State parks quest

There are 43 state parks in the State of Utah, and I have decided that I need to see them all. Ambitious I know, but we recently knocked out 3 more parks.

First up, the Territorial Statehouse, did you know our State capital was in Filmore for a while? This is an amazing building and is only a quarter of the size it was suppose to be (see above picture with me pretending to be a Japanesse monster, aka zilla or Susan, coming to smash the building). The two of us decided to dance in the assembly hall on the top floor.

Fremont State park is so full of stuff to see, we just scratched the surface. Loads of petroglyphs and ancient Fremont Indian ruins. They have a nice vistors center (bathrooms: very clean), and fun interactive displays like the replica of a pit house. Camping is available too, I would probably do this because otherwise there is too much to see, but still great if you are just passing by.

Camp Floyd is a great little diversion and only about an hour from SLC. They have re-enactments on some weekends, which we didn't catch, but still cool to see the place. I guess I was asleep when I was in my Utah studies class when I was 13, but I had no idea that there was a Utah War. This is where the U.S military was stationed, most of the fort has been destroyed but still some stuff was preserved. Look as this giant tree! Imagine the stories it could tell.

Well, I love our State Parks they some of the coolest places ever. I hope that more people will get out and see them. Not one of these parks cost more than $10. You can't even see a movie for that much. 9 down 34 more to go.

Tree Follow-Up

I guess the City's magic eight-ball kept telling them to "ask again later", because it took 2 more phone calls to get the apple tree trimmed. I finally had to call the Mayors office who connected me with the tree trimming boss. He was very nice and came that day and took care of it. However, I still feel bad for the poor sap (pun intended) that had to check every apple tree in the city.

Omniscient Municipality

We have this really great apple tree in our backyard, the only problem is it likes to grow into our power lines. Our City has a program if you call they will come take a look and then trim if necessary. Well our tree was at it again so the other day I called our City and this is how it went,

City Worker (CW): This is your city how can I help you?

Me: Yes, I need to speak to someone in the tree triming progam.

CW: I can help you with that, we'll come take a look.

Me: Okay, do you need my address?

CW: Nope.

Me: (not understanding) you don't need my adress?

CW: We know where all the apple trees are in the City.

Me : (somewhat stupified) umm.... Okay

CW: Can I help you with anything else.

Me: I don't think so.

CW: Have a good day, Goodbye.

Impressive right. I just wished they had the power when it came to plowing the streets in the Winter, "Don't worry, we know all the streets that need plowing"

Liquid Nails

Some of you may have not had much experience with liquid nails before; it's this REALLY sticky kind of glue/caulk stuff, and I mean it's REALLY sticky and pretty much permanent.

I was using liquid nails to apply a metal plate to some cement (trying to cover and old dryer hole in the side of our house). It was easy enough, if you paid attention. My problem is I wasn't paying attention. The metal plate I was holding against the wall slid a little and my fingers went right into the glue. No, I didn't glue my fingers together! I did however glue my finger nails to my fingers, at least for 30 minutes. I know what you are thinking, 'you're finger nails are already attached', which I would reply 'yes, but not to the very top of your nails'. So it made things interesting for awhile, but it eventually came off.

The Treehouse

This summer we have had a lot of fun at the Treehouse.

We had a great time with our "Cousins" (sorry no good pics from that trip)

We invited a friend and her family from work and had a picnic

Then we invited this crazy bunch up to stay with us.

B &E and the fantastic four had a great time at the treehouse and didn't want to leave.

(I look totally photoshopped in the picture above, where are my legs?)

Then our friends from the U.K. came and stayed as well.

The treehouse is something special and I'm sure blessed to have a Dad who is creative and a genius. Thanks Dad we love the Treehouse

Oh what do you do in the summertime....

Oh what do you do in the summertime, when all the world is green

You go to girls camp

Where you learn a new rap

(they came up with this after a fireside about standards)

And you don't sleep at all for a week... is that what you do? So do I.

Oh what do you do in the summertime, when it's about to rain

Go to outdoor concerts in the park

And tear your house all apart, and put it together again!

Is that what you do? So do I.

Tennis

I have always liked tennis; it is one of my favorites for sure. I like to play it and I like to watch it. But recently I've found that watching gives me a self esteem boost. I could say it's the athletes inspiring stories, of the fantastic play on the court, but really it's mainly the commercials that make me feel better about myself.

There are investment firms advertising for my millions (ha!), they show me the latests model of BMW, Jaguar or some other luxury auto, they show me who I can contact to hire my own private jet, and the newest in electronics. They think I'm a high ranking buisness offical and loaded with money! Ha! if they only knew.

Thanks for the compliment though.