I am sure you have all seen the awesome AT&T commercials that have been airing that show the kids getting interviewed. Am and I LOVE those commercials and every week in our primary class we feel like we are the man hosting those interviews! Seriously our class cracks us up every week. Ammon came across this link the other and as soon as we looked at it we were dying laughing!
So if you need a quick pick me up... follow this link:
http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/7xzi
If you follow me on social media, whether it be facebook, insta, or twitter.. it has been no secret that my sweet parents were in Boston this past week. Ever since my mom fell in love with running it has been her dream to qualify for Boston. Finally this past year she was able to qualify and entered into the pool of Boston runners. Up until a few weeks ago, being able to actually go to Boston wasn't in the financial plans, but thankfully some things changed and she and my dad were able to go!
We were all so excited for her and were anxious to hear how the race went. On Sunday night I tried to call my mom to wish her luck, but she denied my call! Of all the nerve! My dad immediately called me and told me that she was a ball of nerves and was an 'anxious wreck'. (This is pretty typical for my mom for any race she runs, so I could only imagine how bad it really must have been!) I told my dad to wish her well and to keep me posted the next morning.
The next morning I woke up to a few pictures of mom at the starting line etc.. and I was slightly confused why she had her phone. Mom NEVER runs with a phone. I shrugged it off and to work I went. We got a marathon update saying she had finished, but didn't hear anything official from either of my parents. Dad decided to go to the Red Sox game during the marathon, and figured he would head to the finish line around the time my mom typically finished (4:00). Well the time came, and while he was walking over to the finish line my mom called him and told him she had finished with an incredible time. They decided to meet up to take pics and such. As my dad was walking the thought came to him that the finish line area would be so crowded and that he should walk one block up from the finish line. As he approached the corner where he could turn towards the finish line he heard two big 'booms'. My dad is a very observant man and his first thought was to text us kids.... "you will hear about something that happened at the finish line of the marathon. talked to mom in texts before and she is okay. just trying to find her. more cops than I have ever seen. smell of smoke etc." Talk about a freaky text! I immediately googled what might be going on and only one small tweet came up.. tells you how quick my dad texted me! We texted back and forth for awhile and although we were freaked out, I was so happy to know that at least my mom had been okay. I was just worried something else was going to happen after the fact.
A few hours later I was able to talk to my mom and surprisingly she was very positive and upbeat. Although there had been such a terrible tragedy, she had a wonderful experience and was proud that she was able to finish the race with such a great time! She felt blessed that her running friends had been detained because of crowds while walking to the finish line to watch her finish. She felt blessed that she PR'd and that she could be safe with my dad in the hotel room.
As we talked she told me that the night before she was a complete nervous wreck. She was so anxious and worried about how to get where she needed to go, what to wear, what to take etc, that she just felt physically sick. Finally she decided to go in the bathroom and say a prayer. She prayed that she would know what to do so that she felt prepared and at ease. The next morning, she was talking with my dad about whether or not she should take her phone. She wanted to take it so she could photograph the route etc, but realized how unpractical it was. For some reason she decided to put her phone in her running belt and off she went. It was such a blessing that she had her phone so that she could stay in communication with my dad. I can't imagine how panicked my dad would have been with out being able to talk to her! I could already tell through his texts that he was worried, but was comforted by the fact he had been able to talk to her. We were also glad that my dad decided to walk ONE block up, rather than fight his way toward the finish line on the route. Who knows what would have actually happened, but we can assume that it could have been a more grim outcome.
We are so grateful for the many blessings our Heavenly Father protected my parents with. I am also beyond grateful for the love and support of all my friends who expressed concern for my cute mom and dad. I realized just how great social media can be and was comforted by all your kind words! Thank you thank you thank you!
We were all so excited for her and were anxious to hear how the race went. On Sunday night I tried to call my mom to wish her luck, but she denied my call! Of all the nerve! My dad immediately called me and told me that she was a ball of nerves and was an 'anxious wreck'. (This is pretty typical for my mom for any race she runs, so I could only imagine how bad it really must have been!) I told my dad to wish her well and to keep me posted the next morning.
The next morning I woke up to a few pictures of mom at the starting line etc.. and I was slightly confused why she had her phone. Mom NEVER runs with a phone. I shrugged it off and to work I went. We got a marathon update saying she had finished, but didn't hear anything official from either of my parents. Dad decided to go to the Red Sox game during the marathon, and figured he would head to the finish line around the time my mom typically finished (4:00). Well the time came, and while he was walking over to the finish line my mom called him and told him she had finished with an incredible time. They decided to meet up to take pics and such. As my dad was walking the thought came to him that the finish line area would be so crowded and that he should walk one block up from the finish line. As he approached the corner where he could turn towards the finish line he heard two big 'booms'. My dad is a very observant man and his first thought was to text us kids.... "you will hear about something that happened at the finish line of the marathon. talked to mom in texts before and she is okay. just trying to find her. more cops than I have ever seen. smell of smoke etc." Talk about a freaky text! I immediately googled what might be going on and only one small tweet came up.. tells you how quick my dad texted me! We texted back and forth for awhile and although we were freaked out, I was so happy to know that at least my mom had been okay. I was just worried something else was going to happen after the fact.
