St. George/Vegas Thanksgiving

We had a great little vacation down south for Thanksgiving~ We enjoyed being with some of our family and venturing out doing many fun things.  Thanks to Philip and Megan for the invite and for spending time with our little family. We loved being able to spend time with Jason and Jared's  families too. It was my kind of Thanksgiving. Food~ Family and Fun~

Back on the trail that took me down a year ago~ Bear Claw Poppy ~ St. George

 Hoover Dam~

 Impromptu Hokie Pokie in the Parking lot~

 Pawn Stars "As Seen on TV" on the History Channel

 Climbing Red Rocks~

 Group Hug before shopping the Mall~

 Game playing in St. George Condo~

 Pool in St. George~

 Philip and Megan's place~

 Visiting Vegas~

 Dancing around in the hotel~

 Playing at the park~ Henderson

Sneak Peak~

Family Pictures~ Only four of the over 70 taken. Can't wait to see the rest!

MCXC Closing Social

Addison's 2012 Cross Country Season is finished.  He had an amazing season and loved the group of friends that he got to run with each day. We are so proud of his progress and accomplishments.  He ended the season in the top eight on the team allowing him to go to State at Sugar house. He and a hand full of runners are planning on a race in California in December, so their training still continues each day. He has put in a lot of miles.
He was awarded with the "Outstanding JV Runner" award at the Closing Social dinner at the Copper Mill Restaurant. It was a great night for him. He is going to miss his good friends that are seniors this year.  Many of them will be off on their missions in six months.  They will be and are great examples for Addison. I look forward to next year and what it has in store for our boy.  To us, he is more than the "Outstanding JV Runner" on the Mountain Crest Cross Country team , he is our "Outstanding Son".
We love you Addison!

I love it when I see Addison's real smile.  He is one handsome boy!

These are pictures of pictures that were displayed at the social. 

This is a quote that Addison shared with the team during the season.

Another picture of a picture caught after an award ceremony during the season.

Addison's Homecoming Dance Picture

Region ~ Final Race of 2012 Season

Addison raced his final race of the 2012 season on Wednesday.  He started off great, was within the first twelve on the first stretch.  It worried me a bit because a few of his teammates were ahead of him for a little while. By the time he came around after the first stretch, he had lost them and was in the top four  overall.  He kept his pace and worked hard to stay up to the front.  He was in the lead for Mountain Crest for most of the last half.  He was doing so good.  I was so excited to see him doing so well.  He needed to come in first on the  Mountain Crest JV team to make the alternate spot for the Varsity at State.  He had this goal set and he wanted it bad.  He pushed to the end and came in third overall in the JV race leading his Mountain Crest JV team which put him on Varsity for state.  He hit another personal record of 17:25.  He was two seconds faster than his last time on this course. Most of his friends are seniors and on the Varsity team, so this was a great day for him.  He wanted to be able to participate as the alternate and be among his friends at State.  He gets a different uniform and to ride a different bus to State than the rest of the team.  I am glad he was able to do this and that it made him so happy as he succeeded in his goal.  I can't wait for next years season to see just how much better he will be.  We love our Addison.  GOOD JOB BUD!!! We are proud of your hard work and accomplishments this season.

His friend Benson came to support the runners.  He is the best friend in the world.  We just love Benson.  He leaves in December for his mission, so I wanted a picture of he and Addison since things are really going to change soon.

Grandma and Grandpa Eborn were able to see two of Addison's races this season and are appreciated very much.  I know that Addison probably pushed himself even more knowing that they were  there watching him.  It is good to have support.   His dad also was able to make it.  I know that it means a lot to Addison to know that we care about him and support him.  I wouldn't miss it.  I love watching him.  It does my heart good to see him enjoying such a good thing. 

The top five medaled.  He received the bronze medal for taking third place.

MCXC DOING IT RIGHT.....

Each race begins with a huddled prayer.  Doesn't get any better to see a team strong and supportive of each other in every way.

My Handsome Junior~

Addison is off to his first Homecoming dance.  He is so handsome, his date is a lucky girl!!!  They started off the date this morning with a hike to the wind caves where the boys planned a breakfast at the top.  The colors this time of year are just beautiful, so it was a great hike. After the hike, they took their dates home for a break and time to get ready for the dance. 

Addison and his friends are all loading into our passenger van for this big night.  He is growing up so fast.......

Cache Box @ USU

Addison ran in the Cache Box XC Race this Wednesday on the USU course. This race includes, Box Elder, Bear River, West Side, Preston, Malad, Logan, Sky View and Mountain Crest.  He started off so good.  I was happy to see him in the top ten of all the boys in the first stretch.  By the time he came around again, he was in first.  I was so excited.  We watched and cheered as he kept his pace for the remaining distance ( 3.1 miles total). He kept the lead right up to the home stretch when a runner from Logan turned on his jets and passed Addison.  Addison finished with a Personal Record time of 17:27. He medaled in second place. He works so hard to train and prepare for these races. I love seeing his progress. Although he got a PR and came in second place, he wishes his time was even better.  He has a few more races and then state in October.  I know that he is pushing himself to get even faster.  Regardless, we are proud of him and love watching his enthusiasm. He is just an all around good kid and we love him so much!

Mountain Crest JV Boys took first place out of all the schools!