So, I realized that I never posted my answers to my "Can You Guess It" quiz from July 18th. I've had a request for the answers so here they are!
1) My age - 22
2) Place I would love to go - Ireland
3) Favorite Place - mountains
4) Favorite Thing - water (as in to drink)
5) Favorite Food - mexican
6) Favorite Animal - cheetah
7) Favorite Color - green
8) Place Born - Merced, CA
9) Where I Live - Salt Lake City, UT
10) Past Pet - dog
11) Past Love - Matt Damon
12) Best Friend's Nickname - Em (for Emily Nance)
13) First Name (and maiden) - this actress, Amy Adams covers my first and maiden name!
14) Middle Name - Michelle (this is a picture of Michelle Williams)
15) Last Name - Noyce
16) Bad Habit - biting names
17) First Job - lifeguard
18) Grandma's Name - Ruth (picture of Ruth & Naomi from the Bible)
19) College - BYU (Brigham Young University)
20) What am I doing right now - WORKING!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Bridals...
So, my friend Megan Kunz is working on her photography portfolio (see her link in the side of my blog to see) and so she took pictures of me and Kenneth for "engagement" photos, and this last weekend we got together and we took fake "Bridals" for me. SO FUN! It was hilarious getting dressed up in my wedding dress all over again. My old roommie, Heidz and her sister Ciara came over all day on Saturday and we just hung out, chatted, and then got down to business of doing my hair and make-up. Then they came along for the fun of the photo shoot. I thought it was hilarious because since these weren't real and I've already been married a year and a half, I'm sure I didn't have that "glow" that most engaged women have (not that I don't absolutely LOVE my marriage...because I do!). Anyway, it was hilarious, and I felt really dumb having to run in my dress and whatnot, but oh well! It was really fun over all, and I at least got to wear my dress again! Ha! Anyway, I'll post some pictures when she's done editing them. Good stuff!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Floating Down the Oneida!
So, Kenneth has told me repeatedly that I have not blogged about our most recent adventure...so here it is!
The "before" picture of the chaco lines of Kenneth, Michael & Kim.
The entire group of everyone who went
Me on the river
From the backside...
Kenny-Boy!! 
Michael & Kim
Jose & Analee
Kenneth again
Going over the waterfall! - Yeah, I know it's small but it was scary for me! You can't see the stump I ran into in this picture!
Another look at the falls. When I went down the second time I apparently went down just slightly different than everyone else, and my tube jumped out from under me and I was caught!! I kept being pushed down by the little waterfall there, and could NOT get out!!! Don't even worry - Kenneth has footage of it! Anyway, I was totally stuck and it kept pushing me down. It wasn't even that deep! Pathetic I know! Anyway, I finally got up on my feet and had to jump forward just to get out of the nasty little cycle I was in. I ended up scraping up my knee and hips. Great fun gotta tell you!
The "after" picture of the chaco lines. They were very happy!
Last Saturday, July 19th, we traveled up to Idaho with Michael, Kim, and a bunch of others friends to go floating down the Oneida River near Preston, ID. Not going to lie I was a little nervous because I've never been tubing down a river, but it ended up being a lot of fun (despite some injury inducing events). Here are some photos of the adventure!
The "before" picture of the chaco lines of Kenneth, Michael & Kim.The entire group of everyone who went Me on the river From the backside... Kenny-Boy!! Michael & Kim Jose & Analee Kenneth again Going over the waterfall! - Yeah, I know it's small but it was scary for me! You can't see the stump I ran into in this picture!Another look at the falls. When I went down the second time I apparently went down just slightly different than everyone else, and my tube jumped out from under me and I was caught!! I kept being pushed down by the little waterfall there, and could NOT get out!!! Don't even worry - Kenneth has footage of it! Anyway, I was totally stuck and it kept pushing me down. It wasn't even that deep! Pathetic I know! Anyway, I finally got up on my feet and had to jump forward just to get out of the nasty little cycle I was in. I ended up scraping up my knee and hips. Great fun gotta tell you!The "after" picture of the chaco lines. They were very happy!Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Just a Little Bit of Randomness...
I saw this on someone else's blog and thought I would play along...I'm pretty bored right now!
I have done everything that is bolded...if you want to play just copy and paste!
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30.Ridden a rollercoaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name (last name anyway)
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a campfire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Driven a bus
I have done everything that is bolded...if you want to play just copy and paste!
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30.Ridden a rollercoaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name (last name anyway)
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all fours
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunchbox
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a campfire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Driven a bus
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Arg!
