Summer O' Fun

Memorial Day offically kicks off the summer season. I have declared this summer the "Summer O' Fun!" And fun is what we're going to have (trust me, you're having fun!)

Memorial Day I drug the family out and made them participate in my first activity.

We started the day doing some business.



We're all ready to go!

Hitting the open road (or the freeway at least).




Dad and I got a little bored waiting for mom in the car, so we explored her purse. Look what we found.

Mom said I needed to be documented as part of the trip, so there, I'm documented.

After we finished our business, we headed for a drive around Utah Lake. You know, it really was quite beautiful. And when I say we went around the Lake, I do mean around the Lake. We started in Lehi, went through Saratoga Springs, out to Elberta, Goshen, back through Genola, and out to Spanish Fork.

Some of the scenery.

We thought we'd stop for gas...doesn't look like that station is open!

And Coach was thristy, so we stopped for a drink. Yup, the drink machine worked!

It was a fun day and a great way to kick off Summer O' Fun.

The next week, I decided we needed to check off another item from our list. We planned a FHE activity to roast hot dogs and marshmallows at Beer Can (I know, it's not called Beer Can anymore, but that's what I insist on calling the place.) Alas, the weather had other plans.

The rain, and thunder, and ligthening didn't stop us! We just made do with what we had.

That was a delicious hot dog!

The CMan enjoyed the rain.

Next on the list, the Cheifton Museum. Oh, it's going to be a great summer!

The Grandkids

Did you know my parents have 4 grandkids? You might be thinking, "No, they don't. There's just the CMan and the Mster." Well, if that's what you are thinking, you are mistaken.

They have 2 more grandkids named Elvis and What's His Name (because I can't remember his name). These are my lemon and lime trees. I'm an unfit mother (they almost died at my house) so my mom and dad take care of them. Looks as if grandma and grandpa have been doing a good job because Elvis has baby lemons! This is very exciting because I haven't had a lemon harvest in about 2 years. Look how cute the little babies are!

Keep your fingers crossed for What's His Name...looks like a blossom is in the works.

Dear SuperDaysh,

I miss you! The days just aren't the same without you. SaraBob is trying really hard to keep me entertained...she throws airplanes, trash notes, hot sauce...you know, the usual. But it's just not the same. I've resorted to entertaining myself. This is the best I can do.

Even SarahBob got in on the action.

Please, come back soon. We need you.

Love,

Jen

The Travels of a Single Woman

As a single woman, I'm free to wander the paths of this earth any ol' time I please. For your viewing pleasure, I thought I'd share some photos from my journeys this past week.

On the way to Scofield. Yes, Scofield. For work. That is one heck of a long drive, especially when it's dark.

Wow, look at those windmills! I almost feel like I'm in Holland. (Can you sense the sarcasm here?)

A rainy, rainy, rainy drive to Manti.

And if you look closely you can see the Manti Temple through the rain.

Am I in Alaska? Is that a bear? Nope, just a dog that lives in Payson. (And this dog is Angie's best friend.)

Oh, the many exciting adventures of a single woman! What happened to the girl that used to go on adventures here

here

and here?

Peeps on Parade

Q. What do you get when you have a box of Peeps, a crazy hat lady, and a Friday afternoon in the office?

A. Peeps on Parade

When the Peeps go marching.

The Cowboy Peep.

Crazy Hat Lady

The Princess Peep

Can you see the triplets?

Why I'm Still Single

The following is a conversation, in part, that took place in real life between me (Jen) and a guy we'll call OB.

OB: I had a great time meeting you the other day. I really like you and I hope you like me. I'm going to St. George this weekend and want you to come to meet my parents.

Jen: It was nice to meet you, too. I think it might be a little too soon to meet any family. I did just meet you two days ago. Why don't we continue to hang out, develop a friendship, and see where it goes from there.

OB: You're my girlfriend. I want my girlfriend to meet my parents.

Jen: I am not your girlfriend. We just met two days ago.

OB: We've been dating for 6 weeks. I want you to meet my parents. I also think you should take your profile off the dating site.

Jen: We just met two days ago. We have not been dating for 6 weeks. I am not meeting your parents.

Awkward silence.

OB (via text message): Thanks for wasting my time and toying with my emotions. I feel used. If you weren't ready to date, you shouldn't have been on that site.

Jen: nothing, absolutely nothing.

And this is why I'm still single. Because the only type of guys left even close to my age are complete crazy heads! Dating 6 weeks? Really? I just met you two days ago!

What Does the Date on Your Calendar Say?

Mine says April 16th, but I think my calendar must be wrong. This definitely looks more like December 15th!

Taken out my car window on my way to work this morning.

Yes, that's the temperature. In April!