"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me."

September 23rd is my Best Friend Cher's birthday!! So I wanted to celebrate her life, because she means so much to me. There is not another woman on this planet who knows me as well as Cher, who finishes my sentences as well as Cher or who accepts and loves ALL of my flaws as well as Cher. We have been through so much together. In fact she actually deserves credit for Taylor and I finally getting together and the happiness we share everyday. She has been there for me through my darkest days and celebrated with me through my brightest days. She is a perfect example of what a "Best Friend" should be. I would not know what to do without her in my life. I feel so lucky and honored to call her my BFF. Cher is the most loving, generous and giving person. There is a certain comfort knowing no matter what happens in my life, Cher will always be there for me. If I were to write about all of our memories together, this BLOG entry would go on forever. So I will end it with a simple HAPPY BIRTHDAY and tell her... I love you girlfriend!! I celebrate your Birthday as one of the greatest days ever, because without it, I would be without you. You are an amazing person and you inspire me. Thank you for being the Best, Best Friend!!!

Wasatch 100 2008

For as long as I can remember my Dad has been involved with the Wasatch 100 Mile Endurance Run and for the last 20 years he has been the race director. So that being said... For as long as I can remember I have been involved in the Wasatch 100 too. The Wasatch 100 takes place every year the first weekend after Labor Day. Approximately 230 runners run through the mountains of the Wasatch front. It's starts Saturday morning at 5:00am and ends at 5:00pm on Sunday (36 hours). Now I would like to say I have been one of those crazy people running and finishing 100 miles, but no, not I, instead I hold a different title. I do however have different family members who have ran and finished including my Aunt Lynda, my Cousin Krista and her brother Jake, (both are Lynda's kids) and my hero, my brother Adam as well as some great friends. So you ask, what is my title? Well it's the "Finish Line Time Keeper". Each year I tell people I have the "100 miler this weekend" and they always think I mean I am running it. As if running 100 miles compares to having to stay up ALL NIGHT, in a comfortable sleeping bag and lawn chair, with a nice toasty heater. I mean that's much more difficult, right? Well that's how I make it out to be. That taking finish line times all night, without any sleep is the "real" accomplishment. Perhaps I just needed to make myself seem more important and more significant than those actually running the race. My sister has been my partner ever since she was old enough to help me and not annoy me. LOL Honestly it's been so much fun over the years and we have so many great memories. I think in the last 20 something years the only time one of us wasn't there was when we had babies... She's missed more than I have :)

Well for the last 10+ years the race committee has given an award called "The Spirit of the Wasatch". It's an award that has been given to runners and non-runners and volunteers and just anyone who has been involved in the Wasatch 100 and made some kind of positive contribution or impression to others. My favorite, or most memorable was the year it was given to a woman who doesn't have one of her legs. Her husband runs every year and just before he crosses the finish line, this 50 something year old man picks her up and carries her across. She is an inspiration to everyone and has the most positive attitude. Never letting her struggles in life show or get her down. Instead she is supporting and loving all of those involved in the race and cheering for her husband running his two legs across 100 miles of mountain terrain. What an amazing couple and inspiration they are. So this year the award ceremony starts and I am sitting by my sister, laughing because I am delirious from staying up all night taking finish line times (didn't want you to forget). Suddenly it's time for "The Spirit of the Wasatch" award. Yes finally the time I've been waiting for. Well as I'm listening to my Dad talk about the award, I start to have this feeling that something seems a bit different... I hear him say "I had nothing to do with this" and "this year it's going to 2 people" and I can hear him start to get emotional... And just before he says it, I know he means me and my sister... "Amanda Kearns and Stephanie Davis". I was in complete shock. We were actually getting the award for all of our years as the "Finish Line Time Keepers"? So we REALLY were noticed and somewhat important after all. WOW!! Everyone clapped and cheered and it was a very humbling and emotional moment. It was such an honor to share it with my sister too.

