Walking Man

Today my amazing Dad ran and finished his third marathon! He ran in the Deseret News marathon and finished in 4:08 - pretty amazing if you ask me!

I am pretty proud of my Dad - can I just brag for a sec? He has always liked walking over the years. He would go for long, long walks (we're talking like someone would drop him off at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and then he'd walk home!). In fact, this song always has reminded me of him...



A few years ago he decided to start running, and he eventually ran his first marathon (the Deseret News marathon). Then, a little over a year ago, my Dad decided once and for all that he was tired of being overweight. So, he just started walking. He decided to walk to work and hasn't stopped since. Every single day he walked four miles there and four miles back. Then he started running. He has lost TONS of weight and is healthier than he has been in a long time (not to mention he is handsome and tan as all get-out!). I am so proud of him!

We got to go cheer him on today as he ran his third marathon and got his best time ever.

my boys waiting for Dad near the finish line

can't wait to see Bapa!

here he comes!!

you can make it!

nearing the finish...

way to go, Popsy!!

Dad and his friend Burke, one of his counselors in his bishopric

James was so excited to see his Bapa

James with his Aunt Baba

The fam

My Two Amazing Dads

I love my Dad so much - he is one of my best buddies and sometimes we just think right on the same wavelength and get the same humor, I love it. He is so smart and wise and is just a great guy! He is such a wonderful dad and grandpa - we love you, Datty! Happy Fathers Day!


I couldn't have asked for a better father-in-law! Jonathan's dad is amazing, he is so fun to be around and to joke around with. He is such a hard worker and I have learned so much from him. I am so grateful that MY husband (the father of my son) has such a wonderful father as an example. Happy Fathers Day, Dad - we love you!

My Dad, the Marathon Man

On Saturday my Dad ran the Salt Lake City Marathon. We are so proud of him! This was his second marathon; on his first one he got about 5 hours and 30 minutes. This time, his goal was 4 hours and 30 minutes, and he got 4 hours 12 minutes! Way to go, Datty!

James and his Grandpa

The fam

Lisa, Jim & Luke came to watch, too!

Grandpa the Judge

James got to visit his Grandpa Gibbons at work the other day. It had been quite awhile since he had been there, so it was all new to him and he was very interested in all the fun things Grandpa has in his office. We had a nice visit with Grandpa and he even took James into his courtroom and they sat at the bench - James mostly liked the microphone. It's fun to compare these pictures to the pictures I took of James visiting my Dad at work when James was about a month and half old - James has grown up so much! And I must add that my Dad has lost about 60 pounds since then, he looks awesome! I'm so proud of him!

James is looking all around and taking everything in -


At the bench -


Grandpa got out his chess set and was showing James the pieces. James started chewing on them and we were worried he'd chew off the felt bottoms, so Grandpa took them away from him. James got the saddest look on his face and just cried, and he just buried his head in my chest and cuddled for a minute. It was pretty sad.




These are such cute pictures. In the first one you can see a big tear on James' cheek.




James and his cute Grandma. Lately James has been sticking his tongue out ALL the time, it's hilarious.


Me with my Buddy Boy -

Happy Fathers Day!

I just wanted to say Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers in my life! I am so thankful for my Dad, he is one of the wisest and kindest people I know! He is so much fun to be around and I could not have asked for a more awesome Dad. He is the greatest guy. I love you, Datty!


I am so blessed to have an AMAZING father-in-law. I love and look up to Jonathan's Dad so much, he is always so kind and supportive. I love how his family is his top priority - he is such an amazing man! I love you!


I have the best husband ever, I am so grateful for Jonathan and that he is such a great daddy to our little guy. I love you, Babe! Thanks for always being so sweet and supportive - I am so glad that James has such a great Dad to look up to. :)