I just realized I haven't posted for over 2 months--this summer has been just crazy busy!
June
Jill went to the cabin for the 9th year with her girlfriends.
Dan had his gallbladder out on June 14th which is also Cole & Kelsey's birthday. He feels much better now after being sick for a couple of weeks.
Dan had 12 semester hours this summer and tons of papers, posts, classes, and assignments.
We had 2 foster boys with us for 8 days. We learned a ton!
July
Attended Stadium of Fire with Brad Paisley and then stayed overnight in Provo, so we didn't have to mess with parking and the traffic jam to get home. Awesome event!
Nickell Family Reunion in the Uintas during the 24th of July weekend was really fun and a lot of hard work. Dad & Mom were able to come home from their mission for 6 days, since they were in charge of the reunion. Lot's of good food, games, activities, and good weather were present. It was good to see immediate as well as extended family.
We were able to finally buy our townhome--yahoo! From the start of the process to the day we closed was less than 2 weeks. We had an awesome mortgage guy at Republic Home Loans named Dustin, and we had an awesome real estate agent named Kathy at Prudential. It feels good for it to be officially ours---even though it has felt that way for the last several months but we knew it wasn't because we were paying rent.
Dan finished up his classes at the end of July which is early since the semester doesn't end until Aug 9. We'll take a trip to the cabin to celebrate being done with his summer classes. Now he is busy getting his classroom ready for school to start.
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Father's Day Weekend at the Cabin
Dan and I spent Father's Day weekend at the family cabin.
Everything was beautiful! The mountains are green, the sky was blue, the lake is full of water, and wildflowers abound in the meadows.
Inside the cabin it was quiet and relaxing. No cell phones ringing, no computer to be on. Only enjoying one anothers company talking, playing games, watching movies, reading, and eating. What a wonderful life!
We enjoyed going to church in the cute, little Scofield Branch on Sunday. Happy Father's Day to all. I know Dan will be an awesome father when that day arrives in our lives. Hopefully, it will be sooner than later.
We came home on Monday afternoon because we had to be back ---but not because we wanted to. We could stay up there indefinately.
Everything was beautiful! The mountains are green, the sky was blue, the lake is full of water, and wildflowers abound in the meadows.
Inside the cabin it was quiet and relaxing. No cell phones ringing, no computer to be on. Only enjoying one anothers company talking, playing games, watching movies, reading, and eating. What a wonderful life!
We enjoyed going to church in the cute, little Scofield Branch on Sunday. Happy Father's Day to all. I know Dan will be an awesome father when that day arrives in our lives. Hopefully, it will be sooner than later.
We came home on Monday afternoon because we had to be back ---but not because we wanted to. We could stay up there indefinately.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Where did August go? It sure was busy and fun!
I'm not sure where all 31 days of August went.
We spent a lot of time getting Dan's classroom ready. He is teaching a 5th/6th grade split class.
We spent a few days at the cabin relaxing.
My parents 50th anniversary celebration was this month in conjunction with a wonderful family reunion. Welcome home Elder Adam from Guatemala! We all had lots of fun, and it was good to see everyone and get an updated family picture!
On 8/28, Dan and I had the opportunity to be "Amazed" and sit 5 rows from center stage of a Lonestar outdoor concert. They played all 10 of their number 1's and many new songs from their new album that will be released in February. It was Amazing!!!!
We spent a lot of time getting Dan's classroom ready. He is teaching a 5th/6th grade split class.
We spent a few days at the cabin relaxing.
My parents 50th anniversary celebration was this month in conjunction with a wonderful family reunion. Welcome home Elder Adam from Guatemala! We all had lots of fun, and it was good to see everyone and get an updated family picture!
On 8/28, Dan and I had the opportunity to be "Amazed" and sit 5 rows from center stage of a Lonestar outdoor concert. They played all 10 of their number 1's and many new songs from their new album that will be released in February. It was Amazing!!!!
Friday, July 24, 2009
July 4th Weekend at the Cabin
Dan and I, my parents, and 4 of our nieces and nephews(Tannor, McKenzie, Ashley, and Kelsey) spent the weekend of the 4th at the cabin. It was the annual Pleasant Valley Days in Scofield. We had a wonderful time as always.
