Simon's blessing

We blessed Simon on June 27. We had to squeeze him into his 3 month size blessing outfit, but luckily it worked! Mitcheal gave a beautiful blessing and Simon held down the spit up for the whole two minutes! (that's quite the feat for him)

Our Awesome Big Bro

Russ and the Iron Man

As unbelievable as it is to all of us who can't even imagine the possibility of going the distance of an iron man.......2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a full 26 mile marathon run, RUSS SIGNED UP!!!

Saint George Iron Man May 5th 2012

Trying to train through tax season didn't give 

him much time.

As soon as tax season ended he had about 2-1/2 weeks to crank some extra work outs.

Here he is doing some serious leg workouts at 

Bear Lake on his mountain bike.

Happily ready to go!!

Results:

Off to a great start swimming, ten minutes later the weather threw a curse down and brought forth huge 4 to 6 foot waves not only sending many swimmers back to shore but capsizing the rescue boats!

After getting pummeled by wave after wave and swallowing water Russ thought, "You know, I pulled a guy out at a race that didn't make it", and so he joined the masses heading to shore.

Two hours later the race officials decided to let those who had to bail go ahead and go on to bike and run "un-officially", so Russ hopped on his bike 

and headed out. 

The Saint George Iron Man is touted as about the hardest because of all the hills. Well Russ went about  about 50 miles against the wind and conquered even the toughest hill they call "The Wall". Then, he said it was a major rush going down the other side at a speed of 50 miles an hour! CRAAAAAZZZY!!

He went a total of 70 miles and missed the cut off time to go on by 10 minutes. 

He said all-in-all it was a great experience he would definitely like to do again.

GO-RUSS-GO

You make us proud!

Baby Cooksey

The last of the three babies was born yesterday! Simon Mitcheal Cooksey was born at 4:06 am, 8 lbs 13 oz 21 inches. Yay for three new babies in the family!

Happy Valentine's Day from Dusty and Alyssia!

Bonus: Please enjoy this 80's dating video featuring some very eligable 

bachelors' who would love to be your valentine. 

Announcing...

Baby Cooksey #2 due to arrive Feb. 29, 2012 (leap year day!). The family just keeps growing!

It's a BOY!!

Great Grandbaby #11

Heber Zachary Smith

8 1/2 pds, 21 inches

Born Breach (at home to boot)

Congratulations to Zach and Ashlee!!!

We will have to hear the details of this Hypno-birthing at the next family get together!

CRAZY COOL!

Check out those forearms!

He's probably going to give Hank a run for his money.

First bath right in the bathroom sink.

Ashlee moments after the birth just snuggling Heber there in her own bed at home.

You look radiant!!

Congrats to Dustin & Alyssia!!

I have been waiting for some news and pic's on the family blog.

Just got word that there are pictures on Alyssia's new photography blog of Ivy Marie Baird.

Born June 5th 2011

Thought I would snag a few to share with the fam....hope you guys don't mind!

I am so glad that Dustin set up this family blog!

This is a great visual and written log of our family history.

To view more pictures of cute Ivy Marie, go to Alyssia's new photography blog at:

http://www.alyssiabphotography.com/blog/

Wahoo Big Bro Russ

Goal - finish in under 3 hours

finish time - 2:59

Yesssss!!!

I am getting excited

I hope it's okay I am posting on this blog. Way to go Ashlee and Russ! I loved seeing Ashlee at the Wasatch Back. It made me really excited for the spud man. I can't wait to see everyone. Happy training :)

Happy Easter !

Training!

Just to get the ball rolling, I thought I'd post to tell you guys that I'm getting stoked for the spudman! I've discovered a new workout video that is great! Me and Alyssia have been doing it together and we've really noticed a huge difference! Not only do you feel good, but you look good too! Check it out!