We Tri

Triathlons. Triathlons are like drugs, they are addicting. Once you have done one, you keep going back to get that original high. But unlike drugs, triathlons are GOOD for you and you can always get that original high.

Now that Andrew and I are married and wanted to remain active, we decided to do one together.

So, a few weekends ago we drove down to beautiful St. George to compete in the St. George Tri.

First of all, St. George is so warm, it has palm trees, and it has red cliffs. I love it. We got there at dinner time but that morning I had made us a pasta dish. SO, we took our cooler to a park near the tabernacle and ate while watching the sunset and people. Then we picked up our packets and race numbers. While picking them up, we found out the water temperature was around 55-60 degrees. That's a pretty decent on the chily side for outside but that temperature to swim in is hypothermia temperature (no joke). So last minute, we rented a wetsuit for Andrew, his life was worth the $40 to me. Luckily, MaShay let me borrow hers (thanks MaShay).

We finally got to the Anjuli's house later that night. Her family was so nice to let us stay there, even when they had other guests (the guests were Meegan and Parker Mangum, we knew them from condo row, so it was a nice reunion).

We had to bike a mile in to actually get to the transition area so thats my wesuit underneath it all.

The race started later than every other triathlon i had done because of weather conditions (it tends to be really windy and the water temperature). ANyways, Andrew's heat started 20 minutes before mine. So I got to watch him swim and he actually finished his swim right as my heat was about to leave so we got to say hi then. We then saw each other on the bike and the run! It was so cool.

Sutton: 1:35:44 2nd in age group 20-24

Andrew: 1:34:51 21st in age group 25-29

We were both very happy with our results considering how little training we did (at least compared to when before I was married). It was so much fun!!

After the race we enjoyed some free food and seeing people I knew from the BYU Tri team.

After we cleaned up, we did a session at the St. George temple. It was beautiful!! Then we ate with the Tuscano family, some of the best enchiladas ever. Then we went to Dairy Queen! It's a tradition for me to go to Dairy Queen after a race that I plan to keep alive for the rest of my life.

Moral of the story: I love warm weather, triathlons, ice cream, the temple, and my husband.

Weddings

This weekend was filled with weddings!! Thursday night we went to Jordan Booth's reception. We saw a lot of people from BYU 61st ward. IT was a nice reunion! Then Friday night we went to Cierra's reception (a friend from work), she ended up marrying someone else from work. The food was amazing. Then Saturday morning we went back up to This Is The Place Park and saw Cierra and Ben's wedding. Luckily, it was a beautiful day outside. It was a small beautiful wedding. Then there was a luncheon that had a 3 course meal. It was very tasty.

The train that took us to the reception.

He is handsome

Then, Andrew and I drove to Provo to visit some of his old roommates. One of them just had a baby in January. He was very cute!

They matched.

He fell asleep in my arms. He liked me, and his bottle.

I got to see Megan Kings at her reception. She looked stunning and I can't believe we had not seen each other since we left the Dominican Republic! I do not know what I would have done without her and Missy. We had a blast!

graveyard shift

Right now I am working a 12 hr graveyard shift. You can go ahead and feel sorry for me but it's not so bad (I am only 3 hrs into it) Night shifts are a little easier in that there is not as much to do but you do have to keep yourself awake.

Andrew left me this weekend... for a guys trip (his dad and bro) to Moab. That's one of the main factors why I am working a night shift--my boss wanted me to and I get scared sleeping all alone in my crazy neighborhood. I'll tell you about my nueva mexico/bronx neighborhood some other time.

Last monday on the one beautiful day of April Andrew picked me up from work and we went mountain biking in Immigration canyon and then to the U because this is all right behind my work. It was so beautiful and so much fun! We saw a snake. Those of you who know me well know that I bruise really easily. Well my legs were black and blue after this bike ride b/c of the stupid metal pedals. Also b/c I had a bad fall on my road bike the week before. whoops.

Anyways, we are planning on hiking/biking the hundreds of trails to choose from. I am excited!

Ha. That's my husband. He can be weird.

If I HAD to live in Utah for a while (other than right now) I would live in Federal Heights. And yes I know you have to be a millionaire or more to do this. We're getting close.

snakkeee

Helmets are not flattering. but if i did not wear one I could really hurt myself and i would owe my dad $15.

Grayson plays lacrosse for BYU. Andrew and I made an effort to go to most of them (my parents bought us season tickets---thanks mom and dad) He played really well. He got pretty good playing time, especially for being a freshman! Whenever he got on the field, ANdrew and I would cheer really loudly. We are funny.

I think Andrew felt bad for leaving me so he had flowers waiting for me in a blender when I got home from work and he had already left. How sweet. (don't worry mom I cut the stems some and made it look good. I'll take another picture.

Kristen's wedding

Last week I went home for my best friend's wedding, Kristen Fitzgerald. Kristen and I met when we were barely 2. My mom was her mom's visiting teacher. We did EVERYTHING together. Our families have stayed really close despite them moving when we were 8. I hadn't seen Kristen in 2 years because I was at BYU-Hawaii when she left for her mission to Indonesia. Her sister Whitney and I got married while she was gone, much to her dismay (I wasn't planning on it). Luckily, I was able to make hers.

My wonderful mom and I.

My mom made her dress!! Those cupcakes were really good.

Dancing with her new husband.

All the bridesmaids. My mom did the flowers too and I found the cute hot pink sweaters.

My best friends, Kristen and Whitney.

And my other best friend, Avery.

It was a treat to go home. I love spending time with my family! My mom, Avery and I baked, ate, shopped, and relaxed (once the wedding was over). I missed my dad though, he was on a business trip in Australia and Hawaii, so don't feel bad for him. It was hard to come back to cold gloomy Utah but I really missed Andrew, so it was worth it.

California lovin'

I. Love. California.

So, Andrew thought it would be a good idea to surprise me with tickets to California President's Day weekend (which was also Valentine's weekend). He planned it with my parents because my parents were going to be there for Grayson's BYU lacrosse games (he has 3).

We flew into LAX and MARIE GREEN came and picked us up!!! it was so exciting seeing her. We got gas at a sketchy gas station where a guy kept saying things to Andrew about Marie and I. Welcome to Los Angeles.

We noticed that there were a lot of nice cars and a lot of traffic.

We got to Marie's cute apartment and Cason (her husband) was there and we then went to Wahoo's Fish Grill. Andrew and I ordered in Spanish, the guy liked us. Then we went to Golden Spoon. Yum. Note to self for the future: get a mini, the small is WAY too big if you're eating it on your own. (the picture above was not in front of marie's apartment)

The next morning we went running on the beach. I loved being able to run outside in nice weather and with beautiful scenery! Then we met up with my family at Balboa island.

We went to a few lacrosse games. They were super intense!!! BYU won one, lost one in overtime (sudden death) and then won another one in double overtime!

We got the hook up with free bike rentals, so we cruised on the beach cruisers every day. California has beautiful sunsets.

Lesson learned--- I would love to live in California.

Dad & Avery's visit

Right after my mom visited, we were honored with a visit from my sister and dad. It was an activity filled weekend (what else would it be with my dad?

yes, my dad is a good photographer

yes, we love snowshoeing

yes, we love high fives

yes, my husband is a stud

yes, we love the outdoors

yes, we are cool

yes, my husband is a goof

yes, i love my family

yes,

yes, we like to kiss.