Livin' La Vida

Here is what has been happening in our lives lately:


*Spent a few days out of the lake boating which included wake-boarding, and tubing...which I had not done since high school.

*Went to a funeral for one of my uncles, Eli Soria. He died of colon cancer. It was the saddest thing I had ever been to because he died of such a tragic thing, but also because he left behind a family of four girls, and his wife. I hate to say his death was a good thing, it wasn't. But the funeral service was amazing. The spirit was so strong, and it really gave me the extra "push" I have needed for a while now. It was a great reminder for me that death is not the end. There have been three deaths on that side of the family since May. Talk about life being short.

*Working... so we can pay for school and school supplies...which makes me so mad at the moment at how ridiculously expensive it all is!

*Speaking of School...it stars on Wednesday. Dan and I are both going part time and working full time. I am exciting for my classes because they are all pertinent to my major now--no more crummy generals! I registered early and (according to ratemyprofessor) I have great teachers, so I am looking forward to the semester and being one step closer to my degree!

*Visited and ate dinner with my mom and brothers and sisters. She always make yummy Peruvian meals that for some reason I can never make right. We went on a bike ride around the neighborhood after lunch. I want a bike so bad...I think that will be what Dan and I get for Christmas this year!

*Visiting with my sister Kelee once a week--doing fun things like bowling, swimming, playing tennis, and of course eating yummy food.

*Playing softball on a Provo co-ed team with friends. Er... I should say I could be playing if the weather would ever cooperate.

*Zumba and weight lifting with my friend Kristi. I am training for the 2011 WBBC (woman's body building competition) JK. I just want some tone and definition :)

*And more Working...just so we can pay the bills, have some fun, and save a little extra money toward the dream house I am designing in my mind.

*Life is good. We are so blessed. The end.

A whole new world

A few days ago my eyes were opened to the wonderful world of "pioneer woman". I am already hooked, and insanely jealous. If you haven't checked out her blog you should. She is very talented, and entertaining. Not to mention, her food looks delicious! Before I knew it, two hours had gone by and I was still printing off recipes I thought looked yummy. A few nights ago after work (while Dan was at work) I was bored, so I made this raspberry cream pie. It was so easy, and it hit the spot!

Shebang

Life has gotten a lot busier, and soon to be even busier. Here is why: Dan just got another job at Novell working the swing shift (2-11pm). It sucks. I miss him already, and it's only his fourth day. So I sit at work in the office all by my lonesome, busy as bee because I lost my right hand man. Furthermore: School starts on the 25 and I am taking night classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday after work. Okay, I know this is what grown ups do, but I hate working...at least at Watchman. I can't wait for the day when Dan finishes school and makes millions so I don't have to work (a girl can dream, right?)

Well last weekend we decided to make a spur of the moment trip down to St George for one last "shebang" before our lives suck. It was so worth it! Friday night we got settled into our hotel then decided to go to a movie. We saw "Dinner for Schmucks" I have mixed feelings about the show. It was crude...I mean pretty bad. But at the same time I thought it was hilarious. I am a horrible person, right.

Saturday morning we hiked/explored Snow Canyon. It was neat and all, but oh so hott. I would have liked to stay longer, but we just couldn't hack the heat. The rest of the day we spent a lot of time in the pool! Dan was the entertainment of all the little kids because he kept doing different dives in to the pool (back flips, cannon balls, front flips, etc.) They all thought he was pretty neat stuff lol. Later that night we went to dinner at Red Lobster, and I had the best piece of chocolate cake I have ever eaten. Also, we had a gift certificate to the Tuahcan so we went and saw Cats. I hadn't heard anything about it before hand, but the costumes had always sort of freaked me out. I didn't know what to expect, but I really, really enjoyed it! The cast was very talented! Even Dan had a good time :)

Sunday morning, despite the nagging urge to stay, we ate one last complimentary hot breakfast, and headed home....I sure could get used to vacationing every weekend, but real life has officially started up again.


SNOW CANYON:

I played around with the shadows on some of these cause I thought the orange coloring looked really cool!

Pioneer names

Inside one of the caves

Peek-a-boo

I'm there, look closely

TUACAHN: