Thursday, August 21, 2025

August 21, 2025

After almost 11 years working at the library, today I said goodbye. So many emotions. My co-workers were kind as we all said see you soon. It was lovely to work with Ann for my last day. We laughed and she kept things light and fun. Keta came in with a gift and Morgan had something for me as well. Erica and Angel sent me on my way. It was a good last day. I will miss that job but I’m excited to try something that doesn’t have me working Saturdays. 



Wednesday, August 20, 2025

August 20, 2025

Somehow I convinced Deb and Wendy to hike White Pine Lake with me. I love this hike. It makes you work for it (10 miles) but the smell of pine plus the sound of pikas - sigh. The color of the lake is awesome as are the views from the rocks. And we saw a moose!



Helaman 14:7 - 
ye shall all be amazed, and wonder



Monday, August 18, 2025

August 18, 2025

Family night at the aquarium with Cam and Sadie was fabulous. We had such a great time randomly going on a Monday night. Otters, sharks, penguins and counting frogs kept us smiling. 



Sunday, August 17, 2025

August 17, 2025

Having such an amazing July has made August feel a bit bleh. 

Good Sunday school reading this week:
Doctrine and Covenants 88:6 - He that ascended up on high, as also he descended below all things, in that he comprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the light of truth.

Also verses 7-13. 

Friday, August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025

Hike with my friends, hanging with Cam and Sadie, the park with Baylie, and a movie with Darren. Good Friday. The only downside is the blackberries at the park are pretty much gone. 



Thursday, August 14, 2025

August 14, 2025

What a beautiful pink summer sunrise. A back to school sunrise which is weird because we have no one going back to school. 

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

August 13, 2025

Let it be recorded that I like the song Leather and Lace by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley. 

Saturday, August 9, 2025

August 9, 2025

A little anniversary weekend date night with D to Dry Bar comedy. It had been a minute since we’ve seen some good live comedy and Karen Morgan came through tonight. Lots of laughs. (And we randomly ran into Tanner's mom Laura and her husband plus my niece Michelle and her kids.)

We may have teased our kids that we got some Pinguino's gelato when we really just took a photo in front of it. 31 years of humor right there.  :)



Thursday, August 7, 2025

August 7, 2025

You know those small blocks of time that aren’t really a big deal but at the same time they’re a big deal? Like tonight me, D, K, R, C, S and I got peaches and ice cream at Burgess Orchards. It was maybe an hour excursion and it yet it was so wonderful. Laughing and chatting and reminiscing all while eating peaches and ice cream on the lawn was summer perfection. 



Tuesday, August 5, 2025

August 5, 2025

 

Happy anniversary - #31!

August 5, 2025

Darren and I had another great year of marriage.  Here's a few photos from some of our favorite places we saw together this year.

Druid Arch, Titcomb Basin, Enchantments, Rocky Mountain National Park, North Cascades, Bryce, and The Moab Diner.

Friday, August 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

Went on two hikes this week.  Wednesday Lorien and I hiked to a new spot - Mount Tuscarora via Catherine Pass.  Cool views from up there. 

Today the group hiked to Catherine Lake.  Kinda cool to contrast views from on Tuscarora and beneath Tuscarora.  I loved seeing Mr. Marmot.


And hello Timp (below).  Kinda cool we could see that familiar mountain from up there.