Always a party!

On Monday, Dustyn and I took CamRee to Manti so we could take some photos of her at the Temple. She is getting baptized at the end of the month and we wanted to do a little photo shoot just for her (some of those coming soon). Her birthday is next Friday! She will be eight years old.

We took a few photos on the way.

We were practicing her serious face.

There were a lot of these faces

and a few of these.

We of course had to stop at Fat Jacks (Roy's Pizza) and get some dinner.

At this point we had scarfed down the cheese stix.

After we went to the Malt Shop and got shakes.

I was trying to take a cute picture of us together, but CamRee kept playing with me and doing her serious face. Silly girl.

Such a fun afternoon! We always have so much fun together. I am glad she likes to spend time with me.

It's the bloggy awards for me!

One of my great friends Heather gave me this cool award! Yay! Thank you so much Heather! It has been so fun getting to know her the last couple of years. I am really hoping that I can meet her next year. She is amazing, talented and very understanding. I love reading about her daily doings and look forward to hearing from her everyday. Sadly google maps says that it is 14,417 mi – about 55 days 3 hours to get to Australia, so I guess I won't be driving down to see her anytime soon. (plus I am not very good in a Kayak!)

28.

Kayak across the Pacific Ocean Entering Hawaii

2,756 mi)

43.

Kayak across the Pacific Ocean Entering Japan

3,879 mi

107.

Kayak across the Pacific Ocean Entering Australia (Northern Territory)

3,358 mi

I would absolutely love to go visit her in Australia, although, I think I might fly.

Rules
1. You Can Only Use One Word!
2. Pass this along to 6 of your favorite bloggers
3. Alert them that you have given them this award!
4. Have Fun!

The Fun Part
1. Where is your cell phone? pocket
2. Your hair? curly.
3. Your mother? improving
4. Your father? dedicated
5. Your favorite food? tortillas
6. Your dream last night? common
7. Your favorite drink? coke
8. Your dream/goal? child
9. What room are you in? living
10. Your hobby? reading
11. Your fear? doctor
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? 36
13. Where were you last night? party
14. Something that you aren’t? old
15. Muffins? poppyseed
16. Wish list item? couch
17. Where did you grow up? Richfield
18. Last thing you did? dinner
19. What are you wearing? black
20. Your TV? basketball?!?!
21. Your pets? fluffy
22. Friends? unselfish
23. Your life? unexpected
24. Your mood? happy
25. Missing someone? friends
26. Vehicle? tacoma
27. Something you’re not wearing? contacts
28. Your favorite store? anthropology
29. Your favorite color? black
30. When was the last time you laughed? youtube
31. Last time you cried? funeral
32. Your best friend? distance
33. One place that I go to over and over? bed
34. One person who emails me regularly? bishopric
35. Favorite place to eat? steve's

1. Aubrey: I seriously love her. She is so talented and so witty. If you have never read her blog, you should give it a shot. You won't regret!
2. Lauren: Srsly? Coolspice. And have you read The Lauren Dairies? Funniest thing ever. Ever.
3. Evonne: She is just plain awesome. We became blogging buddies long before she was famous. It makes me feel special.
4. Kim: Amazing. Beautiful. Creative. Talented.
5. Kim: I love reading about the adventures of Karsten, Kim and Charly. Love them! The first time we met irl, it felt like we had always been best friends. Even if it's been a year? Instant friends again. I love that.
6. Sheena: I love, love, love her blog. I get so excited when I see that she has a new post. She quite possibly has some of the cutest children. Ever. She is talented and beautiful.
(I decided that I would do 7 cause I am a rule breaker... and Arianne's blog is private, so you'll have to wait a little longer to get to know her better.)
7. Arianne: She is my first blogging irl friend. The moment we talked we connected and were instant friends. She is always there for me. I hate that we live so far away. :(

Guess who is three today?

My favorite kids.

I miss them.

It's moments like these...

that make me feel my age.

Honestly, I don't feel old.
Not one bit.

Until I get comments like this.

I have been subbing at a middle school for a week or so. My middle school that I attended. It wasn't THAT long ago.

Student 1: My backpack is so heavy. *whine, whine, whine*
Me: Do you have all your books in there? What about your locker?
Student 1: My locker only has one pencil and a notebook in it.
Me: I remember when I went to Middle School here. We weren't allowed to bring our backpacks to class and we had a schedule when we could go to our locker. (anyone else remember that? Boys only this break and girls the next. lol Or am I dreaming)
Student 2: This school that THAT old?!?!?
Me: Um... *speechless* just how old do you think I am?
Student 3: She is only in her 20's.
Me: Thank You! But I'm not in my 20's. Did make me feel better though.
Student 3: How old are you? 30?
Me: Yep.
Student 3: Oh, you're my moms age.

So long summer...

hello...
blogging!