Go Speed Racer!!!

So a week ago last Tuesday, I was on my way to my sister-in-laws house, Amber, to have lunch with her and her boys. As I was getting ready to hop on the freeway on 4th South, I wasn't paying attention and came over the overpass going 52 in a 35 mph zone. And I'm sure you can guess-- I got my FIRST ticket. I thought I had been doing really well in life not speeding too badly, but it finally caught up with me. As I was speaking with the officer, I thought of my father-in-law, Joe. I've been working for a while now, saving, and thought, "I can afford my mistakes just like him." For those of you who know Joe, you understand what I mean.

So yesterday I hopped online to see how much this ticket was going to cost me. I figured it would probably be around $30 or so since the officer only wrote the ticket for 5 mph over the speed limit. To my surprise, this ticket cost me $82!!! I've decided that through this I can't afford my mistakes and that I should be a little more cautious. For those of you coming to downtown, drop me a line and I'll tell you where all the cops like to hide.

Another Race!

This past weekend, we spent our time throughout the state going from race to race. On Saturday morning, Eric had a ride half way between Toole and Wendover.

Not far into the race, Eric had a bit of a crash. He bent his back rim and was unable to finish. We rushed to a cycle shop to see about fixing the wheel before the next one. Unfortunately, the wheel won't be ready until Thursday, but one of Eric's teammates let us borrow one. So he was right back in the race at 4:00.

This next race was a time trial. It was about 8 miles long with rolling hill. Here is Eric at the start. Each rider starts every 30 seconds. Eric did extremely well and passed the rider that started before him.

These last pictures are of the crit race. This race was held at the DMV driving range in Taylorsville. The riders are timed 30 minutes and have to do as many laps as they can. Just up this hill is the finish line. This picture is of John, Eric's teammate who took first place.

Eric did extremely well for his first crit. For a couple of laps, he was in second place. The hill got him in the end and he ended up finishing seventh.

a pat on the back

If I could just toot my own horn for a second-- Over the past few weeks I've had to study and prepare for some wicked hard tests. I'm happy to say that I have completed both with flying colors and I can now go back to being stress-free! YEAH!!!

On your mark

We spent this past weekend in Grand Junction, Co not only to see the hospital that Eric was born in, but to watch the races! Eric participated in his first cycling race with the University of Utah team and did an extraordinary job for it being his first race. More than once I heard other team members say to him, "Man, you really are fast!"
Here are some pictures of him and the team.

Compromise?

During this past week, I have been super stressed trying to studying for these exams (which I'm sure you're all sick of hearing about). Well-- Yesterday Eric was trying to get out of my hair, but wanted to watch TV. He didn't want to distract me, so being the nice guy that he is, he made an adjustment so that we were both happy.

It Doesn't Get Better Than This....

Lately, life has been pretty hectic! Eric has just finished up midterms and has been working a ton, while I've been studying my eyes off trying to prepare for the Series 7 and 63 exams in order to keep my job. We haven't been able to see much of each other due to our crazy schedules, but tonight showed me that no matter how crazy things get, my husband is still the greatest!!
I arrived home around 5:30 to a beautiful dinner waiting for me over candle light. Even though Eric had to run to work and be there by 6:00, we were able to spend a good 20 minutes together enjoying his wonderful meal that he selflessly prepared.

Real Simple...

For the past year now, I've been receiving the Real Simple magazine courtesty of my sister-in-law Chelsie. I always find interesting bits of information here and there and always at least one good recipe. WELL- This month's issue I thought was exceptionally good. I have found more information in this one issue than most. I always find it enjoyable to read, but this issue was a little more applicable to me and I just want to share it with everyone. So, pick up your today and see what I'm talking about. Or, if you're like me, just go to Barnes and Noble for and hour and sit down with a copy. I hope you love it as I did.

PS-- Sorry the picture that I took is so dark.