10 things

word of the day -- catawampus

[kat-uh-WOM-puhs]: adjective

1. off-center; askew; awry

2. positioned diagonally; cater-cornered

In this world we have learned to love and dislike (I won't use the word hate because it's a strong word) the things that are all around us. Here's 5 things I love and dislike.

5 things I dislike:

1. Triangle on the windshield. You know when it's snowing or raining, and you turn on your windshield wipers, and it clears your whole window except for that one triangle at the bottom...yeah I don't like that. They seriously couldn't invent wipers that could get that triangle too! I just don't get it.

2. Cats. They're gross. That's all I have to say about that.

3. Wet socks. Yeah, I honestly dislike it when I'm walking around my house in socks and I step in something that makes my socks wet. It's all I think about when they're wet and then I have to change my socks.

4. My stomach growling. It's the one thing that embarrasses me the most. I know when I'm hungry, my stomach doesn't need to tell me.

5. Food stuck between my teeth. It's a daily occurrence. I find it annoying.

5 things I love:

1. Shepherd's Pie. It has four of my favorite foods: Mashed Potatoes(of course), Green Beans, Beef, and Cheese!! Oh so happy in my tummy. :)

2. Chocolate filled puppy chow a.k.a muddy buddy's. I love it when I'm eating that powder sugar goodness with chocolate, and you take a bite of one and it's filled with chocolate. Mmmm. Makes me smile.

3. Hugs. Especially from the nieces and nephews. It just warms your soul and makes you feel all fuzzy inside.

4. Badminton. You know it's a fun sport when they call the ball a birdie.

5. Heavy machinery. IT ROCKS! Driving something really big that most people never get the chance to drive will bring much joy to your heart.

safety tip: make sure your shoes are tied before getting on an escalator.

the big apple

city

[sit-ee]: noun

1. a large or important town

2. an incorporated municipality, usually governed by a mayor and a board of aldermen or councilmen

3. a municipality of high rank, usually based on population

4. a borough, usually the seat of a bishop, upon which the dignity of the title has been conferred by the crown

New York baby!! I had the great opportunity of going to New York City a few weeks ago! Let me tell you something...IT ROCKED!!!

Here's everything that I saw:

the sky (from above).

this was the first place I ate in New York.....it was soooo good!

Times Square in all its glory.

random church that looked sweet.

central park (it's huge).

cool bridge (literally cool).

the buildings are so tall.

the "wicked" stage....best broadway show ever! I recommend seeing it.

chocolate store. it makes any girl's day spectacular.

the temple. :)

my pudding face.

wall street. the buildings are tall and close in the downtown area. i saw the new york stock exchange building and the charging bull. very cool.

brooklynn bridge. can anyone say A-MAZING??!!!

you can see the statue of liberty from the bridge....this is only time I saw the statue.

top of the empire state building at night!! I'll tell you what....the city lights are beautiful!

grand central station...big deal.

safety tip: avoid drawing attention to yourself as a tourist.

outdoor living

camp

[kamp]: noun

1. a place where an army or other group of persons or an individual is lodged in a tent or tents or other temporary means of shelter

2. any temporary structure, as a tent or cabin, used on an outing or vacation

So it's been awhile since I've posted anything...sorry y'all! Back in July I went camping with the fam to Flaming Gorge! Isn't it beautiful??!!

We had a good old time. Tents, campfires, dutch oven, smore's, fishing and rafting down the Green River! What else could a girl ask for?

Best part of the camping trip: Brielle decorating my tent. :) I love kids.

Safety tip: Are you prepared?

officially old

Accomplish

[uh-kom-plish]: verb

1. to bring to its goal or conclusion; carry out; perform; finish

2. to complete

3. to provide polish to; perfect

guess what?!?!

My diploma came in the mail!!

Look at that name with my degree. Isn't it pretty?

I feel a little older now, but I'm glad I finished this.....it's such a relief! :D

Also, I found this pretty sweet earring and necklace holder. I. Like. It. A. Lot.

safety tip: Watch your back.

spare time

boredom

[bawr-duh m]: noun

1. the state of being bored; tedium; ennui

What do I do on days that I'm bored? I go to my sister's house where I help her with projects and play with her kids. It's pretty much awesome.

As you can see below, we went to this fantastic park where they have water that comes out of the ground, who knew?! And there's a playground where you can swing, slide, and do other usual kid things. :) Great for a hot summer day!

The water area:

the swings:

Another time we went over to my sister's mother-in-law's place and picked peas!! While we were there we played in the tree house and on the swings.

mmmmm.....I love fresh peas!!

sweet treehouse!

it was a pretty hot day, so we naturally had to get a drink from the hose ;)

Sometimes we like to be crazy and blow bubbles....it rocks :D

Anyway, we do other things there too, but I haven't documented it all. Sorry! Haha.

Safety tip: If you are working on an elevated platform and you think you need a safety rope, you probably do.