Gathering #121

Pioneer day in Utah! This year was a little less festive then normal for me, but the night did end on a high note. We watched the parade on t.v. and bbqed. The night ended with a camp fire, smores, and watching the neighborhood fireworks. I am grateful for this holiday that reminds me of the sacrifices the pioneers went to for their religious freedoms.

Gathering #120

Last weekend Daniel and I headed down to St. George to go to the Shakespearean Festival. We had a great time with our friends and enjoyed seeing Les Miserable. We ate to much, laughed to much, got into some deep conversations, and just enjoyed being together.  

In the car

Daniel and I in front of the play poster

The ladies

The guys

Gathering #119

Most people don't know what today is. Yes it is July 17!

57 years ago today Disneyland opened, so I started a new family tradition this year and we had Mickey pancakes to celebrate. We listened to the Disneyland soundtrack as we ate, and tonight we will either play Disney Scene it or watch a Disney movie. Nothing big but kinda fun. Can't wait to see what I can plan for next year!

Gathering #118

I spent last night at The Grand America. I had won a gift certificate from my work, so off I went with my two friends. We had a great time. We stayed on the 19th floor and had a great view of the city. We got pedicures, went to eat at Macaroni Grill, and  ate breakfast at the Garden Cafe.

I had a great time. Thank you Heidi and Faye for coming with me, and the Salt Lake City School District for giving me the gift certificate. 

The view from my room

Another view from my room

Best bed I have ever slept in.

Sitting area. See that chair it was so comfy.

Closet area, right outside the bathroom

No worries I took a shower and a bath while I was there

Vanity in the bathroom

Gorgeous garden out in the middle of the hotel

My empty gelato cup. It was yummy

The entrance to the spa where we got pedicures

All the colors to choose from

My finished toes

All three of our feet ready to go to dinner

When we got back to our room Hector had been there to turn down our beds and leave us a little  treat

Our chocolate boxes we found on our beds

Hector also left us a bucket of ice and cups for the evening

My after dinner treat a white chocolate covered strawberry rolled in pistachios and a salted caramel macaroon

Breakfast this morning. We got to eat outside it was lovely. 

There public bathrooms are amazing. Those towels in the middle of the counter are cloth . I was completely out of my element.

This is standing at one side of the public washroom.

Gathering #117

I love the 4th of July. It is one of my favorite holidays. My celebration began on the 3rd, we went to the city park for fireworks, and a concert in the park. Super fun!

First snow scone of the year!

This is my view of the concert

First Fireworks of the year

Gathering #116

Remember how I have been counting down days until summer break, well my break lasted all of a couple hours and today I found out I will be teaching summer school. Yea for me, yea for my credit card bill.
Wish me luck!

Gathering #115

#4- Getting excited to try new things, and hoping it works

#3- Feeling like I can do better and that I affect how well they do

#2- Getting to know them for the rock stars that they are

#1- SUMMER VACATION