GD Cancer!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/michaelthayer

About 8 months ago I blogged about my brother Michael who was beginning his journey and the fight of his life against colon cancer. A lot has happened since then, many highs and lows. Without going into too much detail I want to ask everyone to keep him, his wife, their two kids, and every cancer patient in your prayers. Send every ounce of positive energy you have in his direction.

My brother is one of the strongest, smartest, caring, sincere, and amazing people I know. What he has had to go through is not fair and undeserving, but who ever said life would be fair right. Throughout all of this his spirit stays high and he has a smile on his face.

Love you Michael & God Bless.

Sicky McGee

If it isn't one thing it is another. Ethan has Croup, ick! We have 7 days of antibiotics and he should be good as new. I thought he was acting weird when we were in the hospital in March, he is acting far worse now. Poor little guy just hung out on the couch all day.

Swimming! Hello Beautiful Weather!

We went swimming this past weekend and it was so much fun. Once we got out of the pool Ethan was shivering. He loved swimming and splashing. I am sure we will be spending lots of time @ the pool during the hot southern summer.

Rent the Layton House!

Basement Apartment:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=475&ad=6526924&cat=276

Main House:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=475&ad=6526796&cat=278

Beautiful home, updated space, nice neigborhood! Check it out!

Marathon here we come!!

So, the past couple weeks I have been training for a marathon on December 13th in Alabama, the Rockey City Marathon. I have been waiting to post about it to see how dedicated I was going to be the first couple weeks of training and oh boy it is tough but I am loving it. My friend Emily, whose boyfriend is in the Army with Mike, is training right along side me. Feeling super motivated and looking forward to accomplishing this life goal. Feel free to cheer me on anytime, we have 7 months of hard work ahead of me. Thanksgiving weekend we are going to run a half marathon, this will give us that last umph to keep training!

I am really excited about this and wanted to share with everyone!

Goodbye Kiki, it's been real.

Kiki has found a new home! She is a great cat & we will miss her. I won't miss her walking on my face in the middle of the night or meowing at 6:00 in the morning. I will however miss the awesome snuggles, her cute snobby attitude, and how she can push Ace around. Hope Kiki loves her new home & is an awesome cat for her new family.

Amigo is for sale!

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=6443004&cat=402&lpid

For a Good Cause!

This weekend has been titled my "for a good cause" weekend & I think I should really do more of this. I had two opportunities present themselves where I can do something that may make a difference in someone's life.

Friday my sister, Kristina, held a blood drive at her office. I went and donated one pint of blood, which my body was hesitant to give up.

Saturday I participated in the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. I ran a 5k in support of the battle against breast cancer. I was surprised by my reaction as I reached the finish line and the overwhelming cheers of complete strangers excited for each person crossing that pink line. Overhearing the stories of those who won and lost their battles with breast cancer brought tears to my eyes.

Stay tuned for more feel good moments & ways we can all show our support or make a difference!

Is that a tree on my house??

BEFORE: Thursday night about midnight I went to make sure the back door was locked to find a tree was trying to get inside our house! Very odd for this non windy spring evening. Didn't even hear the branches breaking.So I guess this answers that age old philosophical riddle, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" No, it does not!

AFTER: Thank you Kama & KJ for coming over & cleaning up the unwelcomed guest. What we thought was just one tree branched turned out to be 3 large tree branches. This turned out to be a large project that consumed their entire Saturday morning. They are awesome!

The Aquarium

Friday Ethan & I went to the Aquarium with Uncle NoNo & Cousin Maddi Grace. We had a lot of fun & got to see some awesome stuff. Maddi G has been before so she was our own personal tour guide. We are going to try and hit the Zoo next week & we are looking forward to it.

Another Layers Trunk Show!

UPDATE! To celebrate Layers 4th Birthday everyone will receive a 10% discount!

Layers Clothing has come out with their Spring collection!

www.layersclothing.com

Open House Trunk Show

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Ali's Place @ 776 Creekside Drive, Layton, UT

Refreshments will be served.No pressure to buy anything, but you won't be able to resist ;) If you are unable to make the party but see something you like, let us know! We can order for you and avoid shipping charges!

Saturday Night Out!

Fun night out with the girls! We went to Gepetto's in Holladay, enjoyed some live music & some delicious pizza. It was nice to get out and I hope I can squeeze at least one more of these in before June.

Kiki Needs a New Home!

With our upcoming move we have decided that it is time for Kiki to go to a new home. She is super sweet & very much loved but with the military life a cat is something I think we can do without. It is a hard decision to get rid of a pet but I think this is best for everyone. If you or anyone you know would like to have this super sweet baby girl let me know. She is declawed on her fron paws, litter & outside trained, 5 years old, current on all shots.
Really truelly an awesome cat.

Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere!

We are loving the spring weather. Ethan was outside blowing bubbles!

Komen Race for the Cure

On Monday, April 13th a very good friend, Bonnie, of Mike's Mom, Becky, passed away from metastatic breast cancer. Every year they participate in the Race for the Cure and this year is no different. There is a group of us who have signed up to show our support and participate in event. I wanted to invite everyone to do the same.

The Race for the Cure is on Saturday, May 9th @ Gateway Mall. This is the link to Becky's personal page where you can join the team and/or make donations. It is a 5k that you can run or walk, there is also an option to just walk 1 mile. It is only $25 to sign up and whatever additional donation if you so choose to make one.

http://race.komenslc.org/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=1000&px=1044484

I really hope you are able to sign up. Let me know if you do! Have a great week.

Ali