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In the June 3rd issue of The Salt Lake Tribune, Matt was featured in an article about his incredible timpani playing!! OK, OK....so he wasn't exactly featured, but he was in this picture for an article (link) about the Mormon Choral Organization of America. They performed two concerts in Salt Lake City two weeks ago: one at the Tabernacle, and one at Abravanel Hall (where the Utah Symphony performs). I thought this picture was so cool that I had to share. Too bad Matt's name wasn't in the caption in the news paper.

Got ties?

Okay, so...I need some help.  I am doing a crafty project with neckties and I need a lot of them. I thought I could get some at Goodwill or DI for cheep but I went and looked - Yikes! They were each over $5 and I just can't justify spending the cash for a "first pancake" project.  Soooo...I was wondering if any one of you have any ties hanging around that are old or may have a slight stain on them and are now unwearable...I NEED THEM! Please let me know and I will come and pick it/them up and bring you some delicious cookies in exchange! please specify if you like chocolate chip or snickerdoodles (they're my best) Thanks in advance guys!

California or Bust!

Summer is here! And you know what that means....California here we come! I had one week off before Summer School started.  Matt was off to Utah with the East Valley Mormon Choir so...one night after doing some semi-complaining to my mom she and I agreed that a trip to California would be a perfect way to spend the Matt-less week (a spur of the moment trip, a beach front distraction, and child-care help?? what's not to love about that?!)

 

Taking a driving break in Yuma...Prime needed to check his messages...he's so popular.

Day 1: Sea World

 

 The new Dolphin Show...I wont lie...I cried (it's that darn music!)

 

The Children were riveted

Emmie got a bubble shooter - it's about the most awesome toy ever.

Emmie showing off her Shark teeth

Riding a Sea Turtle

 

What was Prime doing during the fun? We wore him out - precious boy.

 

Emmie loved the tide pool and touching as many star fish that she could get her hands on.  And while we were there Matt called!

 

Oh! and who did we run into while at Sea World?  Stacy and her cute family!

 

After we left Sea World we were driving around Old Town and stopped by the newly re-opened Mormon Battalion.  It was awesome. If you have the chance you should go. so.much.fun!

Day 2:  Beach Day with AZ friends

On Day 1 we got a call from our friend Russ telling us that he and his wife, Debbie and sis-in-law, Connie were on their way to California and wanted some suggestions on places to see and things to do while they where there...little did they know that we were in California too. So we totally got to hang out. We had a great day - ate some awesome Italian food in Little Italy (were Prime flirted with new bff, Connie) and then enjoyed some wonderful time on the beach in Coronado.  I stole some pictures off of Debbie's blog - I didn't bring my camera down to the water and Debbie caught some great shots on her I phone...I want one sooooo bad (mom & dad...my birthday is just a few weeks away...wink wink) So if you have a second check out her blog - she's the one that got me into Curly Girl and does the Basement Sales every now and again.) Thank you Debbie for the pictures! They are awesome!

 


Day 3: La Jolla and some more beach time!

We ate at my favorite Mexican joint in La Jolla, Alfonsos.  They have the best chips and salsa - I crave them all year long!  I wont go into detail about why Prime is wearing Emmie's black puffed sleeved t-shirt, only that it was gross...and guacamole wasn't appetizing for the rest of the day...

 

 This is one of my favorite spots in La Jolla.  It holds a lot of memories for me and my family.  We would sit on that ledge for hours watching the waves crash and the sun set and in the early mornings we would go down and stick our hands in the shallow tidepools.  When Prime and Emmie are a little older we'll do that with them. 

Emmie found some seals to watch - she thought it was the coolest thing ever...and I kinda think she's right!

 

Later that day we had some more beach time.  Emmie dug and dug and dug in the sand.  Prime decided he loved Grammy's hat and went for it.  That kid comes up with the funniest stuff. He was so tickeled by himself too - he just kept laughing and laughing. so.stinkin'. cute.

It was a wonderful few days and the perfect way to spend some vacation time. I wont lie, having Matt there would have made it even better but he was having his own fun doing the musician thing and I'm happy that he got to do that.  Yeah for vacations and yeah for parents who go with you!  Thanks mom and dad! xoxo.