Bringing Me To You

7.14.2008

My Weekend

I had a very busy weekend taking care of Avery. I picked up Avery Thursday after work and spent the night over at her house. I had my good friend from high school come over and we spent two hours in the evening discussing life and relationships. It is always fun to hang out with old friends. Since we graduated from high school in 1999 the time spent together has been brief. She graduated from BYU and began her real life job teaching school in Utah. I just realized that next summer will be my 10 year high school reunion. I just feel a little old having that just around the corner. After work on Friday I headed out to the pool to play with Avery and another friend and her two children. Avery and I got dinner and visited the spectrum in the evening. I put her to bed in my home and headed out to the Huntington Beach dance. (Side note here.. I am too old to go to dances). I was feeling the need to shake it and was over the idea of going to a club so the dance was a nice place to spread out and be around good people.

Saturday morning began very early with a bike ride with a few sisters in my ward. I have been put in charge of getting the small enrichment group together for bike rides. I returned home to clean up and head out for a day of playing with Avery. We headed over to the nail salon to have our nail painted. Following that I took her over to the opening of the Great Park and took her for a balloon ride. Following the park we spent about an hour out at the pool enjoying the very sunny day. I cleaned up for the evening and dropped Avery off back at home. I had tickets to see OneRepublic at the OC fair. I was lucky to get seats toward the top center. They put on a great show I really enjoyed the music and company.

Avery in front of the balloon

Up in the air 200 feet

Avery on the bike rack (She is sitting on a seat)

I always love my Sunday's. Especially the part when I get home from church and take a 2 hour nap. I also think my Sunday meal is pretty amazing because all the yummy food in my stomach helps me sleep longer. Following my nap I did a few things around the house before heading out to a dessert party in Newport. The girls on Pearl street were throwing a dessert party on behalf of their roommate Ashlee birthday. I managed to grab a few friends for some photos. A wonderful evening hanging out and eating way to many cookies and brownies. I can't think of a better way to end a fun filled weekend around Orange County.

Peter, Clinton, Ashlee

Clinton

Kylee

Nephi

Mike

Sam

Jeremy

7.11.2008

Brief Update

I threw out the idea about going private a month back and have come up with a better option. This blog will stay open and I will continue to give weekly updates when I have something new to report on my summer in Orange County. It is all of you that keep me blogging and I really enjoy being able to remember all the fun events in my life by posting them here. I really can't believe there is only 5 1/2 months till Christmas and a New Year. Hope your summer is going well!

7.08.2008

Up Up and Away

Monday night I received a call from Corbett inviting me on a night flight in the Great Park balloon. I jumped at the opportunity to see the first unveiling of the park and take a ride in the balloon. The balloon can reach up to 500 feet but Monday night we had some heavy winds and the balloon was stopped at 330 feet up. I was wishing I had a better camera to capture the spectrum and the park below. If anyone need information on how to take a ride I am happy to give direction and pass information along on the hours the balloon flies. My week is off to a great start!

New Glasses

I finally received my rebate check from the IRS and decided I was due for some new classes. The funny thing about glasses is I almost don't look like my self especially with bangs. I turned to a friend tonight at institute and asked if I looked different and her reply was that I really did look like a new person. It will be nice to finally have an option in the morning when my contacts just don't want to go in or I am running late.

Swim, Bike, Run Triathlon #2

"Um I wonder what I was thinking here."

Swimming

Coming into transition from the ride

Just beginning the run

Just 20 feet left of the race.

7.02.2008

Irvine Open House

6.29.2008

31 Years Ago

My parents were sealed for time and all eternity June 28th, 1977 in the Utah Ogden Temple. I am extremely grateful and so blessed to have them as my parents. I honor and love them so dearly for raising me and being my example to turn to!