(tank, shorts, shoes)

I took a rest day (other than a walk with just me and Andrew), but Brooke ran 4.5 miles with her best friend! Soccer is her #1 motivator with running, but I’m sure I’ll be able to convince her to run marathons with me someday.

The kids wanted to go and practice their shooting next, and with zero World Cup games to watch, we had the time;)

ALL day, Beck would open my car door and say, “Happy Anniversary” to me.

Andrew and I decided to celebrate the day with our kids. We are off somewhere (still trying to figure that out), just the two of us soon, and so we wanted the day with them (we missed Knox!).

We went up to Salt Lake City and explored.

We live very close to the area but rarely go there.

We did a bit of shopping, too.

And then the star of the show was Ruth’s Chris. Andrew and I had gift cards here from years ago and finally redeemed them yesterday.

Brooke asked us why we made her wait 13 years to try such a perfect food establishment.

Beck told me he wants to come back again this weekend for the best mac and cheese of his life.

And Skye couldn’t believe they were bringing her ice cream as part of her kid’s meal.

Off for an adventure!

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Would you rather from Skye (aka the two things she dislikes the most)–> Would you rather have your hair down for the rest of your life or wear a dress for the rest of your life?

Do you live near any big cities?

Ever been to Ruth’s Chris? Thoughts?

-Their steak would be part of my final meal.

What day do you usually take as a rest day? Or does it switch around?

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(tank, shorts)

I cannot tell you how happy it made me to get to run with my niece again. She already has racing plans for some triathlons, and I’m excited to get to train with her as much as possible… who knows, maybe she will even inspire me to sign up for one?! I gave her some of my Saucony Ride 19s, and she has fallen in love with them. My nephew also joined us, and I predict he will be on the BYU Men’s Cross-Country team and one of their best. Please refer back to this post in about 8 years when he is setting records.

I also did a shoulder workout on the CGX app. During the school year, I get in 3-4 strength workouts a week, and during the summer, closer to 2… but anything more than my previous zero makes me feel pretty good about myself.

We eat SO many egg scrambles, and I will never ever tire of them.

We had to come up with ideas of what to do yesterday since we didn’t have 6 World Cup games to watch.

The girls and the boys fill our cups very differently.

We had some important porch chats.

The peaches from Costco are a 10/10.

Anyone else feel like you are feeling all of the emotions and grieving over different World Cup games? Our cortisol lately…

I have one little olive growing from my Trader Joe’s Olive Tree!

It’s our 10-year anniversary!

I’m pretty sure we both experienced love at first sight with one another. I felt right at home with Andrew right away. Of course, life isn’t always peachy, but we have learned how to work through things better and better with each year. We laugh a good chunk of the time we are together, and I still get so excited when he is on his way home from work (especially when it is earlier than expected). He is worth all of the pain it took to get to him.

I thought I would share a few things I’ve found that make marriage really great.

*WE MUST have a weekly date and get away just the two of us at least once a year. We feel so much more connected when we make sure these things are happening, no matter how busy the kids keep us.

*Also, keeping up with our things outside of each other… his friends, my friends, passions, family relationships. It makes things even better when we continue with these other very important parts of life, too.

*It’s not me vs him when problems pop up; it’s us vs the problem.

*If the needs aren’t met at the base of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, I’m a mess… I’ve gotta make sure I sleep, keep my blood sugar steady (hence why I always bring snacks everywhere I go;), hydrated, etc., to keep this marriage as good as it can be. It’s my job to keep myself healthy in these things so I can show up as a better version of myself.

*Exercise. We both need it, and it’s even better when we get mornings to run/ride together. Everything in our world is better with some endorphins.

*Novelty and adventure are everything for us… Visiting new places, running/riding new trails together, trying new recipes, reading new books together, trying new hobbies together… it makes marriage so fun.

*We try not to split up when we can… It would be easier to just have one of us go drop off kids’ friends or run an errand, but then we miss out on 30 minutes of talking and singing in the car. We try to do as many things together as we can, so we have plenty of time to talk and connect.

*We are each other’s biggest fans. I am POSITIVE that Andrew is what finally helped me get my sub-3s, and I try my best to cheer him on and support him as much as I can with his biking, schooling, work goals, etc. I will forever be his biggest cheerleader. You couldn’t pay me to say one negative thing about him.

*Life’s too short to be serious all of the time. It’s my favorite part of me and Andrew’s relationship… we tease each other nonstop, joke, laugh, and we probably should be a bit more serious about some things, but we are both at a maturity level from about 20 years ago, and I’m okay with that.

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Do you put toppings on your ice cream, or do you keep it simple?

-I prefer a 1:1 ratio of toppings to ice cream.

Anyone in triathlon training?

What should we do for our 10-year anniversary? We are still trying to figure it out!

-My in-laws will have the kids for a few days soon but we need ideas on where to go and what to do!

Any things you’ve learned that make your relationships better?

