This was almost me

I am so not even kidding. Except I didn't know where to find a piece of cardboard or a pen.

I don't even know if I should tell this story because it really confirms what a space cadet I am but you probably already knew that so here goes...

Saturday morning I left at 5:30 am to go help with a 5K fundraiser for Sarah Hayes (a friend of my sister Egan). By the way, it was very inspiring and so worth it to be there. After that I had two baby showers to go to - both at 10:30. One in SLC and one in South Jordan. I had about an hour to kill, so I thought I would go shop (kid less!!) at the Gateway. I didn't realize it wasn't open until 10. Duh. So I parked and got out of my car to take off my 5K shirt (and luckily I had another tshirt on underneath or this story could get really bad). As I pulled the shirt over my head, my door shut. Leaving my purse, wallet, keys, and phone LOCKED inside. I seriously panicked.

So I walk out into the Gateway thinking that surely the stores would be open and I could use a phone. It was completely dead except a few bums. NOBODY around. Nothing. And nobody knew I was there. I seriously considered the option of begging myself but there wasn't anyone to ask for money. So I finally found a pay phone and placed my first collect call home. It was declined. Turns out Kenyon just pushed the wrong button but all I heard was that my call was not accepted. So I tried again. After 3 more attempts, I finally reached Kenyon. Thankfully, he made the dumb trip all the way downtown to give me the spare keys.

It cracks me up now, but there were some moments where I didn't know what to do and wondered how long before I came up with a solution. Probably a little irrational but that happens when you are working on lack of sleep and you have NOTHING to your name.

*Needless to say - I missed the showers.

Hakuna Matata

Lion King is freakin' awesome. We totally loved it. And you wouldn't know it from the huge grin on Teague's face but he almost didn't come. Why? Because we had to wear "church clothes." That is pure torture to that kid. And he really didn't think it would be worth it to suffer so much. Luckily for Teague, our back up plan to bring one of Elise's friends didn't work so he suffered through the clothes to enjoy the show.

Guess what we did all summer long...

It kind of felt like only one thing. But it was fun (at least for some of us).

Elise has been playing competition soccer and that means major life changes. Two - three practices a week and a 5 tournaments. Have you ever seen such happy girls? This was after winning the Sparta Cup and it was hard fought. They were seriously pumped up.

I have loved watching her learn more about this game, improve, make new friends, and work really hard. Definitely worth it.

Happy Birthday to the best Grandpa!

Today is my Dad's birthday and I wish we could celebrate with him. A couple years ago we celebrated with a dinosaur pinata (cause he is almost that old j/k).

From the pictures you can tell that he Loves his grandkids and they LOVE him. They love playing chase, games, creating projects in the garage, performing, reading, or even vacuuming up money. They are just happy to be with him.

He is such a happy, calm guy. And always willing to take on the hard tasks - changing diapers, putting them to bed, feeding them rice cereal or holding a fussy baby.

We love you Dad!

Thanks Stephmodo

We had a yummy, healthy dinner last night (until we got to dessert). 

Try this...Hazelnut Encrusted Salmon and  summer squash and corn pasta and strawberry rhubarb crisp. Ohh and the most divine eclaires from the master baker - my neighbor - Danny. Thank you!

**For the salmon I tried the frozen salmon fillets at Costco and we were quite pleased.

Quinn Discovered

our raspberry bush. I may never get to make jam because this little thing can consume raspberries at an alarming rate.

Bountiful Baskets

Might be my favorite event of each week. No tennis is but then this. Getting two HUGE heavy bags full of good produce - veggies and fruit for only $15. It's amazing. Check it out here.