From Worse to Bad

So today was rough. It started off on my way into work. I knew my company was having layoffs today, and after being reassured by all the powers that be that my department was safe, some late-breaking developments suggested otherwise. I found out 1 or 2 people would be let go from my already thin department. I really wasn’t looking forward to getting in the office. Continue reading “From Worse to Bad”

Hiking the Narrows at Zion

Zion National Park is one of my favorite places on earth. I love the scenery and the hikes. It’s a place people come from all over the world to see, and that I have access to it with just a short drive.

So when my cousin Ben (I’d link to his blog, but it’s one of those annoying private ones) asked me if I would like to join some other family members on a hike down the Narrows, I was in. Continue reading “Hiking the Narrows at Zion”

Les Miserables in Tuacahn

This weekend our family made a quick trip to St. George to visit my dad. Seth thought it would be a good idea for my dad and I to sneak out for a “daddy/daughter” date and go see Les Miserables at the Tuacahn Theatre in St. George. I have not been to very many musicals in my life. I now realize just what I was missing. It was fabulous! I so enjoyed myself and even more so the time I got to spend with my dad. It was nice to get away for dinner and the show by ourselves and just talk. I can’t wait for my next opportunity to go down that way for another show. I would highly recommend it! Continue reading “Les Miserables in Tuacahn”

Exciting Friday ride

Now that mornings are cooler and the days are getting shorter, it’s getting harder to find time to go out on a good bike ride. So, nearly every Friday I ride during my lunch hour, usually up the Southfork road in Provo canyon. It’s a great ride.

My most recent ride was pretty exciting for three reasons:

1. I ran into a freaking cougar! Continue reading “Exciting Friday ride”

What could this be?

My kids were playing with one of my old cameras they found lying around in the toy box. I came into the living room and they were all staring at this strange archaic object (see below). Jacob looked up at me and said, “Mom, what is that?”. Isn’t it amazing that something that seems so obvious to some seems so strange to others. What an amazing time we live in. Technology is pretty fascinating. Continue reading “What could this be?”

Midway Getaway

Last week we enjoyed a “Mike and Jan Johnson” family reunion in Midway. It consisted of two days for “girls only” (with the exception of little Drew who joined us). We spent those days eating out, shopping in Park City, swimming in the pool at the condo and playing games. The boys then joined us on Thursday. We did some miniature golfing and then had a gelato at the cute little Swiss pastry shop near the course. Later that night we had a cookout with burgers and corn on the cob and then Friday we spent most of the morning/afternoon at Deer Creek on the beach and in the boat. Continue reading “Midway Getaway”

First Day of School

Today was Jacob and Megan’s first day of school. Jacob is in 3rd grade now and Meg is in 1st grade. They were so excited for their first day back. They both neatly set out their clothes and woke up bright and early to shower and get ready. It is new for Megan to have a full day of school so it was a bit of a change but she came home smiling big and toting some fun treats from her teacher. Jacob seemed to enjoy being back in school as well and was very sweet to watch out for his sister. When I asked him who he played with at recess he said, “I played with Megan so she wouldn’t be scared.” Continue reading “First Day of School”