It's Official!

Preston and I are going to Europe!

Here's the proof...

Clicking the confirmation button for purchasing our tickets :)

Miller Speedway

Our friend, Matt, had a birthday last week so we took him to our new favorite destination. Miller Speedway! It is one of the largest tracks in the world and is located right here in Utah, in Tooele. Go Karts, unlike any other, are available to test drive. They get up to speeds of 45 mhp and handle like little mini Porsches. Sport bikes, Rubicon Jeeps and Formula 1 cars are also available for rent. I might say it is a miniature Heaven on Earth :D

September Is Almost Over...

I can't believe how quickly September has passed us by. I figured I needed to make at least one September post before the month is over.

It has been a pretty exciting month. My teacher that is from Ireland who taught my English class at Sacred Heart came to visit! Her name is Patricia Scroope. Mrs. Scroope was my absolutely most FAVORITE teacher I have ever had and ever will have, hands down. She has been the only person I've ever given The Book of Mormon to and she tells me that if I ever go visit her in Ireland, which will hopefully be next summer, I will see it sitting on her coffee table in her cottage. Her son, Gareth, came along as well. Mrs. Scroope and Gareth are very interested in the gospel so Preston I showed them around Salt Lake for two days. We answered many of their questions and when they return to Ireland, we are sending the missionaries over to their cottage. Yay for missionary work! I look forward to being at their baptisms :)

While we were in Salt Lake we also visited the Miller Speedway and Saltair. One word, FREAKING AWESOME! ... oh wait, that's two.

Preston and I also finished tiling Dukes room/ future laundry room. It looks great! I look forward to getting the walls re-textured (hurray for Muddy Boys) and painted. I know I still haven't posted pictures of the bathroom... ooops. They're coming soon.

The month isn't over yet. There is more fun to be had next week. I'll be sure to keep the blog updated.

Poor Mrs. Scoope's face got really burnt :(

Our Little Bundle of Joy

Preston and I got a puppy!!
We named him Duke and he is just the cutest little guy ever.

Duke is a rottweiler and 8 weeks old.

We think he was born potty trained, freak of nature.
Dukers loves to play with his tug rope and my right green flip flop.

Weekend Ride on The Country Side

This last Saturday morning we went for a little ride over to Fairview with Preston's parents. It was so gorgeous and nice to be on the bike for a couple of hours. The country side is so luscious and green this year, I almost want to eat it! I love the time I get to spend sitting behind my hubby to think, relax, enjoy the fresh air and the beautiful sites. Being able to go on these bike rides is a very rewarding opportunity that Preston and I are able to share together.

Rain on My Hot Dog

"The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain!"

We had an adventurous weekend. Preston, Evan and I had been looking forward to a hot sunny day at the lake for almost two weeks. We were so excited when we finally got the chance last Friday, only by the time we got all the way up to the lake, clouds started rolling in quickly. It didn't bother us. People were leaving and we had the lake all to ourselves. We continued to set up camp and cook our hot dogs. By the time our coals were warm, our hot dogs were finished cooking and we were reaching in the bag for the hot dog buns, it down poured on us. Thunder lighting and the whole shabang!. Evan jumped in the lake while Preston and I shoved our soggy hot dogs and buns down our throats. We then packed our gear up and headed down the mountain.

We decided to take advantage of the jeep, the mountains and rain with a little off roading in the mud.

I've never had a better time at Payson Lake!

Jeepers, wearing his "mud" of honor.

The Sushi House

This last week, my sister in-law's father (Kayo's Dad) took us all out to eat Sushi. It was Janine and Logan's first time ever eating Sushi. So much fun! Although Sushi is not my most favorite Cuisine, I do enjoy the ambiance and idea of eating it. Weird, I know.

If I were to take a guess, I don't think Logan would be opposed to eating the Japanese delight (served by Chinese people here in America) in the future however, I'm pretty positive Janine hasn't made plans to eat it again any time soon.

Wow, sure seems as if Kayo really enjoys her Sushi
Yummmm...
(Sorry Kayo. I didn't realize until I got
home that your eyes were half shut)

"I May Have Cut it Too Short"

A few Sundays back I cut Prestons hair for the first time. What an experience! I think I'm in need of a little more practice before I get it just perfect. I may or may not have cut his hair a little too short. Possibly so short that you could see the grooves in the back of his head making his haircut look splotchy. I don't know. You can ask an expert. But a hair cut was not the only pampering (if you will) Preston received that traumatic Sunday, I also shaved his face. However, I have shaved his face plenty of times in the past so I'm pretty much an expert now. No need to worry. Take a look for yourself...

Yes, I made him into a cowboy/ "tuff police officer". I have no clue
as to why but he shaved it off the next day :(

Climbing of The Rock

We finally got out for some summer rock climbing! Preston and I, my brother and his cute date, Lyndi took the morning a couple of weeks ago and had ourselves a really great time. We're looking forward to our next rock climbing adventure :D