That's right! A fun filled family day at Lagoon! My mom decieded
that we needed to have a family day...it turned out to be a lot of fun! We went on the stupid rocket (takes you WAY up and drops you) and I was sure I would die! Please note the picture of the sign below...my mom pointed out that it said "no lap riders" and for some reason that was pretty funny to us all :)
So I got a phone call about a month ago from my friend Joe asking a favor of me...take his wife to the American Idol concert so he didn't have to go! Um yeah! What girl would pass up a night out with her friend AND getting to see David Cook! Not this one ;) So I got and email from him with the info on our tickets and a few days later Bonnie called me totally excited saying, "Did you know Joe is sending us to the American Idol show?" We were like 2 kids waiting for christmas! We met up before the concert and had dinner at Parrot Head Grill (I 100% recommend it!) and then off to the E Center which proved to be an interesting adventure! I didn't realize that parking was such a nightmare! Of all the times not to have any cash, we picked the worse! Neither of us had cash and there was not a place in sight to park that you didn't have to pay. So we had to drive all over just to find a bank and then pay $10 to park and still hike a mile to the E Center. It was pretty funny that we were so excited to get there and had such issues parking!
When we finally got in and to our seats we had missed the first singer which was no big deal...they had the top 10 and they started with 10 and counted down leaving the 2 David's at the end! There were a few good singers ie: Michael John and Carly Smithson. I think a lot of the singers have had some great coaching since the show and are now finding there nitch! Cute little David Archuleta did an amazing job!!! He sang the famous Apologize, it just wasn't the same without One Republic, but he did great! He was so cute with the crowd and looked like he was having a lot of fun! David Cook was my favorite all along and seeing him in concert proved nothing less than awesome! He sang Hero (Foo Fighters version) about his brother and I serioulsy had tears! I love his voice and watching him is just fabulous!!! I can't wait for his album and tour! I'm so there!
The pics aren't great but you get the idea :-)
YUMMY!
Cook and Archuleta
The top 10
It was a night out at the Bee's game for Big Brothers Big Sisters! My little and I were sitting front row down on the third base line watching the other team warm up. A few of the players kept looking over and giving "the eye"! I couldn't figure out what was going on. Then, one of them walked over and handed me a baseball...with his # on it! So funny! We got a good laugh out of that for the rest of the night! When the game was over and the players were walking off the field, they came right by us again and said "Now don't forget to call!" So I did...he he he! It was a little late and none of my friends could go out...so I did! Two of the players got called up to go play in the majors so they were celebrating before they left.
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays! Growing up it was such a big deal...we lived at the end of a circle and the whole street would get together and have a bbq and fireworks. Everyone set up chairs around the street and each family took turns setting off fireworks...it was quite the show! We don't do anything like that anymore but it still proves to be such a fun day! I had a small meltdown in the morning (I guess the harsh reality of the void in my life was a little much for me) but as always...mother to the rescue ;) So I met up with my parents, sister and nephew for the neighborhood parade around 8. I didn't realize it was such a big deal...South Jordan Fire Dept was there and followed all the little kids on their bikes. Sassy even sported her Proud to be an American tee! After the parade there was a flag ceremony and breakfast. The firemen parked the truck and let the kids get in and look around.
Then off to my sisters for a day at the pool which was just what I needed! It was SO hot and I loved it! Carter is like a little fish...I think my sister was lovin the fact that everyone wanted a turn taking him in the pool! It gave her a little downtime ;) We grilled out at mom and dads...always a crowd pleaser! I told my mom that being in her back yard is an "experience" and that is no lie! We have so much fun there! Then...off to Riverton to watch the fireworks! They put on a good show...and of course my dad remembers some "secret" parking spot from ten years ago and it still proves to be the best place to park! Carter thought it was neat for just a few...then not so much! What a fun filled day!!!
The "kids" hanging out on the fire truck...
My cousin, Tyler, getting ready for his debut as Super Man!
Conner and Angela watching fireworks
Carter hanging out with Pappa Jim
Anytime I am at the Vashaw's and my mom calls, Joe has to give her a hard time for never inviting him over. Now any of you that know my mom are well aware that everyone is always welcome at her house...so Joe has nothing to back his argument :) Even if she didn't like him she would still invite them over just to give her a reason to have a party! So we finally figured out a day that worked for everyone and had a BBQ. Mom made great food as always and the kids had a blast playing in the yard...they even took Papa Jim on in a sword fight! I don't know if they really won or if he just got too tired to go on! Then they got the waggon out and made Joe run all over the yard with them in it. Before you knew it, Bonnie and I were doing cartwheels! I think we were laughing more than anything! Joe was amazed that after being married to Bonnie for all these years he never knew she could do a cartwheel...hey we girls have to keep a few tricks up our sleves :-) Love you guys! Thanks for such a fun night!!!
We deceided that it would be fun to go to a Bees game each year with the office. Seeing as last year was our first game, I guess we can now call it the annual night out to the baseball game :-) I don't even remember who was playing or much that went on because we mostly just sit and chat through the whole game. It's not like we don't see each other every day! It is still a lot of fun to get together outside of work!
Some of my favorite girls, Molly and Ali, live out of town...TOOELE ;) I always give them a hard time about living so far away and they make fun of me when I go out there for being a city girl! So I packed a lunch and headed out to see them! I got there a little too late and missed the Derby but I got to hang out with them so it was all worth it! I was really excited about the Derby...haven't been to one for years so I was bummbed that I missed it! I have so much fun with these girls...I feel like I have been friends with them for years! I also got to see Molly's girls, Maddie and Abbi...love them!!!
Me, Ali and Abbi
Maddie and I
Molly and I
I asked my "little sister" what she wanted to do for an activity today and she wanted to bake. Well baking is not my thing but I can do home made oreo cookies...so today we baked! She is such a smart girl! It is a lot of fun to watch her figure things out. We did a lot of laughing because she had to help me figure the oven out :-) She got to take a plate home to her family and I took a plate to work...I think everyone was happy about this!
