Petersen Delight

Maui

2011-02-04T21:19:00.000-08:00

Kyle and I were super lucky to be invited by my sister and her husband to join them on a vacation to Maui. It was more beautiful and fun than I could have ever imagined. Pictures are worth 1,000 words so here you go...

I loved it and I can wait to go back!

Ragnar: Las Vegas

2010-11-12T20:29:00.000-08:00

California Wild Fires

I had a fantastic time running 195 miles with 12 awesome friends. Everyone was so supportive of each other and had great attitudes even with the lack of food and sleep (oh and running 3 times in 24 hrs). Jade was a great team captain and she made the race run so smoothly. Her great organization/planning skills surly made up for all the procrastinating I did. It was a tight squeeze for our car but thanks to Corby and Lindsay spidering in the front seat we were able to manage. With Trevor forgetting running shorts, warm clothes and sleeping stuff he was still able to do a cartwheel and a forward roll in the middle of his runs. Everyone found a ton of relief thanks to Dr. McKenzie and her muscle cream. What great team work! I love you all and would do it again in a heart beat.

The team gearing up

Corby running 8.8 miles!

helping Kyle stay hydrated

Kyle passing off to Kenz

two funny guys
McKenzie dominating

Kyle thinks Linds is getting chased by a skinwalker

Cheering Lindsay on while she passes some dude

Trevor getting some work done

Kyle on flag duty

Trevor forgot warm clothes so the next best thing was for him to buy a robe

I'm glad he did because it was really warm

getting ready for the night run

Trevor showing off what's under his robe

Yay! Van 1 survived

Corby & Lindsay

The Boys: Corby, KP & Trevor

The Girls: Me, Lindsay & McKenzie

Van 1

California Wild Fires @ the FINISH LINE!

Thanks for a great race. Go Team!

Birthday Fun!

2010-11-12T19:53:00.001-08:00

My wonderful friends and family made me feel super special on my 26th birthday! I'm so lucky to have such great people in my life. We all went to Cafe Trio and then picked up some dessert after at Red Mango after. Yum!

The girls!

Corby, K-bone, Ricky & Amy

Kyle, Kyle & Dana

Sara, Danny, Chris & Jade

Andee girl & yes another Kyle (that makes 3 at one table)

Thanks everyone!

Flying Horses

2010-07-10T12:48:00.000-07:00

Our main goal today was to live up to our team name, Flying Horses.

Let me just say, GOAL ACCOMPLISHED!

It was a big relief having my other half pick up half of the 13.1 miles in the race today! Kyle and I decided it would be fun to do the Hobbler Half Marathon relay where one person runs the first half and the other runs the second half. Best idea ever. I'm not sure why this wasn't thought of sooner. I love the team effort and I'm glad Kyle finally jumped on the running bandwagon. I was very impressed by Kyle, he did great on his first race.

Team Flying Horses

Lindsay charging to the finish line to win 1st place!

I was so happy to find Heather along the course. It's nice to finish with a friend.

Look! Running really is fun.

Best place on the course: Finish Line

Ryan supporting Heather

Sloan supporting Kyle

Wasatch Back 2010

2010-06-23T21:20:00.001-07:00

Here is my cute Wasatch Back team Sweet Cheeks! They are amazing runners and I loved watching each of them push themselves to the max and run their heart out. I can't thank them enough for cheering me on each step of the way, keeping me cool, hydrated, and well fed. I wouldn't have been able to do it without their support. It was so cool to get to know each of them during the 35 hours we spent together in the car. I can't wait for next year. Thanks for an awesome race!

Who knew....

2010-04-28T22:12:00.000-07:00

I could love something so smelly, inconvenient, and high maintenance!

Meet my puppy....Sloan.

I love the way he

snores
takes two separate poops every time I take him out
pesters and bullies every dog he interacts with
sleeps
creeps up on me while I'm sleeping
whines like the saddest baby I've ever heard
wags his whole butt because he has no tail
acts like he is a 3 feet tall instead of just 10 inches
gets bursts of energy and sprints around our whole house
owns the passage way between our couches
rolls over and shakes (thanks Mom!)
EARS and permanent puppy dog eyes!

I am so happy Kyle and I found our little baby! He has been a lot of work but so entertaining and fun! I know he can look really silly but that is what I love about him. I'm not sure what I would do with out him.

