You're Not Hardcore Unless You Live Hardcore

We haven't blogged much for the past while and now you'll know why: We've been livin' it up hardcore. These are mostly pictures from "the subway" hike that we did. The one of the waterfall was a couple weeks later but was blog-worthy of itself. We'd like to thank Matt T. for setting up the hike for us. What a blast! I'd also like to thank all those that made my B-day so great (it was the same weekend as the subway). The only thing this blog is missing is evidence of the soreness afterwards. The other pictures are from the day we went to the local aquatics center and had a blast in the water. Grant loved it! The pictures on this blog are good but whatever you do- Don't skip the videos. Esspecially if you know Sam, Tom, or Grant.

This is why they call it the subway hike.
Here's our group and "some complete strangers" that we met. We "are in no way affiliated with them".
Mountain Man Tom
Mountain Man Sam

This is me and my neices Alicia, Kenzie, and nephew Marcus with Grant. You'd think we could have considered an outdoor pool with that white skin.



Eat your heart out Dubai

Here's a couple pics of Grant living hardcore during our 4-wheeler ride
Grant's actually living hardcore here and trying an escape from his swing.

running, running and more running

Well, its official. Ready or not, and for my sake I really hope I can be ready, I'm running the Provo River Half Marathon. Chris decided last minute to join me and thank goodness too. I'll probably need him to pull/push/drag me past the finish line. :)

Anyone else going to join us for the good times?

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Family

This weekend I went down to Hurricane to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Thorley. (I'll write more about this visit and show some pictures later.) While I was down there I started watching their digital picture frame that everyone in the extended family had given them for Christmas. I had planned on just a couple minutes but it was an hour later that I finally pulled myself away to go to bed. It was so fun watching those pictures of everyone and to think back on all of those times and memories. I know I have said it before, but I am truly so blessed with an incredible family and I love that it contains so many people. It is really quite amazing how close everyone is with each other on both my mom's side of the family (Bunkers) and my dad's (Thorleys). Cousins, aunts and uncles are all friends and enjoy being together so much.

It's fun to watch the friendship grow between all of my brothers and sisters as we have gotten older. My sister Emily is 7 years younger than me but now instead of locking her out of our shared bedroom I am calling her to come hang out with me.

I have been in the Barlow family for almost 2 1/2 years now and it feels like home. We went up there today for Mother's Day. I love going up there and visiting everyone. It is so relaxing and comfortable and always the good times. They are so generous too. I have to send a little shout out of love to everyone that came down last weekend to help get our home organized. Boxes were finally all unpacked, Grant's crib was put up and he is now sleeping in his own room, our cars were cleaned inside and out, we got rid of alot of junk (thanks for the encouragement to get rid of the chairs), decorating ideas were given, and things were organized. What a blessing. We needed that little boost to help us finish settling into our home.

And now I have a little family of my own. This week Grant will be 7 months old. Weren't we just blogging to say he had arrived. The time definitely does go so much faster with him here than inside my belly. I am trying to be better at enjoying the small moments with him especially since they seem to go by so fast. And who could ask for a better husband who is such a good father to Grant. I love you so much Chris. I am excited for the future. "Let the good times roll!"