State Fair

My siblings fancied me by taking me to the State Fair. I had never been until this year. It was different from what I expected. There was a lovely variety of people present to share the experience with.

 

Heidi, Brandt, Meme, Keshia, Joe

Meme & Brandt touching the Cow.

Joe touching the fluffy cow with Brandt in the background.

Keshia & Joe

Meme & Brandt

Brandt & Babe

Giant Yellow Slide aka best two dollars spent.

Not pictured: Alligators, Funnel Cake, Midway Carnival Games.

Flaming Gorge

Labor Day Weekend is usually spent with my family at our Condo. But this year was different and special. I was invited to spend the weekend with Marnie and her family. Flaming Gorge to her is Joe's Valley to me. So I was honored to be invited to this special place. We went boating, soaked some sun, and enjoyed having no agenda. The weather was perfect. Sunny with a slight breeze and only a few rainstorms. I will have to admit, my favorite part was not having to wake up to responsibilities.

The holiday weekend has come and gone and now it is time to dive into school and work.

Marnie & Heidi

The "Flaming" Gorge

Sunset

The Beach

LLL Activities

I had a post all typed up. It was me basically complaining about school. Not really school as much as calculus. (You know, the class I was complaining about before it even started.) But then I decided that me complaining wasn't something I wanted on this blog. This blog is great to share my thoughts and feelings but it isn't a place for me to vent all the time. So instead I am going to do a "throwback" to the time I went to Thanksgiving Point with my fam for my Dad's work party. 

First, I want to say that I knew from the start that is party would be fun. Everyone else in my family wasn't sold until we completed all the festivities. 

Second, I love acting like a little kid going through museums.
The day started out in the dinosaur museum. The coolest part was being one of about 20 people in the entire place. Jennie and I partook of all the hands on activities. My favorite part was building a dino with velcro pieces and playing in the sand/water pit. (Like I said. I am a child.)
The next stop was the Museum of Natural Curiosity. If you don't know what this place is, I provided a link you can follow that includes pictures and a brief description. Basically Barbara Barrington Jones this awesome lady (whom I have met) that donated a lot of money, over 2 million dollars, to this museum that is all about hands on experiences. There are different sections of the museum that offer different learning opportunities. I like the Kidopolis even though I didn't exactly fit in, being a grown up and all. Kidopolis takes a city and makes it kid friendly. For example they had a bank with a drive through tube and a vault full of "money." Jennie made fun of me for hanging out there since I am at a real "bank" all day. I also enjoyed watching all the engineers in the Waterworks area because you could see they were in their happy place. That entire room was based off of physics. Basically these museum was so cool that we spent a few good hours there. To finish the day we did a walk through the gardens. I have never been and when I go again, I am definitely renting a segway. The gardens were beautiful, of course. It was a lot of walking but worth it.
By the end of the day, we were all exhausted but we had a new appreciation for Thanksgiving Point. I have to say, I live in a great state that has a lot to offer, yet I have only experienced a small part.

Dad, Mom, Heidi, Jennie

Heidi in the dino cave.

Italian Garden

Waterfall Amphitheater

Tail End of Summer

Hi friends.

Gosh,

Summer has reached its end and for the fifth summer in a row, I am ready for school to start. I guess you could say I like the challenge that the fall brings. Every year while everyone is dreading going back to school, I can't wait for school to start. Don't get me wrong, I am dreading school (I signed up for Business Calculus. I am scared out of my mind). But I love what fall has to offer. Fall semester means that I am one semester closer to graduating. Fall is basically the "New Year" with 9 months of experience. I love that fall gives a promise of new beginnings. Let's not forget it won't be too hot for me to wear sweatshirts, cardigans, and slippers.  

Just like every other person, I love summer. I love having those months to relax and focus my energy on one thing. During school life gets crazy and juggling events gets tiresome after awhile. But after the months of relaxing, I feel energized and ready to take on the extra challenges. I don't know if it is because I have had so much time to myself or if this is me simply growing up. 