We enjoyed the Saturday morning parade--where I have never seen so much candy, bouncy balls, otter pops, and colorful necklaces thrown from the floats that were decorated by families who live in the area as well as local businesses. We thought it would be a short parade, but lasted about an hour. We then checked out the historic jail, town hall, and some of the other old buildings. We walked to the old school and saw the pictures that documented the 1900 Scofield Mine disaster, which was so awful and affected so many. There's a nice monument in the cementary. We then walked to the town park where they had booths, food, music, and games for the kids. We had an enjoyable time shopping and playing and devoured snow cones to help cool us down on the way back to the cabin. Some of us got a little sunBURNed! I always forget we're at a higher altitude and we all forgot the sunscreen.
The men went fishing a few times, Dan and Dad scouted some hunting spots, watched some movies, read, ate yummy food, shared our thoughts about what things we are grateful for because we live in the USA,and we played lots of games. A new one we like is called Quiddler--it's a spelling words type of card game. Our family loves playing games, if you can't tell.
That night, we enjoyed the wonderful fireworks over the lake! It had started to rain, so we were in blankets but it didn't matter. The fireworks echoed throughout the valley and the vibrant displays of color showed as reflections over the lake. We are truly grateful for living in this country and for the freedoms we enjoy.
We enjoyed church the next morning in the quaint little building and we were able to luck out and sit on the benches instead of on the chairs. On holiday weekends, the little branch grows to several hundred people. After lunch, we cleaned, packed up and had to return home. Too bad, we couldn't stay there longer. We love the cabin!
We enjoyed the Saturday morning parade--where I have never seen so much candy, bouncy balls, otter pops, and colorful necklaces thrown from the floats that were decorated by families who live in the area as well as local businesses. We thought it would be a short parade, but lasted about an hour. We then checked out the historic jail, town hall, and some of the other old buildings. We walked to the old school and saw the pictures that documented the 1900 Scofield Mine disaster, which was so awful and affected so many. There's a nice monument in the cementary. We then walked to the town park where they had booths, food, music, and games for the kids. We had an enjoyable time shopping and playing and devoured snow cones to help cool us down on the way back to the cabin. Some of us got a little sunBURNed! I always forget we're at a higher altitude and we all forgot the sunscreen.
The men went fishing a few times, Dan and Dad scouted some hunting spots, watched some movies, read, ate yummy food, shared our thoughts about what things we are grateful for because we live in the USA,and we played lots of games. A new one we like is called Quiddler--it's a spelling words type of card game. Our family loves playing games, if you can't tell.
That night, we enjoyed the wonderful fireworks over the lake! It had started to rain, so we were in blankets but it didn't matter. The fireworks echoed throughout the valley and the vibrant displays of color showed as reflections over the lake. We are truly grateful for living in this country and for the freedoms we enjoy.
We enjoyed church the next morning in the quaint little building and we were able to luck out and sit on the benches instead of on the chairs. On holiday weekends, the little branch grows to several hundred people. After lunch, we cleaned, packed up and had to return home. Too bad, we couldn't stay there longer. We love the cabin!
Monday, June 15, 2009
7th Annual Girlfriends at the Cabin
June 5-June 7 was the 7th annual Girlfriends get-together at the cabin. It was great to have so many of us there:Janet, Becky, Tiff, Bobbie, Linda, Heather, and I. We always have such a great time playing games, watching movies, eating, talking, walking, eating, and reading. Normally there's a big air hockey tourney--but not this year, so prepare for next! I enjoyed sharing Usborne books with my friends, now that I am a consultant--thanks for the orders!
The weather was lovely, everything is really green, and the lake is really high this year.
A movie recommendation: Forever Strong--it's awesome! And games: Beanho and Nines.
While playing games, a fawn walked past the window. We were amazed it was so close to the cabin. We were watching it until it really looked into the window and saw us, and got spooked and ran away.
The weather was lovely, everything is really green, and the lake is really high this year.
A movie recommendation: Forever Strong--it's awesome! And games: Beanho and Nines.
While playing games, a fawn walked past the window. We were amazed it was so close to the cabin. We were watching it until it really looked into the window and saw us, and got spooked and ran away.
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