With or without Snow

Snowboarding Season is just around the corner. It is never too early to work on your snowboarding skills.

Getting an Education

With the crispness of Fall in the air we head back to school. Not only did the kids prepare for a new year of learning but I myself was able to enjoy cracking the books so to speak at BYU's Education Week. It was a great week of learning "how to" on many subjects - from being a better parent to organizing my home. I learned more about the Willie/Martin Handcart Co. as well at why my mind and Bruce just don't work the same way...which to point out is a very good thing. I learned how to speak more effectively in church (I don't have to put this into action any time soon). I also learned where they make the best malts in Provo, where the Cafe' Reo is located and what is fabulous on the menu (we ate there several times). I also learned that one chocolate mint brownie, while on campus, is just not enough. I also received an education on when to and not to exit Provo. I am so not use to having to sit at a light while it changes from red to green and back to red again. We just don't have these customs in Montana or should I saw we don't have enough stop lights to impliment these customs.

It was a fabulous week of learning and eating out. The only down side is I did not get a chance to visit with my dear friends in Utah.

back to school...just a little late

I looked at the last time I posted and it has been over a month...We have just been liv'in life...i'll update soon. School pictures to be posted soon.

He's Smok'in

Last Saturday Bruce treated us to a delicious meal of smoked ribs. He has wanted a smoker since we've been married and finally after 18+ years bought himself one. A month ago our ward had a class for all those interested in learning how to smoke meats...I guess you could call it "enrichment for men". He learned a lot and had to try it out on us. He researched different rubs(seasonings) and tried two out on the family. We are hooked. It was divine, absolutely delicious. Parker's comment, better than Famous Dave, and that's saying a lot since that's his favorite place for ribs. Bruce wants to smoke something every Saturday. I'm all for it...I told him he could cook every night if he wanted to. Scrumdidlyumptious

The Simple Life

I have escaped from the cyber world and for the past several weeks been living life in the real world. We had an event filled June, our July has proven to be much slower. Parker leaves for scout camp at 3:45am tomorrow morning...still dark and very early. The girls and I are working on fun house projects this week, painting our new office/scrapbooking room, staining the deck and then enjoying fun girly time. Here is a few things we've been able to enjoy during the month of July
Bailey and I hiking in Big Sky

our neighbors spraying their new crop of corn

enjoying an evening bike ride

.."girls like guys with skills"...trampoline jumping skills.

Highlights of Bear Lake

Tuesday: Minnetonka Caves



Wednesday: The Lake

What Happened to June?

We have been busy with Life and not much time to blog. Last weekend we went to Big Sky, Montana and enjoyed the weekend with some friends. We attended a little branch which doubled in size when we arrived. It snowed every night and melted of by noon so we could enjoy hiking,
four-wheeling and just relaxing. Monday we are heading to Bear Lake, Utah with Bruce's family for his family reunion.
Then continuing on to Salt Lake to meet up with my family for a few days. When we get back on Sunday, (father's day) the girls and I pack and head out for girls camp on Monday until Friday.
then June is over. July promises to be much slower:) We'll have a lot to blog about when we return.