Two years ago I started this blog. It has been quite the adventure, hasn't it? I just feel like life is blowing by!
Let's not forget I am going to Flaming Gorge in two weeks! What another crazy thought!

Murray Park Sunset

Charmed Arm

I joined the charmed arm club in June.

I caved and bought my first Alex and Ani bracelet.

Each bracelet comes with 'positive energy' and a meaning card.

My bracelet is called "It Is What It Is" and it is perfect for almost every life situation.

The meaning card says:

Sometimes life hands you the unexpected. Embrace these twists and turns as a divine blueprint that will lead you to your destined path and remember to appreciate the journey. Life is unpredictable. Life is an adventure. Life is a blessing. It is what it is and what you make it to be. 

I love my first bracelet and I can't wait to add to my collection.

 Spontaneity - Blessing - Destiny

Joe's Valley

animal, trees, Keshia Mom & Meme, Jen & Meme, Heidi, flowers, trees, flowers, game night

Joe's Valley is one of my favorite places.

I love it for countless reasons but a few would be:

-the weather is perfect (maybe high 70's if you're lucky)

-not too many snakes (I saw one once... gross)

-biggest family reunion ever

-no schedule except breakfast is between 8 and 9:30 and dinner is between 5 and 6:30

-it is okay to not shower for a week. baby wipes. best invention.

-shooting stars

-non-stop reading

 Of course most of these things on this list you can do at any other location but Joe's Valley carries so much history. And that is something you can't recreate.

Just ask me about Fake Joe's Valley-- just not the same.

Moments With Marnie

I don't think I have written a post explaining how life gave me Marnie. So this is my post. Many years ago a new girl came to my school. It was sixth grade and we were blooming in the awkward stages of life, let's be real, I was just beginning the awkward stage. Of course she made friends with the popular group and we went on with our lives. 

Eight years later I applied for a third job at Deseret First Credit Union. At the time I thought I was crazy but turns out life was pointing me in the right direction. Working together has made me wonder where this girl has been the last eight years.

For example: I was surfing Facebook and saw an article that Krispy Kreme was celebrating 78 years. Number one, that is reason enough to eat doughnuts. Number two, Krispy Kreme was basically giving away doughnuts. All you had to do was buy one box of an assorted mix doughnuts and you get a box of glazed for 78 cents. When I saw this I got excited. I wanted to celebrate this blessed day. Immediately I sent the article to Marnie and this is the exact conversation.

Heidi: Are we busy this Friday?!?

Marnie: we are now!!!!

Heidi: 24 doughnuts for cheap.

Marnie: let's go. haha

Stating it simply, Marnie totally understands my love for carbs aka doughnuts. And our love for pizza and Disney are completely different blog posts.

When the fascinating day arrived we drove to the closest Krispy Kreme, which happens to be an estimated 23 miles away. We pulled into the parking lot, which is tiny, and there were spots that were opening but cars were sneaking in left and right so we decided to park across the street and we walked over. Let me just say, I have never felt so dangerous running across six lanes of traffic. When we walked into the building, this is what we found. So many people that we might as well be waiting in line at Disneyland. I am fairly certain with all these people that Krispy Kreme was breaking the fire code, but whatever.  We only waited in line for an hour and forty five minutes and it was definitely worth it.

Marnie & Heidi

We had to buckle in the doughnuts to protect them. Obviously.

'Merica

I love the Fourth of July. I am still trying to decide if I like the holiday because of the actual holiday or because it is the door way to Joe's Valley. To be honest, it is probably both. This year the Klopfer Family joined us to celebrate. We watched the Murray Parade, because tradition. But my favorite part of the day is fireworks. If you can't tell me your favorite kind of firework, then we probably aren't very good friends (except Marnie, I will forgive you. haha). My favorite kind of firework is the kind that look like glitter. There are examples below :) 

So, happy birthday America.

Heidi, Madison, Makenzee