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!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Time Flies
So as I was thinking about blogging and had decided that I didn't have anything to post. I was thinking about all of the posts I had done over the last couple of months and realized that I didn't post about Alysen turning 7, the spring sing, the spring dance recital, gymnastics, or Ashley turning 6. I missed most of the important stuff! I also have pictures for some of that stuff!
For Alysen's birthday we went to Build a Bear. She had been begging for a year now. I told her that we would go it she didn't have a friends party. The girlies had fun and they still love their animals. Alysen sleeps with hers, it may not last long.
The spring sing was funny. The girls got to dance silly with their dad and they learned a few new dances.
Ashley did dance this year again. Alysen was going through who know what and didn't want to. They did some really cute dances and Ashley had a blast. Actually I think I did post about this because I am remembering the tights being on the outside of her leotard.
Last but not least, Ashley turning 6! We didn't do the birthday party thing. We went on that trip a couple of weeks ago to the zoo and Boondocks for her b-day. She got a Nintendo ds and has loved playing against her sister. Actually I think I had more fun on it this weekend with April then the girls have had.
April came and stayed with us this weekend. She usually spends a bit of time with us each summer and we love it. They girls stay up late and sleep in. On Saturday Ainsley was up at 8, but April and Aly were up at 10. Ashley came rolling up about 10:30-10:45. That girl can sleep. They say you grow when you sleep, well she needs to sleep for a couple of years!
This weekend is our weekend at Fish Lake and I can't wait! Hopefully I will have pictures when we return!(Note to self: remember the camera)
For Alysen's birthday we went to Build a Bear. She had been begging for a year now. I told her that we would go it she didn't have a friends party. The girlies had fun and they still love their animals. Alysen sleeps with hers, it may not last long.
The spring sing was funny. The girls got to dance silly with their dad and they learned a few new dances.
Ashley did dance this year again. Alysen was going through who know what and didn't want to. They did some really cute dances and Ashley had a blast. Actually I think I did post about this because I am remembering the tights being on the outside of her leotard.
Last but not least, Ashley turning 6! We didn't do the birthday party thing. We went on that trip a couple of weeks ago to the zoo and Boondocks for her b-day. She got a Nintendo ds and has loved playing against her sister. Actually I think I had more fun on it this weekend with April then the girls have had.
April came and stayed with us this weekend. She usually spends a bit of time with us each summer and we love it. They girls stay up late and sleep in. On Saturday Ainsley was up at 8, but April and Aly were up at 10. Ashley came rolling up about 10:30-10:45. That girl can sleep. They say you grow when you sleep, well she needs to sleep for a couple of years!
This weekend is our weekend at Fish Lake and I can't wait! Hopefully I will have pictures when we return!(Note to self: remember the camera)
Monday, June 8, 2009
Off
I took last week off from work, although I wouldn't call it a vacation. Monday after a few errands we met up with the Crane's at the ranch for some of Grandpa's dutch oven cooking. I have to say the cobbler was my favorite.
Ainsley, Adri, Kendal, and Aiden. This was the prep table and close to the food. They were starving and didn't go to far from here until after they ate.
Ashley's cup has a lizard in it, you can see a leg if you look close. The kids love to catch lizards and pack them around while we are there.
It took Aly a while to warm up to the lizards. About 20 minutes before we left she finally held one and then wanted to take it home. I think at one time the kids had 6-7 lizards.
Tuesday and Wednesday we went to Boondocks and the Zoo. We were supposed to go to Lagoon, but they weren't open. The hotel sold me a Lagoon package that morning and after we got checked in we found out they weren't open during the week yet, weekends only! The kids were really disappointed. I am sure we will make it again later in the summer. This pic is Ashley at the zoo. We rode the train and touched some pretty weird stuff. I had never been before, so it was fun. The kids loved it!
Ainsley, Adri, Kendal, and Aiden. This was the prep table and close to the food. They were starving and didn't go to far from here until after they ate.
Ashley's cup has a lizard in it, you can see a leg if you look close. The kids love to catch lizards and pack them around while we are there.
