Camp vs. Wild

Monday~ Today I went to the Ogden Dinosaur Park. http://www.dinosaurpark.org/ We learned lots. Came home and trained for the race

Tuesday~ Today I went fishing. I drove 5 kids in a Dodge Caravan. Every time I looked in the rearview mirror I couldn't help but laugh. I had four 7 year olds in Booster seats. They look way to big to be sitting in those seats. But the Law is the Law so we will follow it. When we got to the lake I had the wonderful task of putting the nightcrawler worms on all the kids hooks. It was a little weird. While driving back to campus I played an imaginary game with the kids. We pretended like we were racing and we would have to duck when we went under an over pass and had to accelerate when going up a hill but we made it really intense. It was Epic, Funniest drive ever. Then we went swimming. Came home and had a good workout

Wednesday~Tie Dyed in the morning. After lunch we found out that our Mascot Skybo, a rubber chicken was kidnapped. There were clues all over campus to help us find out who took him. We found out that one of the counselors did it. How dare he. Not cool! Even after walking all over campus for 3 hours I still came home and had a good workout. Fun with the hubby

Thursday~ Rock Climbing and an archeological Dig. More training for the race. Hang out with Dugan

Friday~ Went to East Canyon Reservoir. A few of the kids were COVERING themselves in Mud. I wish you could see the pictures. It was a mess. They were having so much fun. Came home and headed to Provo for Erica Shirts wedding Reception. She was beautiful. They had homemade amazing desserts. Very impressive. I took my turn helping and then Dugan and I had the wonderful opportunity to see our friends the George Family. I got to hold there new baby girl. She is so beautiful. They made us yummy snacks and the conversation was wonderful. It's a bummer they don't currently live in Utah but it was so nice to see them. I love having friends that are such great people.

Sunday~ Was able to share my testimony at church. I was so overwhelmed by the spirit. Children are so close to God. I am so blessed to be able to work with them. MOM and DAD are in town!!!!! Since my parents have moved to California I have been missing them a lot. My sister was so kind and invited us to her home for dinner. I had so much fun playing with my cute little nephew Liam. Dinner was delicious. Thanks to the farmers market I was able to bring a fresh fruit pie for dessert. Yummy! It was so fun to be with my Grandma and Grandpa Taysom, my parents, my sister her hubby and their little Liam and Dugan and I. When you have a small family 10 people is a very large get together. : ) The night was wonderful. I love the Sabbath.

Sorry most of my pictures from the week had my kids in them.

At the Dinosaur park

The Back of Erica's wedding dress

The beautiful desserts that they spent days making. Beautiful!!!

A Week Off

Monday~ The day of DDDDEEEEEEPPPP Cleaning. We are talking the places you only really go every 6 months or so. Yep that is where I was for over 6 hours. My house is prepped and ready for school to start. Thank goodness that is still a month away. Went to my fav. kickboxing class. If anyone would be interested in coming let me know.

Tuesday~ Awesome day of training. Its funny how much I look forward to the days that I am training and not just working out. We will see if I am ready in time for the race. Got all my shopping done in time for two cute munchkins to come over. My dear friend Carrie was so kind to let me barrow her two wonderful kids for a few hours. We had lunch, played with bubbles, went swimming, then Katie took her nap while Jimmy and I played games and made ice cream. I was a little sad when their dad came to pick them up but at least Dugan and I had plans and were headed out anyway. Dugan and I went to Lagoon for our weekly trip. We went to the water part and had lots of fun. We weren't planning on going on any of the normal rides this trip but the lines were so short we had to go on a few.

Wednesday~ I worked out. Had a dentist appointment in Orem. Got back just in time to meet Dugan for a Sushi lunch. Yummy! Ran a few errands. Had a nice relaxing night at home. This not working all week has given me lots of time to get stuff done.

Thursday~ Took the car in to see if they could fix my AC it hasn't been working all summer. I figure I only really need it for 3 months a year so I have just been dealing but Dugan decided we should take it to this new place and see what they could do. Came home worked out. Then I went through some things to get stuff ready to take to DI. While going through stuff I kind of watched Baby Geniuses (I Love this movie) and It Could Happen to You. Then I had a meeting for work. Picked up Dugan so we could go get the car. Yeah they fixed my problem at a wonderful price. I will be going there in the future. Another nice relaxing night at home.

Friday~ I got up early to go and get a massage with my little sister Ashten. We had a fun morning together shopping, massages and yogurt. Then Dugan and I head a nice day hanging out together. (He had the day off for the July 24th Holiday.) We had plans with our friends Jim and Carrie to celebrate Jim's birthday. We had fun at dinner, saw Iron Man 2, and hung out in the Hot Tub.

Fantasy Week

Monday~ Went to Tracy Aviary and played in the park with a parachute and played capture the flag. At the Aviary there were these birds that were bright red called Scarlet Ibis. They definitely fit their name. Good training workout. Dugan and I had a fun night together.

Tuesday~ We had a guest artist who is helping us make a comic book. Then we went swimming. Fun workout. Dugan and I took our weekly trip to Lagoon to hang out.

Wednesday~ Today was more comic book help. Then we had the Great camp Castle Build off. It was pretty fun. We had to make deals with people to get the materials we needed. Pilates! Dugan and I had a nice dinner and watched a movie.

