Updates Coming

Hello everyone!

It has been far too long, but I have been way too busy since school started to even think about blogging! Then I moved and I no longer have internet. So now, when I do get online I am busy trying to get done all the required things. Thinking of those things, I should be doing them now, but all my mind can think about is document, document, and document. So I am here to document my life changes. :)

Last Minute Day Trip

Josh & I took a last minute day trip to Zion National Park a few days ago. We had a much needed break and a lot of fun!

We started off with Angels Landing, then headed over to the River Walk, and ended with Weeping Rock. We attempted the Emerald Pools, but I was so sore that he made us turn around.

We ate at Blondie's Diner. :) We went into a few of the stores in and around Springdale/Zion.

We eventually made our way into St. George and stopped at the temple there. It is amazingly beautiful!

We got to relax and enjoy ourselves before our lives get hectic again. It is a nice pick-me-up to begin the new school year!

The Virgin River... muddy!

Me @ Weeping Rock.

Josh @ Weeping Rock.

St. George Temple

25th Birthday... Officially

My 25^th birthday was a 10 day celebration.

It started on Sunday, July 22^nd with a BBQ with my roommates and some friends. It was definitely interesting, but so much fun! My roommates and I did a movie night and gift giving on Tuesday, July 24^th.

On my birthday, Josh took me out for dinner at Hash House A Go Go at the M Resort. While I was there he surprised me with a birthday sash that I had to wear for the evening. At the end of dinner, I was given a mission. I had to complete 30 tasks that night as part of a scavenger hunt. I only completed 8… (pictures at the bottom of page!)

Josh’s actual birthday gift was given to me on Friday, July 27^th. I got a massage. It was amazing!

On Saturday, July 28^th, my coworker Kathy and I went out to celebrate our employment and my birthday!

On Monday, July 30^th, I had birthday dinner with Josh’s family. His dad’s birthday was that week as well, so 2 birthday celebrations in 1 night!

Then I got my final gift on Thursday, August 2 from Sheri. It was a book and a very chewy Rice Crispy treat.

If I want to get technical, my birthday was like a month long celebration because I got my gift from my mom & Clark on June 29^th. Yay for hair color!

Needless to say, I had fun and the time spent with all the people I cared about was really great!

Josh & I before leaving his house

Take a picture with our server! He was so great!

Take a picture with valet and the M logo. This guy was really great too.

Rub a pregnant woman's belly. This one no one thought I would do including me, but it was the first one I did.

I had to get a soda out of a vending machine...

near an aquarium.

I had to get a picture with someone who had a tall drink. His friend on the right how to be cut out for something a bit vulgar.

Take a picture next to the monument with someone in a white shirt. I was getting tired so we cheated a bit.

I had to find someone to sing me Happy Birthday in a language other than English or Spanish...

They all sang on the tram, in German. Great group of guys!

I had to get a picture with a blonde, a brunette, and a red-head all together and they must have good shoes. This trio was the only I could find and yes, they did have killer shoes! This one ended the night.

Arrg! A Pirate's Life For Me

I am teaching again this school year! Except this time, I will be teaching 2nd grade. At the school I'm at, second grade is pirate themed. So I have been busy looking for pirate ideas.

I found a few good websites.

http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/06/pirates-nautical-themed-classrooms.html

http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/2011/07/pirate-themed-classroom.html

http://room-mom101.blogspot.com/2011/07/pictures-of-my-pirate-themed-classroom.html

http://www.mrsfreshwatersclass.com/2012/04/yo-ho-ho-its-pirate-time.html

If you have any spectacular ideas or know of other websites, please feel free to share.

25th Birthday

So last year I ended up working all day (two jobs) for my birthday. I said I would not work this year, on my 25th birthday. Read here.

HAHAHA!

Guess what I am doing?

I am working. At least I get to go out tonight though! And I am already dressed up for the night! :)

More details will follow about tonight!

The 4th: 2012

The 4th was really awesome! I joined my boo's family in town. We had a lot of fun... good food, good company, good entertainment. I could not ask for anything more!

Butt Print Game- Step 1: Sit in Water

Butt Print Game- Step 2: Sit on dry area

Butt Print Game- Step 3: Stand up and look at your butt print. :)
Needless to say, the adults did not play.

The women and girls watching the show. (FYI: The blanket is covering the baby from the smoke.)

The boys with their toys (Josh is behind the camera)

Em could not stand the noise, while Ev could not stand the smell...
This picture oddly reminds me off hear no, speak no, and see no evil (baby covered). LOL :)

The box firework show :)

Big Shot!

Flying High!

Josh & I at the end of the night

Josh & baby A

Me & baby A

Random family... but I love the moon shot!

Wow! My Life Seems...

So BORING compared to others when I read their blogs!

How am I doing so far with my summer goals???

Well My list was to:

I am going to make my Christmas cards this summer.

I will work on some much needed scrapbook pages (haven't touched it in years!)

I will do some indexing (which is reading old documents that have been scanned and typing them into computer format)

I plan on going to some national parks this summer since I bought a year long pass over spring break.

I plan on working out every day (minus Sundays) starting Monday.

I plan on helping out with friends and their babies!

I plan to find time to volunteer at a food bank or the like.

So...

Christmas cards are done!

Have not touched my scrapbooking yet... :/

I have indexed... just not a lot since June.

I have not even been out of town really except to get my hair done and visit my mom.

I did well with working out daily for a little over two weeks. I am really enjoying the *clean* outdoor pool to do laps in! That is not really possible with the lightning lately (but I love the change in weather!).

I have helped a little but not really with my friends and their babies.

I have not volunteered anywhere yet.

Where is my summer going?!?
Oh, I know... Hanging out with my boo and taking some time to relax.

Josh & I at a 51's Game!

Cosmic Bowling Scores... Round two was crazy close. I was in the lead as you can see... by frame 8 & 9 we were tied and then he took the lead in frame 10.

I'll put 4th of July photos up in another post. :)