General Relief Society Meeting

Because of Lindsay's internship with the LDS Church's media department, she and I got to watch from inside the press room. It wasn't too different from watching with everyone else, but there were snacks and water and we could easily talk without bothering others (except for that mean lady with brown hair). If you didn't get a chance to watch it, I recommend taking the time to listen to Sister Thompson's talk--it was a good one. http//www.lds.org/broadcast/grsm/0,6220,285-1-41-1741,00.html

Old Traditions with New Friends

The Utah State Fair is upon us once again.

As going to the fair is the most patriotic

thing I do all year, I felt it necessary to

dress like the American flag.

We ate.

We drank.

We looked at animals.

The butter sculpture was as impressive as always.

(*Note: this sculpture represents the amount

of butter one cow can produce in a year.)

Through cooperative teamwork we conquered

corndogs, lemonade, deep-fried twinkies, slurpees,

sweet potato fries, and my all-time favorite: funnel cakes.

(*Note: I am not a purist who only likes powdered sugar

on her funnel cake. This year I went with Bavarian

cream and cherry topping--a delightful combination.)

Labor Day Weekend

I didn't do any school work, but I did... Hike Mt. Timpanogos with my family.
It was a 9 1/2 hour ordeal, but so worth the
incredible view at the top.

The scenery along the way was beautiful as well.

And we saw a moose!

And we spent some time on the boat.

Insight of the Day

A "NO" is better than a "maybe." Always.

School Started This Week

That's about it.

Olfaction and Memory

As I stepped out of my car to do some grocery shopping at Sunflower Market I smelled what is probably the best smell in the world: green chilis being roasted. It reminded me of my childhood in New Mexico where that was an almost constant scent during chili season. I bought three packages of them (yes, I'm still wondering if that will be enough) as they were authentic Hatch green chilis. Here I am cleaning off the skin and dreaming of all the wonderful recipes that will be made even better with some fresh green chili piled on.

Sister, Sister

Courtney came for a visit. Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house.
Afternoon on the boat.

Check out the slack in that rope--I am so surfing the wake!

Matching without even planning it.

Some mother-daughter time at the Beehive Tea Room.

A funeral procession of sorts.