As many of you are experiencing this month, there has been alot of rain where we live. They said last night on the news that it has rained a significant amount of water, 11 of the 14 days in June so far. It's not a record yet, they said, but if it rains 17 days or more than it will be.
For me the rain is not so bad, I just don't like the thunder and lightning that sometimes comes with it. Dan loves that part.
With all the rain: the lawn is really green, but there are mushrooms in it(too much moisture).
With all the rain: I can't get out to weed in the yard(oh darn), but the weeds are still growing taller.
With all the rain: We can't send our nieces and nephews outside to play, so we're having to keep them inside for rainy day activities(they're going stir crazy!)
With all the rain: It might ruin Strawberry Days activites this week, and things would not be the same.
With all the rain: There seems to be more accidents because Utahns still drive the same speed whether it's wet or dry.
With all the rain: It seems like April and not June.
Rain, Rain go away, come again some other day, we just want to play!
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.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Spring Break in April
From April 10-18, 2009 we were able to fly back and spend time with Dan's mom in Cleveland TN, which is where he grew up. That is in the southeastern part of the state.
Our flights back were very bumpy, as there were a lot of thunderstorms and tornados in the area. Cleveland was safe and sound, though. We decided that flying the day before spring break is great because the airport was not even crowded.
We had a great time spending time with his mom, and his brother and family. We celebrated Moms birthday as well as our sister-in-law, Jill's. Easter was fun, too. Have you ever tried edible Easter grass? We have.
We also visited The Lost Sea which is some very old caves hooked together with a lake at the bottom. In the lake are some huge white trout. We hiked 500 feet down and got on boats and took a ride. It was really fun! We also visited Mayfield Milk/Icecream Dairy where we got a tour of the facility. If you don't know, milk in the South comes in dark yellow cartons. It was really interesting and the icecream is yummy! We meandered back to Cleveland on what seemed like a country road that winded through green hills with lots of cows in the pastures, little towns, and tiny churches.
The weather was wonderful. The temperatures were perfect, 60-70's. It rained a little adding to the green of the hills and valleys. (We heard that it snowed about 10 inches in Utah while we were gone and we were glad that we missed that storm).
We enjoyed being able to eat at Krystal Burger a couple of times. We wish there was one out here. We just love those cheese sliders. We also enjoyed chocolate burgers which are a local creme filled donut that is better than a Krispy Kreme. Jill enjoyed cooking/baking for family, so that we weren't eating out too much!
Vacations always come to an end and we hate to leave, but we must. We look forward to returning each spring and we are grateful that we are able to do just that.
Our flights back were very bumpy, as there were a lot of thunderstorms and tornados in the area. Cleveland was safe and sound, though. We decided that flying the day before spring break is great because the airport was not even crowded.
We had a great time spending time with his mom, and his brother and family. We celebrated Moms birthday as well as our sister-in-law, Jill's. Easter was fun, too. Have you ever tried edible Easter grass? We have.
We also visited The Lost Sea which is some very old caves hooked together with a lake at the bottom. In the lake are some huge white trout. We hiked 500 feet down and got on boats and took a ride. It was really fun! We also visited Mayfield Milk/Icecream Dairy where we got a tour of the facility. If you don't know, milk in the South comes in dark yellow cartons. It was really interesting and the icecream is yummy! We meandered back to Cleveland on what seemed like a country road that winded through green hills with lots of cows in the pastures, little towns, and tiny churches.
The weather was wonderful. The temperatures were perfect, 60-70's. It rained a little adding to the green of the hills and valleys. (We heard that it snowed about 10 inches in Utah while we were gone and we were glad that we missed that storm).
We enjoyed being able to eat at Krystal Burger a couple of times. We wish there was one out here. We just love those cheese sliders. We also enjoyed chocolate burgers which are a local creme filled donut that is better than a Krispy Kreme. Jill enjoyed cooking/baking for family, so that we weren't eating out too much!
Vacations always come to an end and we hate to leave, but we must. We look forward to returning each spring and we are grateful that we are able to do just that.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
March came in like a lamb and is going out a lion!
I can't believe March is over today--I don't know where the month has gone. The first couple of weeks of March it was springtime and the temperatures got into the 60-70's, and this last week, Sunday night to be exact, Mother Nature reminded us that it can and will still snow in Utah in the Spring. We got 6-7 inches. Now I know it could have been a lot worse, and I am grateful for that. We're supposed to have several more storms this week, and we could even get snow into June. I have to admit, that I love the beauty that snow brings. I just don't like driving in it.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Dan's Candy Bar Poem
All candybars used in the poem will be in capital letters. I used 8 pieces of cardstock that I numbered or you could use a poster board. I crossed off letters or added letters to the candybar wrappers to have it make sense. This was the second one I have made Dan. I made the first when we were engaged.
LOOK!
Once upon a DIME, and through the MILKY WAY, on a ROCKY ROAD, there lived a BIG HUNK named Dan who lived with his SWEETHART(sweettart), Jill.
