Timeless Images of Beauty

There are very few images in this world that manage to capture beauty in its truest form. The face of an athlete after winning a world championship, the fall of the Berlin wall, and those famous first footsteps on the moon’s surface; all examples of images that will forever live on in history. This last weekend I had the pleasure to take part in a relay race that started in Logan and ended in Park City. 180 miles of grueling mountain climbs and steep descents. As team we completed the course in 29 hours. One picture can describe this glorious accomplishment. Behold, “Man Running” by: Michael Barnett.

How one lens can capture such strength and dignity baffles me. The raw power of the young man is mind blowing. The strength of 1000 horses with the delicate beauty of a butterfly. I am happy that this magical moment could be captured and frozen for all generations to benefit. Here are some more images for your enjoyment. YOU ARE WELCOME!


p.s. The cars in the above picture are moving at a rate of approximately 50 MPH. How he managed to keep up with them is a mystery still to this day

Crazy Owen!

Take away from this what ever you want to!

We Heart California!

Last weekend Brian and Angela were moving to Ventura officially. They had a bunch of stuff they still need to be driven out to them so Michael and I volunteered to drive it out and we asked Karalee and Austin if they wanted to come with us. It was a quick trip but it was a lot of fun. On Friday we went to the beach, had Pepe's, got burned and the boys had soooo much fun eating and playing in the sand. On Saturday everyone one in the fam was together (except Tracie and Kel Kel and they were missed) Mom made crapes, we went to the park and played an intense game of dodgeball, we then swam all day long and then Dad made an excellent dinner on the BBQ. By the way everybody loves Sadie, Katie's new dog, but nobody loves that dog more then Mom!!!!! It is so funny to witness. All growing up I thought Mom was a dog hater what a phony!!!!!! Thanks for a great weekend everyone!!!!! We love you!!!!! We will miss you Brian and Ang!!!!! 

Tagged?

Scott "tagged" me, so I thought I would actually do one of these things. Plus it is Friday, I am at work, and things are slow!

Answer these 15 questions about yourself on your blog: List three joys, three fears, three goals, three current obsessions/collections, and three random/surprising facts. Upon completion, tag five people by stating their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Joys
1) I would feel bad if I didn’t put O-Dawg and Adi
2) Playing with Owen. (He loves to play)
3) The Lake Show (Lakers)

Fears
1) Lakers losing to the Jazz
2) Being suffocated
3) Something bad happening to Adi or Owen

Goals
1) Get into Business School
2) Provide for my family and create an environment where they will be safe and well educated
3) Enjoy life to the fullest!

Obsessions/Collections
1) LAKERS, and the Utes
2) Kitten Print Sweaters (I just love little kitties!)
3) Basketball Shorts (Adrienne gets made because I own like 100 pair.)

Random Surprising Facts
1) I cried when watching the movie “Homeward Bound” and “Short Circuit”
2) I love animals, and if I thought I could handle it I would have been a veterinarian.
3) I am going to run in the Wasatch Back this summer.

I Tag… Jonny Amezcua, Jonny Connors, and Jesus

My little MAN child

Owen, aside from being a genius, is also very handy to have around the house. I was having a little car trouble so I put him to the task of fixing the car. With a little help from Seth they got the job done. I hope this does not qualify for child labor. All jokes aside, he loves to help out. He actually unscrewsed some screws all by himself. His Uncle Seth was so proud!

Farewell Smelly:(

I took Kelly to the airport today. She is on her way to Jerusalem for 8 weeks and she will be at home for the rest of the summer.  I am so excited for her but she will be sorely missed at the Barnett household. I know she will be back... but it has been so fun to see her cute face so often. Thanks Kel for being so helpful all the time. We love you!!!!!

Happy Birthday Owen!!!!!!

The random pic of Michael and I is of us working on the yard trying to make it look as best as possible for Owen's birthday but thanks to the snoe storms all the flowers we planted died! Owen's party was sooooo fun! We missed all that couldn't be there! When he woke up in the morning i said, "Happy Birthday!!!!!" and he shouted... "A Party A MEEEEE!!!!" He had so much fun and soooo much sugar!!! We love you Owen!

Summer Tagged Me!

Joys:

1) playing pretend with Owen

2)when Michael comes home from work

3)any kind of dessert

Fears:

1)car accidents

2)anything bad happening to Owen or Michael

3)getting fat (superficial i know but true)

Goals:

1)raising good kids

2)travel anywhere

3)learn to love reading

Obsessions/Collections:

1)clothes, clothes and more clothes

2)SYTYCD... (So You Think You Can Dance... the best show ever known to man) 

3)Lucky Charms... the best cereal known to man

Random Surprising Facts:

1)I'm really a dude

(J/K of course Michael told me to write that)

1)I HATE toe socks they really give me the creeps!!!!!!!

2)I love horses! My dream is to live on a ranch with a ton of land and have horses

3)I am terrified to talk to people I don't know

4) I Hate Hate Hate to brush my teeth ( I know I was only supposed to do 3 but I felt I needed to get that off my chest)

I tag Jonny, Scottie, Tracie, Cindy and Stace

we love our new nephew!!!!

 In these pictures dalon is only a day old. Now he is almost 3 weeks old! We Love his cute little face. Owen loves to hold him and give him kisses!

Dalon Robert Bladen

I know he looks terrified, wouldn't you be? Dalon Robert Bladen has entered the world. Well, it is Dalon for now. Brian and Angela have been going back and forth between Dalon and Dylan. He is very cute and sweet, he gets that from his mother. Brian and Angela are doing well and are very busy taking care of their two little guys. Adrienne and I are very proud to be aunt and uncle to such awesome little guys. Bob and Gesse are being very helpful and have been taking care of Lucas while Brian and Angela have been at the hospital. They cam home today around 2PM. I know Brian is eager to sleep in his own bed tonight. I will post better pictures as I get them, but as for now, here is some footage of the little man.