Saturday, June 30, 2012

"Take only pictures, leave only footprints." - Anonymous

So, here's the story. I have been driving around at night, looking at all the HUGE houses in Orem. It has been so fun (and I promise not creepy at all)! While I was up there, I found a mystery road that had a sign that said "Motor Vehicle Access Restricted." It did NOT say, "No Motor Vehicle Access." How was I supposed to know what restrictions there were? Maybe it could only be fast cars? Maybe it could only be SUVs, for all I know, maybe the sign meant that it was restricted to just Silver Toyota Corollas!? 
Even with all this confusion, I didnt end up going up the entire road. I confess, I got nervous, and backed down and went back home. What if there were like a whole group of crazies waiting at the top for me?? So anyway, I asked an Orem local later, and he said that it was a trailhead. A trailhead with two different hikes! I couldn't have gotten a better answer!! Well, I guess my friend saying, "It's a parking lot full of non-crazy boys who are all waiting for a redheaded SLP who plays the violin and who weirdly likes Michael Jackson and the Osmonds" might have been better. But, in the realm of reality, a trailhead is really a pretty great answer. 
So. this morning I went with my friend Chelsee and decided to explore. It is SUCH a fun trail! We had a great time! Next time we are definitely going all the way to Ol' Bald Head...I mean...Little Baldy. Anyway, it was SO fun, and I got a GREAT blister, and I am so excited to go again!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

"I'm changin' lanes, talkin' on the phone, drivin' way too fast"


 Well. For starters, I found this awesome app that makes fun collages.

Oh I do love a good country concert. Thank you Chris Young for giving us a GREAT saturday night!
From L-R, top to bottom: Chris Young, Karen is taller!, Otter pops to kick things off, more Chris Young, Sisters :)

Like I said on facebook, I am 110% sure that I have the BEST nieces and nephews ever. From L-R, Top to Bottom: Gannon and Zacky taking pictures at church, Isla loving the tricycle, Zack eating a s'more, Carolina at cheer camp, Gannon posing on a mammoth.

Next, as I was doing some research (ok, watching USA for Africa, We are the World-and reading into the history of it), I came across a list of best-selling singles. I am embarrassed to report that I don't know all of them. I mean really, if a song has sold more than 30 million copies, shouldn't I at least be familiar with it?? So, I am going to get that way...ASAP.

Really, I don't have much else to report. Oh, we have some fun things planned: Manti Pageant, Lagoon, Rexburg, preparing Sunday School Lessons, campfires, camping, hiking, Seven Peaks, Rodeos, etc... You name it, we'll do it.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Just One Word

Bah! I've been so bad about updating! Its on the schedule for tomorrow to blog while I watch Work and the Glory #3, but until then, I'll give you the quick one word update. Ready?


--big breath in--


IwentoMissourimovedintoanewhouseturnedintoaplumberstartedplayingmyviolinstartedworkatsummerschoolstartedworkingmoreatprovonursingandrehabstoppedbaking(what?)amonacrusadetowatchalloftheldsmoviesicanfindandamgearingupformyhikesofthesevenpeaks.


See? One word!