So now that I have the award for the "Finish Line Time Keeper" I guess maybe it's time to try for the "measly" award of running 100 miles...

My first time being "TAGGED"

Ok my friend Mary Tagged me, so here is everything you never needed to know about me!! :)

What is your full name- Stephanie Davis
Nickname- Steph, Punk, Sweetheart
Coke or Pepsi? PEPSI
Song that resembles your life- I Dream in Color
Milk or dark chocolate- Milk Chocolate
Big mac Or whopper- I guess Big Mac, not really a burger gal!
Beach or Mountains- Yeah Mary me too, BOTH!! I love going to the beach, but I LOVE being in the mountains too. Vacation on the beach, but live in the mountains!!
What kind of shoes are you wearing- Bare foot
TV or Book- Book!
Favorite store- Wow, that's hard... Probably The Buckle
What was the last thing you ate? Joe Vera's chips and salsa
Clean freak or total slob- Clean Freak!!
Do you wish on stars- Not usually, but I make a lot of wishes
Ever been stung by a jelly fish- No
Best cartoon ever- Alvin and the Chipmunks
What scares you- Losing those I love or that something will happen to them. BEARS!!!
Favorite doughnut? Just one??? Well Krispy Creme glazed with chocolate on top!!!
Been to LA? Yes many times
Least favorite veggie- Tomato
Dreamer or doer- Both
One word that describes you- Impatient, Yep me too Mary!!
Name of your first friend- Michelle Carter
Night light or completely dark- Dark
Believe in love at first sight? Attraction at first sight!!
Best toppings for a pizza? Cheese, peppers and pineapple
Ever owned a goldfish? No
Potato chips or french fries? I unfortunately like both, they look really good on my butt!!
Who should play you in a made for TV movie? I have no idea
Spender or Saver? Both, but I spend much better!!
Butterflies or dragonflies- Butterflies in "real-life" but the dragonflies on paper are so cute!
Which ONE would you like to do the most- Skydiving, rappelling or scuba diving? I have done all three and loved them all, but sky diving was definitely the most thrilling!!
Fearful or fearless? I think I am both, depends on the situation
Bully or bullied? Definitely bully. Not intentionally though, people just FEAR me!! LOL
Glass 1/2 full or 1/2 empty? Oh this just completely depends on the day!!!
Ever sent to the Principal's office? No
Social butterfly of wallflower? Social Butterfly, but I am sometimes a wallflower, I CAN be shy.
Secret keeper or blabber mouth? Secret Keeper (most of the time :))
Shift or Automatic? My jeep is an automatic, but I love to shift!!
Worry wart or worry free? Both
African safari or bicycle through Europe? African Safari
Ice cubes or crushed? Crushed
What do you like on your burgers? Cheese, ketchup and mayo
Bikini or board shorts- I wear both!
Favorite kinda cookie- Home made oatmeal chocolate chip, with a big glass of milk!!
Best Commercial- I can't think of one...
Word or phrase you say a lot? "I'm serious" or "oh please"!!
Favorite flower- Tulips are my favorite and I love daisies and most wild flowers.

First day of school

Well it's that time of year again... That time of year when staying up late and sleeping in is something of the past. Unfortunately I still went to bed late and got up early, just like every other day, but for the new 4th grader in our home, the early nights and early mornings will take some getting used to. I still can't believe Tyler is in 4th grade. Where has the time gone? I remember when he was first born and I couldn't even imagine him being able to eat a hot dog!! Now he is growing up so fast and turning into quite a "little man". So far he loves 4th grade and reconnecting with friends he lost touch with over the summer. He also loves his teacher. It's fun to see how much he is learning and how far he has come, but sad to realize how fast it's all gone by. He needs his "Mom" less and less, because he knows more and more! I tell my friends I don't have to know very much, because I have one of those kids who knows everything!! I am so lucky to have such a great little boy and for the opportunity to share the life he lives, laughs and loves...