Back to School

Wow! This week is killing us both. I started back to school on Monday. You'd think I'd be used to the energy it takes to teach- but I'm not. I'm exhausted. Completely. It is rather sad actually. Of course, it doesn't help that the Olympics are on, and I'm a huge fan of the event. All the teachers at the school walk around saying, "Can't wait for the Olympics to end so I can get some sleep."

(Example: I'm currently watching the final of the men's beach volleyball. It is after 11. I know who wins. I still can't go to bed.)

Andy also started school this week. Classes began on Wednesday. He's taking a film class, bio, math, and design. This is the first night in awhile that he's gone to bed before me. He's usually staying up while I'm passing out. Who would have thought sitting in class would take so much out of you? (I guess I should sympathize with my students more.)

Benson Mill- Tradition Continues?

Last night my dad, mom, sister, and I went to the Benson Grist Mill in Stansbury, UT for their annual play. The did Annie Get Your Gun. It was a typical Benson performance- wonderful talent, bad sound, too many bugs, roasted almonds and seats that are slanted so you constantly slide forward.

It really was a lot of fun. However, as I looked around, it made me a little sad. The usually sold-out place was barely half-full.

Was something else going on in town? Are people not fans of Annie? Or, is it getting too expensive to take the family to these events?

Family Camping '08

Folks, CJ & Levi, Andy and I went camping. The area was gorgeous- hills/mountains, meadows, streams & lakes. Not to mention, their were four wheeling trails everywhere! There must have been a hundred people on them, but it was rare to actually see someone on the trail.

Everyone loved riding- even a few dogs got the chance. This is my dad with Spud.












Mom got on too. I don't think I've ever seen her on a four wheeler before. She loved it! We got to see a lot of deer in the meadows. One night I saw five different ones- including two fawns.

We took all the dogs over to the lake. Gus (far right) was the only brave one at first. We'd toss a toy way out in the lake, and he'd go get it. The other dogs waited on shore, then helped him bring it in the rest of the way. Poor Gus! Eventually, Cooper (the lab) started following
him out pretty far. Lady and Jackie would only go a few yards off shore- not bad.

Bowling with Fam

We found out a bowling alley offers "family bowling"- two hours, as many people as you want w/ shoes, a pizza and pitcher of drink- for one low price. We decided to invite my parent-in-laws, Andy's sister and her family, and his brother w/ his kids.

It was hilarious really! The four year old that couldn't pick up her own ball- she beat half of us. The brothers-in-law are so competitive they were actually doing voodoo signs behind each others' backs. Plus- we only had two hours. It got down to about 18 minutes, and people started running. We made it through one full game, and wanted to get as far into the 2nd as possible. Poor Andy- his performance on the first was, we'll say, not up to par. On the 5th frame of the 2nd, he had a 72 with an open spare. It would have been a beautiful game.

Then- the best part- we played games until after midnight. Normally, the boys win more, and us girls pick up 2-3. Last night- we won eight in a row. That's why we were up so late- the boys wouldn't stop until they won! Ha ha! Anyone ever try Sequence?