LA Marathon Video

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Josh and I took a special trip to Santa Monica for him to run the LA Marathon with Grandma Dianne. 

Early morning flight

Flying...so beautiful

We actually flew into San Diego so we could make a special visit to see my Grandpa Wadeson. He recently moved there in January and we were so happy we were able to spend time with him.

I was so surprised and delighted that Susan and Paige came with my mom to pick us up and spend the day together. I called the backseat...I had to sit next to this sweet girl!

Random...on the menu at breakfast Josh discovered a new definition for the word pastor...his dad used to call him a pork belly when he was little haha!

Our first time seeing little Vivienne! We were so excited to hold her and love on her.

We were all together that first night for a birthday party for Lucy...she turned 4!

We also were able to be at the house for Magnolia Jane's 1st birthday party!

Maggie!

Zach & Hilary...the happy "expecting" couple...their little one arrives this November!

Enjoyed a beautiful walk in Santa Monica with Jenn and my sisters Susan and Jessy and their girls Paige, Lucy & Vivienne

We walked to Main Street and got lunch and took it to a nearby park where we had a picnic and simply enjoyed the sunshine.

Josh & I had such a wonderful time. 

We were blessed to hang out with our close friends Jimmy and Tesha, and go to dinner together on our last night there...so special!

Flying home...Salt Lake City

A love note from Allie welcoming us home

Oh yes, the main event-the marathon...it's my first video post...coming next!

Our Boys

you love God

you love others

you make us smile

you make us laugh

you give to each other

you stand for what's right

you aren't afraid to be yourself

you shine for Jesus

you bring joy to our hearts

you are gifts from God

you bless us more than you know

New Place For Toys

I came downstairs to find two Playmobil horses on the fan!

I had to ask Allie how & why they got there. 

She said, "We (Rob & I) put them there because they got married
and they are going around the world!"

Good Times with Josh & Zeke

Josh preached three services at our church. 

They were very powerful and touched so many people. 

I was so blessed to sit and listen to him. 

Brother Josh and Hubby Josh...my two favorite Josh's in the world!

Josh & I took my brother and Zeke to the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit downtown. It was amazing.

We actually looked at parts of different books of the Old Testament Bible. Josh (hubby) took a few classes at UCLA specifically on the Dead Sea Scrolls, so he was very helpful in explaining things to me.
It was fascinating to see so many artifacts used in the Bible times. And again I was so grateful for the women's Bible study because doing this study on Daniel made it so helpful in understanding the historical time periods. BUT, it made me want to study the Bible even more!

Looking at some of the oldest water vessels used in Bible times

Early morning light saber wars...

Cody trying to escape the war so he doesn't get tazed!

the weapons of choice...

Pulling out games from the cupboard...

LEGO mania...

Ice Skating at the Olympic Oval...

  It was Allie and Rob's first time ice skating!
They learned pretty fast, but they said it was harder then they thought ;)

 So many good times to remember from this week...
moments sitting around laughing together, re-telling funny stories or laughing at the ones being made, great church services, playing Bananagrams, the guys worked out a bunch, kids played around the house, we ate meals together and went out for some, went to a museum, ice skating, and skiing.
I am so thankful for this week we've had together.
It was wonderful.