back by popular demand

so what if it's been three months since i last blogged? i was hoping to keep you all in suspense so that when i did finally write again, no matter what i say will bring endless approval. regardless of what i say, that cute boy right there should bring your approval. that's my little jacob on a hike up in big cottonwood canyon a couple of weeks ago. the guy is adorable. he is FINALLY walking--at 17 months, and talking more and more. the best part about this is that now instead of angry grunts when he wants something, he smiles and says "bees!" (translation: please)

joshua is still our soccer star, but has also learned to swim (in a way), ride his bike sans training wheels, and is starting to read! the reading is my favorite accomplishment--although his repertoire is still largely limited to three letter words (unless he has the book memorized in which case he knows LOTS of words, and lots of dr. suess non-words).

josh and i just ran the provo canyon half marathon last weekend. i came in at 1:55. not fabulous but it will do. josh was three minutes behind me, and in pain the next day. i can only say that because we all know josh is in much better shape then me, he just doesn't run as much. we had fun, and enjoyed running together for the first 9 miles, while grandma juna watched the boys.

as for me, i am well on my way to saving the world. that's right. i just finished my second semester in the university of utah's MPA program. (confession: i LOVE the U, much to the chagrin of some. don't worry, i do still rise and shout for the Y.) so far i'm at a 4.0! i know that sounds much like bragging--but i did work my tail off so i'm entitled to a little pride. i am obsessed with school. really. i love it--it is a regular old party for me. what can i say? i'm a nerd.

i will write more soon, blogging is one of my semester-break goals, thanks to some of you angry readers. but first, i need you to check out this link... http://www.sistercommunity.org/?pageid=24&OuelessebougouSess=5f11fddd7dc29468ccfc842ddbbb15d5

i have recently started working with the Ouelessebougou Utah Alliance (OUA). this is one of our events we're putting on--a concert in downtown slc to get out the word about what we do, and hopefully raise a little funds for the beautiful people of mali. all the cool people will be there. while you're at the link, check out the website. it's pretty sweet. you can see what we do, and why i love it so much. that is your homework. check in and report back to me. if i am satisfied, i'll blog again.