Sloan & Maggie

Puppy dog eyes

A New Job for the New Year

2010-01-13T19:36:00.000-08:00

I have a new job now working as an ISR (inside sales rep) for the School Improvement Network and that's what has been disrupting my social life. You may know of its location, it is where Junction Bowling alley used to be so if you were planning on going bowling there don't.

I was sad to leave my previous position at Dr. Sorensen's office but one day you have to grow up and get a full-time job right? I already miss Linzi keeping me up to date on the celebs, people magazine, watching videos on you tube, checking my email, reading people's blogs, looking at facebook, free lunch from reps, Thursdays off, getting paid through lunch and the great people I was able to work with.

I was lucky enough to move to a company with some more amazing people and many great opportunities. I'm excited for this path which will help me learn and grow as a person. I love knowing great people because they lead you to great things. My friend Marah assisted me in finding this path, so thanks Mare Bear!

I am excited for the goals I have awaiting me this year, it's really neat to have a plan and know where I'm going. Not sure why I didn't implement this earlier in life but better late than never.

Happy 2010!

I've been up to a lot lately.....

2009-10-06T20:04:00.000-07:00

Red Rock Relay: Loved the views, hated the rain and mud, did great on my runs, really enjoyed the company and the new friends made.

The great people I spent 30 hours with in a car

Painted Pony

Last run: love down hill

we were lucky enough to karaoke in between our run

Zions

My 1st run

Andee killin the hill

Andee's hill she had to climb

2009-10-06T19:51:00.001-07:00

My Birthday: I was really confused when I had a place all picked out for dinner and Kyle decided we were going some place different. As I thought about it more it seemed mean that he would pick a different place when it was MY birthday. We arrived at Asian Star; I walked to our table and saw it was full with all my friends. Then it clicked: they were all there because it was my birthday! We ate and had a great time but the night didn't end there, Andee got me a Costco cake so we all went to her house and finished the night up with a big cake and some ice cream. Thanks for a great birthday everyone.

2009-10-06T19:30:00.000-07:00

Lake Powell: There were a lot of really great people, some outstanding stories (just ask Corby Hoggan), delicious food, which made for an AMAZING time. There was one small mishap with a boat but everyone survived and made it back to the houseboat safely. I'm just really glad we had a water pumper thing to pump the water out faster than it was coming in and that this mishap happened on a Saturday (a busy day in Lake Powell) so someone and their 12 kids could help us get closer to the dock (not quite to the dock but at least closer).

Glimpse of the years to come

2009-08-25T12:53:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to watch Kyle's niece and nephews this last weekend as well as run Hobble Creek 1/2 marathon. Both of which were very fun but a little exhausting.......

My favorite moment of babysitting was when Collin (age 4) said, "Do you have any babies?"

I replied, "No"

He then said, "You should buy one."

I said, "Really?"

Brooklyn (Collin's sister age 5) jumped in and said,"Collin, you can't buy a baby you have to grow one in your tummy."

That was that and we just went on coloring and eating our cheese and crackers.

So watch out Janae, Collin may be asking how you grow a baby.

The best part of the race was the first 7 miles shared with the FINISH LINE! It was an awesome race with an amazing view and to make it even better I was able to run the whole thing with Shante. Thanks for your words of encouragement and some great conversation. I would have started walking at mile 10 1/2 without you.

The Evil Black & Red Bug

2009-06-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

I really don't like bugs or anything creepy and crawly for that matter. There are these evil red bugs that live by my house and for some reason love attaching themselves all over my car. Sometime two are attached to each other on my car and I might hate that the most.

Here are some of their accomplishments:

Made me crawl through my passenger door to get in my car because there were so many on the drivers side

They have caused me to forfeit my covered parking spot

Stayed on my car from 5700 South all the way to 13400 South (even at freeway speeds)

They have even made it down my shirt

Almost every time I get in my car I see one or two crawling around inside my car. I then have to roll down my windows and hope that they make it out on their own or find something in my car to assist them back to their original environment. I just find them really irritating and I'm not sure what their purpose here on Earth even is? So far it seems to just cause an annoyance and to procreate.