It took Aly a while to warm up to the lizards. About 20 minutes before we left she finally held one and then wanted to take it home. I think at one time the kids had 6-7 lizards.Tuesday and Wednesday we went to Boondocks and the Zoo. We were supposed to go to Lagoon, but they weren't open. The hotel sold me a Lagoon package that morning and after we got checked in we found out they weren't open during the week yet, weekends only! The kids were really disappointed. I am sure we will make it again later in the summer. This pic is Ashley at the zoo. We rode the train and touched some pretty weird stuff. I had never been before, so it was fun. The kids loved it!Thursday I baled hay with my dad and Mark. Friday I went with my SIL to Salt Lake and came home late that night. The kids played in Nephi at Aunt Laura's. They always have a blast when they go up there. We can't wait to go back for the Ute Stampede.
Saturday I worked in the yard and mowed the lawn. That afternoon we went fishing. The kids all caught at least one. Ashley caught three! She was really proud of her pole. It was funny to hear the kids talk about how her pole was the one catching all the fish. It had nothing to do with the location or the bait. It's all in the pole, the red pole in case you weren't catching anything with the pole you own. Yours is probably the wrong color.
Sunday...Cleaning and relaxing. We changed sprinklers and ran the wheel line into the fence. Don't ask me how. It all is a mystery to me.
I am glad that summer is here (wish the weather would get above 50). I am also glad to be back to work and have life back to normal. I got up early this morning and came to work, EARLY!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
On the run
This past week was great!
Thursday night I worked for Mike.
Friday I worked for Will.
Just kidding. I did more than work. On Friday Will and I worked our sheep and herded them to the East side of the valley. It was crazy. I can guarantee that if it would have been recorded from above I could have secured the $100,000 grand prize on America's Funniest Home Videos. I got a really nice suntan, some of you called it a burn, but today it is nice and tan.
Saturday I cleaned around the house a little in the morning. That afternoon we headed to Richfield and saw Katie's cute little new baby girl, Kaylee Ann. I should have taken the camera, but forgot. We spent some time in the hospital loving on the baby and then went to Hannah Montana the movie. Thanks Amanda, Paige, April, and my Dad for meeting us there. I actually liked the movie. It was a lot of fun and the girls LOVED it. That night we headed over to Mace and Amanda's for a sleep over. I watched Amanda plant her garden (no help whatsoever) and the girls had a blast playing. We had dinner with the Sudweeks and laughed a lot. It was great!
Sunday morning we started our trip to Heber at 6:00 AM. We all have different ways of figuring how long it takes to travel from point A to point B. Thanks Amanda for getting us there an hour and 20 minutes early! Better early than late. We went to church and Emmitt was blessed. Matt did a great job. Then we headed to their house for lunch and again, Matt and Rachel did a great job! The kids got into swimming suits and ran through the sprinklers while I did another tanning session and chatted with Rach's family. They are a lot of fun and easy to laugh with.
It was another great and busy weekend. Here it is Tuesday and I am already looking forward to the jam packed weekend coming up! More sheep, traveling, and family!
Thursday night I worked for Mike.
Friday I worked for Will.
Just kidding. I did more than work. On Friday Will and I worked our sheep and herded them to the East side of the valley. It was crazy. I can guarantee that if it would have been recorded from above I could have secured the $100,000 grand prize on America's Funniest Home Videos. I got a really nice suntan, some of you called it a burn, but today it is nice and tan.
Saturday I cleaned around the house a little in the morning. That afternoon we headed to Richfield and saw Katie's cute little new baby girl, Kaylee Ann. I should have taken the camera, but forgot. We spent some time in the hospital loving on the baby and then went to Hannah Montana the movie. Thanks Amanda, Paige, April, and my Dad for meeting us there. I actually liked the movie. It was a lot of fun and the girls LOVED it. That night we headed over to Mace and Amanda's for a sleep over. I watched Amanda plant her garden (no help whatsoever) and the girls had a blast playing. We had dinner with the Sudweeks and laughed a lot. It was great!
