I got a job!

I'm on vacation but needed to share the news. Details to come when I get home. Using a BlackBerry is hard.

It's Official!

I received my diploma today from Weber State!! I now have a Bachelor of Science degree and no job (well that I use my degree for). SWEET!

The Pioneers Played Baseball, Right?

To celebrate Pioneer Day, and our pioneer heritage, Gordon and I went to another Raptor’s game. This time we attended the game with my dad, Brenda, Skyler, Tanna, and Jason. None of our seating was together, but by the end of the game we were all sitting together (well almost all of us). The game was slow at first, but by the ninth inning it got real exciting: the score tied, bases loaded, fans on their feet cheering waiting in anticipation to see if the Raptor’s could pull through, which they did winning the game 10-9.

The best part of the night was the fireworks. Like I have said previously, I love fireworks. Maybe it’s because I have not seen any fireworks this whole season that I was overly excited about them and didn’t care if they weren’t that awesome. None the less, they were fireworks, and I enjoyed them.

I am not a huge baseball fan, but somehow I have gone to two games and we’re going to another tonight. We have a good time, and when the tickets are free and the company is fun then “take me out to the ball game.”

Doggie Friday: How They Love Grandma Sue

Abbi and Briggs adore my mom. There are times when I think they can tell when we are driving to her house by the landscape because as soon as we are in her neighborhood they get excited and anxious to get out of the car. When they see her they are all a flutter…Briggs jumps up so high letting her know he wants her to hold him, and Abbi turns herself around making it know to her that she wants to be held too.

My mom adores Abbi and Briggs. If she doesn’t see them often enough she says “she goes through withdrawals.” She calls them her grand-dogs (and for you non-dog lovers you will think she is a weird-o, but us dog people understand the automatic attachment). She even went as far as to buy them ‘special’ doggie treats that are organic and all natural because she knew I would approve. She gives them far too many of them if you ask me…and they are full of fiber which is just wonderful! Her reason for giving them so many is because “they just look so hungry when they come to my house,” like I don’t feed them or something. Could it be that her house always smells like delicious food?!

Besides the fact that she feeds them too much, she is a wonderful Grandma to them. They can feel how much she loves them and they miss her when we leave.

Making Memories...

My cousin Lindsey started this on her blog and I thought it would be fun see what memories I have made with all of you.

Here are the rules:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Happy Memories to You!

Doggie Friday: Meeting Big Brother Simon

Although this happened a little bit ago, it was a monumental moment in our dog’s lives. They met their big brother Simon (Gordon’s dog which is a big lab/husky mix). I was a worried mother about the whole situation. Everything went well…I had forgotten how great of a dog Simon was, and how he wouldn’t hurt a bunny (on purpose anyway). I was surprised, however. We introduced each dog separate, as to not overwhelm dear ol’ Simon. I thought that Briggs would have an easier time meeting Simon because when we are out for our daily walks, he doesn’t mind other dogs. But with Simon it was different. Simon was so excited to see another dog, especially since Charlie died. Simon was all over Briggs, sniffing and licking him. Briggs wanted nothing to do with Simon. He jumped up onto Gordon’s lap to get away from Simon. Gordon was giving him tough love and would put Briggs down to let him get to know Simon. I had to leave the backyard because I felt bad for Briggs. I put myself in his shoes, which wasn’t hard to do because I know how he feels. He’s a little guy and Simon is 6 times his size, much like some people are to me! Once Briggs was use to Simon, letting him sniff and lick him with ease, it was Abbi’s turn. She has no fear! She ran back there, went right up to Simon, and that was it. They were friends, old buddies. Gordon and I were so surprised! We worried about her because a bigger dog before bit her before so we thought she would be scared, but she was just as excited as Simon was to see her.

I am SO glad that things went well because Gordon was very specific that if they didn’t get along with Simon, then we couldn’t keep them. But things went well, and they have continued to go well ever since. When we go over to his parents it’s like old friends hanging out in the backyard. I can’t wait until we get our own house and they can all hang out together in their backyard everyday! That’s the American dream…or at least mine for now.

So what if EVERYONE is doing it

This past Tuesday my work had their annual swim party at the Roy Aquatic Center. I wasn't able to go last year so I was excited I was able to go this year. I invited our good friends the Purser's to come with us this year and they happily accepted the invite. I had no idea that Marc was such a fish! From the moment we got there he was in the water, going down the slides trying to see how far he could get from the bottom of the slide to the end of the pool. Gordon and him would cheer each other on when it was the other's turn seeing how far each of them could go. Katherine and I were very entertained by the two of them. Marc is also an excellent diver. He entertained all of the people that were near the diving board doing all of these awesome dives. Katherine and I joked that he should try out for the Olympics.

So back to the slide that the boys had so much fun on. Let me do some explaining first...I love the water. I love playing in the water and doing water sports, but I am not the best swimmer. I pretty much can't swim (water terrifies me). There were two slides at the water park. One of them was a twirly slide, the other I like to call vertical terror! Each time we all went up to go on the slides, Gordon, Marc, and Katherine would go down the vertical slide, and I would take my time sliding down the twirly one. They would tease me and each time we were at the top of the slides they would say "So are you going to try the fast one now?" To which I would say, "I'm not ready yet." Then I started to feel ready. I let everyone go ahead of me in line at the top of slides. I stood at the top, feet on the slide. I sat down, started to go down the slide when I froze. My legs spread open and I latched my feet on the sides of the slide, which helped me come to a complete stop just as I came to the start of the slope. I then proceeded to climb to the top and out of the slide!!! Embarrassing...yes. Everyone was going down that slide...even the little ones. But I just couldn't do it. I was teased, mocked, and many other torturous things but I'm ok with myself. I didn't want to go down it, so I didn't. Marc was surprised by me. He said that he didn't doubt for a second that I wouldn't go down the slide because I mountain bike, rock climb, and other "risky" activities, but I just couldn't brave the slide. It's funny because the other time I went I went down the slide with little hesitation. Am I getting more wimpy the older I get?! I sure hope not. I like to think of it as smarter. I do less risky things because I'm wiser, not wimpier.

Marc going down the fast slide...

Gordon going down the fast slide...

Me going down the twirly slide.