Two long weeks after the last post and we're still alive. Bear Lake was fun--thank you Lenny and Bonnie! We had a family of owls sharing the same camp site as us--it was really neat to watch them. Here's a funny story. Addi got sick the second night we were there. I am terrified of the dark, so I kept making Steven get up with me when she had to go out to throw up. Steven didn't have any problem falling back to sleep, but I just sat up all night holding Addi, who was shaking so hard because she was so sick. Between trips outside during the night, I heard a loud bang on the top of the camper. Then I heard loud squawking and shrieking. I felt like we were under attack. Turns out the owls had decided to fight that night and it so happens they felt like fighting on top of our camper. Their huge claws were so loud walking up and down the camper that I thought one of them would certainly fall through the roof. Addi was sick again and wanted to go out but I was not going out in the wilderness again with those wild beasts fighting right above my head. I assumed I was the only one who heard the fight because nobody else moved during the fight (which lasted at least 15 minutes). The next morning I was glad to find out that Bonnie also heard the whole thing and was just as scared as I was; the men slept through the entire debacle. Needless to say, the owls I once thought were so cute turned out to be pretty creepy.

The "Hoot's":






Addi's sick (too much "people food"):



Just having fun:








Between mini-vacations, work, school (for Steven), visitors and holding down Susan and Richard's "fort" during their extended visit to New York, it has been a busy summer already! The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays--HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!


Don't forget to catch So You Think You Can Dance. When I am reincarnated, I will take my dancing much further than I did in this life--I will be on this show in my next life!

Well, I guess this will be a brief post. Steven and I are headed to camp in Bear Lake tomorrow--guess I should pack tonight (maybe). Micah and Chelsea will be heading out to camp in Vernal this weekend. Mom and Dad are heading to Milwaukee and then to New York to move my brother's family. We will all be going in different directions this weekend. Everyone pray for good weather and safety.

On another note, I finished the Twilight series. Really good. I am a little disappointed with the quality of editing--especially in book three. Where was Ms. Meyer's editor? So many typos that I would have loved to fix (that stuff bugs me). I was also disappointed with the indecisiveness of Bella between Jacob and Edward. HELLO??? Who wouldn't love to end up with Edward? Anyhow, now when I see someone strange and wonder what they are doing I mentally tag them as "could be vampires". Weird I know, but wouldn't it be fun to be a vampire?

So, to my family--so long, farewell and see you when I see you. Micah--dinner at my house for a couple of weeks (because mom will be neglecting you while she is gone). Mom and Dad happy anniversary while you are away; and, a very happy father's day to the best papa in the world!!

I'm Here

So, is it me, or is blogging a lot like journal writing? I've been busy. I love, Love, LOVE summer and I'm getting in the mood for bright colorful flowers and the smell of fresh cut grass. Needless to say, the weather has been a roller coaster and it's hard to tell if I can plant flowers without them freezing to death. My mom and dad have gotten into the spirit of fitness so we try to work out a few times a week at the Fit Stop. Chelsea (Micah's special friend) has been here and we've kept her busy as well. Steven, Micah, Chelsea and myself went to dinner and to see What Happens In Vegas on Friday. The four of us also went to the softball field this weekend to see how well we could hit. Micah and Steven know they can hit a softball. Chelsea is good enough to play on Steven's co-ed softball team! I am too, but I can't catch a ball to save my life (or my face for that matter). I am disappointed to say that I have become engrossed in the Twilight series (see my side bar) and am reading New Moon right now, but not fast enough! Right now my life consists of many things including my husband, dog, family, playing outside and reading. I will try to do better at the blog thing, but for every one's peace of mind, I'm still alive!!!