Snowbird photos

Family in the Park

On July 22 our extended family got together at Riverton Park. My cousin Becki and her family were in town from Colorado. My mom and Becki invited everyone to the park for dinner and an outing. It was fun watching all of the kids from 1 to 16+ play together. Families are Forever! Thanks Becki for the photo. I have been awful this month. I do not have any pictures of family events, Snowbird or the past few weeks. I guess I am in a photo funk.

Bike, Hike, and Climb

My good friend, Alicia Yost, is currently living and teaching in Mexico. She came to UT to visit family and friends. She gave us a few hours on Thursday and Friday to play with her and we took advantage of it! We biked Dry Canyon to Bob Sled on Thursday. What a ride! The uphill isn't treacherous but steep enough to engage the legs the whole time. The downhill Bob Sled trail is a party and I couldn't stop laughing, smiling, and screaming the whole time.

Friday we hiked the 4 mile White Pine Lake trail. Going hiking with Alicia and Dave is always a trip of education. We stopped to look at rock layers, carpenter ants, glistening leaves, variety of flowers, and more. I loved it! I am always nervous to trip, slip, and fall so keep my eyes on the trail. I appreciate the breaks and time to enjoy the views!

I hadn't hiked this trail since high school. What a sight! It was a gradual incline and the final destination was gorgeous!

We rock climbed S-curve and Rock Canyon this week. I am working to lead outside without my head getting in the way. I am constantly freaking myself out. My technique and skills are capable to do harder climbs but as soon as I lead I freeze up. The s-curve overhang really worked me. I am glad Garrett was there to lead that climb and make an optional route that allowed me to climb to the chains. Saturday Richael and I climbed down in Provo at the Red Slab area up Rock Canyon. We top roped a 5.9 that was fun and lead a 5.8 that pushed us both to experience our first falls. Richael took 2 falls and I was there on belay and our gear worked perfectly. I lead it once and had no falls. My second time leading the same route I was talking with a kid to the side of me and preparing to clip in...my foot slipped and I feel to the next bolt - twice the fall because I fell to the clip and below the clip and the stretch. I am not sure how to explain the feeling of falling. Surprisingly it was quick but it also seemed in slow motion. The guy next to me said I started flailing my arms and legs but when the rope caught me I was in a perfect fall position. It didn't hurt and I got right back on the route and finished the climb. My heart was pounding and it did shake me a little but it gave me confidence to continue to try new routes and harder routes. Climb On!!!

Jack Johnson - To The Sea

Can't get enough of Jack Johnson's recent album. He is always making fresh and swaggerin' tunes.




This is not Jack, not even close, but it is a favorite right now.

West Water

On Monday we rafted West Water near Moab,UT. 24 of us took four rafts and two kayaks down the river. The rapids were thrilling! Skull was gnarly but the lateral wave wasn't too scary so we passed the crux with no problems and the weather was gorgeous! I love the thrill of hitting the rapids and especially the anticipation of "what is going to happen." Thanks Amy and Krehl for taking us on this river adventure. Love ya!

Jar of Hearts

This song was on SYTYCD - amazing & bold lyrics.

No I can't take one more step towards you
Cause all that's waiting is regret
And don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore
You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live half alive
And now you want me one more time

And who do you think you are
Running around leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are

I hear you're asking all around
If I am anywhere to be found
But I have grown too strong
To ever fall back in your arms

I learned to live half alive
And now you want me one more time

And who do you think you are
Running around leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are

And it took so long just to feel alright
Remember how to put back the light in my eyes
I wish I would have missed the first time that we kissed
Cause you broke all your promises
And now you're back
You don't get to get me back

And who do you think you are
Running around leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

And who do you think you are
Running around leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts
And tearing love apart
You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
Don't come back for me
Don't come back at all

Who do you think you are
Who do you think you are
Who do you think you are

live like you believe

I am currently serving as the Beehive's adviser in the home ward. I went to girl camp for only a day and a half because I am still in school. What an amazing group of girls and leaders. I love my calling and I truly feel blessed to be surrounded by so many powerful and spiritual girls. Our future is looking bright with so many righteous ladies coming forward. I hope they all know how amazing they are! Our camp theme was "LIVE LIKE YOU BELIEVE." Many of the devotionals talked about how the world will BELIVE HOW THEY WANT TO LIVE. Our Heavenly Father has set up a plan and it isn't easy but it will be worth it!

Makell is 7

Happy Father's Day

We celebrated Hayden and Sasha's birthday this Father's Day.

Rick had us over for the family BBQ and the food was delightful and the company was distracted because they had a golf tournament on the tv. Most families would be watching the World Cup, football, basketball, etc. Not my family - they love golf!!! I was outside playing with the kiddos and admiring Rick's waterfall/river through his yard.

Packing up

It still hasn't set in yet...I am going to miss Melissa. Good luck in Washington!

Saying Goodbye...

My good friend Melissa was accepted to the Interior Design Masters program in Washington State. She leaves on Friday so Tandy and I went out for sushi, created some henna tattoos, and had a photo shoot together to celebrate our friendship with Melissa. I am going to miss her so much! I am happy for her but I hope we can keep in touch and visit and talk as much as possible. Good luck Melissa;)

Finished Tri'n...until next time

Waking up at 5:45AM with rain pouring down I really thought the H.H. would cancel the swim. This town doesn't stop for anything...we swam right on time 7:30AM and the race continued in the pouring rain. There were times riding up & down the hills that I was nervous I would slip. No problems though...luckily!

Amy Stegelmeier
Bib # 194
swim 16:02
1st transition 3:54
16 mile bike 1:02:20
Miles per hour 15.4
2nd transition 3:58
3+ mile run 30:36
Miles per hour 10:12
Final time 1:56:47.1

Valery Gines
Bib # 68
swim 15:15
1st transition 4:45
16 mile bike 1:03:40
Miles per hour 15.1
2nd transition 3:21
3+ mile run 36:57
Miles per hour 12:19
Final time 2:03:58


Darci's mom was awesome to stand in the rain to take action pictures of us. Some of the pictures are wild but good to capture the craze of the race. The Frunners group make tri'n a blast - even in the rain!

This was my third Sprint Tri. I stayed with the group until the run. I really need to work on speed. I can do it! The mud was intense but on the sections that were rocks and weeds I should've pushed it but...couldn't. I had nothing more to give. I am happy with my results especially because I beat my time from last year by 10 min. and last year it was a dry race. Keep on tri'n!!!