Cross-Fit

Some of my co-teachers have been trying to get me to do cross-fit for months! I finally broke down and started it on Monday.... I haven't walked normal since then! Ha! I love it though! Don't get me wrong, it SUCKS getting up at 5 am to go work out but after I am done I feel great! I love feeling the accomplishment of finishing a workout.. and also waking up that early! I know this isn't "Brandi's Fitness Blog" but I am going to sort of start making this my journal to tell about my experience.
This week we have done A LOT of push-ups, pull-ups (which I have never done before and they hurt), squats, and rowing! I look forward to going everyday because it is always something new! The coaches are awesome and really give you good feedback! It's nice not to be in a crowded gym where everyone can't stop looking at themselves in the mirror!! I had all my measurements and weigh-ins done... kind of opens your eyes when it is all written down on paper, but it is sure a motivator! It also doesn't hurt to have other people there with rockin bod's that give you that extra boost! :)
So as of now, well technically Monday, I am not eating sugar.... so don't tempt me!! And I am only eating very little carbs with lots of lean meat, fruits, and veggies! Wish me luck! :)

hApPy NeW yEaR*

Our friends, Justin and Allie flew in to Salt Lake for New Years weekend. We went and got them on New Year's Eve and went to check into our hotel at the Grand America. We stayed in a suite there and it was sooo nice! We had some dinner and watched the fireworks, nothing major since we didn't get them from the airport until late. The next morning the boys did their thing while me and Allie went shopping :) We met up later that day for lunch then we went to the Jazz vs Grizzlies game. We were so excited because we had Executive Suite tickets that had special parking, dinner, and everything. It was really nice..... unfortunately we didn't get to do that because the boys had rubber on their shoes.... I don't know if it's just me but I thought every shoe had rubber on them...?????? I was sooooo mad!!! I guess they really mean business when they say the club is strict on your what you wear! Anyways, they gave us lower bowl tickets, and we had a great time. Here are some pictures:

Jazz Bear bowling

Me and Tyler

Allie and me

Me and Bladen on one of his last days in Cedar:(

{hOLidAyS*}

I have been a horrible blogger lately so beware for a picture overload!! The holidays have been great and I have more than needed the time off! My grandpa Arch passed away on Decemeber 5th. He was really sick for the past year and a half and was out at Kolob. We were so thankful for the time we were able to spend with him before he passed. We are so grateful for all the love and support our family has received. Laci and Bladen were able to fly in for the funeral. Laci had to go back to work for a week before her and Nate flew in, so Bladen got to stay here with us! Here is what we have been up to:

Every Christmas my dad takes us all out snowmobiling.... it was Tyler's first time!
Taking a break

Bladen, Laci, my dad

Me and Tyler on our snowmobilesMe and Laci (I'm in the green coat... it's hard to tell who is who.. we all look like marshmellows!)

He thought he was doing pretty good..

We had a little accident about half way through our ride... well I should say I had a little accident! I was going up an awkward/steep hill and was leaning all my weight over so I wouldn't tip and my weight wasn't enough and I rolled. Thank heavens it threw me off far enough so my leg didn't get caught and ripped to pieces! Everyone came running when they saw smoke... they thought I died.... I was more worried about the snowmobile!! Thank heavens my dad knows how to fix these things! I don't know what we would have done without him there!! This is a picture of me in the background sitting in the snow half shocked and half in tears..

Observing the damage...

Not happy... thanks for snapping a pic Nate!! :)

This is the day after Christmas getting ready to go hangout with Marlee, Lindsey and Zoe!

Opening our presents at Grandma and Grandpa White's house on Christmas

Me and Bladen after Santa visited at the Bulloch Xmas eve party

Xmas Eve

Me, Mom, and Laci

Me and Annie at Cheesecake Factory after a loooong day of Christmas shopping!

We have had a great holiday and have enjoyed having Nate,Laci and Bladen!

Two Peas in a Pod*

My sister and one of her friends have become quite the "Suzy Homemakers!" They have the CUTEST things like bows and headbands. They are selling them on their blog:

http://twopeasinapodbow-tique.blogspot.com/

Go check it out you will love them:)

*haLLoWeEn 2010*

This is me and all my kids on Halloween! They were all dressed so cute! We had a halloween parade when the kids got there and all the parents came and took pictures and stuff. I was a butterfly... haha it was sort of lame, but it was easy :)

{Alice Lane}

I absolutely loooove this store! I wish I was rich enough to buy things from there... haha! Here is the link:

http://blog.alicelanehome.com/uncategorized/giveaway-time-2/

Baby Shower & *NitRo cIrCuS*

A couple weekends ago it was Janelle's baby shower! She is so cute and I can't wait to see her little one!
This weekend we went up north for the weekend. On Saturday we went to the Nitro Circus! It was really fun and there was a ton of people there! To open the show they had 4 guys parachute in down to the track. Travis Pastrana was the star of the show! It took me back to the old days when I use to go all the time with my family!

Me and Tyler by the track

Back flip

Sitting in our seats

It was freezing.... I'm so not ready for this cold weather!!!