Thursday~ Today was the last day of comic books. Then we had a house cup ( I think that is what it is called). I was the house of Ravenclaw. The kids did awesome. We had trivia, snitch catching, ice blocking, chocolate wand making, and cape decorating. It was a crazy afternoon. I came home and trained. Then Dugan and I had a nice night and went to bed early.

Friday~ Today was one of my fav. days at camp. We went to Timpanogos Cave. I took nine 7 year olds. ( http://www.nps.gov/tica/planyourvisit/cavetours.htm (The only access to the cave system is by walking a strenuous 1 1/2-mile-paved trail, which rises 1,065 ft to an elevation of 6,730 feet above sea level. The round-trip hike and tour of the cave system takes about three hours. Mid-summer temperatures on the trail can reach 100 degrees F. However, temperatures in the caves average 45 degrees, so a sweater or light jacket is recommended. Hiking shoes, water, flashlights and sunscreen will make your visit safe and enjoyable.)

My group made it up in about 50 min. (they usually say it takes about 90 min to get up. We made awesome time) We still stopped at every bench for water and two of the stops consisted of me handing out Great Harvest Granola. We went through the cave which was beautiful. We decided that even though we usually eat lunch at 11:00 and it was almost 1:00 we rather just go back to the bottom and eat lunch in the shade. The kids were careful and followed directions very well. We got to the bottom in less then 20 min. We sang lots of songs while on the trial. Most of them had been made up on the spot. One of the best ones was, (Are heads are hot but were almost there, were almost there, are throats are dry but were almost there, were almost there, are chest are sweaty but were almost there, were almost there, are stomachs are growling but were almost there, were almost there, are legs are aching but were almost there, were almost there, are toes are tingling but were almost there, were almost there.) We made it down and had our lunch. We had time to watch a film they had in the visitors center. It talked about Timp and these really cool ice caves in Greenland. Afterward we got on the bus and headed back. On the bus we played fun games and sang more songs. We made it back just in time for Popsicle Friday. Camp Rocks! Dugan had to be at work early today so he was very tired. I decided to go with my friend Carrie and her two kids to see How to Train a Dragon. I saw it once back in March with my Niece Emma and loved it so I was happy to go again. It was good the second time and I enjoyed hanging out with them. After the movie I came home to a sleepy Dugan. We decided to go to bed early again tonight.

It was pretty but still 100 degrees up there.

Inside the cave

Saturday~ Today I slept in. Did as the song says. Saturday is a special day its the day we get ready for Sunday. So I did. Then Dugan and I went on a date. We decided to go out for dinner and was even able to find a healthy meal at CPK with a few special request. We then went and saw Inception. LOVED IT! Then we went by Juicy Berry. What I LOVE about this place is that Dugan can get something he likes and I can get a little swirl of Yogurt and Tonz of fruit of my choice. Its like going out to dessert but knowing it's not full of gross crap that your body doesn't need. As we got to our car, that had been parked in the lot I noticed something, all the content that had been in our glove compartment was on the floor and seat. Some one had got into our car. It was crazy the things the person decided to steal and what they left. It's never the cost of the item that is stolen that is the big issue its the frustration with people who steal. Seriously, It's not yours! Everything ended up being fine. We found out that there were a few cars that had been broken into that night. After filing a report we headed home and had a fun rest of the night at home.

Sunday~ Church was nice as usual. Dugan and I came home and had way to much fun cooking lunch in the kitchen. Thank goodness there wasn't to much of a mess to clean up. Had an early dinner with friends from church, had a fun evening with Dugan. We made a super duper chocoholic molten cake. I have decided that I have not come across anything that is to chocolaty or rich for Dugan or I. We just really LOVE chocolate and each other of course. My bro and his cute wife (who live in Hong Kong) are currently visiting my parents in California and I had a WONDERFUL time talking to them on the phone. I love having such a awesome relationship with my family. I am so close with my parents and my siblings and I know I am truly blessed to have these relationships. I just need to be better about skyping them more often. Dugan and I went on a nice evening walk after it cooled off. Looking forward to a fun week.

Sorry there weren't more pictures this week. The kids are just so cute they are in all of them. So I won't post them.

Wet and Wild

Monday~ Hola Hooping, snow-cones, obstacle courses, dancing a good kickboxing class and nice night with the hubby

Tuesday~ Swimming all day, nice night with the hubby

Wednesday~ More water fun, went to Lagoon with Dugan

Thursday~ Awesome water fight, good workout, fun with the hubby

Friday~ Had a fun day at the water park with my kids. I got really gutsy and jumped off the 5 meter and then the 7 meter platforms. It was really scary but fun too. Plus some of the other leaders were very impressed. It has been over 10 years since I last went off a diving board. I am pretty sure it was at the Provo Rec Pool. That night Dugan and I went with our friends to the $1.00 movie and went and played some pool together. It was a wonderful day but I am very tired.

Saturday~ Went to an awesome pilates class. Had a fun time at the farmers market and even met up with my sister who was there with her husband and little boy. Dugan and I had a nice day hanging out.

Sunday~ Enjoyed church, had time to hang out with my friend Pam from school and catch up.

Totally ready for a fun new week at camp.

Sorry I don't have any pictures without kids in them.