10k Fun Run

My fabulous running partner and I decided it was time to particpate in one of Pocatello's 10K runs.  I think we chose one of the hardest runs because it had lots of hills. I have been stressed about the hills and not sure if I could do it.  There are hills all around me that I have been running on but not continuously. 
Today was the big day. It was encouraging to be racing with five other Inkom friends and my sister, Emilee.  Hours after the race, I will just say this,  "it was great to just have been able to cross the finish line."  It was hard and at about the five and half mile mark I really just wanted to walk. We completed the run in about the time I was hoping and I feel good about the accomplishment. 

Getting my music ready, hanging with my friends.

The hill was fun.  My running partner, Ashleigh Belnap is a great support.

My sister, Emilee and her running buddy.  It was her first race too, and she is not used to running hills.  She did AWESOME!!!

Crossing the Finish line with great deal of exhaustion

Yeah, we made it!  Now our legs are like jello.

It was also fabulous to see Chad and the kids there to cheer me on as I crossed the finish line.  The other Inkom girls who had already finished and their families were also there.  It was great to know I have the support of my family during an event that was hard for me but something I knew I could do.  See you all at the next race in August where it will be more flat.

4th July-Breaking Tradition

It has been an Orr tradition the last 5 or 6 years to gather in Moreland at Grandma and Grandpa's for a BBQ and fireworks.  The Orr boys have a little bit of pyromania in their blood.  They would pool their money together and get a truck load of fireworks from Alpine.  It was a firework show the kids always looked forward to as well as a few neighbors.

This year some of the siblings could not make it to Moreland so Chad and I decided to go camping.  We spent 4 days at Heise camping in the motorhome with a little bit of golf, swimming, biking, hiking, 4-wheeling, some relaxation and made a few memories.

Jessica's first attempt to golfing  on the short 9 hole course at Heise (yes she is right handed so she missed the ball in this photo and many other attempts).  Chad showed lots of patience and enjoyed his time on the course as well.  He and Just has so much fun they had to play twice.

Just trying to capture a lizard

  After two attempts, a little screaming and some determination, Just finally caught himself a lizard. 

 

The lizard's new home.  A licorice container (Do lizard's like licorice?).  Now is a perfect chance for Just to capture bugs.

 

She loves picking flowers and is always giving me fun bouquets.

  

We went for a little bike ride and learned that Jess gets tired really fast maybe because she pedals twice as often as we do.

 

We hiked to the top of a hill. There are some beautiful views above Heise over looking the Snake River and the valleys. I love living in Idaho.

Yes, the river was high and swift.  Perfect time to go wading.  Hold on tight to the kids.  We don't want them to float away.  Who's idea was this?  Mom said it would be fun.  It actually was and cooled us off a bit.

We did go swimming in the cold pool, warm pool, hot pool and down the dragon slide.  Don't forget the sunbathing.

And in the end, Heise has their very own fireworks.  It wasn't like the Orr firework show  but since we didn't have to pay for the show, it was fabulous.

We love to explore the beautiful country in which we live especially right here in Idaho.  We appreciate the freedoms we have to explore and spend out time together as a family doing what we love.  

Happy Independence Day!!

We love America!