Camping fun

We started the camping season out going up American Fork Canyon in hopes of camping just above Tibblefork where we had years ago, but unfortnaatety the gates were closed for about 5 more days. So we settled for the campground lowest in the canyon. We paid $16/night which seems like a lot for camping, and this campground while nicely paved, was very narrow and didn't have any running water or flushing toilets. So the price was irritating, but we had a great time nonetheless. We had huge boulders right next to our tent the kids loved playing on. And we of course bring the hammock. I love these kids!

We played at the lake one day and the kids got super coated in mud not realizing I did not have a warm bath to throw them in to get clean. They weren't thrilled about the cold river water we used. This pic doesn't even do it justice, I've got to find the other one. It was literally covering all of their arms and legs.

Talm and Kayla both love to fish with Dad, I love these shots.

Jer went on a run that day, got lost on the trail, and was 2 hours late getting back on what was supposed to be a 2 hour run. I was about 5 minutes from calling in search and rescue when he finally staggered in hungry and tired. Glad he was ok though!

The next night and morning were spent hanging out in the tent while it rained and rained and rained. It certainly was a fun chance to watch and listen to the kids creativity.

Ironmom!

This is late, but that's ok. Life's been busy. May 1st I competed in and completed Ironman St George. A 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run - yes, all in the same day :) I finished in 12:09.03 (yep, that's 12 hours), 40th woman overall including the pro's, 4th Utah woman, and 297th overall men and women, out of 1637.
It was an absolutely fabulous day. Seriously, the weather was perfect, my body was prepared, I nailed my race day nutrition (VERY important in sustaining energy levels for 140.6 miles), and my family was there. I couldn't have asked for a better race. I was just so happy the entire day. Yes it was long, but I never I doubted I'd finish and it almost felt effortless. I don't hesitate to say it was the best race of my 11 year triathlon career.
You can read more details on my race blog....which by the way anyone is welcome to visit and comment on, athlete or not. My parents and siblings came down, even my sister from Michigan. We stayed in a big ranch house in St George and had a great time. THANK YOU so much to everyone for all of your encouragement and support, especially my family and friends who came down and who have helped me with the kids as training picked up and I needed a babysitter here and there. And the most thanks going to Heavenly Father of course for blessing me a capable body, and the willpower to train it, to my babies who did without mom on Saturday mornings while I was out riding endless miles - and SO MUCH THANKS to Jer. Absolutely could not have done it without you. No. Questions. Asked.

I LOVE YOU!!!