EXERCISE ... with Cameron?

For those of you who know me well, you will know that I have always been into fitness and exercise. I went into the health professions because I have always been fascinated by the human body and how we can help ourselves be more healthy and feel good about ourselves. I love to dance, but I never do it anymore (unless you count the infrequent rock-out sessions in my living room when I am home alone). I still run for exercise, though, and it is a great sport cuz you can do it all your life, it is cheap, and it is always accessible (just walk out your door and go). Well, I have been so diligent all these years making time for my runs, but lately, I am slacking! I am gone about 12 hours a day Monday through Thursday--I commute to Twin Falls and work 10 hour days--and when I get done I am just so tired. It is also getting dark and I just don't feel safe. What's my solution to this problem?

Well, you know my husband, Cameron? He is anti-running, unless it is 93 feet with a basketball in his hands. Well, he currently thinks he is gaining weight and he said he wanted to start running for exercise. I just nodded and said, "Okay, that would be great" but I knew he would never start running with me. I am happy to say that he has gone with me a few times, and I absolutely loved it! He had a pretty good time too! I had someone to talk to, I felt safe, and we got some quality time with each other. We went running on Saturday morning together, and it is now one of my fondest memories of us together. (Am I lame or what?) Because Cameron always teases me about loving my water bottle and sports bra more than him, I told him Saturday morning, "Here I am with the two things I love most--my sports bra and my husband."

So stay tuned to see if we ever go running together again. Who knows? He may really get into it. It is a pretty addicting form of exercise and stress relief. For those of you who exercise, I would love to hear some inspiring advice!

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Summer of weddings

Thanks to everyone who has posted comments on my blog. My new job is great, and I am learning lots. I have been way busy lately, but that is no excuse for me to have posted any pictures of weddings I have gone to this summer. First, my best friend Ashton Hansen got married in June. Of course I forgot my camera that day so I have no pictures to show off. She was a beautiful bride, though, and they were married in the Salt Lake Temple. In August, Cameron's best friend, Ryker, got married in the Manti, UT Temple. The couple hardly had any family or friends who were able to attend the temple, so that was a wonderful occasion to support our friends. In September both Cameron's younger sister and my younger sister got married. Bridget got married in the Rexburg temple and Brianna got married in the I.F. Temple. I have two new brother-in-laws, and they are great. Below is a hoge-poge of pictures from weddings this summer. Enjoy!

Ryker and Brandi Wells

Manti Temple

After Bridget and Marcus George's wedding

Cameron and his brother, Kenyon. Can you see the remsemblence?

My nephew and neice, Daxton and Ashlyn, in their cute matching outfits at Bridget's wedding.

Bridget about to leave on her honeymoon.

Getting ready for the open house the night before the wedding.

Hmm. I recognize this dress. It's my wedding dress put to excellent use!

Brianna with her fan club of young girls who love her.

Brett, Brianna, and Vance

The almost newly weds at the open house in the Boyer backyard

They're married. Brett's wondering what he got himself into