Thoughts on Breakfast and Lunch

Just so A,L, D, & K don't get inundated with pancakes, eggs, and bacon every morning, I thought I would mention I am bringing tons of apple/cinamon oatmeal and cereal in case you want to skip the grease for one day. Also, I plan on cooking crockpot chili and baked potatoes for the day I have lunch for those four. How about we make a rule that whoever is cooking for those previously mentioned for breakfast and lunch get 'primary' reign over the kitchen area. Just so we don't step on toes. I do plan on making spagetti and green or red jello for the night I do dinner. Any other suggestions, please comment. I.E... what are 'gluten-free' people doing on days we eat picnics? I am lost here!

FYI Safe and Sound in St. George

Kathy and I arrived in St. George about 20 minutes ago. All checked in at the Hampton Inn. Very nice room - at least as nice as the Marriott in Fullerton and half the price. We're gonna go get dinner now. We plan to see "Annie" tomorrow night at Tuacahn. See you Tuesday.

Zions and Bryce

I talked to someone in my ward today who just went to Zions and Bryce last week. She mentioned a few things I thought would be good to pass on. At Zions they took a very short hike (.4 miles round trip) called Weeping Rock. Looking on their website http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/zion/hiking_trails.htm I noticed two other trails Emerald Pool- Lower and Canyon Overlook, both 1 mile roundtrip that looked interesting. I realize we don't have a whole lot of time in Zions, so maybe looking at the options ahead of time would help. I heard also that although they have shuttles to take you into the park now, you can still drive and find a parking spot fairly easily if you want to have a picnic there.

*Important note: the cafe at Zions had really bad food. Might do better eating at the restaurant by the Lodge or in Sprindale where there are a few more choices???

Bryce: The Mossy Cave trail is supposed to be good here. About 1 mile roundtrip, as is the Bristlecone Loop trail. I think the rest are a bit more challenging. http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/bryce_canyon/hiking_trails.htm

*They also outline some good scenic drives on those websites, for when we don't feel like hiking.

I think I might be leaning toward skipping the Animal Sanctuary with my family, unless Will or Ella could just tag along. Something about that 7:45 wake up time is making me think about staying in my nice warm bed....

Liquid Luck

In the last Harry Potter movie, a vile of "Liquid Luck" is awarded to Harry for successfully creating a potion in Potions Class. When he drinks the vile, he magically works out a problem hes been having during the whole movie. It works out so smoothly you literally have to say to yourself, "Wow, that really was 'good luck'"! So... today I went to lunch with my dear husband and suddenly my day starts to 'magically' fall into place. We ate at our favorite BBQ restaurant and the food was just spectacular! Then I decided to walk over to the Verizon store after we finished eating. Brent drove so he could relax and wait for me outside. As I walked down the courtyard of the strip mall I suddenly passed a "Guitar Store" which was amazing because I got my guitar back from Justin a few weeks ago (with only 3 strings on it) and had no idea where the nearest music store was in West Jordan. And suddenly there it was! Not only did I get the strings but found a cute little children's songbook. It even has a few of the campsongs that I have been putting together for the family vacation. After I realized I didn't need anything from the Verizon store, Brent and I drove home. Since the kids are with their dad every Saturday, I was secrectly hoping he would keep them till later this evening. Just then I got a text from him saying he would keep them till later this evening! Hello! So at home, we picked up the mail and I opened a letter from my Insurance provider refunding me for over paying on my bills... Five Hundred Dollars! Well! I am feeling good today my friends! "Wow! That really was 'Good Luck'"!

Pioneer Day

Is anyone doing anything for the 24th--Friday--three days from now?? Doug is working a double shift (despite my best efforts that man is a maniac) and Jack knows that it's the second official day of the summer when you can light off fireworks, but I don't feel like doing a fireworks night by myself. So, anyone...anyone? What are your plans? Also, an old seminary friend of mine keeps pushing me to come to the Anaheimer's reunion at Orem park and wants me to let you all know about it.... (I don't quite feel like doing that either.) Please, help me...

For Jacque:

Go-Go's "Vacation-All I Ever Wanted"!

R. Kelly...

I had this song stuck in my head the other day and was trying to sing it over the phone to Erika but she obviously had no idea what I was talking about. No, I was not 'serenading' her! Hello! I just had to prove it was a real song! See, it exists!