Sarah

Sleding

2008-12-30T07:48:00.000-08:00

With all the record snow here we had to take advantage.
We had a wonderful Christmas.
Guitar hero will now be mastered, after Lego Indiana Jones.
Miss you all:)

Happy Thanksgiving.

2008-11-29T10:31:00.000-08:00

I had a different Thanksgiving this year. Mom invited us out to St. George to celebrate with Ron's brother Joe and his wife Susan. I was very grateful for the wonderful meal. After dinner we had these little fortune cookies and mine was perfect. (Try looking at things from another's point of view). Well I did just that and what I realized is that we are all so similiar when it comes to caring and loving for our family's. Ron was so good at taking care of his mom. Susan and Joe were so good at making a wonderful place for their grandkids to run and enjoy the day. The boys tooks full advantage of the kids room, located in a far away corner of the home:) Mom was so good at talking me up in regards to climbing. So although I missed cooking a dinner this year, it was wonderful to see thanksgiving through another family's eyes.

I am thankful for my kids, they are my all. I am thankful for each new day. I am thankful for my new job. I am thankful for my loving and caring family.

Damon "I am thankful I am a good artist, and so far a good life, and the food we eat, the roof over our heads, and the things we drink."

Carson "I am thankful for where we live, and things we drink, and the food us eat. I am thankful for the world, I am thankful for alive, and water."

Snow in Vegas

2008-11-16T11:57:00.000-08:00

They managed to find it.

Carson is doing well lately in school we are really excited to see his improvements with writing sentences. It has been hard for him at times and he has broken down in tears a few times in class when he is frustrated with writing. I got some good advice from another mother about dyslexia and how to test for it. Most public schools don't look for it. His teacher has been great to work with despite his tears. He is such a wonderful boy and really has no other problems other than his speech and writing. I know that this is going to take time, and it sure does. Homework time with him can take hours to accomplish, but it is so worth the time spent when I get a report back from his teacher saying he is taking a part in writing his sentences with his peers and that he got 100% on his spelling test:)

Damon

2008-11-15T16:48:00.000-08:00

My little man... he is growing so fast.

He is just amazing to me, I am so glad to be his mother.

Our Halloween...little behind on posts:)

2008-11-13T19:23:00.000-08:00

A Couple of army boys on command...

Tagged by Jenny

2008-11-01T18:48:00.000-07:00

So this tag is going to your pictures, pulling the 4th folder, and then posting the 4th picture.

This picture is of the boys going to the skate park. When they both had long hair!

I tag Ashley (my cousin), Super Angie (my friend).

Updates

2008-10-15T10:44:00.001-07:00

Here is a photo of me on my last day of school. I changed my hair to brown now and I love it! I am walking with my class this Friday!

So the weather has finally come down from the upper 90's to the 70's and it feels so nice. Damon is up to his usual, pokemon cards, video games, and riding his bike with his friends.

Carson my darling, my sweet is working hard and I must say it is paying off. He is always running to catch up with his bro and sometimes he even passes him.

Brian, has been a wonderful support for me this last little while and I appreciate him so much.
He is building a home climbing wall for those colder days, and to train, but really you could climb out here like everyday of the year!

Graduation

2008-10-11T19:38:00.000-07:00

The day is arriving...October 17th. It has been a fast 7 months for me. I am really excited for the next step of getting a job.

Ever felt left behind?

2008-09-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

I have...

a lot, but I am making a very brave and huge effort to get caught up...to? This is where I start to loose myself and my focus. I notice that I have ran in the opposite direction many times before and with really no apparent reason. Must have been all that running I did as a kid.
So this is what I do know...

I love my children and want the best for them.

I want to be a massage therapist and will be done with school in 5 weeks!

I forgot why I am living with my ex? Will someone please remind me?

I love to climb and have a lifelong goal to climb 13a.

The boyfriend and I out on our weekly venture.

The old project a really nice 11.c

The new project 11.d

So with everything still intact I am working towards those fabulous goals.

Mt. Charleston

2008-07-17T15:54:00.001-07:00

Just 20 minutes away is beautiful Mt. Charleston it is a lot cooler than in the city and so pretty.

Brian has arrived from Utah and been here for about a week. So this was his first time rope climbing here and we are both so excited for our list of new projects.

Boys didn't climb, but had fun running around making forts. Felt good to get some fresh air.

