BYU’s 2008 season opener was much anticipated, and much enjoyed. We beat UNI soundly, but BYU’s execution could have been a little more clean. Here’s hoping for a perfect season!
Lavell carrying the flag:
We got field passes for the game:
20 Mile Run – Kristie
August 30, 2008 By 2 Comments
Kristie completed her 20 mile run today! I took a cooler with water bottles, some power bars and a book with me in the car and then met her at various points along the way. While waiting I’d read (Blood Meridian, Cormac McCarthy), and then play water boy when she approached.
She ran 8:06 splits for those 20 miles, in the heat of the late morning, no less. I’m set to run mine on Monday…if I don’t die by mile 16 I’ll be pleased.
Thai With The Girls
August 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Back in Provo we connected with Leah, her sister, Sarah and Sarah’s friend, Sarah for a Thai dinner. Here’s a shot of me and the girls:
Leah’s Home!
August 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Kristie’s best friend (and roomate before I stole her) came back from her mission to Argentina on Tuesday! I can’t believe its been a year and a half since she left. But thinking about all that’s happend since–getting engaged, married, etc–makes it seem like longer.
Kristie surprised Leah by catching the same flight on the last leg of Leah’s journey home–a Delta plane from SLC to Boise. When Kristie showed up unannounced at the airport and casually tapped her on the shoulder, she exploded in excitement and apparently the two of them made enough of a scene to get the attention of a terminal full of people.
Here’s Kristie and Leah at a wedding reception the week of:
And here’s another one with the girls the following Sunday:
Home To Idaho
August 19, 2008 By 1 Comment
This week I dropped Kristie off at the airport on Tuesday afternoon so that she could spend some time helping out around the house while her mom, Sherri, recovered from a masectomy. Her breast cancer diagnosis is scary for all of us, but we all feel so blessed by the fact that the cancer doesn’t appear to have spread beyond the mammary tissue of one breast and a primary lymph node.
Sherri has been so positive and strong during this whole process, it’s amazing to me that she ends up bouying up those around her, even if it should be the other way around. Soon she’ll be meeting with doctors to discuss treatment and ways to eradicate cancer that could have slipped by detection.
Mom, you’re in our prayers, know that we love you.
Kristie’s New Job – Part II
August 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Kristie is taking a temporary break from personal training until April ’09 when she graduates because she was offered (and accepted) an assistant coach position for the BYU cheer squad. She’ll be great at it, as she is with everything she sets her mind to.
The job certainly has its perks, which makes the transition a little easier. Kristie really struggled with having to give up her clients…they were doing so well and making terrific progress.
Things to love about this job:
- Instead of having to get up at 5:40 every day for training sessions, Kristie only has to get up at 6:15 twice a week for practice.
- (Which also means we won’t have to mimic the sleep patterns of your typical great-great-grandmother.)
- Its within walking distance from our apartment, so Tom can drive the Ford Escort (at an impressive 33 mpg!) instead of driving the Toyota Landcruiser, which might single-handedly be responsible for Earth’s global warming epidemic.
- Free stuff.
- Oh, and the opportunity to share wisdom and experience, teach and shape the character of the wonderful girls, etc, etc.
Hiller Family Reunion
August 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Today we went to the Hiller family reunion in Centerville, UT. We got to see a lot of family, including great Grandma Hiller, who we absolutely love.
Later that afternoon we went to the Gateway with Nathan and Kendra and Kristie bought some rad new jeans.
(I’m still mourning the loss of our camera…thanks for the pics N&K!)
6 Month Wedding Anniversary
August 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This weekend we got to celebrate our 6 month anniversary in style. After work on Friday we headed up to SLC for a reservation at The Melting Pot, a tasty, spendy fondue restaurant. Then I surprised Kristie by presenting her with all the belongings she’d need for a stay in the city.
I can’t believe it’s already been 6 months, it just keeps getting better.
The only shame is that somewhere along the way we LOST OUR CAMERA. A crushing blow. Luckily we didn’t lose too many pictures.
Cape May Vacation
August 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Today we got to spend a little time with Kristie’s family at our home before they had to leave for the airport. Kristie, Lacey and Sherri all went horseback riding for a while, and then we swam for a bit in the pool. After the Tanners departed, Kristie and I went for a jog and then spent the rest of the evening with family and friends.
Saturday morning we awoke early to pick up Coleman from EFY at UMASS Amherst, whereupon we hit the road in a jam-packed Ford Expedition to head to down to the Atlantic coast & Cape May.
My brother Andrew flew in from North Carolina on Sunday to complete the roster of: mom, dad, Tom, Kristie, Coleman, Andrew and our friend, Amanda.
On the way back home we got to catch up with Auntie Cathy for lunch in Philly, it was wonderful to see her!
Here’s a selection of photos from the five days of of beaches, bikes, boardwalks and other assorted fun: