I started a new class today. This is usually a good thing, right? One class done, one class closer...
Then I read the syllabus and assignment list from the new class...
After reading the only thing I was interested in...
The end date...
September 27th...
Who knew that Financial Statement Analysis could form an entire class and put a person into tears?
So goodbye to everyone. It was nice knowing you. Hopefully I will still be alive at the end of September.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
See... I told you I had pictures!
The first of June I took the girls for a couple of days to SLC. This first picture is in the bumper boats at Boondocks. Lagoon hadn't opened yet so we improvised!
We won a 2 night stay in a cabin at Fish Lake with a pontoon rental. It was cold an rainy, but we had a TON of fun anyway. Mark and Emiko were staying at the Forest Service cabin because Mark was on duty so their family was there. Mike and Lisa brought the girls up to hang out for the day and Mace surprised us with his girls for the day. Amanda was on bed rest, so she got left at home.
Will spent most of his summer herding sheep. This year has been hell with the sheep herd and the herder. I can't wait to terminate his contract:)))). This Will (with his 6 AM coffee) on the Parker mountain moving the sheep to the Monroe.
We won a 2 night stay in a cabin at Fish Lake with a pontoon rental. It was cold an rainy, but we had a TON of fun anyway. Mark and Emiko were staying at the Forest Service cabin because Mark was on duty so their family was there. Mike and Lisa brought the girls up to hang out for the day and Mace surprised us with his girls for the day. Amanda was on bed rest, so she got left at home.
Will spent most of his summer herding sheep. This year has been hell with the sheep herd and the herder. I can't wait to terminate his contract:)))). This Will (with his 6 AM coffee) on the Parker mountain moving the sheep to the Monroe.
The girls did the Piute County Rodeo Queen contest again. We didn't practice because they spent the summer in Salina swimming. For not practicing they did pretty good. Thanks to Georgi and the rest of the fairboard we had a lot of fun doing the fair. Hunter Fauntin won the Queen contest for the older girls and did a fun quilting service project with the girls the week of the fair. The girls loved being included and hanging out with the "big girls".
The weekend of the 24th we went camping with my family at Sheep Creek above Gooseberry. We had a BLAST!!! I have never laughed so hard. The kids played the entire weekend in this creek near by our camp site. It is nice to have kids old enough they can run off by themselves. We did take them on a hike and the guys took some of them bugling for elk.
The tread came off the tire of Will's truck. This is the end result, mind you the tire is still full of air because only the tread came off. We must be needing to keep Jorgenson's in business because while the truck was in getting fixed, I hit a deer in my car. Yeah, on my way home from shopping for school clothes in Park City. My tiny little damage...$1200, Will's major damage...$3,400. I will pick up the truck tomorrow and drop off my car. Will has been driving the 4-wheeler out to the sheep herd, it's and hour from our house and cold...
More fair pictures. This was before the parade.
See...I told you I had pictures.
The weekend of the 24th we went camping with my family at Sheep Creek above Gooseberry. We had a BLAST!!! I have never laughed so hard. The kids played the entire weekend in this creek near by our camp site. It is nice to have kids old enough they can run off by themselves. We did take them on a hike and the guys took some of them bugling for elk.
The tread came off the tire of Will's truck. This is the end result, mind you the tire is still full of air because only the tread came off. We must be needing to keep Jorgenson's in business because while the truck was in getting fixed, I hit a deer in my car. Yeah, on my way home from shopping for school clothes in Park City. My tiny little damage...$1200, Will's major damage...$3,400. I will pick up the truck tomorrow and drop off my car. Will has been driving the 4-wheeler out to the sheep herd, it's and hour from our house and cold...
More fair pictures. This was before the parade.
See...I told you I had pictures.
First day of 2nd and 1st grade
Alysen started 2nd grade and Ashley started 1st today. They both have Mrs. Bagley and are really excited about it! In Koosharem the grades are doubled and sometimes tripled up. This year Kindergarten is with the 1st and 2nd graders. Alysen, Ashley, and Ainsley were having a good morning today, getting ready into their new clothes, shouting orders for their hair, giving each other fashion advice, etc. I try to take pictures on the first day and were rushing to beat the bus. Another small town benefit, the bus picks the kids up at the end of my driveway!
Aly and Ash were getting on the bus and then it hit! Poor Ains realized that she was not getting on the bus, the tears came. The girls came back and gave her a hug. She waved the cutest little wave as the bus pulled away. With tears in her eyes we walked back to the house... (Sorry I don't know how to rotate the image, notice the bus driving away)
Ainsley is recovered and was really excited to go to T'Nisha's this morning. She made sure she had babies for her and Pres, and of course treats! I think this will be really good year for her to become a little independent and not rely on her sisters so much.
P.S. I can't wait for them to get home so that I can hear about the day!!!!! (and yes I have butterflies just thinking about it)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Just a little more...
I can't believe that school starts on Wednesday.
Alysen said that she needs another summer.
Me too.
Once we finished school shopping the girls finally started to get excited for school. Ainsley thinks everyday is going to be her first day back at T'Nisha's babysitting Pres...Hummm...She honestly thinks SHE is the babysitter.
Cassie's baby shower was on Saturday. Thanks to all that came! She got some really cute and much needed clothes. Now she can have that baby at anytime! Poor girl looks like shes ready and says she definitely feels ready.
The girls are in a bracelet making kick. We have more bracelets, necklaces, and key chains than we know what to do with. They have been "selling" them around town. I wonder how many key chains the farmers will need?
We went to the derby in Wayne County on Saturday. I haven't been to the derby in years! We had a lot of fun and those guys get really aggressive and loud! The line in to the concessions stand was ridiculous. I missed the first 2 heats waiting in line. I want my $9 to get in back! It was worth it though. This was the girls first derby and they had a lot of fun.
I think the next couple of weekends will be spent on the mountain camping. I hope that we don't get hypothermia, Fall is really here and it is cold in the evenings. Add to that increased elevation and hopefully we don't get snowed on.
I have pictures to post of our summer, but haven't had time. I am finishing up a class this week and start a new one on Monday. 12 more weeks and I will be done with school!
Alysen said that she needs another summer.
Me too.
Once we finished school shopping the girls finally started to get excited for school. Ainsley thinks everyday is going to be her first day back at T'Nisha's babysitting Pres...Hummm...She honestly thinks SHE is the babysitter.
Cassie's baby shower was on Saturday. Thanks to all that came! She got some really cute and much needed clothes. Now she can have that baby at anytime! Poor girl looks like shes ready and says she definitely feels ready.
The girls are in a bracelet making kick. We have more bracelets, necklaces, and key chains than we know what to do with. They have been "selling" them around town. I wonder how many key chains the farmers will need?
We went to the derby in Wayne County on Saturday. I haven't been to the derby in years! We had a lot of fun and those guys get really aggressive and loud! The line in to the concessions stand was ridiculous. I missed the first 2 heats waiting in line. I want my $9 to get in back! It was worth it though. This was the girls first derby and they had a lot of fun.
I think the next couple of weekends will be spent on the mountain camping. I hope that we don't get hypothermia, Fall is really here and it is cold in the evenings. Add to that increased elevation and hopefully we don't get snowed on.
I have pictures to post of our summer, but haven't had time. I am finishing up a class this week and start a new one on Monday. 12 more weeks and I will be done with school!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
It's a GIRL!
We are having a baby shower for my sister-in-law Cassie (Josh's wife)on August 15th, 10:00-11:30 AM at the Centennial Park in Richfield. It is a Saturday, so clear your calendar and come join us! If you have any questions, email me at mindytalbot@scinternet.net, leave a comment, or if you know my phone # just give me a call!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
In that Place
Do you ever get in a place where everything you do is wrong? I have a laundry list of bad decisions I have made over the last little while. I think that I should be in solitary confinement until this blows over. I have stressed about some of these decisions until I seriously thought I had the flu or sun poisoning last night. It wasn't until this morning I realized that it was probably stress. Do you ever get in that place? I am in that place!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Fish Lake, Sheep, and the 4th of July
The weekend of the 19th we went to Fish Lake for the weekends and stayed in a cabin at Lakeside. I was so excited and looking forward to the weekend. Mark was on patrol that weekend up there and his family stayed with him at the Forest Service cabin. The first night we got together and roasted hot dogs. The kids rode bikes and had a blast. April, Judd, Aly, and Ash rode their bikes from the FS cabin to our cabin. We played for a while and then about dark I walked with them to ride their bikes back. Saturday it rained off and on the entire day. We had a pontoon rental that day. Although it wasn't great boating weather, we did take it out about three times. Mace and his girls, Mike and his family all came up to hang out for the day and have dinner. We had a lot of fun on the pontoon, riding bikes, playing catch, feeding the squirrels, etc. Mike and I decided that it would be worth it to get a bigger cabin and have everyone stay the weekend, so I think this will be in the plans for next summer (hopefully the weather will cooperate then).
