Latest Addition. . .

We would love to introduce the latest addition to our family.  Our little Tate Rasmussen was born May 29th at 10:15.  She weighed 6lbs 10oz.  She is also known as Tater, Tater Bug, Little One, Wiggles, Wigs, Wiggle Worm, and Tater Wig.  Today at her 2 week appointment she was up to 7 lbs 8oz.  She was 50th percentile for height, 24th percentile for weight, and 35th percentile for head circumference.  We absolutely love her to pieces. We can't wait to take her on our family excursions.Stay tuned for the story of her birth.

Rock Canyon Rockclimbing with Pole-Vaulters

Generally this time in the track season gets a little tedious for an athlete. The season is so long and this drag in the middle is an easy time to get discouraged.  I think Erik could tell his athletes were dragging a little bit so he canceled practice today and took the pole vaulters up to Rock Canyon to do some rock climbing instead.  Pole vaulters are historically good at rock climbing and other crazy activities requiring no fear and upper body strength.  Today they did not dissapoint.

I could not figure out a way to comfortably and safely wear the climbing harness around by 37 week pregnant belly, and I knew it would be hard to hug the wall with that baby in there! So even though I felt fit enough, I opted out on climbing and stuck to taking the pictures. It was a nice, warm, overcast day.  Everything is just starting to turn green in the canyon.

 Diane

 Victor

 Nicole

 "Spider Liz"

 Coach Ras

Such a great way to spend the afternoon. We have all the gear to climb. Anytime anyone wants to shoot up to Rock or American Fork Canyon for a quick climb, let us know!

Birthday Hike, Diamond Fork Hot Springs

It is not a celebration of Nicole if there is no active lifestyle activity of some kind.  So for my birthday this year we hiked up to the Diamond Fork Hot Springs.  It is one of those classic BYU student things you always hear about everyone doing, so naturally Erik and I had never done it.  I don't know why we fought the urge to join the crowd for so long! This hike is awesome.  2.5 miles of easy uphill hiking to some warm mineral springs to soak and relax in.  Just what a 37 week pregnant women needs!

We were joined by Jessica and Sam and their two little girls, and Megan, Morgan, and Maria. It took about 3 showers to fully get the sulfur smell out of our skin and hair, but it was totally worth it. It was a fabulous hike, I can't wait to go back.  Maybe next time we could snowshoe it!

Here are the instructions to the trail head and more details on the hike if anyone is interested.