My First Half Marathon!!

 My friend at work was kind enough to invite me to do a half marathon with her, however this wasn't just a normal half marathon it is considered one of the toughest in the northwest! It is 8.5 miles up a mountain and 4.5 downhill - starts at elevation 2725 and the summit is 4797 and finishes at 3065. We spent about 2 1/2 months training together and were super excited for the race and were so excited when we picked up our packets that we had to go to dinner to celebrate!

 The picture above is us patiently waiting for the race to begin!

 Almost there...

Victory! This year was one of the hottest years for this race so that affected our time some but we finished strong and are going to begin training for a full marathon here shortly!!

Deep Dish Pizza!

 Kyle and I are still enjoying making the perfect pizza and Kyle thought it would be fun to try a deep dish pizza and it sure was a great idea because it is delicious!

 Basically you put the cheese in first and then the sauce and toppings.

Perfect crust!! Come and see us and we will make it for you! ;-)

My 24th Birthday

 I was able to celebrate my 24th birthday this year with Kyle, his parents and Ben and Rachel. We started the night with going out to dinner at Chili's (my favorite restaurant!)

 After dinner we went and did some bowling! Above is Ben and Rachel

 Kyle's parents

 Kyle and me

 Kyle's dad killed all of us! (Except Ben was pretty close!)

 After bowling we went back home and had Cake and Ice Cream - Kyle did an awesome job and baked and decorated a beautiful cake for me!!

Rachel & Ben got me some cute things from Oregon

Kyle's mom got me a cute running outfit!

Kyle got me some cute running stuff as well!

At the flower shop I work at they always do a birthday luncheon and we spoil each other with gifts and so that was really nice and I also got nice cards and messages from friends and family. Thanks to everyone for helping make my birthday a special day!

Visit with Kevin & Becky & kids

After Rachel's wedding we spent a night at Kevin's house and had a lot of fun visiting with them and playing with the kids! We sure miss them and the kids a bunch and were happy that they still remembered us and wanted to play with us! Above is Maddy and me.

 Above is Kyle taking on all three of the kids in a sword fight!

 Maddy sure loves her Uncle Kyle!

Thanks Kevin and Becky for being such a great host as always! It was great being with you guys!

Rachel & Ben's Wedding!

On March 24th Kyle's little sister Rachel got married in the Rexburg Idaho Temple! The weather was gorgeous! (especially for it being rexburg in march!!) The ceremony was beautiful and the couple couldn't have looked happier! This picture below is them coming out of the temple officially married!

The classic Hooray picture!

Kelsey, Rachel and me

Classic dipping!

Big brother and little sister!!

Mom with her girls!

Me with the Beautiful bride!

Kyle and I have fond memories of this special temple and had to get a few pictures of just the two of us!

He still smiles like a little kid!

All the Kunde's love kissing pictures!

Congratulations to Ben & Rachel! We are so proud of both of them and wish them the best in their new marriage!

Rachel's Bridal Shower!

Rachel's cousin, Sarah, hosted a wonderful Bridal Shower for Rachel. She went all out on the food and decorations!

Just about all the food was heart shaped!

We played lots of fun games and then had a lot of fun opening the variety of presents! ;-)

One of Rachel's old roommates and good friend came over from Idaho Falls, in the picture below is her, Ashley, Rachel, Aunt Sue and me.

Kelsey was also able to make it over for the shower!

Sherri, Kelsey & Ashley

Some friends from our church, Lisa and Lindsey

Grandma Hopkins and Aunt Sue

Rachel, her Mom & Katie

Rachel and her mom!

Thanks so much Sarah for hosting such a wonderful shower for Rachel!

Valentines Day!

This year I took advantage of my delivery drivers at the flower shop I work at and had them deliver a valentines goodies basket to Kyle at work! He was quite embarrassed but thought it was fun.

Kyle also took advantage of my work place and had them make me a beautiful arrangement and surprised me with it when I got home from my long week!

Later that weekend we made it out to a Valentines day dinner with Kyle's parents at Rockies Diner, it was very yummy!

Happy Valentines day to my sweet husband! Love you lots!