Summer Fun

Olivia loves to swim in the pool. She gets around really well in her pool toys.

On our trip to California Addie had new sunglasses. I was surprised she kept them on during the entire trip!

The Grand Canyon

Last week Joe and I went to visit our friends in Kanab. They took us to see the Grand Canyon (which I have never seen), sets from the old west movies, and 4 wheeling on the Coral Pink sand dunes. We had such a great time. Annette and I taught together for twenty years. I was so glad we got to spend some time together.

Quick Trip to California

Aimee, Addie, and I took a quick trip to California to see Nick. We spent two days driving and two days exploring L.A. We arrived late Monday night just in time to see Nick off to work. Tuesday we went on a Movie Star tour bus. It was a little too long, but it was fun to see all the places you only see on T.V. The next day we spent at Santa Monica beach. Of course, that was my favorite part of the trip. Addie had had it with being in a car seat on the way back. She kept saying, "Oh, Mom, I'm stuck!" She was a trooper most of the trip. I love having Nick so close, next time maybe we can stay a little longer.

Recent Events

I finally moved my pictures onto another computer so it will be easier to do my blogs. Just to catch you up on some of our fun events: Lindsay received and award at her drama awards and was also a presenter. She is so excited because next year she made both Productions and Advanced theater. That means she will be in plays constantly all year long. She's looking forward to that.
We also had a great time at the Demolition Derby at the end of May. Joe and I went to the Ogden Golden Spike Arena to watch them.
The first week after school was out we took a short trip to our cabin. The weather was cloudy and rainy so we went for a drive and saw a live badger coming out of it's hole. That was something I had never seen before. We looked at each other (the Badger and Joe and I) and watched each other for about 10 minutes. We were able to take a quick photo before Mr. Badger retreated to his hole in the ground.
I'm loving my horseback riding lessons. I don't have a picture yet because it's really hard to ride a horse and take a picture of yourself when you're riding! Joe's going to have to come one day (when I'm a little more experienced) and take a picture.

Barbie at 50

Like all of us, even Barbie has gotten older. This picture says it all!

The Amazing Cleaning Machine

I just got a new Sargent Steamer. I can believe how much fun it is to clean my house. Friday afternoon comes and I get so excited to get home and fill my new steamer with water and start zapping all the dirt in my house. I have to set a time limit for cleaning or I would be doing it all day long it's so much fun. I rented it at first because I thought it was too expensive. When I took it back, I decided I couldn't live without it and bought one. Now I never have to buy any cleaning products because the steam cleans and sterilizes everything. My corners have never been so clean. I can't wait for summer so I can give every room in the house a deep cleaning.

Nick Goes to Hollywood!

We're so excited, Nick got a new job in California. He wants to live in Santa Monica. They are going to move him out on the 1st of May. He's going to have his new car, and all his things shipped from Ohio, and drive his old car home so Lindsay can use it. Joe and I are going to drive him to California in the truck so he can take his furniture. He hasn't found an apartment yet, so if anyone knows a great place to live in Santa Monica near the 405... or is it the 504? freeway, let us know.

He's so excited and we're excited to have him closer to home. California is only 12 hours away and plane tickets are not that expensive. He's looking forward to life near the beach. Way to go Nick!