Love and kindness

2008-07-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

Some days you get the chance to look around at your family and see how much love and kindness they possess. I am always amazed at the little things my children do to learn and explore their environment.

Road trip to Utah

2008-07-07T19:08:00.000-07:00

On our way

Happy 4th of July!

Cousins!

Millie :)

Joe is such an awesome dad

Megan is amazing

Carson having such a good time.

All is good.

2008-06-21T13:20:00.000-07:00

Another weekend of studying and relaxing with my boys

Carson on his new scooter.

Damon's good find.

Love to all, have a wonderful week.

6 years old

2008-06-13T21:28:00.001-07:00

They are both growing up so darn fast!

Girls Retreat

2008-06-09T12:16:00.000-07:00

So nice to relax

What a treat!
All my sista's in the house.

Loved it!

Thai Shmai

2008-06-09T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Ladies!

No I haven't heard this song before...

Pumkin heads

2008-05-25T14:35:00.000-07:00

Can you believe the school year is almost out!

A wonderful friend...

2008-05-22T17:39:00.001-07:00

Brian has been an inspiration to me.

He introduced to me massage, and to the ways it helps your body.

He helped me have a better understanding of myself while climbing, but mostly how important it is to just enjoy it and nothing else.

He continues to be a wonderful supportive friend.

Up too...

2008-05-21T18:24:00.001-07:00

Went to visit kraft boulders...

Boys are rock collecting...

My darling Carson...

And Damon

Acupressure

2008-05-19T21:59:00.001-07:00

Acupressure final today

I feel like I did really well in this class. I really enjoyed it. This is where I was getting all the Tao inspiration. It is a class that was incorporating traditional Chinese medicine. Part of the class was finding out what our element was and how to stay balanced. We are not always going to be balanced but it is a good place to be. So acupressure helps with maintaining that balance.

This point helps with frontal headaches as well as constipation.

This point will help with menstrual cramps and bloating.

This class is the foundation for Shiatsu. I am really excited, it is acupressure with attitude.

Momma's weekend

2008-05-12T22:57:00.000-07:00

We got out this weekend and played! The boys had a wonderful time at the black corridor climbing and playing in the sand. I am so lucky to be the mother of such wonderful boys!

Okay no more deep thoughts...for now

2008-05-05T20:18:00.000-07:00

Joe, Megan, Jed, Dylan and Millie are the most wonderful guests. They came to visit us on their way home from Cali. We loved it! We went to the play ground and I forgot the camera. Millie is the cutest thing. She was very nervous about getting on the slides with other kiddies around. So we made for the stairs on the side. I was able to give both Joe and Megan a little reflexology treatment. They had some really good feed back for me. As for the boys well they just run in a pack and it's hard to tell who is who and what is what. Although Jeddy hurt his foot he managed to keep up. We miss you guys already and good job Megan, we are proud:)

What do Cathedral, Climbing and Wells have in common?

2008-05-04T12:32:00.000-07:00

The Tao is like a well:
used but never used up.

It is like the eternal void:
filled with infinite possibilities.

It is hidden but always present.
I don't know who gave birth to it.
It is older than God.

Chapter 25 of Tao Te Ching

2008-04-25T20:49:00.000-07:00

There is something formlessly created
Born before Heaven and Earth
So silent! So ethereal!
Independent and changeless
Circulating and ceaseless
It can be regarded as the mother of the world

I do not know its name
Identifying it, I call it "Tao"
Forced to describe it, I call it great
Great means passing
Passing means receding
Receding means returning
Therefore the Tao is great
Heaven is great
Earth is great
The sovereign is also great
There are four greats in the universe
And the sovereign occupies one of them
Humans follow the laws of Earth
Earth follows the laws of Heaven
Heaven follows the laws of Tao
Tao follows the laws of nature

Study time

2008-04-12T11:35:00.001-07:00

Hitting the books...

Food for the brain...

So we have all been working on our smarts around here... hitting our brain buttons and getting to work. Damon has been getting 100% on his spellings tests for the last 3 weeks:) Carson is enjoying speech class and doing very well. I had my basics final and I feel as though I aced the written, on hands on we did a full 50 minute Swedish massage and the student I worked on was really giving me good feed back, she said something like "I think you found your calling, you have wonderful intuition" so we shall see Monday the final verdict. I am excited to get my table and start practicing on others. I will be able to give free 50 min. massages and I can take educational donations as long as they are sealed in an envelope. So those of you interested give me a call if you are passing through I need the practice:)

Nice warm Vegas weather

2008-04-05T16:08:00.000-07:00

The weather here is getting to be perfecto! Swimming is now our Saturday event. Damon is getting so good at swimming he is diving in and searching for the sharks no problemo! I put a shot of Sean giving the boys a good toss into the air...I am very grateful that he is such a good daddio! Carson is just a cutie no doubt.

Another rest day!

2008-03-29T11:24:00.000-07:00

So as you can tell Saturday's are my rest days! It is the day to do laundry, catch up on homework, phone calls, bills and just relax with the kids. We will be heading down to the pool here in a minute to get some more rest and relaxation.

Here are some photos of the week...

Yesterday I made it to the Tropicana for the bodies exhibit. It was something I will always remember. It was outstanding. I really enjoyed seeing the way the fibers of the muscles lay. I am actually looking forward to seeing the cadavers!

Out bouldering, the boys are getting into topping out now.

I stayed at the Tropicana last night so we could go straight to the exhibit in the morning. The strip is a trip to say the least, not really my cup of tea. I felt like I was in a pinball machine walking around. Becky I left my face soap in the hotel too. I am going to have to re-order the cleanser, because it is working! It sounds like all the cousins had great birthday party's.
I wish you all a wonderful week!

Rest Day

2008-03-22T13:12:00.001-07:00

Aaahh it feels good to sleep in a bit, hang out without running anywhere, enjoying the flow of the day. Rest days are awesome! I have been busy this week. It was the first week of school and
I get to learn all about the body! This week I am heading to the Tropicana to see The Bodies Exhibition The Body Revealed. The picture to the left is an example of what the art will look like. I think this is going to prepare me for the lab work in anatomy coming up in just a few weeks. Good news is I got all my questions right in the first quiz and I have made a goal to get an A. I also have formulated some of my vision with the massage therapy carrier. I am sure it will be morphing as I continue my schooling, but I am excited with the start of this new path for me.

The boys are excited for me! It has been fun to learn some of the acupressure points on the body. I have already practiced it with Carson and it was fun! The boys have been on spring break and will be starting school again on Monday. We are going to go skating here soon. I hope everyone is having a wonderful rest day!

Climbing with the cousins

2008-03-15T11:31:00.000-07:00

Uncle Mike.

Aunt Jaci Rocks!

Yipee!

Go Carson!

Good old boys.

Ska8

2008-03-08T14:47:00.000-08:00

Pumped and ready!

Grrr8!
Flying high
Almost landing it!
Carson biking around
he balances really well:)

Anything goes

2008-03-05T11:50:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we decided to get some ice cream and enjoy the sunshine. Lindsey I was thinking of you:) I have a few weeks before I start up school, and I am enjoying this time I have to where anything goes...for example I was driving around my neighborhood and exploring when I discovered this chair.

I had to take a picture of it...

We made it!

2008-03-03T12:45:00.000-08:00

Okay so after a few adjustments with the trailer, we sent off on Saturday. Thanks for your help, Arlin, Dad, Will, Mike and Erin. Mom thanks for your support as well:) So we now have things to do here. I took the boys out for dinner to Chilli's after a day full of unpacking. Geez they are so fun to hang out with. Peace out!

Ladies let's help out!

2008-02-28T17:25:00.001-08:00

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The last chapter

2008-02-26T23:34:00.000-08:00

So folks it's back on the road for me tomorrow. I have been spending lots of time in the car this past month. So after the big stuff is moved I can't wait to just sit back and relax. I am sad to be leaving SLC, but I look forward to the next chapter here...school, new job and new experiences. Thanks everyone for all of your love and support!

Musica is added

2008-02-22T11:28:00.000-08:00

Goofing off as usual
Cheshire grin
Getting lost, at least once a day mom!

Okay if you are offended by the lazy tracks I will be replacing some of it soon, just skip to something else. Dree I finally figured it out too:)

Climbing outside today

2008-02-20T16:51:00.000-08:00

Today I went climbing outside! Emery from SLC came down for a business meeting and meet up with me today. We went to the Gallery and climbed until it rained. It was really fun. I got to jump on my next project and I can't wait to get on it again tomorrow. It has one move I still need to work out on the top section. So I have almost completley lost my voice, everything else about me is okay just sounds all squeaky. Hope everyone is doing good:)

He lost another tooth

2008-02-11T19:12:00.000-08:00

Damon was so excited when he lost his tooth. I was trying to get him to let me pull it out, it was hanging by a thread. Bound and determined he did the yank himself. It reminded me of those early times when change is so important and special. Damon you were so brave.

