Sunday, July 29, 2018

Techno Party


Randomly, on the radio they had a contest for base camp tickets. I was so thrilled, I thought... why not!! I called and was caller #3.
One more try!!
I WAS CALLER #10!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never won anything off the radio, but I was BEYOND thrilled.

Base camp is the tallest rock wall in the nation and I've always dreamed about climbing it since about a year ago. I couldn't believe my luck. I felt like it was nothing short but a gift from Heavenly Father.

I went with the kids, who were also THRILLED!!! to go get the tickets. 2 FREE TICKETS!!!

As I looked at the tickets, I noticed Base Camp was spelled Bass Camp. Same place, different spelling. And it was a 6th anniversary party.
Hmmmm.....

Yeah. It ended up being a techno party. I was disappointed, but not for long.

Jody truly is the best person in the world. We have struggled so very much in the past few years, but I feel like if we can just survive his PhD, things will work out.

It was such a blast. Jody needed to eat so we went to the Brew Brothers where of course, he knew the waiter. The guy and him played basketball and were reminiscing over the old days.

We got some yogurt beach and Jody told me stories from yonder years that involved showers and guns. Highly entertaining.

We headed to the party around 9 where we were asked for ID. We looked at the guy and he was like, yeah... nevermind. 

It was pretty lame at first, but as soon as the 2nd DJ hit the stage... IT! WAS! A BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ramya and Steve met us there for a little double date action. It was so hot inside. Man! But we danced the night away to good music and even got offered water by a good samaritan that probably wanted to drug and kill us in the bathroom. He looked like Kylo Ren.



It was a much needed break from the day to day usual activity. Yes, we are way to old for this type of stuff. But still.... it was fun!!!
Also, our knees and backs hurt the morning after because we are decrepit. 
Also, Also.... we pooped out at 12. Which I love.

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Pride 2018


This year marked a new, more personal, reason to go to pride.

I read the most wonderful book, That we may be one, by Tom Christofferson. He is Elder Christofferson's (the apostle) brother.

All paths that have been, or should be
Pass somewhere through Gethsemane
All those who journey, soon or late,
Must pass within the garden's fate;
Must kneel alone in darkness there,
And battle with some fierce despair.
God pity those who cannot say:
"Not mine, but thine"; who only pray:
"Let this cup pass," and cannot see
The purpose in Gethsemane.
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox




We all have our battles. What do I know?
I know that I want to be there to help anyone I can.
I want my children to be there for others. To be the type that other's can lean on.




Plus... the candy was seriously the best candy of any parade we've ever been to. Eli even got a bubble blower.










We love our gay librarians!!!!!!!




We sat in the shade and enjoyed all the sights and sounds.

Happy Pride!!!

And as Joseph Smith once said, "Kindness is my religion."

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

July Art


Ella loves her letter art. D for doughnuts!!


I told the older girls to just make some patriotic art. I  LOVED that they HAD to incorporate Stranger Things.


Eli Statue of Liberty 





Demigorgon Statue of Liberty
Classic


The Hunger Games for Sissies


Monday, July 23, 2018

The Little Donut


For the past year we've been waiting for this shop to open up by our house. Eli had been doing a helpful chart, earning marks to be able to go here. 

He finally filled it up. We had a dentist appointment in the morning and what better way to follow up that than sugary sweetness.


It's so weird to be able to go to a donut shop and not crave the donuts. I look at them funny now. Even though I did have a couple bites! Just right.


The overall consensus:
good dough
good size
nice atmosphere
gross/crumbly frosting
bit overpriced for a dozen 
($18... which we didn't get)
NO FREE WATER CUPS (WTH)



Sunday Park Time


We only got a little bit of time out there because of the thunder and lightning!












Lots of Summer Rain... my grass is happy


We love the rain... even though we got evacuated from Wild Waters because of it!