So yesterday Kenneth and I FINALLY went out to ride our bikes...it was the first time I rode mine since we bought it like 2 weeks ago. Anyway, it's really ridiculous because I am kind of scared of riding a bike after a horribly humiliating fall on a bike on the side of one of the largest intersections back home...
Well, I didn't fall or anything, BUT...we were going down the Jordan River trail and I was STARTING to feel a little more comfortable when my back tire POPS! I was so annoyed because we JUST bought it and it was supposed to be some good tire that seals the hole with this slime stuff that is inside...yeah right! Totally didn't work. It was even worse that we didn't get to enjoy the bike ride at all since we'd only been out for like 3 minutes...literally! I'm annoyed too because I was just on the normal trail! I didn't even deviate off it it! Arg!! Anyway, then we got to walk back home with the ridiculous bike...I think we're going to have to invest in the no-pop tires...but with my luck they'll go out SOMEHOW in like 10 minutes time...
Well, I didn't fall or anything, BUT...we were going down the Jordan River trail and I was STARTING to feel a little more comfortable when my back tire POPS! I was so annoyed because we JUST bought it and it was supposed to be some good tire that seals the hole with this slime stuff that is inside...yeah right! Totally didn't work. It was even worse that we didn't get to enjoy the bike ride at all since we'd only been out for like 3 minutes...literally! I'm annoyed too because I was just on the normal trail! I didn't even deviate off it it! Arg!! Anyway, then we got to walk back home with the ridiculous bike...I think we're going to have to invest in the no-pop tires...but with my luck they'll go out SOMEHOW in like 10 minutes time...
Mash Game: Predict Your Future at eSPIN-the-Bottle
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 | I will marry Kenny-Boy. | ||
  | After a wild honeymoon, We will settle down in Saint George, UT in our fabulous Shack. | ||
 | We will have 3 kid(s) together. | ||
  | Our family will zoom around in a blue Toyota Corolla. | ||
 | I will spend my days as a social worker, and live happily ever after. | ||
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Can You Guess It?
So I saw this on my friend's blog and thought it would be fun to do it (plus I'm bored, and it's Friday!) You google image search the answer to the questions below and people have to guess the answers and leave them in your comments. Let me know if you do it too!
My Age:
My Age:
Place I Would Love to Go:
Favorite Place:
Favorite Thing:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Animal:
Favorite Color: 
Where I Was Born:
Where I Live: 
Middle Name: 
Last Name: 
Favorite Place:
Favorite Thing:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Animal: Favorite Color: Where I Was Born:
Where I Live: Past Pet: 
Past Love (don't worry Kenny...it's in the past!):
Best Friend's Nickname:
First Name (and my maiden name!): Past Love (don't worry Kenny...it's in the past!):
Best Friend's Nickname:
Middle Name: Last Name: Bad Habit (though I'm getting better):
First Job (Betty Boop because she is my grandma's favorite!): 
Grandma's Name: 
College:
College:What are you doing right now?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Kenny Boy
Here you go Heather!
What is his name? Kenneth David
How long have you been together? 2 1/2 years
How long did you date? on and off for 8 months
How old is he? Just turned 25
Who eats more? It depends...I can totally out-eat him on some things and visa versa.
How old is he? Just turned 25
Who eats more? It depends...I can totally out-eat him on some things and visa versa.
Who said I love you first? He did.
Who's taller? He is - 6'
Who's taller? He is - 6'
Who can sing better? Definitely him. He sounds great in a choir!
Who is smarter? He is, though he'd never admit it...he soaks up information like his brain is a sponge!
Who is smarter? He is, though he'd never admit it...he soaks up information like his brain is a sponge!
Who does the laundry? I usually start it and he helps fold and put away
Who pays the bills? Usually I do...and a month in advance!
Who mows the lawn? Definitely him
Who mows the lawn? Definitely him
Who cooks dinner? Mostly Kenneth...he does the main dish and I'm in charge of the veggies
Who drives? Kenneth - 100% of the time.
Who drives? Kenneth - 100% of the time.
Who is more stubborn? I am...
Who kissed who first? He kissed me...kind of...the goggles sort of got in the way :)
Who proposed? He did - and got it on tape too!
Who proposed? He did - and got it on tape too!
Who has more friends? Um...we both have a lot, but I talk about mine more.
Who is more sensitive? Haha! Good one...that would DEFINITELY be me!
Who has more siblings? I do. He has 3 sisters & 1 brother, I have 1 sister, 3 brothers, 2 step- sisters and 2 step-brothers.
Who wears the pants? We pretty much compromise on everything
Who sleeps on the right side? Oh gosh...Kenneth switches sides like every 2 nights.
