Halloween Bunko

Diana hosted a really fun Bunko this month. In the spirit of Halloween, she had us all dress up and had spooky food!! It was awesome!

To keep things simple, I dressed up as a Punk Rocker. I know it's not very creative, but it was still fun to put on a crazy wig and tight pants. For Halloween, I will embarrass myself.

Just Married!

Our good friends Joe and Kacey finally tied the knot!! We are so happy for them and can't thank them enough for inviting us to their wedding. I always love to see a groom who is totally in love with his bride! Paul and I couldn't get over how perfect Joe and Kacey are for each other. They had such a cute wedding that represented the best of both of them.

In true Canepari style, we were also treated to an awesome lunch at the Lyon House.... we love those Lyon House Rolls!!

Congratulations, Joe & Kacey!!

Megan, Paul, Neil, Shannon, Mike, Odie, Harold, and Jake


Chris, Odie, Neil, Jake, Joe, Mike, Paul, and Harold


Shannon & Megan
We're Excited To Have Another Wife In The Group!


Shannon Looking So Cute!!


Mike Snuggling With His Rolls!


Harold Looking A Little CrAzY!!
We Love You Harold!!


Sam & Paul
These Two Were Roommates When I Met Paul


Making Sure They Leave In Style
Chad, Mike, Paul & Odie

Happy Birthday Floraly!

Our adorable friend Floraly invited us to her birthday party. We always have so much fun when we see her and her husband, Pedro. She had lots of yummy food, and Paul had fun challenging whoever was willing to a game of ping pong. Happy Birthday Floraly!!

Our Cute Boys

Paul was mowing the lawn the other day, and Steve and Dave were watching him from under the fence. Paul was able to get a cute picture of them sticking their noses as far as possible under the fence.
They are so funny!

Modest Is Hottest!

If there is one thing that amazes me about church houses, it's the gym. Most of the time, a church gym looks like a standard, old gym. But get some women in there, and it's amazing what they can turn a gym into. By the time we were done with our gym, it was set for a fashion show. We had a red runway going down the middle, seats lining the runway, fashionable clothes, and a million pink boas everywhere. It looked awesome! I hope all of the girls had a fun time at our Modest Is Hottest Standards Night. I know the leaders did....

We wore wacky outfits to discuss
the different ways we can be modest


Trying on the fashionable clothing
Thanks everyone for your hard work and help!!

Triathlon Fun

I did it, I finished my first sprint triathlon! I say first because I'm hoping it's not my last. Overall, the whole experience was really cool. I had so much fun training, and I learned a lot of new things. I have to give a BIG thanks to Kara for helping me. She is the greatest training partner ever!!

The race started out with a 75-meter swim. It was changed at the last minute, literally, from a 750-meter open water swim. I was so disappointed. After months of preparing to take on the lake, I felt like I could do it. I'm determined to someday do an open water swim during a competition. After the swim, I ran 1-mile back to the transition area. From there I completed a 13-mile bike ride. Had it not been for the generosity and shear luck of having another stranded biker in the right place at the right time, I would have probably been out here. My stupid bike chain came off, and I have NO idea how to put it back on. I can now see how necessary it will be to know how to put on a chain and change a tire for my next ride. A few minutes after it came off, a lady with a flat tire came by and helped me put it back on.... what a relief!! The bike ride had a grueling climb that had my buns and thighs on fire. Good thing I had Paul, Jaime, and the dogs half way through the bike ride to cheer me on. After the bike, I did a 5k run. I think the run was the hardest part for me. My mind was playing with me, and I really wanted to stop and walk. Crossing the finish line made it all worth the hard work!!

It was such a great journey from beginning to end. Here are some of the new things I experienced:

• Swimming Laps
• Treading Water in a Lake for a Long Time
• Wearing a Swim Cap
• Wearing a Wet Suit
• Getting/Ridding a Road Bike
• Falling on my Road Bike with my Feet Still Clipped In
• Using Yankz Shoe Laces
• Riding a Bike on the "Monstrous" Bacchus Highway
• Writing Numbers on my Arms and Legs with a Permanent Marker
• Wearing a Timing Chip
  
• Running while Drenched with Water
  

Here I am riding my bike
I don't have many pictures because my camera battery died


I finished in 1 hour 32 minutes!!

Murray Youth & Family Triathlon
September 7th

Kara and I also participated in the Murray "Mini" Triathlon. We mainly did it to get some experience under our belts before our big day at Daybreak. The race was a 75-yard swim, 6-mile bike ride, and 1-mile run. Some of you may have noticed the ugly, scabby wound I have on my knee. I got this beauty at the Murry Mini. Between hurrying and not being able to see very clearly out of my goggles, my foot caught the edge of the pool and I ate cement. I don't recommend tripping in your swimming suit in public.


Ready to Rock!


Swimming


Biking


Running

Finished!!

My Battle Wounds