Ready for a New Ski Season

Sundance Resort March 2006

I promise that is me in 2002 at Snowbasin

Deer Valley December 2006

Me with my favorite 4 year old student from Park City February 2006

I really enjoy winter and especially skiing. I was raised in a family who loves the outdoors and has so much love and passion for the sport. I just hope that since I don't live in the snow any more that I can make it up to Utah for a few trips this season. The days of skiing every day were really not that difficult and might need to consider that career again one day.

College Project

My younger brother Brian has a class project he is working on at BYU and needs people to go vote on the next trip you would take. There are just a few days left to vote. Just click on the title above to link you to the blog.

Riley"s Apple Farm

I spent Saturday nestled in the apple growing foothills of historic Oak Glen, Riley's Farm is a working apple orchard and living history farm featuring pick-your-own fruit, living history education, dinner theater, group banquet facilities and extended, historically-themed overnight stays. The season ended Oct 10 so there was not much going on. Usually they have everything apple to do for the day. We did enjoy a good lunch, a yummy caramel apple and brought home an apple pie. Most of these pictures were taken by a 4 year old. It was a wonderful day and so beautiful just to get out of Orange County.

Utah State Basketball

Utah State vs. UC Irvine November 17th tip off time 7:05. Go Aggies wishing them the best! (This photo was taken March 2003)

HAPPY BIRHTDAY CARA NOV. 10

July 2004 just before I moved back home to California.

Sitting out on the ledge of our apartment.

Summer BBQ

Spring Break 2003 my home in California.

Her yearly birthday dinner in Salt Lake at Rodizos Grill.

This is my present to my dearest friend Cara. We were blessed to become roommates at Utah State University for just over two in half years. She is a women of great faith, hard work, humor, intelligence, wit, beauty, honestly, love, virtue, and my best friend. She lives in Mississippi now with her husband and I miss her often. Some of my fondest memories are of my last two years at Utah State. I will never forget the night we moved our king beds up to the third floor. Thanks for the memories!

i've been tagged

The fact that I don't even know what that means must make me a clueless blogger. I do understand that I am to share 6 things about myself. Does anyone know where this was started?

1. I love Diet Coke from the fountain with Lemon or even Lime makes it really tasty . Without any just makes for a refreshing beverage.

2. My goal in the next 6 months is to be physically ready for a sprint triathlon. (1/2 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 3 mile run) I have had knee problems from running 2 half marathons but hope that my new routine of cycling, swimming and weights will be the answer to healing. Plus I learned how to stretch my I T band.

3. I work a few jobs. My main job is at the college in the student affairs office, second is the occasional nanny job for a few families in Irvine, and just recently started working for councilwomen Christina Shea as an Council Executive Assistant working only three hours a week on letters.

4. I enjoy baking yummy goodies for my friends. I hope to find time again to start that back up.

5. I love the winter months and having reasons to dress in fun coats and turtlenecks. It is rarely done but a great movie and my down comforted cuddled up on the couch is very relaxing.

6. Last one... Of all my jobs I had since I started working the most physically changeling was my favorite. I was a ski instructor at Deer Valley for 4 months. I had new skis and boats that winter and loved being out doors everyday with children from all around the world.

The beautiful Elise tagged me so now it is my turn to tag you! Thanks Elise for thinking of me. Lindsey, Kim, Cara, Amber, Katie , and Rachel.

Southern California

For those wondering about the fires burning in Southern California one was started by Arson Sunday evening about 9 miles up from my home. The fire, started in three separate places near Santiago Canyon and Silverado Canyon roads about 5:55 p.m. Sunday, has destroyed 14 homes and eight outbuildings, according the Orange County Fire Authority. Eight homes and 12 outbuildings have been damaged. About 22,000 acres in the mostly rural horse country east of Irvine has been blackened. Virtually every canyon community, including Trabuco, Modjeska and Silverado canyons, was evacuated.
The ashes have carried all across Irvine leaving a heavy smoke in the air and difficult to breathe. Irvine Valley College closed Monday, Wednesday- Friday. I will be enjoying my night away from class tonight and working on my Halloween costume and other projects I hope to accomplish with this vacation from work. Keep all those who have lost homes in your prayers.

ROCKTOBERFEST

The party to be seen at was this weekend in LA. The Orange County group showed up in force and rocked it. I had a great night and enjoyed making some new friends.

Perk's of my Job

On Saturday Disneyland had invited me and a guest to an hour presentation about the upcoming year of events and ticket promotions they are offering their clients. I sell Disneyland tickets to student and faculty at a discounted rate. They had a great breakfast before the presentation and a bag of gifts. I was given $20 bucks in lunch vouchers and the park hopper tickets for the day. The best part was winning a $50 gift card to spend in the park. I am sure I will use it one of these days since I still have a season pass.

Busy Life

I just have a few minutes before bed and I wanted my friends to know that life is great! I have been a little busy so I have not been blogging. Lots of Love!

Dave Matthews Concert

I have always enjoyed Dave Matthews music and saw him for the first time last summer. Last Wednesday night I got a call from a great friend saying she had two tickets that her friend was not going to be able to use and I could have them. I found a date an hour before and off we went to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. It was an amazing night and great concert.

My weekend in Logan

In Idaho waiting for the riders to come thru at mile 80.

A family picnic to celebrate grandma Smith 77th birthday in Logan.

Can I pull off this short hair?

It is that time again to make a tough choice about my hair. Last week I went and had bleach put in and am pretty happy with the small change. Coloring your hair is an easy choice because you can change it right back if it does not turn out right. I had a good trim 6 weeks ago and my hair is already due for another. If you have any suggestions please send them my way.

Angels Baseball

If labor day is the end of summer then I am still waiting for the weather to cool down. I spent Labor Day weekend soaking in the sun at the pool on Saturday and the Beach on Monday. I don't have pictures to share but did manage one great shot to end Labor Day weekend. I was offered just an hour before the game 4 great seats to see the Angles take on the Oakland A's. I found great company and think they all look great with me. :)

A Utah Wedding in July

Irvine Lanes