Part 2: Carter Family

We got to go camping with all of Brad's siblings. It was so much fun. But we missed his parents on their mission!

3rd Day camping- we are so cute!

Playing with cousin Lily- they are only 2 months apart.

While in Utah, we also got to visit both sets of Brad's Grandparents. It was so fun to see them with Maggie.

Grandma and Grandpa Carter

Part 1 of Western Voyage

I can't believe this is my 100th post- sweet.

We just got back from the longest trip I think I have ever taken- just over 3 weeks. But it was jam packed with fun. I can't begin to document the whole thing but I will just do some highlights.

Part 1: Salt Lake City, Brad, Ashley, and Maggie, and the Taylor Family

Maggie had a few fans. She LOVED staying at the Taylors. All the attention.....spoiled girl!

The Girls

The Three Musketeers

Master Chefs

Golf Cart Ride with Zeus

Eating lunch by the pool- does life get any better?

Swimming- the highlight of the Taylor's house for Maggie.

Kate's Soccer Game

I finished

So- a while ago I decided I wanted to run a half marathon. So the last few months, I have been increasing my mileage every Saturday. The Saturday before Easter I injured my foot- bummer! It was 2 weeks before the race and I was devastated- all that hard work! But I was determined and my foot was healing. It was not 100% on race day, but I went for it. I call it adrenaline- but I made it! And wasn't disappointed with my time, considering my sore foot. The second I finished, I wanted to roll over and die. And my foot was KILLING me. But I finished and it was sooo worth it!
Lining up
Before the raceAfter
Finishing

On the way at 5 am- poor baby

My awesome little family who drove all the way to Wisconsin to cheer me on at mile 4, 11, and 13! Brad and Maggie were troopers! And thanks to my friend Mary who told me that I could do a half marathon a while back and I didn't believe her! You can do ANYTHING if you put your mind to it!

Easter

We had a great Easter!

Awesome Trip to NC

I have never been a great writer and I'm afraid my blog is proof. I don't think I can communicate what a fun trip this was with writing- but I will attempt a short summary and hope that the many, many pictures will make up for the rest. Also- I know Cami will be posting every detail on her blog ;-)

So- this year for my birthday, Brad suggested I take a trip! Last year, with my birthday falling at the crucial end of busy season, poor Brad tried really hard to make it home at least for dinner- but by the time he did at 9 pm- the poor man was exhausted. So- Maggie and I got to go to Winston-Salem to visit my sister and her husband this year. We had a blast! It was one of those vacations where I did everything on my list and more!

Here is the list:

• I exercised almost everyday
• I got to read (still haven't finished Unbroken but I can't wait to!)
• Went to the local Children's Museum twice with my new pass
• Visited Cami's office and saw Wake Forrest's campus
• Went out to lunch on my birthday
• ate cook out (delicious greasy food)
• went shopping at the mall (by myself!)
• Played at the park
• played with Maggie a lot
• Blew bubbles
• ate delicious food
• sewed Maggie an Easter skirt
• ate cake and ice cream
• played lot of Mario Kart and Just Dance II
• Watched lots of movies
• ate popcorn
• Went to the Reynolda House and got to walk around the gardens (wish I had a bowling alley in my basement)
• went to the park
• talked and talked and talked
• did Sodoku
• Ate delicious food made by Cami (especially the bbq)
• Took Cami to Aldi
• hung out with Sean and Ashley (Cami and Tim's good friends and now ours ;-))
• played Qwuirkle
• Maggie got a lot of attention- lots of books read, Wendy's happy meal toy spun for her, help going down the slide, lots of treats)

It was sad when the week came to an end. It was probably good for the Fife's to get their house back thought I'm sure Maggie left finger prints on every mirror. And Maggie was sure excited to see her Dad at the airport- she RAN!

Well, here's to next year- I hope my birthday can be close to as good as this one. Thanks Cami and Tim for the great hosting! Maybe we will come back...