My Crazy Husband

Can I elaborate on the title of this blog post? My husband isn't normal crazy.

He's "I think I'll run a 50 Mile Race" crazy.

WHAT? Even after seeing him accomplish this before my very eyes, I still don't feel like it's possible. It takes a really talented and determined person to work towards a life goal like that, and the discipline to not give up when it gets hard. I could go on and on, but we'll just leave it at he is incredible!

Okay and the benefit of Paul running a Crazy Amazing Race is that his family came up to support him. I love this. His parents, Stephan, Tenille & Kacie all were able to come up. We were thrilled for the excuse to see them AND for all the support they provided the day of the race. Couldn't have done it without them.

Oh and one more benefit. We were able to play "Tourist" and go show them our favorite parts of Seattle! It really is a great place to see in the summer. Come visit us, all!

Pike Place Market

Moss Men

and now the ladies

 One of our favorite parts was the famous Gum Wall...:)

cute octopus at Pike Place

view from Kerry Park

Space Needle at night

We also went on a hike and tasted some yummy berries.

And then it was Saturday, the day of the BIG RACE! It went from Mt. Rainier to Ruston (close to Tacoma), and most racers were doing it in the form of a relay. Only crazy awesome beasts did it all by themselves. 

We were able to meet up with Paul at various stops along the way (every 3-5 miles or so) with water and whatever else he needed. It started out in pretty thick forested areas.

He was such a good sport the whole time. No matter how in pain or exhausted he was, he was never grumpy or irritable. Insane. 

One of the stops was this really quaint town that I fell in love with a little bit.

We especially liked this swing...until we noticed the sign, that is. Oops. :)

It was really awesome to see everyone join Paul for small segments of the race to lend support.

The scenery towards the end of the race was really beautiful. It went through downtown Tacoma a little bit, and right by the waterfront. I want to take Paul back sometime, now that he has feelings in his legs again :)

And somehow, he did it. He finished! 

Showing his spike...symbolic of the railway I believe.

Amazing! This is a race that so many had to drop out of at various points (which is still 100% admirable in my opinion). 

Isn't this a great picture???

It was sad to say goodbye to family the next day. Excited to see everyone again, whenever that is!

I wouldn't be surprised if you all are throwing up at this point (if not from my bragging, from thinking about running that amount of miles)...but I really am so so proud of him. Glad to call this amazing man mine. And maybe even more glad that he is now fully recovered with zero injuries. :) Good job, Paul!!!!

Memorial Day Weekend

Sorry for the lack of updates...but May has been crazy town! We saw at least one family member every weekend except ONE! How lucky are we?

Well, here comes the purpose of this particular post...

A few weeks ago Paul & I got to drive down to Provo for Memorial Day weekend! We have so much family down there, and we miss them all lots. It was a whirlwind trip, but so worth it.

We headed out Friday afternoon for the long journey ahead...turns out there is quite the distance between the Puget Sound and the Rocky Mountains!

We were able to celebrate Grandma's 80th Birthday! Happy Birthday Grandma, we love you! We did a combo birthday celebration for my 23rd Birthday that coming Monday.

Miss them already!

Love my Lee cousins! Just missing Nate!

Momma made a delish sheet cake! Also, <3 Baby Brynne in background

We also got to see some cute chillens...

We got acquainted w/ adorable Ruby Walker

and got to play with the Avery kiddos

Melissa & fam made a delicious cake! :)

Aaron Paul loved it too!

Am I allowed to say that they're growing up so fast if I've only known them for about a year and a half? Jury's still out. Regardless, they are so sweet and we love them.

We loved the glorious family time with both sides- cousins, grandparents, siblings, everyone! It was a great bonus to see the White House girls for the first time together in YEARS (sans pregnant Laura. Boo.)

My fabulous roommate for...what...3.5 years?? <3

And a quick shout out to Baby Yosemite! So glad she's made it into this world! Congrats!

Unfortunately, we had to leave late Monday morning and start the trek back. The first real, LONG (over 6 hr) roadtrip with Paul was incredibly successful. Thanks for the great driving and the even better company!

#23 never felt so good! Thanks to all for making it such a great birthday and weekend in general!