Running woes

So I've been training all summer for the Logan Top of Utah marathon September 19th and first day of school I get sick. I figure it's just a cold and I can get over it. Well, it looks like it is a mild case of mono and three weeks later I am still sleeping 12-14 hours a day and running a maximum of two miles. The marathon will have to wait I guess.
When I get back to running I want a new pair of natural shoes. Here's a funny ad from Nike about the shoes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH4hsmroXaE

Emilie turns 30

I took my first skydive with Faris @ the Ogden Airport today to celebrate turning 30!

don't look . . .

soft landing

what a ride

Yao was nervous I wasn't going to come down alive. We don't have life insurance either. But I made it and I'm 30!!!!

School started

And so it begins . . .

sadly, it's only day three.

NYC trip w/Mom

Mom and I went on a nearly 3 week trip to NYC, Boston, Cape Cod, and New Hampshire in July. We had a great time and here are some highlights.

Chinatown taichi. We watched while we waited for a dumpling market to open so I could take dumplings home to Yao.

Fabulous donut shop on the lower east side

New Hampshire covered bridge

Mt. Washington Hotel main lobby

Mt. Washington New Hampshire Hotel front entrance

Summit of Mt. Washington

On our way to the top

Mt. Washington Cog Railway

Mom on a Cape Cod beach

Pilgrims landing monument in Provincetown, Cape Cod. Although there were other more exciting things to see in Provincetown.

Cape Cod bay

JFK Museum Boston, MA

Paul Revere statue on the Freedom Trail

Street dancers in Boston, MA

Great local seafood place if you have time to wait

. . . still waiting

Mom waiting for a ferry ride in Boston harbor

Back to NYC to see Jersey Boys-fabulous show

Falafel cart recommended by Greg & Rebekah

NYC public library

Skyline from Brooklyn

Time Warner Square-big statue, little peepee

Little Italy

Washington Square park

playing chess in Washington Square park

Chelsea market where Mom inhaled a chocolate cupcake

Tour of the Radio City Music Hall-that's a real rockette!

Tenement museums in the lower east side

Restaurant in Chinatown

Seinfeld diner near our apt.-don't go for the food

Subway musicians

New Homeowners!

Just after we got back from our Vegas spring break trip we moved into our new townhome. We took advantage of all the grants and got a great deal for a first house. Here are a couple pictures after we moved in and had a chance to decorate a little. The kitchen was a surprise for Yao when he came home from China.

Living room w/bookshelves

Syd in the IKEA living room

newly painted "Sea Kiss" kitchen

Spring Break in Vegas

I know Spring Break was like 4 months ago but I've been busy. Yao and I went to Vegas for 3 or 4 days and had a great time at Caesar's Palace. We only have pictures of this Chinese restaurant because that's where we spent all of our time and meals. I don't remember where I ate. Yao loved it though.

Highlights from Christmas break

Christmas 2008 was great. Yao and I stayed home which was a first I think since we've been married. Since our anniversary falls so close to Christmas and the only break I have in the year we have often gone out of town. He wanted to go to Hawaii. Hmmm, some other time I guess.
Adrienne and her family were down for the holidays. We got to see them for what felt like brief moments when you're sharing them with 7 other families. It was great to see how their little family is growing and we had tons of fun. We went to the Nutcracker in SL and Yao went to a Jazz game. Adrienne and I had our day in Park City at the outlets where we both spent a respectable amount of money. Mom sent all kinds of Chinese paraphernalia to Yao for Christmas. They will come in handy in time. Thanks everyone for a great Christmas!

Chinese culture books for little tots. Was that a hint?

Graham and Adelaide

Emilie and Adelaide. I don't like to pick favorites but she is a hoot!

Emilie, Adrienne, Adelaide, and Graham at the Nutcracker