Well, that's my Kenny-boy! He is the best husband I could ever ask for. He puts up with so much and is always trying to improve himself in everyway. Love you Kenny-boy...the mostest, I call no battles! ;)
Monday, July 14, 2008
Grandeur Peak & More!
This weekend was very full and super fun!
After work on Friday Kenneth and I drove down past Provo to buy me a bike! Kenneth found a killer deal on a great bike on KSL for $100! We got there, and there ended up being a flat in one of the tires, so he lowered it to only $90! It was great! Anyway, we went and bought me a new tire, and a new bike seat and grippers for Kenneth's bike. I am SO excited to start alternating from biking and running in the mornings. It is going to be so fun!
That evening, we went and saw the movie Hancock with Kenneth's friend Jack and Jack's girlfriend Amy who were up here from California for a visit. The movie was better than I thought it was, though it definitely could have cut out the cussing...there was a lot. That was a bummer. Anyway, it was fun to get out, and to see them.
Come Saturday, Kenneth and I woke up and headed out for our weekly outdoor adventure! This time we just did a short hike up Gradeur Peak - which is a mountain up Millcreek Canyon. I'm not going to lie it was a nice change to JUST do a hike this time without the packs or the climbing gear. The hike was fairly short also...6 miles roundtrip. We did the hike in about 3 hours and took some fun pictures along the way. It was a GORGEOUS hike! Totally different than the other canyons up here in SL. The hike was INCREDIBLY green, and there was very little rock...just trees everywhere! It was beautiful!
Here we are in the middle of the hike. I LOVE how green it was and I loved the crazy big dandelion type things...
A picture of Kenny-boy
Here we are at the peak! It was gorgeous and the view was AWESOME! Sorry about Kenneth's naked body...he got a little hot during the hike.
Just a couple more peak pictures
Later than evening, we went to our monthly dinner group with Danny & Heather, Mark & Debbie and Scott & Martha + lots of babies :) I always look forward to our dinner groups because they are SO much fun...I love getting out of the house, enjoying good food and good company! We had grilled chicken (AMAZING!), one of Scott & Martha's amazing salads, lovely fresh fruit and corn on the cob (a summer MUST!). We topped off the evening with brownies & vanilla ice cream...yum yum! It was way fun!
Two of the couples had to leave to get their babies in bed, so Kenneth and I (the only babyless couple of the group) stayed and watched a movie with Danny & Heather called "Flawless" - it was really slow, but ended up being better than I initially thought it was. Also, we shot off a couple of fireworks - of the illegal type. Danny & Heather bought them in WY, and being the paranoid person I was, I was a little nervous. Danny shot one off and it was so loud that the neighbor across the street peaked out the window. We shot a few more off, but the pacing neighbor who was now on the phone convinced us it was time to go inside. Anyway, all in all it was an amazing weekend with lots of super fun times! Gotta love it!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Oh Kenny Boy!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, my husband! He is the greatest! I am so happy that he is always willing to compromise and work through things with me. He is so patient with me and always lets me know how much he loves me...even when I am being difficult :). He seriously is the greatest ever!
P.S. - How fun was my night last night! I decided that I want to start practicing the piano again. So, I was just playing some simple hymns and Kenneth was playing along on the guitar, and we were singing our hearts away...it was GREAT!
P.S. - How fun was my night last night! I decided that I want to start practicing the piano again. So, I was just playing some simple hymns and Kenneth was playing along on the guitar, and we were singing our hearts away...it was GREAT!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Happy 4th of July!
Sun Dial Peak & Blanche Lake...in a very non traditional way.
Kenneth and I have been planning a backpacking trip up to Sun Dial peak for some time now. We did the hike last summer when we came home from Alaska, and we wanted to camp up there and actually climb Sun Dial Peak. So, Thursday after work we packed up and headed out! Kenneth's friends from Snow College, Ben & Jenalynn were in town from AZ so they came with us for part of the hike up. It was really fun to see them again, and it was fun to see Kenneth get so excited to see old friends!
The hike up was beautiful! I love how gorgeous and green Utah is as soon as you get up in the mountains! We just took it slow - since I'm not really used to backpacking - and chatted the whole way up. Eventually Ben & Jenalynn had to head back down to get to their car by dark, so Kenneth and I continued on our own. We soon reached the top, and I think I can now claim Sun Dial Peak as one of my favorite spots in SL County! Sun Dial Peak itself is huge and gorgeous and there is also a beautiful lake up there, Lake Blanch and TONS of waterfalls! GORGEOUS! I love it! Once there, we quickly set up camp and got some much needed sleep.
