Day 188: July 7, 2011

We left from Peg & Henry's house at 8:30 am.  We immediately got stuck in a massive traffic jam on I-15. It took us 45 minutes to get to I-84, when it normally should have taken like 5.  Turns out that there was a guy trying to jump off a bridge above the interstate in Riverdale.  They shut the road down completely, so traffic just crawled.  When we drove by, we saw the cops trying to talk the guy down!

Once we got onto I-84, we got stuck in more slow traffic, which was a residual effect from the I-15 jam.  Once we finally broke free of that, Amanda drove super fast and we got out of there quick!  It ended up taking us over 8 hours to get home and it normally takes about 7 or so.  Ugh...so much time in the car today!!

I finally got home after 6 pm and I had a rehearsal at 7.  I haven't even unpacked my stuff yet.  I don't know that I'll even get to that until Saturday.

Day 187: July 6, 2011

Last 1/2 day on the farm.  We had a great breakfast and got packed up.  We left for Utah around 1:00 pm.  We arrived at Peggy & Henry's house and then we kind of scattered.   Neal & Amanda went to Salt Lake to meet a friend of Neal's from his mission.  Craig, Robin, & the kids went to Salt Lake to visit Robin's aunt.  Shauna and I went to see the show "Civil War" in Centerville.  (Peg & Henry had the tickets for that night and couldn't exchange them, so they gave them to us!)  The show was okay.  I was a little disappointed.  It wasn't as emotionally engaging as I felt it could have been.  The music was good, and one song I really loved.  But overall, it wasn't that great.

I don't like driving in Utah, but I drove Peg & Henry's car to Centerville, because Shauna left her driver's license in her car and it was on it's way to Salt Lake!  But it really wasn't that bad. 

Day 186: July 5, 2011

We got up super early and went to the Twin Falls temple.  Craig and Robin went to the early session and we came over later with the kids and went to the 10:00 am session.  I love being in the temple.  It's a feeling like none other in there!

Next we went over to the Snake River overlook.  Such a beautiful canyon!  Then we went over to Shoshone Falls.  We had a picnic and then went down to look at the falls.  They are huge!  And so pretty!  It was SUPER hot.  I got sunburned on the back of my neck and arms.  Luckily, it doesn't hurt that bad.

We got back to the house and we swam in the yard!  They water the lawn by opening the flood gate from the canal and letting it flood the yard.  We played in the water right where it was coming out.  The kids had a blast!  It was great to sit there in the cool water.  Especially after being so hot that day!!

Misty came about 8:30 or 9 and we ended up staying until 2 talking!  Fun!!  :)

Day 185: July 4, 2011

We arrived at 2J Ranch at 4:00 am!  Looooooong drive!!!!  Mom & Alton were up and waiting for us on the porch!!  We went right to bed and I was up by 8:30 am.  Oi, what a restless night!!!

We went to the Scout breakfast at the church, then came back to the farm.  When we went back for the 4th of July parade.  When we got back, we had a great lunch.  I met one of Dad's cousins on the Olsen side that I've never met before.

My allergies started acting up, so I went inside and ended up falling asleep on the couch.  I slept for about 2 hours and that gave me my 2nd wind for the night.

We had purchased some fireworks in Wyoming and we had a lot of fun setting them off out by the road.  Emily got freaked out a little, but the other kids liked them.

Day 184: July 3, 2011

I taught the lesson in Relief Society today.  It was on President Eyring's talk from the last conference about service and the welfare program.  I turned it around to talk about how helping with the big service projects and helping clean up from natural disasters is great, but finding the little ways to serve every day is just as good.  I think it turned out okay.  I really don't like teaching, but I did the best I could!

We left for Idaho at 6:00 pm.  Looooooong time in the car!

Day 183: July 2, 2011

Today turned out to be a great day!  It was just chores this morning, but I got my laundry done and my bathroom cleaned.  I was going to clean my room, too, but I didn't feel like it. 

I got to spend the afternoon and evening with Emily.  She is riding to Idaho with us tomorrow night, and everyone else left today.  So we went to see a movie, then out to dinner, then back to Mom & Dad's house and watched another movie!  We had a lot of fun!!

For many reasons, today was great!

Day 182: July 1, 2011

In case you were wondering, it takes 2 hours & 45 minutes to burn 50 CDs with 18 1/2 minutes worth of music each.  Ugh.  But at least I got paid to do that.

Just another day of working.  This is my life.  Work work work.  I need a vacation!  Good thing I'm going on one, starting Sunday night!!!