So last Sunday, Jeff and I were training for our Halloween half marathon in Provo and it was time to run our last long run of 11 miles. So as we parked at the Jordan River Trail near Gardener Village, we hopped out of the car in the freezing cold with frost on the ground to this little tiny kitten that came running out of the bushes from the river. It jumped right up into our arms. It must have only been about 3-4 weeks old and looked malnourished.

So we picked it up and pet if for a bit and then put it back down not knowing what to do. There weren't really any homes nearby but we certainly couldn't keep a cat with already having 2 dogs. So we began running and this little tiger ran after us. Finally I looked behind and it had started to slow down and began meowing like crazy. My heart instantly melted and I couldn't leave it be. It was like it was screaming out for help.

We ran half a mile back to the car and placed it in the trunk (Jeff didn't want it to pee or tear up the car) and we knew it would be warmer in there. So we then took off to finish another 10 miles. It of course gave us incentive to hurry back so we could get back to this cat.

We then took it home and it just gulped up everything we gave it. All the dog food. We could instantly feel its belly expand. It was starving clearly so I am glad we saved it.

We brought it home for two hours until the Utah Humane Society would open at noon and called to see if they would accept this little guy. Of course they would because they are awesome... BUT not before we bonded with the little tike. And boy did we... My dad certainly did and I did as well. To be honest I think it bonded more with us. I am sure glad we decided to run when we did! I have such a big heart for animals and can't stand them not finding good homes.

Now if I could only save the dog that lives behind us. It whines all the time and I am certain its because it is cold outside and wants to come in... but apparently the neighbors only believe in outdoor dogs. I will tell you right now I DO NOT BELIEVE IN OUTDOOR ANIMALS!!!! Maybe both indoor and outdoor but not just outdoors.. ITS TOO COLD!!!!

SAVE ANIMALS!!! NO MORE HOMELESS PETS!!!

One Year Down and Many More To Go!!

Jeff and I celebrated our first anniversary on October 4th and we went to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho for the weekend. It was the most relaxing vacation I have ever had and that even includes the cruises! I loved it!

The time was like non-existent in this very small town which shuts down every night by 9pm. However this dog would just sit on the top of this building's roof every day. I thought it was pretty funny.

We loved the hot springs. Your body becomes absolute mush when you get out of them. The temperatures range between 102 - 112 degrees. Whats amazing is that it was so hot in there that I would sit half out of the springs even though the temperature outside was in the 40's!!! But look what happened to my leg. You can see the line of red from where I was sitting in the water!

Yeah, I love this pic of Jeff's hair. Straight up!! Very sexy honey! ;)

My favorite part of the trip was staying at the bed and breakfast at the Lion Gate Manor. This older couple had this huge home built for this purpose and it was so elegant! They had themed rooms kind of like the Anniversary Inn but I loved this place even better. I couldn't have asked for anything better!

We stayed in the Medieval Room which I thought was the absolute best!! Look at the stone wallpaper that was textured. It was amazing! I loved the chair above but the bed was the best part of all! It was huge and well.. just look at it! My pics don't do it justice however!

Do you see the dragon head coming out of the wall holding the light. Isn't that awesome! I loved it! Made me feel like I was really living back in the King Henry VII period.

They let us take a tour of the Phantom of the Opera room. To get into the room you the bookcase in the dining room moves and you push back the curtain and go down this spiraling black staircase into the room. You walk across a deck where the water should be and you can see below they have this huge catacomb picture turned into wallpaper. It was awesome. They even had box 5 (the theater room) in there.

All in all, I am so happy to be married to a wonderful man and love him very much! We loved our vacation!