Summer Fun !

Happy Father's Day

First off - A big THANK YOU to our dads, who took care of us and loved us and taught us.  We love you VERY MUCH !!

2nd - a Father's Day letter from Camryn to Grandpa Roger - Click to read.  So so cute - I think the best part was..........Camryn + Granmpa = Love

3rd - When I got home from Bountiful Baskets - some sweet son was cleaning out the garage for his dad for Father's Day.  Thank you so much Zac.

There was so much junk and garbage.

Shelving that was almost collapsing - things never used..........

Truck load to the burn pile - Truck load to the shop - Pile to take to the metal recycling place -  Old Batteries to Ace Hardware, my car filled up with things to take back to people, back to stores, etc. Filled our garbage can, Grandpa D's garbage can, put 3 other cans/bags, that we'll have to load up for 3 weeks more.

All done - it looks GREAT !!

Ragnar - Whoo HOO !!

As usual, the Ragnar Race goes right by our house. It makes for an exciting evening! We had everyone over for pizza, and the kids (especially Treyson) had a great time cheering for the runners.

I need to do a little more of this !

Thanks Nie Nie

3:33 - Awesome Amazing Marathon

The little boys slept over last night while Zac and CJ made their way to Provo.  Zac would be competing his his FIRST marathon, the Utah Valley Marathon.  They stayed at the Marriott, and Zac was up by 2:30 am ( nervous?!) to catch the bus at 3:30 am.   About 4:00am, Zac's bus pulled into the starting point, in  the town of  Wallsburg, in Wasatch County, near Deer Creek Reservoir.  Zac said they stood around burning barrels to keep warm until 6am, when the full-marathoners started.  They ran down Provo Canyon, past the BYU Campus, and straight up University Avenue in down town Provo.  The weather was absolutely gorgeous, and everyone was so excited.

We left Morgan about 6:30 am, with two sleepy boys in tow.  A stop a McDonald's, and non-stop talking, got us to Provo by 8am.

Zac was hoping for a time between 3:40 and 4 hours.  They said if you double your 1/2 marathon time and add 20 minutes, that should be your marathon time.  Well, he beat that by 7 minutes !  He came in at 3 hours and 33 minutes.  It was a great, almost party atmosphere there, and he had a BIG SMILE on his face as he ran by, waving at the family.  Unfortunately, I was so excited, that I didn't get a picture !?!?!?  I know, you can't believe it either :)

Enjoy the other pics I did take:

We made posters last night - I think they turned out great !
It's amazing what you can do with fly-swatters :) 
No Jenni - they weren't "used" - brand new from the dollar store :)

We all had TEAM ZAC shirts on - even ROGER !
CJ, it was a GREAT idea :D

We are standing there on the West side of the street, waiting for Zac to come along, and I look over and right across from us is *Todd and Nikki and Cedar and Sawyer !!  We were so excited to see them.  Nikki had just completed the 1/2 marathon in about 2 hours.  Way to go Nikki !
 * For those of you who don't know, Todd is Roger's sister's son

They hung out with us, and waited to cheer Zac as he crossed the finish line.

There were crazy characters around, but Tagg is scared of NOTHING - and even gave the Evil Scarecrow a HIGH FIVE :)

Doctor Jess and family were there as he completed the marathon also.

This was number 30 something for him - he's quite the runner !
I've got another picture of Jess - that I just couldn't bring myself to post on the blog...........Maybe if I get his permission, I'll do a recap :)

Zac we are so so proud of you
26.2 miles in 3:33 - WOW !!

He finally figured out the key to NOT getting sick (puking) after the race - he felt great.  Of course he's a LOT sore tonight :)  **The key - drink ALOT of water for 2-3 days before the race, and he popped a "shot block" every 5 miles - worked great.

I'd say Treyson is becoming quite the photographer !

Gotta love that kid :)

Intoxicating !

The other evening, CJ and I went for a walk. It was near dark, and as we walked around the streets of Morgan, we kept smelling the most WONDERFUL aroma wafting through the night air. Lilacs.... how I love the smell of those beautiful lavender flowers. It seems that every half block or so, we would get another whiff. If you want a true assault on your nasal passages, I suggest you go to the little Elementary school access lane from 100 South. It is lined with lilac bushes on both sides, and they almost make a canopy over the top of the little path. It's even BETTER in the dark - try it !

This past week...........

Remember what I said earlier:

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This beautiful sight, just outside my work !

Mom and I taught 5 "Find A Grave" classes at the local Family History Center.

It was great, and they went so well.

I have never "taught" with my mom before, and it was a great experience.   She is an awesome mom, and I love her very much.

Arizona kids :)

 Grammy Pam gave her this cute Cowboy hat  - Love it !

Seriously - click on the image above.  Take a Read..........if you need some deciphering, check below :)
Apparently we have a budding cowgirl on our hands :D


Dear grandparents,

You love me !

I love you, so ya.

Now that we all love you (I was talking about me, my mom and Cameron and Brendon)

Just so you know, this is written by Camryn S., AKA, your grandkid.

Candy is your friend, so much.

Me and Cameron are going to meet Treyson and Tagg.  Cameron will meet them, not me.

I am watching CMT on a different channel, but am watching the Singing Bee.  It is SO good.  Go on 327 on Friday's.  It is on at 1:00 to 12:00.

I love it so much.

Cam Claussen - A Cowboy?  

Not so much :)

The proud parents of those two Yayhoos above.

We are down to 5 short months and 11 days !

Are we LUCKY or what??

Last night I received this message on Facebook

	Nathan Bingham9:44pm Jun 2nd Hey this is Bingham's Custom Meats, you won the facebook $100.00 fan prize congrats, come in to get your card.

How exciting is that !?!?!

Made my night :)

To all of you who haven't been in to check out their store, you  really should.  They are a young couple, and very nice.  The place smells great!  The 93% lean hamburger we bought was really good.

It sure would be nice to see a great little business succeed in Morgan.  Go there, and tell them I sent you :)

WE like to run !

Last Monday we traveled to Jensen Nature Park in Syracuse.  This was the site of the Striders Memorial Day Classic Half Marathon

Before the race - it was SO COLD !
Coats on under the Strider Shirts
#2300 & #2301

Lining up for the Kid's "K" - 1 mile or bust :)

After the race with their "medals"

They were so excited and proud :)

Green and Red Laffy Taffy does a tongue good !

 

Dad was glad to have his cheering team there,  just before he crossed the finish line of the half marathon.

Another baseballer :)

He loves to get all dressed up in his gear, and go to the games

The problem is...........drawing in the dirt is pretty much all he does while in the field :)

When he got up to bat ?  Well, that was pretty cute :)

Just think of all the years ahead we've got - watching our grandkids play ball.  Life is good !