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(Me: shorts, tank, sunglasses. Brooke: shorts, tank)

A run, hanging out in the backyard, and having Brooke’s soccer team over to watch the USA game… that was our day!

Now straight to the tangents:

*The lululemon Summer Sale is pretty crazy to me because they never mark down any of these pieces until now–> one of my favorite tanks, my most worn shorts, the most flattering jacket, this cute tank, this soft t-shirt, the perfect run tank, the best running long sleeve, this rain coat, my favorite vest and my favorite running coat!

*I did my best to be dramatic on the run like some of the soccer players we’ve been watching in the World Cup;). Andrew wasn’t surprised that each scene only took me one try.

*I did a late run the other morning and paid for it. I also decided to climb a 0.6-mile hill with 250 ft of elevation gain and nearly fried on the way up. I took advantage of the shade at the top of the hill and told myself it was a double whammy… heat builds fitness and hills build fitness.

*Anyone else take pictures of any animals they see along their runs to show their kids when they get home? I have hundreds of random dogs and animals throughout my camera roll for this very reason.

*On the Fourth, my sister and her husband gave us tickets to go to the Stadium of Fire. Brad Paisley performed, and the fireworks (professional fireworks were legal here, but that’s it!) were the best we’ve ever seen.

*My niece did a star hairstyle on Skye, and it was so dang cute.

*We stopped at Taco Amigo for the fresh strawberry shakes the day of the wedding. If you are ever near a Taco Amigo, PLEASE stop for these.

*I hope my nephew starts a trend with this photo.

*My new favorite pic with my dad:

*Flower day >>>>>>. I’m not sure how I survived so many years without a Trader Joe’s.

*Dead of summer and he insists on this outfit.

*Me and my velcro child. He’s the best.

*Has anyone tried the Vanilla fairlife? We’ve always loved the chocolate and have a few cases to drink through before we need more, but I need to know whether or not I should try the vanilla!

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Tell me some tangents in your life!

Did you watch the game last night?

Any things you often take photos of on your runs?

Chocolate or vanilla… You can only choose one for the rest of your life.

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(my dress, Brooke’s dress, Skye’s dress)

The wedding is over, and I’m feeling those ‘post-massive event you’ve been so excited for, that takes over all of your thoughts, and now it’s over’ blues.

The day started with a run, of course. 8 miles @ 8:37 pace with Andrew. I feel like nothing flushes my mind clean and melts my anxiety quite like running does. I then read over everything 500 times to Andrew.

(tank, shoes, bra, socks, shorts)

Our nephew has called Andrew every night leading up to the wedding to build up the excitement. HE LOVES any chance he gets to be with everyone together.

The entire day was nonstop family time, and I even got to meet my great-nephew for the first time!

They planned the wedding date around my niece’s return from her mission so she could be there. Either she is an amazing actress or her body doesn’t experience jet lag because she was up and going like she never missed a beat of sleep… even though she was awake for 30 hours straight on her way home.

Beck took being a ring bearer extremely seriously. I wish I had a video of it because he walked down the aisle so precisely, like a metronome.

I poured my heart and soul into what I was going to say during their ceremony. These two deserve the absolute best, and I am pretty sure I gave myself an ulcer trying to prepare the best I could.

I ended up loving officiating so much that I am now adding it to my resume. If anyone would like a wedding officiator, I am WIDE open. I don’t have one booking on my calendar anymore, so please let me do it for you;)

Beck loves love. We had to limit how many times we let him go up to Lily and Clay throughout the day because he would have followed them around the entire time.

He didn’t blink for all of the big moments like the cake cutting or their first dance.

He is always a tender soul, but the wedding just took it to the next level.

I honestly love a dance floor as much as I love running.

The venue was so beautiful. It couldn’t have been a more perfect day.

I need another wedding to go to asap.

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Tell me about your weekend!

Last wedding you went to? Give me some details!

Anyone race on the 4th?

What are you having for dinner tonight? I want to get back on the making dinner train.

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(tank, shorts)

8 miles of trails to start out my Thursday!

My niece loved the food in Bulgaria (she said the watermelon is too good for words), but she was VERY excited to have Mexican food again when she got back home. So, we picked up her tacos from El Tio.

My sister colored my niece’s hair, and we ate on the ground next to them with our El Tio favorites.

The Dry Cleaners were able to remove the makeup stain from my dress!

My weight room was painted;). We had a big plumbing problem a few weeks ago, and they had to open up this ceiling. They fixed up the holes and painted them yesterday.

Every day is soccer day.

Beck is so happy to have his cousin home.

I just have a few Friday Favorites today because it’s been a pretty crazy week (the wedding is TODAY)!

*Up to 60% off + another 20% off for the Semi-Annual Sale at Athleta! This tank is the best. It’s a great time to stock up on my favorite running long sleeve.

*It’s the Aritzia Summer Sale, and everything is up to 50% off. My favorite t-shirt ever.