A few hours later I was able to talk to my mom and surprisingly she was very positive and upbeat. Although there had been such a terrible tragedy, she had a wonderful experience and was proud that she was able to finish the race with such a great time! She felt blessed that her running friends had been detained because of crowds while walking to the finish line to watch her finish. She felt blessed that she PR'd and that she could be safe with my dad in the hotel room.
As we talked she told me that the night before she was a complete nervous wreck. She was so anxious and worried about how to get where she needed to go, what to wear, what to take etc, that she just felt physically sick. Finally she decided to go in the bathroom and say a prayer. She prayed that she would know what to do so that she felt prepared and at ease. The next morning, she was talking with my dad about whether or not she should take her phone. She wanted to take it so she could photograph the route etc, but realized how unpractical it was. For some reason she decided to put her phone in her running belt and off she went. It was such a blessing that she had her phone so that she could stay in communication with my dad. I can't imagine how panicked my dad would have been with out being able to talk to her! I could already tell through his texts that he was worried, but was comforted by the fact he had been able to talk to her. We were also glad that my dad decided to walk ONE block up, rather than fight his way toward the finish line on the route. Who knows what would have actually happened, but we can assume that it could have been a more grim outcome.
We are so grateful for the many blessings our Heavenly Father protected my parents with. I am also beyond grateful for the love and support of all my friends who expressed concern for my cute mom and dad. I realized just how great social media can be and was comforted by all your kind words! Thank you thank you thank you!
Well it's no secret that I have been M.I.A from the blogger world..and to be honest I don't really have an excuse other than I just haven't wanted to write. Sort of sad considering we have done so many fun things and SO much has happened.
So, here is a quick list of things to get you caught up on our lives :)
>Ammon started his MBA program.. I will admit that it is harder than I expected! (most selfish comment ever). I so appreciate his hard work and time spent doing homework but it is a big adjustment spending time alone for hours on end. I really need to find some hobbies! It's a good thing Ammon is so dedicated and diligent... He never complains about working all day and then having to do homework for hours after work.
>A few weeks ago our good friends Jess, Evan, and Kilie came down and we drove to Vegas for the Carrie Underwood concert. To say Carrie has amazinggg talent doesn't do her justice. She is the most real talent I have ever witnessed.
>Our friend's the Vincent's had their sweet baby boy Nixon a few weeks ago. He is seriously an angel and we loved being able to spend time with them last weekend. Look at the pictures from the birth story here. If they don't give you the chills I don't know what will! Call me baby hungry.. it might be true.
>We are finally getting around to hanging things up on the walls. Just in time for me to want to paint! :)
>Easter meant a new Easter dress (or two) for me! I have this weird problem with LOVING to shop.
>I officially signed up for my first half marathon in July. To say I am excited is an overstatement.
>Mom and Dad safely escaped Boston after experiencing the Boston Marathon bombings. We felt so blessed and protected as a family that I will have to share those stories with you one day. Mom PR'd with a 3:50!
>Ammon's little brother Josh got home from his mission last week. He served in Thailand and we are so excited to hear his homecoming talk next week.
>Ammon and I still LOVE watching baseball.. it will forever be part of our lives!
Every time I start blogging again, I realize just how much I missed it. I am really going to work on updating this thing more often.
So, here is a quick list of things to get you caught up on our lives :)
>Ammon started his MBA program.. I will admit that it is harder than I expected! (most selfish comment ever). I so appreciate his hard work and time spent doing homework but it is a big adjustment spending time alone for hours on end. I really need to find some hobbies! It's a good thing Ammon is so dedicated and diligent... He never complains about working all day and then having to do homework for hours after work.
>A few weeks ago our good friends Jess, Evan, and Kilie came down and we drove to Vegas for the Carrie Underwood concert. To say Carrie has amazinggg talent doesn't do her justice. She is the most real talent I have ever witnessed.
>Our friend's the Vincent's had their sweet baby boy Nixon a few weeks ago. He is seriously an angel and we loved being able to spend time with them last weekend. Look at the pictures from the birth story here. If they don't give you the chills I don't know what will! Call me baby hungry.. it might be true.
>We are finally getting around to hanging things up on the walls. Just in time for me to want to paint! :)
>Easter meant a new Easter dress (or two) for me! I have this weird problem with LOVING to shop.
>I officially signed up for my first half marathon in July. To say I am excited is an overstatement.
>Mom and Dad safely escaped Boston after experiencing the Boston Marathon bombings. We felt so blessed and protected as a family that I will have to share those stories with you one day. Mom PR'd with a 3:50!
>Ammon's little brother Josh got home from his mission last week. He served in Thailand and we are so excited to hear his homecoming talk next week.
>Ammon and I still LOVE watching baseball.. it will forever be part of our lives!
Every time I start blogging again, I realize just how much I missed it. I am really going to work on updating this thing more often.
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