UNO that you are a M&M'S-Marvelous and Magnificient husband, friend, and teacher! You are EXTRA(gum) SPECIAL(dark choc bar) and you mean very MUNCH to me, even more than 100,000 GRAND or chocolate. You are my LIFESAVER(S) and my (almond)JOY. We always have WHOPPERS of FUN(dip). You have taught me MOUNDS of TWIX over the years, and you make me LAFFY(taffy) all of the time. With every HUG(s) and KISS(es), you make my STARsBURST. You are one HOT TAMALE(s)! I look forward to becoming parents when we adopt a BABY RUTH and an OH, HENRY, NOW OR LATER. All I MENTO(s) tell you in this candybar poem it.....TAKE 5 this Valentine's Day, and know that I love you a whole (crunch) BUNCH!
YOR(k)(peppermint patty) wife.
LOOK!
Once upon a DIME, and through the MILKY WAY, on a ROCKY ROAD, there lived a BIG HUNK named Dan who lived with his SWEETHART(sweettart), Jill.
UNO that you are a M&M'S-Marvelous and Magnificient husband, friend, and teacher! You are EXTRA(gum) SPECIAL(dark choc bar) and you mean very MUNCH to me, even more than 100,000 GRAND or chocolate. You are my LIFESAVER(S) and my (almond)JOY. We always have WHOPPERS of FUN(dip). You have taught me MOUNDS of TWIX over the years, and you make me LAFFY(taffy) all of the time. With every HUG(s) and KISS(es), you make my STARsBURST. You are one HOT TAMALE(s)! I look forward to becoming parents when we adopt a BABY RUTH and an OH, HENRY, NOW OR LATER. All I MENTO(s) tell you in this candybar poem it.....TAKE 5 this Valentine's Day, and know that I love you a whole (crunch) BUNCH!
YOR(k)(peppermint patty) wife.
Valentines Day 2009
Dan surprised me with a dozen pastel-colored roses and a teddy bear at work on Thursday. They are so beautiful and smell so good.
Since we have been married, we have celebrated Valentines Day early, to beat all the crowds, ect. Thursday after work we enjoyed going to the temple, and then going out to eat at The Pizza Factory. It was a lovely evening.
I sent my Valentine gift with Dan when he went to work on Friday. I told him that he should open it up at lunchtime. I made him a large candybar poem. There will be a post of what it said, that follows. All who were in the faculty room enjoyed it--and Dan is set for a couple of months with candy.
Both Dan and I brought home enough Valentine candy from class parties, to last us a while. It was Halloween again.
It snowed off and on today, February 14th. Tonight Dan and I have been invited to a Valentine's Day party hosted by a new couple in our ward. We'll let you know how it went.
Hope all of our family and friends enjoyed this day, and that you know that we love you all!
Since we have been married, we have celebrated Valentines Day early, to beat all the crowds, ect. Thursday after work we enjoyed going to the temple, and then going out to eat at The Pizza Factory. It was a lovely evening.
I sent my Valentine gift with Dan when he went to work on Friday. I told him that he should open it up at lunchtime. I made him a large candybar poem. There will be a post of what it said, that follows. All who were in the faculty room enjoyed it--and Dan is set for a couple of months with candy.
Both Dan and I brought home enough Valentine candy from class parties, to last us a while. It was Halloween again.
It snowed off and on today, February 14th. Tonight Dan and I have been invited to a Valentine's Day party hosted by a new couple in our ward. We'll let you know how it went.
Hope all of our family and friends enjoyed this day, and that you know that we love you all!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
LDS Draper Temple Open House
On Monday, January 19th, Dan and I, Jill's parents, and their friend Desiree and her 4 childrenfrom Window Rock, Arizona attended the open house of the Draper temple. Desiree and her daughter are new converts.
It was a beautiful day even though it was a little smoggy, and there was hardly any traffic because it was a holiday. We arrived at a designated chapel west of the temple, and saw a video about temples and the ordinances performed therein. We boarded a nice bus and rode for 6 minutes to the temple. Our bus guide talked about the area of Draper and it's history, as well as the building of this temple.
After departing the bus, we entered a walkway through tents to keep us out of the elements, and then entered the temple. All of the rooms that we saw are just beautiful! There are wonderful murals, and also paintings of the Savior throughout. The spirit was really strong and there is such a feeling of love and peace. It is truly the Lord's house.
Our tour group was quite small, but bigger crowds were behind us that morning. After exiting the temple, we were ushered into an adjacent chapel for refreshments, to look at displays and pictures, and to have any questions answered. It was a time to talk and to reflect on what we had just seen. We then boarded a bus, and was taken back to the church where the cars were parked.
It was an awesome day! We're so glad that we could have this experience. We would encourage any and all of you to visit the Draper Temple open house. For tickets, go to lds.org/temples The open house goes through March 20, after which the temple will be dedicated.
It was a beautiful day even though it was a little smoggy, and there was hardly any traffic because it was a holiday. We arrived at a designated chapel west of the temple, and saw a video about temples and the ordinances performed therein. We boarded a nice bus and rode for 6 minutes to the temple. Our bus guide talked about the area of Draper and it's history, as well as the building of this temple.
After departing the bus, we entered a walkway through tents to keep us out of the elements, and then entered the temple. All of the rooms that we saw are just beautiful! There are wonderful murals, and also paintings of the Savior throughout. The spirit was really strong and there is such a feeling of love and peace. It is truly the Lord's house.
Our tour group was quite small, but bigger crowds were behind us that morning. After exiting the temple, we were ushered into an adjacent chapel for refreshments, to look at displays and pictures, and to have any questions answered. It was a time to talk and to reflect on what we had just seen. We then boarded a bus, and was taken back to the church where the cars were parked.
It was an awesome day! We're so glad that we could have this experience. We would encourage any and all of you to visit the Draper Temple open house. For tickets, go to lds.org/temples The open house goes through March 20, after which the temple will be dedicated.
Name This TV Show
Clues: Sengala
Tony Almeda
Agent Walker
Chloe
Monday Nights
Any Guesses? If not, this clue should tell you.
Agent Jack Bauer
These clues describe the show "24", which has become a favorite of Dan and I. It is action-packed and very riveting. Each show depicts an hour of a day, and the season is one entire day or 24 episodes. We're so glad it's on the air this season, after having been gone for a long time because of the writers strike. Is it anyone else's favorite show?
Tony Almeda
Agent Walker
Chloe
Monday Nights
Any Guesses? If not, this clue should tell you.
Agent Jack Bauer
These clues describe the show "24", which has become a favorite of Dan and I. It is action-packed and very riveting. Each show depicts an hour of a day, and the season is one entire day or 24 episodes. We're so glad it's on the air this season, after having been gone for a long time because of the writers strike. Is it anyone else's favorite show?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
SNOW, SNOW, SNOW
It started snowing on Monday, January 5 at about noon and snowed until Tuesday, January 6 around 8pm. That's a lot of snowing! In our neck of the woods, we got probably 14-15 inches. Dan and I spend a lot of time shoveling the driveway and sidewalk--so that we could get out.
It sure is beautiful, though. Everything is sparkly and white.
This afternoon was nice and warm and has melted much of the snow off the roads-yeah!
It sure is beautiful, though. Everything is sparkly and white.
This afternoon was nice and warm and has melted much of the snow off the roads-yeah!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Delightful December Events
Dan and I enjoyed many wonderful events and activities in December 2008. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
-Christmas Tabernacle Choir Concert with Jill's parents. We ate at Paradise Cafe(yummy!), rode TRAX, saw the Christmas Lights on Temple Square, saw Becky & Janet, and enjoyed a awesome concert of words and songs!
-December Birthday Dinner at Val's. Good food, great to get-together, wonderful family. Ashley are you loving your Twilight, calendar?
-We celebrated our 3rd anniversary on 12/16. Dan sent me 2 dozen beautiful red roses. They lasted more than 2 weeks. We ate a lovely dinner at Tepanyaki. What a wonderful husband I have! He says that our anniversary is my holiday.
- Dan and I spent 3 days at the cabin in a winter wonderland. It was so quiet and beautiful. The hardest part was hiking in/out in the 2 feet of snow. We arrived home on Christmas Eve day. We're grateful for the blessings of getting home that afternoon, as we had car problems coming down the canyon and the traffic was horrible.
-With 2 weeks off for Christmas break, we enjoyed other activities and accomplished projects, such as: Making homemade candy, babysitting Lisa, get-together with Heidi & Family, Jen, and Lily; Dan taking his test at BYU, shopping for great deals after Christmas, cleaning out our storage facility, bowling 4 games on New Year's Day, and cheering on the Utes as they won the Sugar Bowl (this is a rarity--since we are huge Y fans).
Pictures coming soon.
-Christmas Tabernacle Choir Concert with Jill's parents. We ate at Paradise Cafe(yummy!), rode TRAX, saw the Christmas Lights on Temple Square, saw Becky & Janet, and enjoyed a awesome concert of words and songs!
-December Birthday Dinner at Val's. Good food, great to get-together, wonderful family. Ashley are you loving your Twilight, calendar?
-We celebrated our 3rd anniversary on 12/16. Dan sent me 2 dozen beautiful red roses. They lasted more than 2 weeks. We ate a lovely dinner at Tepanyaki. What a wonderful husband I have! He says that our anniversary is my holiday.
- Dan and I spent 3 days at the cabin in a winter wonderland. It was so quiet and beautiful. The hardest part was hiking in/out in the 2 feet of snow. We arrived home on Christmas Eve day. We're grateful for the blessings of getting home that afternoon, as we had car problems coming down the canyon and the traffic was horrible.
-With 2 weeks off for Christmas break, we enjoyed other activities and accomplished projects, such as: Making homemade candy, babysitting Lisa, get-together with Heidi & Family, Jen, and Lily; Dan taking his test at BYU, shopping for great deals after Christmas, cleaning out our storage facility, bowling 4 games on New Year's Day, and cheering on the Utes as they won the Sugar Bowl (this is a rarity--since we are huge Y fans).
Pictures coming soon.
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