My childhood love hits the big screen

My morning started with a gorgeous run down the canyon. I sadly didnt take any pictures because it scares me to death to run with my phone so maybe next time.

5 miles down American Fork Canyon. Check, check! Wanna feel good about running?? Run 5 miles down the canyon with an added bonus of gorgeous scenery. It works for me.

This is my third day this week that I didn't have to work. I could get use to only working two days a week! Unfortunantly my bank account wouldn't agree. Oh life...you are amusing sometimes.

After my run I came home and went back to sleep. (A typical linnea routine) I needed to be well rested for what is about to occur at the 12:03 am hour. Ooooh....What could it be might you ask?



Snow White and the Huntsman! I literally can NOT wait! It's looks awesome!

Plus, I have been a Snow White fan since I was a wee lad....so of course this would be on my summer "must see" list.

Oh Man!

I normally always sneak treats into the theater...(who doesn't) but guess what I found lurking at the bottom of my panty.

(It's a popcorn night!)

Refillable popcorn buckets! Excuse me I said that wrong...5 as in five, refillable movie theater popcorn buckets. Yes, I am taking one of these buckets to fill up with buttery goodness and I am going to share it all with myself...while enjoying the PG-13 version story of my favorite disney princess.

Kristen Stewart...You better not mess this up. Or I will personally hunt you down with my water gun.

Happy Birthday B!

This girl is 18....What???

This is how we spent the day she was born

Lunch at Tucanos....two reasons: 1.  free birthday meal card (duh), 2. Grilled pineapple and garlic sirloin, yes please! It was B's first time and we ate like "meat lovers"

After a delicious lunch with our family of four, I took B shopping. She got to spend some birthday money and the two of us needed to complete her birthday present from me.

Having some fun!

Birthday present complete.

But of course she needed a side kick

So excited....We are going to be tearin up the streets on these babies! I could possibly be breaking my left wrist this summer...oh but we are not hoping for that...NO we are NOT! Balance + Linnea has never equaled "good" but...too late! This longboard and I are going to become buddies!

Drinking Dr. Pepper....Cupcakes???

YES, These are her Birthday Cupcakes! How cute, right? I love them! We dug right into those after shopping. My mom also bought Dr. Pepper flavored icecream topping. It was like drinking straight DP but it was for icecream. Greatest combination ever.

Mom and Dad did participate in these birthday celebrations however, they some how didnt get photographed...hmmm.

Happy Birthday B! Love you times one billion Dr. Pepper Cupcakes :)

No early work day...so it started with a race

Our local city put on a free 5K this morning. I of course had to take advantage of a free race so I recruited the sister and some friends and we ran around the streets of American Fork bright and early this morning.

 We had a good time! Right now running still feels "hard" and I have become quite humbled as I get back into it. However, I am loving these free races that are allowing me to train and put myself back into running shoes. Its slowly coming back and I look forward to my upcoming summer training.

After the race I went home and went back to bed. If I have a day off of work I am going to enjoy it by getting myself some extra sleep! I then just spent the rest of the day being lazy which was perfect.

Happy Memorial Day!

What a great day to reflect and remember those men and women who have and who are serving for this great country. I appreciate their personal sacrafice for the freedom we all now enjoy. May these men and women continue to be in our everday thoughts.

A shout out to my Mama!

Happy Mother's day to my amazing and beautiful mom! 



Thank you mom for the endless love and support you give to me and each member of our family.

Thank you for teaching me the ways of the gosple and always bringing a stong spirit into our home.

Thank you for teaching me the value of an education. I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished.

Thank you for understanding when that boy broke my heart.

Thank you for showing me the value of self worth and teaching me to love myself inside and out.

Thank you for your patience.

Thank you for showing me to love others by your unconditional love and compassion.

Thank you for being my running buddy.

Thank you for letting me cry and vent to you on those nights where everything seemed to be falling apart.

Thank you for your comfort and always knowing the right thing to say.

Thank you for teaching me to be a tough girl. (we dont need boys to move furniture)

Thank you for your hugs...your right hugs from your mama never get old!

Thank you for teaching me the value and importance of the greatest calling I will ever have: Motherhood.

I love you MOM!



Mother's day also means that one of our missionaries got to call home. It's Lindsey...we got to skype! I love her! It meant so much to be able to talk to her and see her beautiful smiling face!

Side note: It's my name day!

May 13

Sweden Name Day

Linnea

If I had cupcakes I would have eaten two to celebrate. :)

 

I hope everyone had a great day!

Bookin it for Boobies

Today I ran my first 5k of the season.

It was the Susan G. Komen race for the cure Salt Lake City!

Thousands gathered this morning at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City and...I was lucky enough to be in the crowd.

Did you know that every 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Also the

American Cancer Society estimates that in 2012, about 226,870 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and about 39,510 will die from breast cancer. These are not good odds! So...what was done today??

Today... we were all fighting..."fighting against breast cancer!"

At the starting line.... (getting ready to "Fight like a girl"....that's the only way to do it!)

after the race, built ford TOUGH!

My cute friend Jessica and I did the race together!

Ford was one of the many sponsors for this 5K.

 Jessica works at a Ford dealership and they hooked us up with these cute t-shirts and payed our registration fee. It was awesome and I was super grateful! This 5k was not timed. Which was good for me. At this point in time I dont think I am ready to be competitive so it was nice to have a relaxed race. I was able to just get out there and enjoy every aspect of running. It was a great run! Now, Im excited to get back into racing. (I forgot how much I loved it )

This was one of the funnest experiences I have had running a 5k. The organization for this event was awesome, the route was great, and of course the crowd topped it all!

This 5k will most definitely make it on my list of races for 2013. I can't wait to do it again!

And now...He's off

Missionary number two!

This whole drop off thing doesn't get any easier....but I am so proud of Steven. He was so ready to go and all morning he just kept saying "Im so Excited."  

Steven reported to the MTC today (May 9th) at 12:55 (he has only been there a few short hours but he has many left to love) There is no place I would rather this kid be. I am sure going to miss ya buddy!

Thanks for being an awesome brother!

He couldnt stop smiling!

(I love you, See you in two! )