The next weekend the girls finished their swimming lessons (and passed!) and went to stay the weekend in Springville with Lacy. They had a lot of fun and were able to see a lot of their cousins and play. They played so hard it really wore the out. They spent time at the park and Heidi's house. Thanks Aunt Lacy for letting them come and stay. Instead of enjoying time without children, we moved our sheep from the Parker mountain to the Langdon. Those were a long couple of days. I honestly can't wait until October when we sell the lambs and this awful year with the sheep will be just a memory. The sad thing is that Will more excited than I am.
Friday, July 3rd, we went swimming in Salina with April, Judd, Larry, and Ayden. We met Alissa and Adri with their cousins from Colorado and played until I have a beautiful sunburn on my legs. I had been wanting to get them in some sunshine for so long, I forgot to take it easy. That night Will came over and we went to hang out at Mike and Lisa's. We had a great dinner and got to catch up with a lot of friends and hang out. We even spent a little time at the street dance. This is only the second time I have ever been there (the first time sucked). I was bummed when Will had to leave to come home and I think he was too. Will enjoyed himself as much as i did. When he left me at my moms house I felt like a teenager that had to make curfew.
The 4th was nice and quiet. Mace and his girls met us at the games in Salina that morning. We didn't stay too long. We went back to moms, prepared lunch, and hung out in the shade, while the kids played on the slip and slide. We went to the parade that afternoon and the rodeo that evening. Will had a really long day herding cows, but he did make it in time for the rodeo. I know that he wanted to come over earlier and spend some time with us, but it didn't work out that way. We made it home at midnight.
Today we were able to visit with Lacy and Cody before they left to go home. Poor Tessa wanted to stay. Katie and Don blessed Kaylee today and we went to the luncheon. We chatted with family and friends and ate yummy food! Today I am also trying to catch up on rest and homework. This weekend, UTE STAMPEDE! I can't wait for Thursday and yet tomorrow is coming way to soon!
The next weekend the girls finished their swimming lessons (and passed!) and went to stay the weekend in Springville with Lacy. They had a lot of fun and were able to see a lot of their cousins and play. They played so hard it really wore the out. They spent time at the park and Heidi's house. Thanks Aunt Lacy for letting them come and stay. Instead of enjoying time without children, we moved our sheep from the Parker mountain to the Langdon. Those were a long couple of days. I honestly can't wait until October when we sell the lambs and this awful year with the sheep will be just a memory. The sad thing is that Will more excited than I am.
Friday, July 3rd, we went swimming in Salina with April, Judd, Larry, and Ayden. We met Alissa and Adri with their cousins from Colorado and played until I have a beautiful sunburn on my legs. I had been wanting to get them in some sunshine for so long, I forgot to take it easy. That night Will came over and we went to hang out at Mike and Lisa's. We had a great dinner and got to catch up with a lot of friends and hang out. We even spent a little time at the street dance. This is only the second time I have ever been there (the first time sucked). I was bummed when Will had to leave to come home and I think he was too. Will enjoyed himself as much as i did. When he left me at my moms house I felt like a teenager that had to make curfew.
The 4th was nice and quiet. Mace and his girls met us at the games in Salina that morning. We didn't stay too long. We went back to moms, prepared lunch, and hung out in the shade, while the kids played on the slip and slide. We went to the parade that afternoon and the rodeo that evening. Will had a really long day herding cows, but he did make it in time for the rodeo. I know that he wanted to come over earlier and spend some time with us, but it didn't work out that way. We made it home at midnight.
Today we were able to visit with Lacy and Cody before they left to go home. Poor Tessa wanted to stay. Katie and Don blessed Kaylee today and we went to the luncheon. We chatted with family and friends and ate yummy food! Today I am also trying to catch up on rest and homework. This weekend, UTE STAMPEDE! I can't wait for Thursday and yet tomorrow is coming way to soon!
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