What happened to Autumn?

In Utah we seem to have two seasons....Winter and Summer....very little Spring and very little Autumn. Oh, how we love our wacky weather!?!? Last week it was Autumn, with cool mornings and warm afternoons. It was beautiful! But today.....




There is snow in the tops of the mountains! (Sorry for the poor quality....took the pic outside my windshield with my phone) And I had to turn the furnace on. I know that Halloween is usually COLD but I always hope the weather stays nice until November! But it looks like this year will be the same as all the others! The kiddies will have to bundle up for trick-or-treating. I love Autumn but it sure doesn't last long here in the Rocky Mountains!

Dear Blog:

Dear Blog:

I have missed you! I am so sorry that I have been away. I have been spending all my time with "Health Care Reform" and he has kept me away from you. But I have told him that we need some time apart....that there is more to life than him....that I need to spend time with my family and get back to my blogging friends. I need to know what they are up to and how they are. And I have so much to share with you too! I will be back soon....

2010 Livestock Show and Auction

2010 was Mallory's FIFTH year raising lambs and showing them at the Tooele County Fair. It wasn't a bad year at the auction either, despite the stuggling economy. The buyers in Tooele County really come through for the kids in 4-H and FFA. Even though we have been doing this for five years now, it still warms my heart when Malz enters the arena. She has changed so much this last year....It is fun to watch her grow and develop!

Finally, I just had to share a minute of the fair with you. After three days of washing, showing, judging, and waiting, the sell took about one minute. All the time and hard work leads up to this...(this poor lamb was ready for the auction to be over too!)

Duck Creek with the Nielsen's

Last week we headed down south to Duck Creek with my family. We had a blast! It did rain a bit (quite a bit) but we still had a great time just being together. Here are some pics of the trip!

The Faces of Cameron-2010

Cameron's First Baseball Game-Mariners VS Yankees

Doesn't it just seem fitting for Auntie Emily to go with Cameron to his first baseball game? I thought so too....So, off to the Mariner's game we went! I was expecting to see a spanking! Little did I know it was the Yankees who would get SPANKED! It was awesome! An usher came and gave Cameron his first baseball cards too! It was a beautiful night! Good game, good company, good garlic fries...GREAT TIME!

Alki Beach

We took a day and headed to West Seattle and Alki Beach....There was a "Pirate" festival and we thought we would check it out. On our way there....we got a chance to tour Alki Lighthouse.

The Pirate Festival was not as exciting as we had hoped....but we did see some pirates! And the view of Seattle was amazing!!

Washington Trip-2010

I headed up to Lake Tapps to visit Ben, Melissa and CAMERON!!! We had a great time! Here are some of the highlights....

We spent a day in Seattle and visited Pike Place Market (of course)!

Sadie Dog loves the water and the weather was so beautiful....We spent a lot of time down by the lake!

I think Cameron likes the water too!

4th of July Celebration-2010

Seattle or BUST!!

I got a call from Melissa this morning....reminding me I am coming to see her in Seattle next week! Oh yeah....I forgot....NOT!! I am so excited to see Cam the Man (and Mel and Benny)! I just know he has missed me so much since Memorial Day! Remember this little Cameron?

What a great day that was! You sleeping...me holding you...aw the memories! I can't wait to spend some time SPOILING you! I will be there soon little buddy!

(Melissa is so sweet....she called today to find out if drink diet Pepsi or diet Coke 'cause she is stocking the fridge for me! She is so awesome!!!)