Conference Weekend

BYU or USU, who to cheer for? That is a difficult question. We recently went to the BYU v USU football game. It was a toss up of who to cheer for. I almost felt sacrilegious not cheering for BYU even though we are true blue Aggies through and through.  As you can see in the pictures we were all decked out in our Aggie Gear, I was a little worried walking through the streets of Provo that we might get Jello thrown on us or something.  People kept giving us the evil eye everywhere we went, and they say we have mean fans.  

We went out to eat with my Aunt Phyllis, Greg, Leanne, their kids, Vanessa, and Spencer before the game, all BYU fans dressed in BYU gear.  While we were waiting for a table this guy came up to us and said "Looks like you guys come from a mixed family."  Some people in our party looked at the guy like "did you honestly just ask that?  So Travis has dark skin, he is standing right there idiot."  For the other half of our party that knew what this guy meant - USU and BYU fans,  it was hilarious to see the reaction of the other half of our party.  

The game was packed and we had such high hopes for our Aggies.  We made it down to the last 15 seconds beating the Cougars, but in the end the Aggies lost.  It was depressing but such a miraculous catch by the Cougars it was hard to not be a little excited for them too.  After the game we headed down to my moms house to spend Conference Weekend. 

We always have such big plans for Conference weekend but by the time you listen to Conference make lunch, etc. we only had time for a drive up the canyon.  My sweet Grandparents came up and visited for Saturday.  They are seriously the best!!  We rode up to some spectacular scenic view points.  Vanessa and I enjoyed our ride in the back.  We kept getting forgotten about though.  We got locked in the car a few times which just lead to more laughing.  People were probably getting a little fed up with the constant giggles. On the way down the mountain we stopped and fished.  It was fun to cast a few worms out there before the rain came in. 

We really enjoyed our visit down there.  It is always fun to go to Ephraim and reminisce of my days at Snow College.  There are so many good memories from there.  We left on Sunday after a delicious turkey dinner, which made me so excited for Thanksgiving.   

Homecoming Week

For most years of my life Homecoming always lands on or around my birthday.  This year was no exception.  I love the festivities that go with homecoming, a football game, usually a 5k race, a parade, dances (I just pretend they are all for me).  My parents, well my mom, was here for most of the week to visit with us.  I really enjoy when there is somebody else around to entertain Sawyer throughout the day so I can get ready without a helper or actually use the bathroom in peace.  Nobody lets you in on that little tidbit of becoming a mom.  

For my birthday we played miniature golf and went out to eat.  I tried to make this dessert I found on pinterest.  The recipe looked awesome and the pictures on pinterest did too but the end result disappointed me to be honest.  I will have to try again.  We did endulge in some awesome Caramel Cashew Aggie Ice Cream though.  The best. 

My mom and I were cleaning up the kitchen and this is what we found when we looked in the living room.  I thought it was so adorable.  Sawyer wants to be just like the big guys. 

On Friday Travis decided we should go look at the Kokanee Salmon that swim up from Porcupine Reservoir.  I miss the salmon runs that I enjoyed while living on the Klamath River.  It is amazing to see the fish at the end of the long journey.  I was a little surprised by the size of these fish compared to the salmon in the Klamath.  Don't get me wrong, I knew they wouldn't be as big as the ones on the Klamath but these fish were like fish you would find in a big fish tank.  They were pretty cool though . The river was so packed.  We enjoyed walking up the river and for Sawyers enjoyment throwing rocks, it never gets old does it? 

Saturday was the Homecoming Parade.  It was fun to go out and see the support from the community for the University.  The parade was full of bands and dance academy's.  Sawyer really enjoyed the parade.  He especially like the flags that were handed out.  Who needs candy when you can get a flag?  The candy that people threw Sawyer took it upon himself to throw it back.  He thought it was a game apparently. 

After the parade we headed over to the Farmers Market. I love that place.  I am so glad Logan has a community that supports the local growers and artisans.  

We went to the game later that evening.  Sawyer did so much better this game than his last one.  The team was fun to watch.  The game actually went into double overtime.  We were sad to see the loss for our Aggies.  Maybe next time.  

Still has his flag from the parade. 

When I Grow Up......

Fishing is a family affair right?  Travis decided we should go fishing on Saturday morning. (okay this is an old post because it was a couple of Saturdays ago.)  I wanted to go running because it is one day I can go no a long run without the stroller.  Travis suggested I go run out at Newton while he fishes with Sawyer and Kyle.  Great idea we both got what we wanted.  

When I returned I found Sawyer wet from the waist down about.  Apparently he was throwing rocks and it wasn't cutting it from throwing them from the shore.  He needed to get in the water and throw the rocks.  Silly child.  

Couldn't be happier, he has a stick and a big one at that to whack somebody. 

Here Dad I know which one you need

Rubber Ducky, You're the One

We are trying to squeeze the last bit of fun out of every last day of warm weather before it turns cold again.  We took the opportunity to get rid of some of our old bread and help out some ducks oh and geese.  Lets not forget the huge kind of scary geese.  It was amazing how the ducks and geese swarmed over to us.  I was a little nervous once all the birds started closing in because I have seen geese attack and it is not pretty.  I don't even know what I would do if one of those big geese attacked me.  Hence, why Travis, the much more calm parent has Sawyer.  They say animals smell fear and I am sure it permeates from me a lot.  You would never think I was a veterinarians daughter.  