The next day we got up, packed up our gear and hiked to the base of Sun Dial Peak for the rock climbing portion of our trip. The climb was 4 pitches (which means 4 lengths of the rope). The climb was fun and the view was spactacular! I did get a little nervous on some portions of the climb (Kenneth only told me AFTERWARDS that most people get too scared to do a climb like what we did...Alpine climbing it's called...). Overall though it was great! We finally finished rock climbing around 4:30...and we still had to hike the 3 miles down to the car! Phew! Let me just tell you...I was NOT excited about putting that pack back on!
We started down the mountain side and I was starting to feel the pain! My feet, knees, back, hips...everything! We were certainly dead by the end of the hike! I felt like an old woman because I was so hunched over!
After we reached our car (we were SO happy!) we headed straight down to Highland to spend the evening with Kenneth's family. We had burgers, and Kenneth and I rested on the couch with our little nephew while everyone else went to watch fireworks...yup, that's right...we didn't even watch fireworks on the 4th of July! Don't blame me though...I couldn't even walk outside!
Well, that is the extent of our weekend. Kenneth did a test on Saturday, and I rested and cleaned. Then Sunday we had church and I took like a 4 hour nap! Ridiculous! It was SUCH a fun weekend though...I just hope I recover by this upcoming weekend for our next hike!
Kenneth and I have been planning a backpacking trip up to Sun Dial peak for some time now. We did the hike last summer when we came home from Alaska, and we wanted to camp up there and actually climb Sun Dial Peak. So, Thursday after work we packed up and headed out! Kenneth's friends from Snow College, Ben & Jenalynn were in town from AZ so they came with us for part of the hike up. It was really fun to see them again, and it was fun to see Kenneth get so excited to see old friends!
The hike up was beautiful! I love how gorgeous and green Utah is as soon as you get up in the mountains! We just took it slow - since I'm not really used to backpacking - and chatted the whole way up. Eventually Ben & Jenalynn had to head back down to get to their car by dark, so Kenneth and I continued on our own. We soon reached the top, and I think I can now claim Sun Dial Peak as one of my favorite spots in SL County! Sun Dial Peak itself is huge and gorgeous and there is also a beautiful lake up there, Lake Blanch and TONS of waterfalls! GORGEOUS! I love it! Once there, we quickly set up camp and got some much needed sleep.
The next day we got up, packed up our gear and hiked to the base of Sun Dial Peak for the rock climbing portion of our trip. The climb was 4 pitches (which means 4 lengths of the rope). The climb was fun and the view was spactacular! I did get a little nervous on some portions of the climb (Kenneth only told me AFTERWARDS that most people get too scared to do a climb like what we did...Alpine climbing it's called...). Overall though it was great! We finally finished rock climbing around 4:30...and we still had to hike the 3 miles down to the car! Phew! Let me just tell you...I was NOT excited about putting that pack back on!
We started down the mountain side and I was starting to feel the pain! My feet, knees, back, hips...everything! We were certainly dead by the end of the hike! I felt like an old woman because I was so hunched over!
After we reached our car (we were SO happy!) we headed straight down to Highland to spend the evening with Kenneth's family. We had burgers, and Kenneth and I rested on the couch with our little nephew while everyone else went to watch fireworks...yup, that's right...we didn't even watch fireworks on the 4th of July! Don't blame me though...I couldn't even walk outside!
Well, that is the extent of our weekend. Kenneth did a test on Saturday, and I rested and cleaned. Then Sunday we had church and I took like a 4 hour nap! Ridiculous! It was SUCH a fun weekend though...I just hope I recover by this upcoming weekend for our next hike!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
It's TOO Hot!
Can I just tell you...it is TOO hot! Our little house has no central air, and we roast in there! Earlier this summer we bought a little fan, which we soon found out doesn't do much at all. A few weeks later we finally broke down - well I guess I finally broke down and we bought a little window mount air conditioner...it works great in our room, but the rest of the house melts...literally. I've had to move some of our food storage items out of our spare bedroom and put them in the freezer because they were starting to melt!
I felt really bad yesterday when Kenneth's mom, dad and Grandma came over to visit us...our little house was roasting them alive! I'm glad it finally warmed up out here in UT, but couldn't it just warm up to 85 and then stay there? Please?!
I felt really bad yesterday when Kenneth's mom, dad and Grandma came over to visit us...our little house was roasting them alive! I'm glad it finally warmed up out here in UT, but couldn't it just warm up to 85 and then stay there? Please?!
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