Salt Lake In A Day

 The folks and I headed to SLC Tuesday to attend some meetings that night and the next day. Tuesday was very enjoyable. (Lots of napping in the car) Wednesday started with a BANG...our car window was smashed overnight (in the "secure" underground parking at Little America) and unfortunately for us the only thing they took was Mama Berry's work bag (that just happen to all of our work for the past two weeks and my new calculator). Needless to say, we were upset and I bet the burglars were equally upset when they realized all they had was a bunch of papers that meant nothing to them.  

The bright spot of the day was getting to have a quick visit with the Carlston clan! Man, how I've missed these two rascals...and P&J of course. 

My next trip to Utah will be better and longer. :) 

Family Flashbacks

 We all know after all the babies' faces Poncho has smashed he deserved this one... 

 Mama Berry and Susie Q keeping it classy as always 

 Oh yes, that's a Mexi-stache 

 I emailed this picture to Joshy tonight to remind him that no matter how hard his mission might be it will never be as bad as this day when we wouldn't give him seconds... 

And last but not least this cool dude that no longer has the hair for the mullet. (He was surely a lady killer)

Childhood Flashbacks

I found these gems while doing a little organizing...so classic! 

 There are too many great faces in this picture to call out individually so I'll just say we clearly were the coolest coach pitch team around. 

The funny thing about this picture is that my nieces use the same dress up clothes 20+ years later. 

Lime Freezes...

The best thing Driggs, Idaho, has to offer! 

Mama Berry enjoyed every drop of that sweet nectar. 

If you come visit me, a lime freeze is on me. They are that good. Period. 

Morning Bike Ride-Idaho Style

 In Idaho we wear gloves, coats, and ear-warmers biking until mid-July at least...and even as your nose runs from the cold wind and at times have to pedal extra fast when an angry dog chases you,  you still enjoy this view. 

Everyday Redneck Livin'

Tetonia is a unique place, where you can find a Subaru* and a truck with long horns attached to the grill filling up at the local Berry Oil bulk plant. *I'd bet the farm that Teton Valley has more Subaru vehicles per capita than the whole Bay Area put together. Seriously. I often play count the Subaru cars on my way to Driggs, it is better than the slug bug game.     

You'l also have neighbors that just leave their furniture next to the fire pit permanently, with the gas can to boot...KB, you might want to invest in a few couches before you host your next bonfire at the beach...they are all the rage.    

And among all the redneck uniqueness you'll be surrounded by beauty. 

Goals To Work On

1. Blog three times weekly (minimum) 
2. Hot tub three times weekly (I have been successfully doing this one)
3. Exercise four times weekly (minimum) 
4. Sleep 7-8 hrs per night (this might be more of a dream)
5. Clean my room


Clearly life is really rough when those are my goals to work on. :)  

A Summer Sunday

Sam Jam and Morg were matching at church. Aren't they adorable? I propose that next week we all wear purple. :)

 My Sunday Afternoon was very relaxing and productive. My friend, EHW, was in town visiting family so we were able to visit and catch up. It has been at least a year (maybe two) since we've seen one another. It was great! I did however learn a painful lesson afterward. One can still get sunburned in the shade...apparently at 6500 ft above sea level I'm closer to the sun...go figure.  I wish I could say this baby will turn into a tan but I suspect it will peel and I'll be pasty white again.  

I did follow up my Sabbath with visiting my friends Bike and Diane and an evening bike ride with Mama Berry with a stop to visit with KC. 

Being Domestic

 Mama Berry and I made homemade strawberry jam this morning...followed by Mama Berry making homemade bread to compliment it perfectly. 

KW, don't you worry, come August there will be Mama Berry raspberry jam in the mail to PA just for you. 

The New Friday Is Actually Friday Now

 Just your everyday view, when the cloud coverage is gone

 Reggie Reid was awesome enough to take us on Huntsman Springs Friday! It is so beautiful and rough and hard as I remembered and more fun this round (after I got through the first hole). Thanks Reg!!!

 The water hazard on 18 gives new meaning to water hazard. 

The night was topped off with these two goofballs having a sleepover! All in all I'd say that Friday was a pretty amazing day.