Did I mention?

After 10 months I was released from my duties as a nursery leader. (Well actually Jeremy was released, but Jeremy... Jenny.... it's all the same)

I will miss nursery... but being released was welcomed.

There are times in life when you feed others, and times when you need to be fed.

Well, I'm starving and ready to dig in!

On a different note, Jared has now been called to team teach the gospel doctrine class. - our first calling NOT together. Interesting that we had callings together for 3 years. I think he will put a different energetic spin on the class.... he was currently talking about handing out candy to those that participated. I have no comments.

Ward Party

- The ward had a "Get to know you" party because we have such a high turnover during the summer.

It was fun!

James was choosen to participate in a game where you stuff as many nutty bars in your mouth as you can in 30 seconds.

He won with 6 bars in 30 seconds. CRAZY!!!! (and kinda disgusting- I wish I had some pics)

THEN

The next game was a pie tin with whipped cream with bubble gum. 6 people were chosen and had to dig for the pieces of gum in the pile of whip cream using just their face. AND THEN blow a bubble with the gum.

And HORRAY! I was chosen.

Where else would I have had the excuse to put my face in a pile of whip cream?

I seriously enjoyed it! (although I didn't win)

It was a great way to get to know some of the new people in the ward and break the ice.

Triathlon

In September Jared, Sydney and I all participated in a Mini- Triathlon. 400 yard swim then a 10 mile bike, and finally a 3K run. Woot woot!

The part I was most worried about was swimming. I quickly found that it was not my lack of swimming 'skills' but rather the FREEZING cold water. They said it was cooler than 60 degrees. BRRRRR!!!!

Jared (of course) started first out of the three of us. He did GREAT! Before I got done with the swim he was done with the bike. FREAKING AWESOME!

The bike was very VERY hilly. When Sydney was riding the person next to her crashed (her chain came off) and Sydney (being the sweetie she is) stopped to help her. Poor girl.

And then the run. It, also, was hilly. ugh.

But we all somehow survived and I'm looking forward to the next one.

Before the race group picture

Jared swimming like a star

My form is horrible, but the water was so cold I couldn't breathe. Which resulted in my head being up most the time. Oh well.

Done with the bike, ready to transition to run.

Jared happy to finish the race

Finishing. Please note that my leg is not normally deformed and it only looks that way b/c of shadows.

The after group picture

Oh, and did I mention that I got 2nd place in my age group? SWEET! Not bad for my first tri!