Red Rocks Climbing Gym

2008-02-10T14:33:00.000-08:00

Damon Getting ready

He made it to the top!
Carson made a high point too!
It is fun to see them and play.

Moving to Las Vegas

2008-02-05T10:57:00.001-08:00

Here I go...toward the sunset. I have finally made the decision to move to Las Vegas. I don't have a job yet, and havn't started packing either. I will be leaving on friday and I am sure by then I will have the packing part in order. Tonight my good friend and I are going to visit with Megan and Becky and get our eyelashes extended toward the heavens:) Becky I am hoping you or Dave can help me with some of the move, I will be thinking of ways to compensate you for your time. Mom talked about having Arlin help out, but just like me he is hard to pin down for one reason or another. Doesn't hurt to try. This photo to the left is in Red Rocks a wonderful climbing spot located outside of Vegas. I already have my list of climbs I want to work on. I gave my number out to numbers of climbers in the Salt Lake area that enjoy taking winter trips out to climb here in hopes of having lots of climbing partners. The gift is one that I heard is a classic and when I did the search online it pulled this photo. What do you all think, can I do that? Oh yeah! I have been training in the gym as you all know and I red pointed another 12a with my old friend Jacinda O'Donnell rooting me on. Oh yeah I guess she is my ex-sister in law too, but if we just put that behind us I think we still have great things in common like climbing;-) So I am getting closer to my 13a goal this year. When I was at the National competition Chuck from Petzl comes up and says hey did you get your new harness? I was so excited they are giving these harnesses out to sponsered athletes! They are very eye catching and light-weight. I was very excited to get one, thanks Mark for bringing it in to Momentum for me. Thanks Chuck for thinking of me.

So the real reason for moving out there to Las Vegas is the boys that have my heart. Boys I will see you soon!

USAC Climbing Nationals at Momentum

2008-01-26T22:31:00.000-08:00

This here is a bad photo of Chris Sharma climbing in our National Competition we had this weekend. I took the photo on my phone and he was in motion. I had a great time watching all the athletes climb. This climb Chris was leaping to the last hold and grabbed it for a few moments then he fell head forward and spun in the air, by the time the rope caught him he was upside down looking between his legs at me. Then he was jerked upright and swung into the wall. It was a great show.

This is Dave Grahm he is another pro climber and he took 3rd. These climbers were so much like super heros. The women tied and had to have a super final. They were 2 yound ladies. Emily Harrington and Page something or other. They were so graceful to watch. I walked away with a rope for helping and a new harness and pair of approach shoes. I was able to forerun alot of the 11's for intermediate and advanced catagories. I wish that I would have competed in it, but it was so fun to just sit back and watch.

Everyone has a hero

2007-12-30T09:59:00.000-08:00

This is Josune Bereziartu, she is my hero. She is one of the best female rock climbers in the world and she inspires me! I am putting her on my blog today to encourage my new year resolutions. I know training can be hard and timely. I know my muscles will go through some tough days. I know that there will be pain in my fingers and toes the harder I climb, but I want to reach my goal and climb a 13a this year!

Wonderful Christmas

2007-12-29T21:55:00.000-08:00

I was able to visit Mom and Ron this year for Christmas. We had such a wonderful visit. I am going to post some pictures soon:) Mom was such a good host we ate so well! We went to the beach many times and visited Cornodo island. Damon and Carson picked out a boat and got to meet some real pirates. We just got back to Las Vegas and I am here to hang out with the boys for a few days before I return to SLC. I am excited to check into school when I return, I am scared and excited for the oppourtunity and challenge. Jenny was so much fun to hang out with and she gave me the scoop on Utah and the fam. She encouraged me to clean up my old blog and start anew. I am super glad I did. I want to get better at sharing my news this way.

Lots of love,
Sarah bo bara

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-27T14:29:00.000-08:00

I am here at moms. We are going to have a lavendar farm soon:) Jenny will be able to write her book amongst the lavendar.