Bits and Pieces of Summer

This has been a great summer for the kiddo and I. We've done a lot of things, and we're both growing and progressing in unexpected ways. Here's just a BIT of the fun we've been having:

We went to Red Butte Gardens with our friend Benson and the boys managed to start a few water fights...... some of them still live on to this day.

Benson and I went to Energy Solutions Arena for the 2011 NBA Draft party. Part of me was hoping for the Jazz to get Jimmer, but it wasn't meant to be and Sacramento snatched him up. Not that you can see, but that's him on the screen right as he's chosen.

The moment it was announced that Alec Burks would be coming to Salt Lake.

We took a mini road trip down to Manti for the temple pageant, and as everyone knows, road trips require yummy snacks. This was the tower of colby pepper jack (yes they make such a delicious thing), on a Triscuit and topped with a blueberry.

Benson showing off my purple flip flops.

I'm slightly intimidated that he can work it better than I can, but I'll get over it.

Fireworks at Sugarhouse Park on the 4th of July

Britt came to visit and gifted the kiddo with a Slip N Slide.

We've since renamed it the Slip N Throw N Slide cuz once Britt helped with the momentum, the kiddo wanted it to continue.

Cherries picked from Britt's friend Chris's backyard tree.

Thankfully we've had rain on and off all summer and the mountains are still holding onto the green! I love it!

The kiddo and I went to a movie in the park down in the valley, and prior to the feature they had a live reptile show. The kiddo said he wanted to go pet the Albino Burmese Python, so even though the thought made me squirm, we did it!

This was an attempt to make food more fun. I'm not sure I'm a fan of hot dogs in mac and cheese (un-American, I know), but it was fun to put together!

Gigi bought the kiddo a new suit, and he's been so excited to wear it every Sunday to church.

I'm totally in love with the purple tie.... and the kiddo who wears it!

I took a Music 1010 class which required me to attend 5 concerts throughout the semester. In true Honor fashion, I left 4 of them until the weekend before the final day of class and spent most of it on Temple Square which, thankfully, provides SO many musical opportunities. On Saturday morning I went to a Tabernacle Organ recial and got to meet Richard Elliott afterwards. Since none of you are likely to remember who he is.... he's THIS GUY (the last video of the post)!

He invited me up to see the organ - closest I've ever been to this structure that I've seen on hymnbooks my whole life! You don't know how tempted I was to spin around and play it!!!!

This is the view the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has from their seats!

What an incredible day!!!!!

Today was the day of my last final. I went on a date with a friend from institute - getting ice cream to celebrate the occasion and then headed to Temple Square to relax, sit in my spot, write in my journal and breathe for a few.

I love the flowers there!

Found the little purple pansies!

Wish I'd brought my real camera instead of just my phone, but I was rather impressed with how this one turned out regardless! Aren't the colors amazing?!

Ahhh Springtime fills the jar rather nicely!

I Am a Child of God

Grant said he wanted to sing me a song before bed last night and I decided to record it on my phone. I'm so glad I did! This is the new age of baby tapes Mom!

Jar Full

I Love WYOTK.... still!

So I'm still fostering a semi-crush on an almost celebrity. And YES I'm still posting about it (see here for initial confession). I just can't get enough of the Winn Brothers. I'm still waiting for my friend who wishes to remain nameless but has a connection to them to hook me up with Brett, who my sources tell me is single and now that I, myself am 100% completely and officially single. While I trust my source, I'm still not holding my breath. I AM still watching and laughing my arse off though! Here's a couple of my latest favorites:

D( = a full jar.....

OOO WYOTK