I'm getting closer to wanting a dog

2009-06-16T09:08:00.000-07:00

Kyle and I were so lucky this weekend, we got to watch his sister's cute little dog. He is adorable and so fun to play with. We were so sad to see him go and we would love to watch him again!

Mothers are Amazing!

2009-05-10T19:49:00.000-07:00

I love Mother's Day! I feel so lucky to have my Mom in my life, she amazes me every day. I can't believe all that she does and still is always offering to do anything for me she can. Not a day goes by that I don't think about how blessed I am to have my Mom. She has the sweetest heart, is so thoughtful and generous, and has sacrificed so much for others.
Thanks Mom for being great!

I now have a life!

2009-05-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks to being done with school I feel like I now have my own life back. School stuff isn't always going to be in the back of my mind and it feels great! Now that I'll have time to update by blog I'll have to start doing some fun things. I'm excited to start working on my hobbies and to find some new ones, so any good ideas let me know.

Splendid Thanksgiving Weekend

2008-12-02T21:12:00.001-08:00

Kyle and I were lucky to enjoy a wide variety of activities this weekend,

We first started our playing around out side in the wonderful weather...

We got superb massages by Collin....

Us leaving with our magnificent gingerbread house and Kyle with the delicious leftovers...
And to wrap up our wonderful weekend this is Kyle and I gazing into each other's eyes while we cleaned the wax out of our ears. It was great because finally I can hear!

My Very First Boot!

2008-10-29T13:26:00.000-07:00

It was a really sad day yesterday when I returned to my car after school. I drive up to 4th South and 9th East and park in an Office Max parking lot and ride trax up to the U.

I do this because....

1) I don't want to pay $132.00 for a parking pass and I usually take trax unless I'm running late. 2) I thought it was a great idea and I have done this about four times with it not being a problem.

3) The lot is not even close to being full so I thought is was ok to park there.

I come up to my car and see this nice note explaining that my car has been immobilized with a BOOT and to take the boot off I just have to pay $80.00. Awesome! I would have much rather received a $20.00 parking ticket up at the U. Not only is it bad that I have to pay $80 but my WONDERFUL idea is ruined. I learned my lesson to read every sign near by any area that I park and to never park in Office Max's parking lot again!

Graduation!!

2008-09-07T22:09:00.000-07:00

Kyle graduated from training and he looks real hot in his uniform! I'm so proud of him and he did such a great job. I'm really scared now because he'll be working with at the actual prison with a bunch of criminals!!! Oh Dear!

2008-07-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

Kyle and I just celebrated our 1 YEAR anniversary!! It has gone by so fast and I'm glad we made it through the toughest year of marriage. I love Kyle so much and I'm lucky to be with such a great guy.

Here is a little poem about Kyle that I came up with and shared with him at our wedding dinner:

Kyle in every way possible I was your fate
I can't believe it took you so long to ask me on a date
I understand why a text was the easiest way
I am extremely intimidating I must say

Kyle in every way possible you are the best
You have done very well and passed every test
I want to thank you for being so great
Even though its made it harder to wait

Kyle in every way possible you are my luck
I hope your not scared cause your kind of stuck
I love all your talents your singing is swell
I’m glad your best one is playing Guitar Hero so well

Kyle in every way possible we make a great pair
Although, your love for the Jazz is quite rare
I love watching you hit all your home runs
But in the end I think I’ve really won!

Lehi Roundup

2008-06-30T09:46:00.000-07:00

I had no idea how big the Lehi Roundup Rodeo was until Saturday when I attended the event. The whole arena was packed and there was hardly any moving room but it was still really fun! This was my first rodeo of the year and I was really surprised by how entertaining it was. I was really happy to do something other that watch a movie. I felt like I was totally out of place with out my cowboy boots, cowboy hat and belt buckle. Well now I'll know better for next year.

Novice Blogger Here

2008-05-06T13:41:00.000-07:00

Everyone is doing it so I thought I would jump right up on the bandwagon and start a blog. There really isn't anything new or exciting that happens in our lives but maybe, just maybe,this will motivate me to stir things up a bit. We also haven't taken a single picture since our honeymoon. I'm hoping all of this fun stuff we will be doing will give us a reason to snap some photos. I need some way to remember the first year of our marriage and pictures are the best way. I only have a couple months left until it is over so I need to get started. If anyone has any fun activies ideas pass them this way.