Shout Out

Here's to you Dunford Doughnut
May your succulence smother all cravings for chocolate
May your frosting keep it's initial crisp crust then melt in your mouth luxury
And may all who see you feel the boil of lust and envy

Big girls don't cry

Yesterday I returned from kicking it with my older sister, Lanita, in Denver Colorado. I learned a lesson from her three boys. Chase, 3, has learned to whistle and use the toilet. Seth, 6, can tie his own shoes and has many wrestling spoils. Abram, 8, is learning the ways of a meteorologist: he can tell me how to read weather maps and how to predict weather through specific fronts. In each scenario bragging rights were held high, and optimism and energy expelled from my nephews with their new accomplishments. I too was excited to share in their achievements.
So I looked back on the last few weeks/months, and wondered why I hadn't been feeling the same zest and zeal as my nephews. I feel like the Dr. Suess book: oh the places you'll go.
Firstly, we went on a vacation over labor Day weekend. Our great friends, the Tingeys, invited us to their ranch near Evanston Wyoming.
Secondly, I worked full time for two weeks. I recognize that most of the world's population does this and more every week. For me, it's noteworthy.
Thirdly, apple session descended and I did my traditional drying of apples and tried for my first time canning apple pie filling (thanks to my sister Rachel)
Fourthly, I tried my hand in a test run of making grape juice (thanks to my neighbor Suzy).
Fifthly, Micah turned 25!!
Sixthly, my terrific sister-in-laws Ariel and Autumn came over conference weekend. We went to Salt Lake, we hiked the Y, went to the movies, and ate yummy yummies!
Seventhly (is that a word?), my grandmother was issued from this life. I journeyed to Idaho Falls for remembrances and a great big Taylor/Rydalch family party.
Eightly (has anyone gone this high on 'ly's'?), and as previously mentioned, I partyed at Lanita's. Micah left to party in Texas at a movie shoot, so I treked to Colorado for some of my own fun (thanks Lanita and Micah).
SOOOOOO. Those were all long stories made very short. And to save you from boredome I shan't delve into specifics. I'll post pictures, isn't one worth a thousand words anyways?
At the risk of sounding cliche, I'll tie this into my previous thought....I'd been reviewing how busy I've felt the last two months. (inserted disclaimer: I do believe in being "too busy".) It got me tired. Then I thought a more child-like approach would benefit me. Look at what I can do! I should be feeling powerful and on top of the world. So as I look into the next couple weeks, which don't appear promising in the slowing down business, I'd rather take Chase's perspective. In his words "I no baby, I big girl". In the last 24 hours, it's been rather refreshing to clap my hands insted of wringing them.
Becky and Troy Tingey: the excurtion on the new atv!
Sister-Sister in Idaho Falls
Grandma's pink casket!-pictured behind, Adam, Tom Jr, Eric

The top of the 'Y'Autumn too close to the edge!
Salt Lake with Autumn and Ariel-nice smizing gals!

Micah's B-day.

Braving my world into canning, one can at a time!
Great time and Great food with the Bells!

And what's a photo real without Eden! Her first fingerpainting. It was all she wanted to do for a couple of days.

Daddy Daughter Weekend

Becky's grandmother passed away last Tuesday and so this weekend she went to the funeral in Idaho Falls leaving me with homework and watching little Eden. I first I thought it would be a burden and wasn't really looking forward to watching her by myself all weekend but it turned out to be way fun. She was very well behaved and we had tons of fun together. Her favorite time was singing time which was basiclly all the time. Well at least most of the time. She watches the monkey jumping on the bed little video on Youtube a lot and yesterday I started singing it and she joined in with the words. It was way cute. I first I thought becky had taught her but when she got home I found that little Eden had never sang the words before. So we sang other songs too; like the snowman song, popcorn, pady cake, and head shoulders knees and toes. I was even able to get some footage. So enjoy.

Make Believe

My heart goes out to you mother. I get to live 5 minuets from Michelle, 2.5 hours from Rachel, and 8 hours from Lanita. Where as you are 10, 12, and 17.5 hours away. But then again, you could be living an alternate life style and we'd never know it! So that got me thinking, what is my mother REALLY doing these days? If I were you I imagine myself spending my days at in the country riding horses, drinking milkshakes and swimming; or in the Puget Sound walking the piers, learning to sail ship, and catching swordfish; or, maybe the mysterious route of private investigating, anonymous cop and newspaper tipper, practicing stealth and defense techniques.
So really, this blog is to update the mundane routineness of my life. There are three noteworthy topics to mention. Firstly, Micah starts school Monday. This is good, because now I'll have a car parts of the day; however, obviously no one is partial to the load of homework. Secondly, we are down more nurses at work, this means an increased work load for me as well. Now, best for last, as hinted at, MICHELLE LIVES IN PROVO! This totally rocks my world. I've gotten to spend alot of time with her the last few days, a pattern I don't expect to continue with school approaching. She's been a sport to put up with me supplicating her attention.
p.s. what's a post without pictures?! Eden watching some goats at an animal farm