Well the birds did not attack but they were getting really close to eating my hand with the bread. After we ran out of bread we walked around trying to find a safe place to let Sawyer explore.  He found sticks and rocks, his favorite toys.  Sometimes I really wonder why we ever buy toys.

What?

Sawyer got a hold of some stickers.  He thought they were pretty cool until both hands were covered and he couldn't get them off.  Okay I may have helped a little with sticking the stickers all over.  

Weekend Fun

Time sure has been flying lately.  Last week was full of a lot of fun experiences.  On Wednesday we had my cousin Lori Anne and her family over for dinner.  We decided to do dutch oven instead of try to go out with three little ones.  I am sure that Lori's girls are angels but my little guy is a little bit of a hand full sometimes.  It was fun visiting and eating.  Sorry no pictures.  

Friday night was had a date with our friends the Hollands, Tom and Sam.  We were going to go to the mountains and have a little cookout but decided it would be better to just cook at home.  Just because we didn't have a fire does not mean we couldn't enjoy the same food we were going to have though.  We made tin foil dinners and for dessert, S'mores treats.  It was fun talking and laughing with old friends.  We probably kept them out way too late, the same with Lori Anne and her family.  

The boys were sitting on the toy just fine but ask for a picture and Sawyer got a little distraught. 

 Saturday was completely devoted to football for Travis.  Well almost.  I got up and went running on an amazing trail here in Logan.  After I returned home though Travis informed me that last year a girl was attacked on this trail.  The girl got away but I was completely shocked that something like that would happen here in Logan.  We showered up (well I showered up, I didn't want to fumigate everybody) and headed to Travis' cousins for the USU v. Auburn game and the BYU v. Ole Miss game.  We were pretty upset about the Aggies loss.  It was a great game though.  BYU game, not so exciting until the last quarter.  

Monday we decided to have a little adventure and headed over to the Minnetonka Cave by Bear Lake.  We didn't really know what we were getting ourselves into.  Travis had gone fishing that morning so he asked if I could drive over.  I agreed but after driving about ten minutes in the canyon wish I didn't.  It is not that I don't like driving but there were so many people and they kept coming into my lane on the turns.  Hello people, I don't have anywhere besides this river on my side of me to go there isn't much a shoulder.  We made it in one piece though.  Although Travis informed me he thought I was driving too fast.  Silly Travis he was just dreaming we were racing. When we arrived at the cave we could not get into a tour for an hour and a half. We were starving so we headed down to Montpelier for some grub.  We got to see some beautiful country on the drive and a near miss of a lady who was taking a picture of the tabernacle in Paris, ID and decided she didn't need to watch for traffic.  We got back to the caves with a little time to spare.  We put on some warm clothes, the cave is 40 degrees.  For a Cache Valley person, I thought "eh 40 degrees that isn't too cold" , I was horribly mistaken. My toes were freezing, and my flimsy jacket was not very warm. The cave was pretty fun to walk through.  It had huge rooms and a lot of stairs.  Sawyer enjoyed it once he got out of his carrier.  He was really excited about all the rocks.  He kept wanting to hold the rocks and well of course eat them.  

Travis drove us safely home.  We decided to take advantage of our favorite snow cone shack before it closes for the season.  What a great week!    

Time Marches On

Monday marked the first official day of Travis starting his Masters Degree in Engineering.  We are in the home stretch people, I can officially see an end in sight (Is anybody else jumping for joy with me?) which is awesome but sad at the same time.   I have really enjoyed our time here in Logan.  This town is like a small town but with everything you need.  We have an awesome University to bring us a little culture, we have just about any store you would possibly ever need- except Target which is a little disappointing- but we have 2 Wal-Marts to make up for it.  We have tons of restaurants, and bowling alleys, movie theaters, running trails, a temple, the list goes on an on and on.  I am really going to miss the town when and if we have to move.
Well, on to the point of this blog post.  Monday Travis called me and told me he needed me to bring him a check.  I thought okay but how do you suppose I get it to you since you have the car.  He said judging by the time I had probably not gone running and I should walk to campus instead.  If anybody has been to my house you know that campus is just a small little dot you can see from my house.  It seemed miles and miles away but I have always wanted to walk there to see how long it would take me.
I loaded Sawyer in the jogging stroller, grabbed some water, and headed up to campus.  It took us about an hour.  I don't really know how far it is for sure but I do know it is farther than 4.5 miles.  When I got to campus, for the first time, I felt so out of place.  I was dressed in my workout clothes, while everybody around me was dressed in their "first day of school outfits".  I was pushing a stroller, and I realized I am OLD.  Well, not really just a lot older than all those college freshmen.  I have been in the college mode for so long and always thought of myself as around college age, but I quickly realized I am not such a young 'um anymore.  I can not believe that the incoming freshmen were born in like 1992 or 1993. Crazy, I was already in elementary school.
Travis met us for lunch at the TSC. We had a great time and indulged in some good food. Sawyer enjoyed showing off for all those who would watch him.  Luckily, Travis let us take the car home so we didn't have to walk again, not that it would have been bad going home, it would have been all downhill.  I hope we don't take this year last year in Logan for granted and live it to the fullest.