just.last.week

Even though this past week was a four day work week, it seemed to be a long one. We did some pretty fun stuff though. On Memorial day I ran in the Park City PC5 Memorial 5K, of course I represented Matt and was remembering all the good memories throughout the run. What a great way to celebrate the 5 Park City graduates who passed away in a 6 month period in 2008. I did think a lot about where I am today compared to where I was that year, I am so grateful for those trying times, but so grateful for present times, for now. How far I have come, how happy I am, but there are still days where complete sadness takes over. Matt was a best friend and our whole group of friends has definitely learned and struggled from the event of Matt’s passing. How much he has defined each of us in these four years is pretty neat. He was meant to go and do something more than be here with us. He is continuing his mission with our Heavenly Father and I know that was his plan. I truly miss Matt and love him dearly, but he led me to greater things like my marriage and the man of my dreams.

We also spent some time spending money at the outlets… especially in Nike, here is what I got! I have to look cute while training for a marathon don’t you think?

On Monday evening to continue the celebration of Memorial day, we had a family picnic at Liberty Park. We got some BBQ and found an empty picnic table and enjoyed our time people watching, eating and hanging out. It was a lot of fun and considering all the people around Nixon was well behaved.

The rest of the week was spent running, biking and celebrating Frank and Coleman’s birthdays. We ended up having a great dinner with the Linthorst clan and getting some Sub Zero ice cream which was a lot of fun. We just love them to pieces. And I guess Coleman and Frank are pretty rad too!

(I pretty much love him to pieces)

Last, but not least Saturday was a fun day we went running, biking, hiking, swimming and hung out with family and friends. And Sunday we celebrated my friend, Brenna’s graduation from college and my mom’s birthday it was a great way to end the week.

(after my 9 mile run)

(Nixon sticking his head through the kitchen window trying to sneak in)

So hello Monday bring it on!