Minidoka County! YEE HAW!

This year was the first time in 10 years that I haven't entered a calf in fair.  It was really surprising how much I missed it!  Man I hate growing up.  But I did get to at least spend the weekend at the fair and rodeo.  What can I say?  I'll always be a country hick at heart.  As long as I don't have to work too hard :P

Why Yes We Do Get A Special Holiday in Utah

I loved explaining to the partcipants at work why campus would be closed on July 24th.  It's so we can party more.  :)

I went back down to Gregg & Lacey's to celebrate Pioneer Day the right way.  We watched parades, fireworks and relaxed. 

Oh... And did I mention that we went to WICKED?!?

(Sneaking Pics)

It was AMAZING!! I would watch it again and again.  Driving back to work at 6:00 the next morning was rough, but SOOOOO worth it. 

Thanks Gregg & Lacey!!

Families are the Bestest

After the concert, Cameron and I spent the weekend with Gregg & Lacey.  We went to the zoo, watched a Bee's game, went to Spiderman, and hung out with this cutie all weekend :)

And then Cam spent the whole week with me while he went to Tennis Camp.  And when the whole family came to pick him and stayed in my apartment... that was certainly an adventure.

But I love my family, and I love spending every minute with them :)  These are a few reasons why:

PS

EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! :)

Pumped Up Birthday

After the country celebrates its birth, and everyone goes back to work, that's when Cameron has his special day :) 

Awww look at the seventeen year old!

And this year we celebrated by being the hipsters that we are:

(Uncle Creeper)

Being short at concerts certainly gives your calves a workout! (tiptoes baby)

But it was super fun and SUCH a good concert.  If you haven't heard them, check out Kimbra and Foster the People.

Happy Birthday Cam!

Independence Day

After a couple days of work, I got to return to Rupert for the Fourth of July festivities :) I LOVE the Fourth in Rupert.  Christmas City can work Independence Day too. 

Tuesday night, we ate at the square.  Wednesday we went to the fantastic parade

Spent the whole day on the river, and fireworks later that night.  (I've been waiting all year to do that!)



Jackson Reunion

The weekend before the fourth, I got to spend the weekend at the Jackson Reunion.  There was plenty of food, plenty of laughs, and plenty of COUSINS!

I also got to play the piano for my cousin Braxton's baptism.  Sorry no pictures :(

And on Saturday night, we watched the famous Rupert fireworks.  Again, no pictures.

But the rest of the week was just as eventful, so be watching for plenty of pics to come :)

Falling Apart

The old Agriculture Building on campus is being torn down this week.  It's right next to my office, and I can feel the walls shake everytime it gets hit with the bulldozer.  But I have to admit, it's pretty fun to watch.

However, that's been about the only fun thing this week. 

On Sunday, I got smacked on the head by a branch on the four-wheeler, giving me a huge bump and a major headache.  I also got bit by some nasty bug that made my entire arm swell up and go numb.  I even had to get on an antibiotic for it.

Then Monday morning, I woke up feeling sick to my stomach and nearly passed out when the doctor drew my blood for a routine check up.  Seriously, they didn't even want me to drive myself home.

So after taking off the rest of the day of work and sleeping all day, I woke up Tuesday morning to no power and therefore no shower before work.  Also, an itchy throat and runny nose.

So, in summary, I went to work exhausted, with greasy hair, a bandaged right arm, a swollen left arm, a bump on my forehead, a headache, achy stomach, scratchy throat and a cold.

I know how you feel Ag Building.