We've had computer problems; we've been really busy; my camera stinks; I am never online. You know the usual suspects in the list of excuses for why I have not blogged anything in over a month, but let's be honest...I WAS JUST HOT, too hot to think, too tired of shorts and swimsuits, too tired of painting toe nails and shaving legs, and too tired slathering sunscreen. Some call it the "August Crazies," and I've had a case of it. Not that this last month hasn't had great moments, but the last thing I've wanted to do is blog about them. (That's a lie...the real last thing(s) I've wanted to do is clean and cook...but that's a post for another day.) I'm not doing justice to anything that's happened lately, but then again, do I ever? Here goes:
*The month started on a low note when neighbor hooligans stole our wagon and wading pool.
*We had a pretty busy weekend where we attended our 10 year high school reunion (or was that Lehi's 10 Year Reunion? Seeing as I knew no one there [except my friends whom I keep in pretty good contact with], it may as well have been) and Brandon and Melinda Boulter's wedding, which was lovely, by the way. It was a great weekend to catch up with everyone.
*We headed off to central Oregon to spend the week with Shannon and Michael and kids and Shelly and kids (and Chloe and Grandma and Grandpa) at the cabin on Lake Billy Chinook. Boy, those Neal's show you a good time! Hiking, boating, eating, trickery (Hayden flipping over Michael on a wake board), and relaxing (there were officially 4 babysitters there...HEAVEN). Sabrina can't stop talking about the kids and how Aunt Shanny is the "bestest surfer"! That's in contrast to me who is "not the goodest" at wake boarding. Thank you Neals! We don't see any of you nearly enough.
*Paul officially started his cushy government job; and we are loving that when he gets home, he's actually done working. It's been awhile! So far he's really liking it. He only goes to SLC 3 days per week, which makes the commute bearable. He also managed to talk his way into a carpool with the Judge, which is always good face time.
*Preschool started and man what a difference a year makes. Sabrina was so nervous about the whole ordeal last year, and this year, she jumped out of the car, slammed the door, ran into the building like she owned it, and left her mother hanging by the car with outstretched arms. She didn't even say bye. Her teacher this year is Miss Sherrie, who seems really nice. So far she's made a friend "with snarly hair" whom she doesn't remember the name of.
*I got back today from the Utah Shakespearean Festival with my mom and sisters, Grandma I, Janet, Mary Ann, and her girls. It was really fun; too short, but really fun. We saw Much Ado About Nothing and Pride and Prejudice. I've always loved that the women in my family are so eager to get together. It's quite the sight to see 17 short ladies, who all laugh exactly the same, walking around in chatty conversation. We're like a circus act. Thanks for the good time!
I'm feeling really honest tonight, so I'm just going to say that putting pictures on here is more than I want to do, so until next time, this is me signing off.
