THE WHITWORTH FAMILY

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain.

May 10, 2011

What we've been up to...

Nora got to hang out with her Great Grandma Leona Whitworth a few weeks ago when Maryvonne (Dave's sister) graduated from BYU.  That headband Nora is wearing was knitted by Grandma.

We are all so proud of you Auntie P!!!

We also got to meet and hang out with our Adopted German Aunt Sarah, who now lives in Scotland.  She showered us with gifts and European chocolate.  Bless her!

Auntie Erin (Dave's sister and my "twin") also flew in from Washington D.C. for the graduation.  It was so fun to see her and her baby Chaz too (just try not to notice his right hand, I'm sure he doesn't mean it)

Easter Weekend was the same weekend as the graduation, so we had an extra fun time with Grandma and Grandpa Whitworth in town.  Nora got a kick out of hunting for and finding her Easter Basket.

Here is our little family on Easter Sunday Morning.  Dave and I also spoke in church so it made for a crazy, but very spiritually full Easter.  It was a wonderful day!  Grandma Black got Nora's Easter dress... doesn't she look cute?

My sister Lisa and I ran the Thanksgiving Point Half Marathon on April 30th.  Yep, that is snow you see and yes we are freezing our buns off!  We woke up to this weather and STILL ran in it.

And we weren't the only crazy ones that woke up at 5:00am to run 13 miles in the snow.

Lisa coming across the finish line.  Her goal was to get under 2 hours and well, she did it with a time of 1:59:59.  You go girl!  I was so proud of her.

Here is me with my fancy little finisher medal.  The sun did decide to show up a bit toward the last half of the race, so all in all it was a fun race.  The course was TOUGH, very hilly, but beautiful all through the gardens and golf course.

As a "gift" for participating in the race, we got a family pass to the gardens and Dinosaur Museum for the rest of the day.  The Tulip Festival was going on and it was very beautiful.  Nora had a ball!

And yes, she rolled down that hill.  I would have gotten a picture of it, but me any my sore muscles were rolling down the hill WITH her! :)

The Dinosaur Museum has this awesome sand and water play area.  We had to literally pull and drag Nora from it when it was time to go.

That's my boy!  Eating Pork Ribs.

Such a Big Boy.  We took advantage of the awesome weather all last week!  It got up into the 70's.  Summer, here we come!

Seriously!  What a Ham.







6 comments:

The Pierce Family said...

Heather,
That's the first picture I can think of that I have seen Stratton standing! Is he walking too?!? I love that you rolled down the hill with Nora. You are such a fun Mom!

Sarah said...

Yay, loved reading your post!
Miss you and your family!

Lisa Brandow said...

Heather,

Sounds like it was a busy week. Looking at those pictures of us at the race I wonder sometimes why we run. It's so crazy. Thanks for taking the pictures.

Fun to see all the fun things you do with your kids and family.

Lisa

Heather Whitworth said...

No, not walking, just propped up against Dave's legs.

Miss Heather said...

You are adorable, Heather. :)

Erin said...

I didn't notice Chaz's finger there! :-)

Were you wearing a skirt for the race? Very impressive-that you did the race.

Love you,
Erin