Second Beach Photography

Here are some pictures Paul took this summer at Second Beach in Washington. For those of you Twilight fan's, this is next to First Beach where Bella goes and it's not very far to the Quinault Indian reservation.

Our Trip Part 4: The Marathon

The whole reason we took this trip, was to support Nicole as she ran her first full Marathon in St. George, Utah. A full marathon is 26.2 miles and believe me, that .2 is a LONG distance at the end of such a race. Here she is, front and center, at the 23 mile mark where her Dad was waiting for her.

Around mile 20 she said she started having a hard time, but she knew her Dad was waiting for her at mile 23 and that is what kept her going.

Paul couldn't believe she could be smiling after running 23 miles.

Then he was amazed that she stopped and chatted and gave him some funny poses. She still had her sense of humor. Paul said, "You have way too much energy for having run 23 miles" after he looked at everyone around her painfully struggling along.

Baby Soren and I were camped out about 1/2 mile from the finish. I took this picture of her as she ran by. She said that seeing us gave her a lift to push on to the finish.

This is what the finish line looks like. Melissa got Nicole's finish on video. Nicole was sprinting all the way down the home stretch. Her goal was to finish in 4 hours 30 minutes. She finished in 3 hours and 59 minutes. Way to go Nicole!

She was proud of her medallion, as well she should be! (It's a shoe print on the medallion and says St George Marathon 2009). She wore it all day and the next day too. I think she should wear it all year!

Here she is with her two friends Ashley and Ashley that she ran the marathon with.

Ryan was very proud of his wife.

Melissa was so excited and happy for Nicole.

A proud Father with his daughter.

Here is Nicole with all the Wilder side of the family that came to support her and cousin Ashley.

Here is Nicole with her parents and sister. It was definitely worth the trip to be part of this event with Nicole. She told me "I can't play the piano and I can't sing, but I can run!" Running is definitely a talent and she has many others that she just doesn't recognize as talents and many hidden ones that she has yet to discover throughout her life. We love you Nicole. Way to go!

Our Trip Part 3: Paul's Photo Trips

Paul went with my brother-in-law Tom to take pictures at Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.

This is part of Antelope Canyon.

This is a rock formation through the Slot Canyon that if you position yourself right, you can see the shape of a heart.

This is the wolf rock formation.

This is a picture of Horseshoe Bend.

Here is a picture of Tom at work.

Some other photographers at work.

This is Zion's Canyon.

Paul's hike took him up the river and through the narrows.

It was a wet hike and sections were waist deep.

This is the Watchman Tower and the Virgin River.

Paul's adventures.

Our Trip Part 2: St. George

Paul and I drove Melissa and Soren down to St. George to watch Nicole's marathon. We stayed in a nice condo. Here is a content looking Soren.

We stopped off to visit Scott's Grandparents and Aunt who lived in St George. They gave us all a warm welcome.

Happy baby. Happy mommy.

Paul liked this picture of Melissa and Soren.

I liked this one.

Our Trip, Part 1 Rexburg

September 24th we took off for Rexburg to visit family. Ryan and Nicole were gracious enough to put us up in their apartment. Thanks!

Nicole loves her nephew Soren and has fun with him.

We took Melissa's picture next to an advertisement that features her when she was a student. Cool, huh?

Here is my cutie grandson.

Whoops! I forgot to wipe his face completely clean after feeding him lunch. But what a smile!

Here is Soren in his adorable Sunday Summer baby blue pinned stripped outfit.

Soren loves his Mommy!

Ryan was nice and hung out with all of us women and the baby.

Grandpa finally got back from taking pictures in Yellowstone and the Tetons. He quickly made friends with Soren.

I think this picture is sweet.

Soren is teething and so anything and everything goes into his mouth!

I tried to help Melissa out by cooking and cleaning the kitchen.

Soren and Auntie Nicole.

Scott, Melissa, and Nicole were trying to read a paper on the refrigerator in the kitchen to see who had the best eyesight.

Nicole's glasses look great on her.

Nana and Soren.

He is growing up so fast!