*lululemon is having a summer sale right now… including my favorite swiftly cami tank, and my favorite fast and free shorts. I also adore their joggers and the windbreaker that we all need.

*Thank you, Renae, for this chair recommendation. It rocks and makes my life so much better as I’m sitting on the sidelines all day.

*THIS peach cobbler recipe. Heaven. Please try it.

*If you love Historical Fiction, you MUST read Beneath A Scarlet Sky. I could not believe how good it was. I haven’t been sucked into a book for quite some time until I started reading this one.

And here are the top 10 best sellers from June:

10. J Crew Chambray tank!

9. Derma Points for microneedling at home.

8. The Bandit bra that stores my phone and keys without me even noticing.

7. This run tank (the color Siren is too good).

6. The pajamas I wear every night-> top and bottoms.

5. The Fast and Free split shorts of my dreams.

4. The albion fit swimsuit that both Brooke and I are wearing each time we are in the water.

3. The Swiftly Cami tank has been in the top 10 for a few months now.

2. This dress (still 59% off)!

1. This tank top. SO many of you bought it and I know why. I have it in three colors because it is that good. I go with a medium!

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What are your weekend plans?

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(tank, shorts, shoes, socks)

It was a workout morning! We did a warm-up, and then 4 x 3 minutes @ 6:05, 1 minute @ 7:15, 1 minute @ 5:40ish, 3 minutes easy, cool-down. I’m not going to lie, it feels so good to still be doing speed at 40.

We finished, and our kids were all together playing soccer and running around the fields.

Keeping the hard days hard with leg day on the CGX app. Beck joined me for some Bulgarian Split Squats, which was fitting because there was a strong Bulgarian theme yesterday…

More World Cup and Knox rode his bike to buy one of these with his own money. He loves Ronaldo.

And then we got to do something we’ve been waiting for for 1.5 years. This hug felt way too good.

We got up to the SLC airport with plenty of time to spare.

But we still ran.

And watched the USA game while we waited.

We were VERY happy with the outcome of the game.

The time was going by SO slowly as we waited for her.

Knox and his best friend make friends everywhere they go.

My niece was in Bulgaria on a mission for our church and had so many incredible experiences. She learned the language so well and made so many friends there.

But now we get her home with us. I never want to go that long without seeing her again.

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Tell me something about you today! Life, running, family, anything!

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(tank, shorts, shoes)

I have given the Nike ACG Pegasus Trail shoes enough use now to know that I prefer the classic Nike Pegasus Trail 5s. Just in case anyone is wondering… I wish I could return my Nike Pegasus ACGs for a new pair of the Pegasus Trail 5s. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN to stick with what I love instead of trying something new. I’ll wear the ACGs until I wear them out because they still get the job done, but I’ll complain in my head as I do;). I took the Pegasus 5s out with Andrew yesterday because I didn’t want to complain, so I’m coming here to do that instead;)

6 miles @ 9:48 average.

We didn’t see any animals in the mountains, but we did see this guy in our front yard.

I normally go a bit longer in between getting my hair done, but I wanted a fresh cut and color for the wedding this week. The nervousness I am feeling for officiating trumps any race nerves I have ever experienced. I can type all day for people to read online, but public speaking scares me beyond belief.

ALSO, I found the most perfect dress for the wedding. I covered my eyes when I clicked purchase because it cost more than I wanted to pay, and when it arrived, there was a tiny makeup stain on the front. I tried to exchange it for a new one, but they were sold out, and I couldn’t find it anywhere else online. The company wouldn’t give me a discount on the item and said I could just exchange it for something else, but I love it so much. So, I am praying the dry cleaners can get it out… or else I need to find a flower to pin over the stain. Sorry for that tangent.

The after. Fresh hair makes me feel like a new human.

My hair gal has the most perfect curling iron. I bought it myself because I love it so much. The 1.5″ gives the perfect curl, and it’s 30% off right now here. She swears by it above all of the other curling irons she has ever used.

I also had my niece pluck and tint my eyebrows… I’m doing more for this wedding than I did for my own;)

I did a craft yesterday. Me.

My girls were on Cloud 9. I wish I could give them the gift of a crafty mom, but I’ll just find one every six months to do with them and call it good enough. We just grabbed some sweatshirts at Hobby Lobby (the mockneck ones we went for were sold out) and some iron-on badges. We are ready for Saturday.

Andrew has been dying to try the grilled onion-wrapped In-N-Out Flying Dutchman, and it was pretty remarkable, even though it isn’t pretty in the slightest.

I love the way that Max watches Brooke practice her dribbling.

Skye had a scrimmage against the boys’ team one year older than them and they held up pretty amazingly.

And of course, we finished up like this:

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Any In-n-Out fans? What’s your order?

Any July birthdays, races, or anniversaries??

-TEN years for Andrew and me!

Easy craft ideas for me to do with my girls?

-The simpler, the better for me.

Public speaking your thing or no?

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