my lap, and just started throwing up all over me. My pants were covered! Really cute, a big fat pregnant lady with junk all over her lap! I'm sure everyone thought I either wet my pants, or my water broke. It looked REALLY bad. The cute lady sitting next to me was trying to grab jackets to save them. I grabbed them out of her hand to try to catch some of the puke. I didn't want anyone to have to clean up too much of the mess. I called Richard and told him to come down. I stripped Brinley down to her diaper, and we left. I rode home in my unders, because I couldn't stand the smell anymore! It was a lovely night, and anytime you mention anything about the Jazz, bring will tell you that "she puked all over my mom at the Jazz game!" She's so proud!

Sam and Maddie are doing awesome in soccer this year. Maddie scored the first goal of the season for her team! Sam is still the scoring king on his team. He averages 4 or 5 goals a game. Richard won't let him score too many more than that. The games are getting fun to watch. It's fun to see the kids starting to understand the game and want to play!

We found out that Sam is going to need pretty serious orthodontic work starting here in about 6 months. As soon as he loses his 2 top teeth, he'll get spacers to spread out his top jaw. Let the fun begin.

We still don't have any names for this baby, and I'm starting to panic. I'm 30 weeks, and I am the least prepared for this baby. Poor thing, she is already the last child syndrome. We are still accepting ideas for names, so please share. Right now Lauren and Ellie are my choices. Sorry Jess, but I don't have any pictures of me and my big belly. I had been measuring smaller than my normal, but at my last visit, I caught up, I am now measuring 3 weeks ahead!

We have done some landscaping in our backyard and it looks really cool. Here are a few pictures!