Nothing like driving up to Utah, spending one day, and driving back. For some reason it took us 12 hours to get to Heber on Friday. We did drop Brenn off in Provo with her Cousin Lauren, but still. We spent too long in Flagstaff trying to download our audio book we wanted to listen to, I guess.
Why did we go to Utah? Well Ken's Cousin David Ashby was getting married and we have really tried to attend weddings if at all possible and our Houseboat meeting was the same day. So Friday morning we got in Dallin's car (nothing like 39 mpg) with Brenn and headed to the cold country.
What audio book was worth the wait? Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief. Great book. We wanted to listen again before we saw the movie. Well, if we ever see the movie. If you are looking for a great series for a kid (or adult, i enjoyed it) then check them out. There are 5 books in the series and they are a fun adventure.
Was it cold? Well, not really, but cold for us. Heber was chillier and it snowed most of Saturday, even if it was just lightly. But I still caught a cold! I hope I did not infect the Bride and Groom!
It was a such a lovely wedding. They held it in an old school in Payson. We went a little early to see if they needed any help and it was fun to meet Rachel's family and interact a little with them All of the Ashby and DeWyze cousins were there, and we got to see Sera and Ryan Allen. I am so lucky to love all of Ken's extended family. They are a great bunch.
Then we went to dinner(?) at 3;30 with Ken's parents and Mike and Shelly (Ken's Brother and wife) at an Peruvian Restaurant in Provo - it was really good food and great fun.
Then off to the houseboat meeting at Sizzler. This meeting is always fun. The man who runs the co-op does such a good job (Wrights are you reading this?). I appreciate that he and his wife take the time to keep track of all the business pertaining to the houseboat. We all choose numbers from 1 to 10 and that is the order to choose your dates for the summer. I ALWAYS get one number less than Aunt Pat! The year I thought I was golden with the number 2, she got 1. We are always trying to get the same dates. Someone mentioned they heard about a helicopter rescue at Lake Powell and I had to fess up it was us! Still what a great bunch of people to be co-owners with.
By the time we started back to Provo to pick up Brenn and head up to Heber I was sneezing and coughing and had a head filled up with snot! I caught a nasty cold! I hoped it was just allergies but really everything is frozen in Utah right now, so what is the chance? So here I sit in my Bed watching the Olympics and resting. It was a hard weekend to be on the road so much, this is my first chance to OD on the Olympics. We LOVE the Olympics. I am just glad we have TIVO.
Boring post, sorry.
4 comments:
If you have to be sick, this is the perfect time to do it...during the Olympics! What could be better than snuggling up in a nice warm blanket and watching the greatest (winter) show on earth? (Okay, maybe being well and snuggling up in a nice warm blanket...)
Ah well, hope you're feeling better soon.
=)
David and I just barely finished the 5th Percy Jackson book this weekend, and we have LOVED all of them. I almost like them better than Harry Potter. THe movie was disappointing as they completely changed the story line (understandable because of how much was in the book), but didn't like it.
Hi Karen, wondered if you were watching the Olympics. I told my family I didn't want calls or visits until they are over. I read the Percy jackson books too. Helped me answer some mythylogical questions on Jeopardy, but they ARE NOT as good as Harry Potter. I had that cold, hope you get better soon
So sad I missed you! Huge bummer. Glad you had a good trip.
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