Sunday morning we started our trip to Heber at 6:00 AM. We all have different ways of figuring how long it takes to travel from point A to point B. Thanks Amanda for getting us there an hour and 20 minutes early! Better early than late. We went to church and Emmitt was blessed. Matt did a great job. Then we headed to their house for lunch and again, Matt and Rachel did a great job! The kids got into swimming suits and ran through the sprinklers while I did another tanning session and chatted with Rach's family. They are a lot of fun and easy to laugh with.
It was another great and busy weekend. Here it is Tuesday and I am already looking forward to the jam packed weekend coming up! More sheep, traveling, and family!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
About time...
Will did his driving test for his CDL today and PAST! He has been procrastinating about doing this for over a year now. He is required to have one for his job. He is so funny about tests and gets really nervous. His boss, Cory, and I were chatting on the phone while he was doing the driving test and laughing about how uptight he gets. If you know Will, chilling is not something he does well. Well its done and his response was "I never have to do that again." Those are the words of a relieved man! Glad your done honey and can quit stressing! (about that at least)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Irresponsible...I know!
So it’s time to regroup and get focused. I have been a major procrastinator and so unorganized that I am scaring myself. This is what happens when you can’t say no and want to experience everything. So I am currently behind at work, at home, and at school. Who can I blame? Nobody (except myself of course). In the past when I was behind I would spend extra hours at work getting caught up, give up sleep to clean, and tune the world out to do homework. Not so much as I am getting older, priorities are changing, so why aren't my responsibilities?
This weekend I stopped for 30 minutes to play t-ball with the girlies. Two years ago that would have never have happened. Friday night, when I should have been doing homework, I went with my parents and Mace’s family (minus Mace) to the ranch for a hot dog roast. We had a great time. The problem is that nobody did my homework for me while I was off playing, irresponsible I know.
My Internet has been down for a week now, making it difficult to do homework. So instead of going out to work to do it, I let Will and the girls take me out to eat for Mother’s Day. I know I have sinned.
So to the professor patiently waiting for the three assignments I owe him, THANKS! I am in the process of kicking my butt and disciplining myself so this doesn’t happen again. I am regrouping and will not let the process take more than 24 hours, as I don’t have any more time to waste.
Goals for the week:
-Monday-stay late to work.
-Tuesday-(1 assignment)
-Wednesday-(2 assignments)
-Thursday-(2 assignments)
-Friday-Work for Mike, go shopping for a dress, work sheep, wash horses for 4H, shop for girls 4H clothes, get trailer and tack ready for Saturday.
-Saturday-Herd sheep, take the girls to 4H, finish remaining homework.
-Sunday-Heber City
I may have to sacrifice sleep, appearance, and exercise, but I can do it, right?
This weekend I stopped for 30 minutes to play t-ball with the girlies. Two years ago that would have never have happened. Friday night, when I should have been doing homework, I went with my parents and Mace’s family (minus Mace) to the ranch for a hot dog roast. We had a great time. The problem is that nobody did my homework for me while I was off playing, irresponsible I know.
My Internet has been down for a week now, making it difficult to do homework. So instead of going out to work to do it, I let Will and the girls take me out to eat for Mother’s Day. I know I have sinned.
So to the professor patiently waiting for the three assignments I owe him, THANKS! I am in the process of kicking my butt and disciplining myself so this doesn’t happen again. I am regrouping and will not let the process take more than 24 hours, as I don’t have any more time to waste.
Goals for the week:
-Monday-stay late to work.
-Tuesday-(1 assignment)
-Wednesday-(2 assignments)
-Thursday-(2 assignments)
-Friday-Work for Mike, go shopping for a dress, work sheep, wash horses for 4H, shop for girls 4H clothes, get trailer and tack ready for Saturday.
-Saturday-Herd sheep, take the girls to 4H, finish remaining homework.
-Sunday-Heber City
I may have to sacrifice sleep, appearance, and exercise, but I can do it, right?
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