Girls Camp

As you can see I haven't posted anything since April, well it was about that time that I became the Girls Camp Director for my ward. Our ward was in a bind because something came up and the original director was moving. So I had to hustle to get things all planned and in order before June. That's right we went during the first part of June when all the weather knew how to do was rain! Luckily we had a couple afternoons of sunshine and cabins. Sometimes it is nice to get done with girls camp week so that the rest of the summer is open for other fun things. We had dutch oven dinners and good traditional breakfasts, mmm...probably one of my favorite parts about camping. The girls were so awesome and I'm going to miss them! They really made me feel like a teenage girl again. We stayed up late playing games and snacked on food as if we were royalty. I don't think any of them ever complained about preparing meals, and they were always asking "What can I do to help?" Along with the girls, I had amazing leaders who would bend over backwards if I asked them to. All in all, the experience was so fun and I learned a couple things that would improve girls camp next year.

We painted little wooden cars one afternoon for hospitalized children for a craft/service activity. They turned out so dang cute!

I hope I never get too old for Girls Camp!

April Fun

With the little hints of the summer season here and there, it's probably time for us to get back into shape so that we can have those ideal swimsuit bodies that we've always dreamed of for water-skiing this year, yeah right! We had the perfect workout, the only problem is that we need to do it about 3 times a week! We went for a 17 mile bike ride around Jenny's Lake near Jackson Hole. Don't let me fool ya, most of the ride was downhill. But it was great scenery, and actually sometimes growing up in one of the most gorgeous places on earth can really be taken for granted. Even though there's still snow on the ground there, it was just great to be outside. We had such an awesome day that we're thinking we might want to do some mountain biking this summer. Despite any calories that may have been burned while exercising, we decided we earned a treat afterwards, so we stopped at Dairy Queen for a blizzard. Wade and Jake were excited to ride on this 3-wheeler bike. After the winter semester of school for Jake and tax season for me, we both agreed we were in need of a little vacation. A sunny day laying at the pool in Las Vegas sounded like the perfect ticket. So that's exactly what we did. We caught a couple of shows (free ones of course...we were on a tight budget), went to the M&M store because peanut butter M&M's are my favorite candy, and walked the old part of downtown Las Vegas for the first time (we had never seen Fremont Street before). Jake learned how to play Roulette on this trip and loved to watch the high rollers as we walked through the casinos. I could see him getting addicted to the game so I better keep my eye on him for now on.

One of our favorite things to do together is ride motorbikes. I love it! Normally it doesn't matter what trail we're on, just as long as I get to gear up too. Of course there's always a crash or two, but that's how ya learn I guess. It's one of those hobbies where we both are having a good time, and yet simultaneously we're able to spend some time together as well. Luckily we have some really good friends who share the same passion for motorbiking. They're both a little better than us, but they tolerate us none the less.

Happy Birthday Jake

Last weekend we celebrated Jake's 24th birthday. I can't believe he's 24 years old, that's just crazy! We had a great weekend and with our families. We celebrated both Hailey and Jake's birthdays by going out to eat with the Cooke's, and then the next night we had an awesome birthday dinner for Jake at the Kunz's. Here's Grandma Kunz watching Wade and Sayler help Jake blow-out his "trick" candles.
Saturday was sunny and warm so we tried to take advantage of the snow one last weekend before it turns into a wet and muddy spring in Teton Valley. Cole and Jake had a blast pulling each other behind the snowmachine on skis.

Gotta love the good ole caraharts over-top of the coat look!

Be Mine For 2009!

Valentines Day is definitely more enjoyable when you have an awesome hubby who surprises you with a gorgeous bouquet of red roses! They filled our apartment with that fresh flowery smell too. Jake is more than I could have ever asked for in a husband. He always keeps me at the top of his priority list. I love him to pieces!

Jake is extremely busy right now because he's right in the middle of a school project. He's part of a group of business students who have to start a company on campus during the semester. Somehow he got himself elected as CEO for this company, so I don't plan on seeing him until the end of the semester...Their business idea is to hold a series of flea markets throughout the semester, hence the name of their business, Some Guy's Flea Market. If any of you have items lying around that you want to sell or get rid of, Jake and his crew will come get them. They'll only keep 25% of the sale price and give the remaining 75% back to you. Or they can just take it to the DI afterwards if you want. If you're looking for any great deals on stuff, then come to the Flea Market this Saturday from 10-2 in the MC Ballroom at the school.Here's a picture of Jake and I at the Rexburg shooting range. We were excited to spend part of our Saturday afternoon being outside.

Graduation

I'm so grateful that my parents really stressed the importance of an education while I was growing up. After long hours in the library, expensive books, and a few frustrating moments, I earned my degree. That's right, last Friday I graduated from BYU-Idaho with an Accounting degree! Lucky for me, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf was the guest speaker at the ceremony. I didn't get much of a break because the very next Monday I started working.

Jake is a Pilot

Flying airplanes is something Jake has always wanted to do since he was young. Well a couple weeks ago Jake took and passed the private pilot flight test! He makes a great pilot because he's determined to do everything perfect. I'm not sure what it is about airplanes, but when he's in the captain seat his face lights up. The first time I flew with him, I fell asleep in the back seat. My favorite flight with him thus far has just been the two of us zipping up to Teton Valley to see our old stomping grounds from the air. The Driggs airport is really nice, especially at night. It's good to have this step over, but I know there's much more to come. If all goes well, then our plans are for Jake to make his hobby of flying airplanes a career.

This is Jake with his flight instructor, Tom Kohler.

Here's one of the planes he flies in, a Cessna 172.

Just making sure everything looks good before we buzz around.

Officially a Blogger

I have a little extra time on my hands now that school is over, so I though I might try this blog thing out. I've been looking at everyone else's thinking to myself, "Oh, that's so cute! I wish Jake and I had one." Now I don't have an excuse (It just might take me a week or two to figure out all the tricks to making it look good.)