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During August I was in Oregon and Idaho for Eric's wedding. I have been meaning to post pictures since I got back and have been too busy! Here are some random photos - - - I took about 400 in that week, so I won't force you to look at them all :) If you would like to see more, check out Ash's blog - she came to visit the farm too!

Standing in the corn
Walking to the farm
Denise and the combine
Jay's first time to the top!
I love the sunsets at home!
You can't see him, but Gage is giving Uncle Kevin a wagon ride!

Rishelle with the blanket I made her when she was born - - - it is literally rags now and Crystal can't wait for it to completely disintegrate!
Jill and Emily
Thirsty?
Kristi performing "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" in Japanese (Colin taught her)

Deanne and Richard trying it in Spanish
Mountain climber Gage
Regardless of the occasion, when my family gets together there is always some vehicle repair to do! Thank goodness we have so many auto technicians, plus some bystanders to offer opinions :)
With my nephew, Nathan
Wife and Husband

Gotta love cousins! Kyle, Eric and Nathan
Monica with her sisters, Kellie and Jennae
Tradition
But I was shocked to see who was doing the decorating! :)
Matt's birthday - - - 16!!!

Mark couldn't find his way out of the sprinklers
Coby giving Savannah a ride
Helping Grandpa shuck the corn
See you later! (Conner didn't want to wait for me to take the photo with him and Brooke!)I loved being home!

Off with the Old and On with the New!

Not sure if you read the other b l o g s that I read, but . . . I moved. It is like any change - - - sad moments but part of livin'! And the prospects for new experiences are end-less . . . I'll try to remember to share them as they come :)

Turning in the keys to the old place was quite a relief! Until I realized that I truly had my work cut out for me - - - We have been working on settling in for the past few days. Hopefully we'll get completely organized soon. It already feels like home which makes me happy!
It is seriously a fabulous apartment. My favorite part is the kitchen (shocker, I know) and it is all brand new! This photo is to remember the very first time I (or anyone for that matter) used the beautiful new stove!!!
And I had to get one of these . . .
. . . so that I could finally have this!!!! Don't know how I survived the last year without a remote for the TV.
Should have made this purchase a year ago :) I'm finally able to channel-surf again! Oh, and watch movies! Like Lyndee said, we may just become home-bodies for the duration of the year :) Feel free to stop by, its sure to be a party!

I love my new home!

Er's Best Decision Ever

My little brother got married!

Here he is with his beautiful bride (my new sis-n-law) Monica. They make a perfect couple and it was awesome to see their joy and participate in their day.

Eric & Monica Saunders

August 26, 2008

They were married in the Twin Falls, Idaho LDS temple. It was such a blessing to be able to attend his wedding.

Fun fact: Eric and Monica were the first couple to be sealed in the Twin Falls temple! It was dedicated on Sunday and ordinance work began on Tuesday.
Eric is the true middle child in our family, being #7 of 13. He came two years after me and I am so blessed to have him as a younger brother. Thanks to my 4" heals he even almost looks like my little brother here :)
Weddings always make me happy, but when it is your little bro . . . well, its just about a million times more wonderful!

Making Bagels

Thought I would try a new recipe, so Saturday evening I made my own style of NYC bagels. It was a fun process! I love cooking!

Start by making the dough and then let it raise for 60 minutes. Shape the bagels (maybe I felt like being semi-creative) . . . . . . Let the shaped dough sit for 20 minutes and then drop individually into a pot of boiling water for 1.5 minutes per side. Remove . . .
. . . and immediately place on a cookie sheet, greased and dusted with cornmeal. Bake @ 450 for 15 minutes . . .
. . . and deliciousness results!
The bagels worked great for Sunday's dinner.
I will definitely add this recipe to my book!

View from Shea

The sky looked gorgeous last night! We were at the Mets game, you can see the new stadium in the foreground. It is the last season for Shea Stadium - the new stadium will be used next season.

Mets vs. Marlins, Mets won 3-0. It was a fun game to watch.
Thanks Heidi!

First New York City Haircut!

Finally convinced myself that I am a adult and I can go to the hair stylist by myself :) Thanks so much to Heidi for the recommendation. I now have layers! Happy changes!

In dire need of a change

Sometimes you know how you feel like you are in a rut?

I've felt like that for a while now. I'm about to get a hair cut . . . and I am starting to stress about it - - - BIG TIME!!! My appointment is for 6:30 today. I know it is what I want but I am a bit, okay a TON nervous! About seven years ago I cut 24 inches off my hair and didn't even flinch. Now I am only going to get a trim and layers cut in and I am stressing out.

I'm so ready for a change but I'm a bit worried I chose the wrong one . . .