My Triathletes

The Boys!

Brandon puking!


Bran biking!

My brother Hyrum and husband Brandon competed in a triathlon yesterday - the Turkey Trot in Orem, UT. It was Brandon's first race ever and Hyrum's second. I was so proud. They both finished in just over an hour and pushed themselves really hard. It was really fun to chear them on. They ran first (5K), the biked (10 mi), then swam (350 meters). It was so cool to see them in each event!

Brandon pushed himself a little too hard and had to take a puke break with only three laps to go in the final swimming event. I couldn't help but laugh, but I felt really bad for him at the same time. After a 5 minute ralphing session, he jumped back in the pool and finished his race. That's my baby! So tough! Loved it! Wish my belly would have let me join in.

Simply Peachy!

Peaches, Peaches and more Peaches (oh and some apples, bananas, mangos and strawberries too)! My sister-in-law and mom-in-law went peach picking and brought home 9 boxes of ripe and incredibly sweet peaches. We went to town canning and did over 150 jars! Last night, I decided to keep up this week's domestic theme and dry peaches, apples, mangos and strawberries. My back hurts from peeling and slicing, but the results are literally sweet!

Pickle me sour! So Brandon and I planted a garden with my sissy Hannah this year. We have cucumbers out our ears. So, Brandon gets this bright idea for me to can and pickle cucumbers while he watches the BYU game with a buddy! Just did 12 jars and I smell like vinegar!

Just got a call - the in-laws picked a tomato patch and the canning begins again tomorrow. Oh and they picked 6 more boxes of peaches too! Holy crazy! I've never canned or dried in my life so I guess I'm making up for it all in one week!

The Bump Says Pink & Blue!

So, we endeavored the Fetal Photo at the mall at 15 weeks to see if we could discover the gender of our babies. The technician was positive that we were having a boy, but was struggling to see the gender of the second baby because the umbilical chord was wrapped around the legs. After drinking some sugar and walking around the mall for an hour, the baby still hadn't changed position. So, we had to go back another day. To our absolute delight, the baby had changed position and low and behold - we've got ourselves a boy and a girl! We're elated! It's perfect! I can't wait to meet them and I'm so excited to get started on a pink and blue Hawaiian-style baby room. I pulled my sewing machine out yesterday for the first time in years and have already started making selves for baby bumpers!

I'm officially 17 weeks tomorrow (sorry for the belated news!) The bump is officially making an appearance! Love you pink and blue!

Finally Flipped!

We went out wakeboarding with the Hambletons (some of the coolest people in our ward), and Ryan and Hannah (bro and sister-in-law) and Brandon FINALLY FLIPPED . . . on a wake board that is! I'm so proud! I was so bummed to discover that his best flip was blurry on the camera, so I had to add a not so perfect flip too! Anyway, check it out!

Bees, Pioneers and Little Men

Brandon and I went to a Bee's game (Bees) on the 24th - Utah Pioneer Day (Pioneers) for those who are unfamiliar. It was my first time to a baseball game and I loved it. We showed up to buy seats and some girl handed us her extras. We were pretty stoked to get in free and sat right behind the pitchers mound just 12 rows back. It was awesome! Oh and they won too! As you can see, Brandon had a little too much fun with the camera (Little Men)! The fireworks show was pretty sweet too.

Running on Water

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I laugh myself silly when I watch this video of Brandon trying to run on water - what a crack up. Missing the Hawaii days!

There's a Bun in the Oven!

Alright ... there's a bun in the Frank family oven. Actually, more like an orange seed - actual size since I'm only 6 weeks. After trying for too long, five magic pills and a turkey baster we find ourselves positively pregnant. We're excited!