RSM California Reception

Updating to come. And all of you who were not there. MISSED OUT

Can't forget the HONEYMOON!

Kassi's Visit to New Jersey

Day 1
On our way to Niketown in NYC, can't resist taking pictures with these fools.

Day 2
We went to Wicked with John, Jordan, Rach, Kassi, and Chase. It was pretty wicked!

WICKED!

Jordan and Rach.... no, he's just faking it

Waiting for the show to start.

Convincing (forcing) John to take a picture with me... always a difficult thing

Chase seriously considering jumping across the water to the other platform.

Gorge Washington Bridge

Day 3 Longbranch Beach, played volleyball, later played some tennis. mmm

Day 4
Thunder Storms, cool running trails, and Birthdays

APX Head-tech Cole's B-Day Dinner.

Weekend escape to Massachusetts home of Cape Cod Islands

As soon as I arrived to see Kassi in Woods Hole, we went directly to the Beach!

My first time at a real light house! Loved it!

What is inside a light house I wonder

This is Dayna, a cute girl, recent high school runner, runs a fast mile. She talked her parents into having the pro runners stay at her house during the Falmouth Road Race. They let me spend a couple nights there as well which was awesome.

Dinner on the beach with our host family and friends.
They decorated a cake especially for the occasion.

Dayna, with her sister, and Kassi with Aheza another pro runner from Ethiopia.

The Host Family with Kassi and Aheza

This was the cutest little boat they had in their backyard that they were going to throw away...
I wanted to keep it. Too bad I had no way of taking it home.

Biking around Woods Hole, day before the race.

These girls are Kassi's runner friends that ran the mile in under 4:33 minutes. Amazing!

This is how fast the men ran the mile!! Sheesh!

Kassi, the day of the race.. ready to rock and roll!

The finish line with a huge American Flag waving over head.

The men's winner of the Falmouth Road Race... 19 year old Ethiopian he just won $10,000.
It pays to be fast!

Kassi coming in 9th place for the American Women, she beat her personal best by 15 seconds, and won about $350. Wahoo!

Kassi and her Agent Bobby.

Kassi with a fellow runner taking a dip after the race.

"And my soul hungered.."

I crave a glorious sabbath day. When all you do is center your day around worshiping the Lord and enjoy being with family and friends. This summer in Jersey our Sunday's have been a little different, not bad, just different..... Last Sunday I was in Massachusetts with my sister Kassi watching her race in the Falmouth Road Race. Therefore I missed church, which always seems to effect my spirit. And although I don't regret being there with Kassi watching her race, which is what she does best, my week still feels a little empty..... I am craving that burning spirit within... like when I hear a beautiful musical number in sacrament meeting, or listen to the stories of Christ that remind you of what you should be doing in life, and what is most important. I am grateful for the scriptures and for prayer to help fill that void of missing church. Here is a clip that I watched on LDS.org that made me cry thinking of my mom and sisters (in-laws), and how much I love and miss seeing them often.
http://www.youtube.com/mormonmessages
You should check it out!
It's called "The women in our lives". (I only wish I knew how to do one of those cool link things so that you could just watch it right on my blog. ha ha oh well )

Summer Fun in New Jersey

Avalon with the Kuppers, where every night is a game night!

Shopping! New sunglasses!

Great Pizza! John's personal favorite.

Arcades, where John can be a little kid again, and Whoopy Cushions can be entertaining for hours.

The Beaches! I love playing in the sand with my new sister in-law Alexa

Botchy Ball!

Paddle Ball, and Volleyball of course but I was playing and didn't take pictures.

Bowling with the APX crew

Pool Parties and BBQs

Dave Matthews Band on the Todays Show.. in the rain!

Museums!

More rain!

Cool Mountain Resort Water Parks with giant rope swings.

And of course WORK!

Guilty Pleasure

I discovered this delicious cookie on the plane flying somewhere I can't remember now... but as I was at Walmart looking for some snacks for a 5 hour drive back to New Jersey from Massachusetts I found them!!! In a huge package! Biscoff European Cookies.... mmmm! I didn't realize just how much I would love them until this drive home. Now I am trying to keep my self from eating the entire package alone. MMMmm You should try them.