My dad

Yesterday marked five years since my dad passed away. My dad loved learning, books, family, camping, movies, reading and I miss him every day.

Reasons 587 - 591 why I love living here

#587 Being close to my favorite band and my favorite people


#588 Disneyland! Club 33!


#589 New Bookstores!!


#590 Great Concerts (Coldplay)


#591 This is my view from my office

Days 2, 3 & 4 in Cali

Bubble Gum Ice Cream ... mmmmm


We checked out two new used bookstores in town. Sad substandard disappointments.

Day two went to a "The Little Heroes" show.


Their biggest fans were there.


Hanging after the show.



and day three we had breakfast at The Longhorn.






Still anxiously awaiting everything we own to arrive on Monday and then the real work begins.

Next week I'll also be starting work at a law firm in town. I've heard the attorneys are pretty uptight there so we'll see how it goes. ;)

My Birthday Girl

Happy Birthday my sweet Maren.

They decorated the cake all by themselves. It was a princess volcano.




"Daughters can sometimes be too serious, teach them to laugh and not take life too seriously." ~Catherine Pulsifer

Mama's so proud

Mama's So Proud

It has come to a point where my kids ask me "is this healthy for me?" with every meal. They look at me with hopeful anticipation knowing that if the answer comes back positive then they can eat and eat and mommy will be happy. But if the answer comes back in the negative they are crushed because they KNOW that they will never see that tasty delight enter our home and the look on their faces is pure disappointment.

"Oh, so Oreo's aren't good for you?" "Can I have some more fruit leather?" As Carter has stated "You're raising geeks, Michelle. Nerdy kids". Yes, yes I am. Know-it-all, brainy, healthy, active, kids who love books, vegetables, and soy milk. It is my quest.

and as the video shows... I am one step closer. :) Happy mom am I.

p.s. this was ALL his idea. No persuasion on my part at all. Promise.

Let the Camping Season Begin!

There is just something about reading by campfire. I'm not a HUGE camper but I enjoy a good little camp out with friends. I got a little teaser at Wildflower and now I'm feeling the itch for a good hike and camp.

Living in Utah surrounded by the majestic beauty of these mountains creates a fierce desire to CLIMB them. I think a good rock climb is a must before I leave this beautiful region.


Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own. ~William Hazlitt