Sinner Six Results

For the first time this year, the Park City Marathon offered a 10K in conjunction with the regular marathon and half marathon. The Sunday morning "Sinner Six" was an awesome run-- part road, part trail, with three miles uphill and three miles down. I finished the route in 1 hour 9 minutes. It was a perfect way to kick off my Sunday!

Our Family's Expanding!

Meet Desi and Lucy. These two 13-year-old Corgis ended up at the Friends of Animals shelter after their owner passed away. Two weeks later, they ended up at our house in foster care. Obviously the staff at FOA was highly stressing trying to keep the duo together, but it seems if there's one thing someone doesn't want more than a dog with very limited years left, it's two dogs with numbered years to go. It broke my heart when I'd drop them off at the adoption center, crossing my fingers that it would be their day, just to hear the people make remarks such as, "Oh look at these cute dogs! Eww, but they're 13!"

Lucy

Desi

These pups were two of the best foster dogs we've had yet and we are so glad they now have a permanent residence in the Madsen home. 

Fitness Review: Anti-Gravity Yoga

My newest fitness obsession is Anti-Gravity Yoga. After seven years of practice, it's safe to say I love yoga, but when you add in a hammock for a Circ De Soleil-style twist, you've got yourself a good time! Don't let the picture spook you, the moves are surprisingly easy to get in to, and if you do happen to slip, you typically don't have far to fall. :) So if any of you brave souls out there are up for (no pun intended) an aerial adventure, book your class now at Imagination Place. If you happen to find yourself in the Saturday morning class, I'll be sure to say hello. :)

Tales From A Librarian

Several months ago I received a calling as our ward's librarian, and I absolutely love it. One of my favorite parts of the calling, well, besides getting out of Relief Society, is the interaction with the children. So even though school is out for the summer, I still have some funny quotes to share. Enjoy.

This darling seven-year-old boy pops by the library immediately after sacrament every week. With his arms reverently folded, he delivers the same line each time: "May I please have a Holy Bible?" Even though I know what he's going to say, I laugh every time he requests a "Holy Bible".

A few weeks ago, another young boy, about  six or seven, stopped by the library for some supplies. 

"Can I get a scripture?" he asked

"Of course. Which one?" I replied. 

He cocked his head and shifted his eyes franticly as he tried to find the answer to my complex question. (Mind you, there are only two books to pick from: Bible or Book of Mormon) After a few seconds, he met my gaze and replied: "The one with Jesus Christ".

Murdock Peak

Troy and I celebrated Pioneer Day with a little trek of our own to Murdock Peak. We frequently hike the trail leading up to the peak since we can catch it right across the street from our house, but only once a year we actually aim to reach the top. The hike to  Murdock Peak is a six-hour adventure that ends at just under 10,000 feet behind The Canyons Ski Resort. So enjoy the photos because it's going to be awhile before we muster the excitement to go at it again. :)

Two hours of hiking down, and still a ways to go.

The aspen grove is my favorite part of the hike.

"Bob Madsen. Pleasant, Ut. Sept. 15, 1937" Troy contacted a family member involved with genealogy, but we still don't know if Bob is related. The funny thing is Troy found this carving on September 17, 2007--almost exactly 70 years to the day.

Tuckered Abby

Random rail near the peak.

Troy breaking trail through the field of wild flowers.

Me enjoying my hiking snack: Sports Beans and Camelbak water

We made it!