Hoof Hearted

This is one of my all time favorite sports bloopers. I saw it for the first time a long time ago on a sports blooper VHS that my mom had checked out from the library. Now, thanks to youtube I can watch it whenever I want. It involves an announcer, a race, and a horse named "Hoof Hearted".

Fitness Celebration!

Last Saturday I ran/walked in the Women's Fitness Celebration 5k. It rained a ton but I felt right at home, being the Oregon girl that I am. Though I was really wet and a little cold by the end, I look forward to next year.
















Jamie, Holly and I while we were still dry.














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After.

We'll Miss You Little Fish Friend

The Smith Family recently lost a dear friend. Grammie's fish decided to take his own life last week, and we've all been a little bit emotional ever since. Now, from the brother of the guy who brought you "Roxie Dog Memorial" comes an epic tribute to the fish who brought a smile to almost everyone's face. Here's to you, little guy.

Hiking

Here we are hiking in Island Park before we moved. We were almost eaten to bits by mosquitoes but we survived.

Innovation

While in Boise over the 4th of July weekend I asked mom and dad to buy me a ladder for my graduation gift. I was told by mom that they don't do graduation gifts. I returned home somewhat dis-hearted. During the long four hour drive back to Rexburg, I contemplated on how I would get the boxes down from the attic. I no longer had the equipment I had used to be able to get them up there in the first place. Then, in what can only be described as a Zen-like moment in which the heavens opened and the ideas rained down, it came to me. Last summer I had purchased a kayak... (see pictures for the conclusion of the story)

I WON!!

I just found out that the video that myself and a friend submitted for an online video contest won 1st place! The contest was through www.surveysavvy.com You can see my video by searching "survey savvy" on youtube.

Kayaking at Rigby Lake commentary

Tess and I took out our kayak for the first time today. We took it to a place where the beer flows like wine. I'm speaking of a little place called "Rigby". For those unfamiliar with Rigby Lake, it is a trashy version of Boise's Sandy Point. For those familiar with Sandy Point, you're probably thinking...."wait a second, isn't Sandy Point kind of trashy." Well, yes...so you can only imagine what Rigby lake is like.