A New Respect

"What is the last thing you did for the first time?" It is a question Brandi was once asked in a job interview and one that I decided I should always be able to answer, even if the "something new" is as simple as trying a new recipe. If you stop & think about it, you'll be surprised how often you do new things.
In January, I made a first-time attempt at an Olympic sport. After talking about it for nearly two years, I finally went Curling! Yes, the sport invited by drunken Scots and now mocked by many, random, I know :) One Friday night, Laura, Brandi, Brent & I trekked to the Utah Olympic Oval for a lesson in the same place (and using the same stones) as the 2002 Olympians. Our "how hard can it really be?" attitude quickly changed as we put a slick shoe on one foot & attempted to lunge into a slide then release the stone across the ice. Much harder than anticipated! And running while sweeping? Let's just say it was a good thing we were all beginners together! Two hours later, I had a new respect for the sport (and an interest in watching a few matches on TV...really).
Just for the record, I did not fall while running on the ice, but I definitly did not discover a new talent either! Brent, however, was a natural, which saved him from Yoga class...for now ;)
The men in the photo are professionals. Any photos and/or video clips highlighting our lack of experience, which may or may not exist, will be used for blackmailing purposes only!