This is a find on America's got Talent. They are so cooooool.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Unexpected Adventure
About 6 hours...and 32 miles...
Wendy came up from Texas to visit at Summer's house, so I met them and our parents so we could all visit together. On the last day of my visit Wendy and I decided to go on a bike ride...you know, quality Sister Time. Summer asked if we wanted to pack a picnic but we said no because we'd be back in time for lunch and to put little Heidi down for her nap. We left the house around 10:40am.
It felt good to be outside and get some exercise. We rode for about two hours until we had to stop for a potty break for Heidi. We talked about if we should turn back, but it seemed like the time had gone by fast, and it might not be that far if we just kept going and followed what seemed to be a big loop. It would be more fun to follow the loop than to go back the way we came. So we kept going.
Eventually we stopped at a house to see if we could get some more water. I was looking around to see if anybody was outside when a friendly looking guy pulled up on a dirt bike. He told us where we could get some water and then said, "You wouldn't happen to be Summer's sister would you?" The guy was a friend of Summer and Glen's that I met on a visit earlier this summer. Wendy thought it was so funny that way out on this dirt country road, someone would recognize me as Summer's sister.
Around 1pm we decided to call Summer for help. We were hungry and Heidi was being a good sport, but we felt bad having her ride in the bike trailer for so long. It looked like our loop was a lot bigger than we first thought, and we couldn't decide if it would be better to turn around or keep going forward. Summer brought us food and took Heidi home, and we kept riding. (There wasn't enough room in the car for everybody and the bikes and trailer.) She went home in the direction we were headed so she could call us back and say what was coming ahead. We followed the loop forward 12 miles back into the main part of La Grande.
We got home around 5pm, sweaty and exhausted. We had gone from one end of the valley to the other.
It was actually a nice ride and we got to see a lot of pretty country roads and fields...but maybe next time we'll plan a little better. I'd love to do it again with my own bike that fits me better, some food and maybe a little sunscreen.
Wendy came up from Texas to visit at Summer's house, so I met them and our parents so we could all visit together. On the last day of my visit Wendy and I decided to go on a bike ride...you know, quality Sister Time. Summer asked if we wanted to pack a picnic but we said no because we'd be back in time for lunch and to put little Heidi down for her nap. We left the house around 10:40am.
It felt good to be outside and get some exercise. We rode for about two hours until we had to stop for a potty break for Heidi. We talked about if we should turn back, but it seemed like the time had gone by fast, and it might not be that far if we just kept going and followed what seemed to be a big loop. It would be more fun to follow the loop than to go back the way we came. So we kept going.
Eventually we stopped at a house to see if we could get some more water. I was looking around to see if anybody was outside when a friendly looking guy pulled up on a dirt bike. He told us where we could get some water and then said, "You wouldn't happen to be Summer's sister would you?" The guy was a friend of Summer and Glen's that I met on a visit earlier this summer. Wendy thought it was so funny that way out on this dirt country road, someone would recognize me as Summer's sister.
Around 1pm we decided to call Summer for help. We were hungry and Heidi was being a good sport, but we felt bad having her ride in the bike trailer for so long. It looked like our loop was a lot bigger than we first thought, and we couldn't decide if it would be better to turn around or keep going forward. Summer brought us food and took Heidi home, and we kept riding. (There wasn't enough room in the car for everybody and the bikes and trailer.) She went home in the direction we were headed so she could call us back and say what was coming ahead. We followed the loop forward 12 miles back into the main part of La Grande.
We got home around 5pm, sweaty and exhausted. We had gone from one end of the valley to the other.
It was actually a nice ride and we got to see a lot of pretty country roads and fields...but maybe next time we'll plan a little better. I'd love to do it again with my own bike that fits me better, some food and maybe a little sunscreen.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Safety First!
This is one of the reasons I think Decagon is such a great company. In how many other workplaces have you seen a sign like this! Decagon really cares about the well-being of it's employees.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Mom's Pasta Salad
My mom made a delicious pasta salad to share on our camping trip at Alder Lake. Everybody wanted the recipe so I thought I would post it here, and anybody else who reads my blog can get it too. Really--this is good. A couple people who normally don't like pasta salads loved it, so give it a try!
Bistro Chicken Pasta Salad
4 cups cooked pasta (penne, spiral, bow-tie...whatever)
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 pkg (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, grilled or broiled, cut into 1/4 inch slices
Toss all ingredients except chicken
Cover pasta mixture with chicken. Serve warm or chilled. (We like it cold) Makes 7 1/2 cups
Bistro Chicken Pasta Salad
4 cups cooked pasta (penne, spiral, bow-tie...whatever)
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1 pkg (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, grilled or broiled, cut into 1/4 inch slices
Toss all ingredients except chicken
Cover pasta mixture with chicken. Serve warm or chilled. (We like it cold) Makes 7 1/2 cups
Monday, August 8, 2011
Arrrrrr Matey!
For Greg's birthday I decided to throw a big Pirate Party. We just moved into a house, as previously mentioned, so we wanted to have a big party and invite lots of friends because we can.
It was fun to plan and find piratey things for the party. Greg found out about most of the things I was planning, but he didn't know what I was going to do with the cake. I thought it would be cool to make a treasure chest cake, and it turned out pretty good! (It was actually very easy to do.)
Max was good at helping me get ready for the party. He put the cupcakes in the oven while I frosted other cupcakes and worked on the cake. It was fun to have him in the kitchen to keep me company.
We had hot dogs for dinner--roasted over the fire, and everybody brought something to share.
I think the most interesting thing was "Dessert Sushi." I really thought it was sushi until I picked it up. It was rice crispy treats rolled up in fruit leather with little pieces of red vines. It was weird how much it looked like rice and fish, but it tasted really good!
I thought this was a cute picture of my pregnant friend.
Special Guests include: Greg's brother, David, The Summer and Glen Posse, and Max from Texas!
Ginger looks so cute!
(David is to the right of Greg with a black bandanna.)
It was fun to plan and find piratey things for the party. Greg found out about most of the things I was planning, but he didn't know what I was going to do with the cake. I thought it would be cool to make a treasure chest cake, and it turned out pretty good! (It was actually very easy to do.)
Max was good at helping me get ready for the party. He put the cupcakes in the oven while I frosted other cupcakes and worked on the cake. It was fun to have him in the kitchen to keep me company.
We had hot dogs for dinner--roasted over the fire, and everybody brought something to share.
I think the most interesting thing was "Dessert Sushi." I really thought it was sushi until I picked it up. It was rice crispy treats rolled up in fruit leather with little pieces of red vines. It was weird how much it looked like rice and fish, but it tasted really good!
I thought this was a cute picture of my pregnant friend.
Special Guests include: Greg's brother, David, The Summer and Glen Posse, and Max from Texas!
Ginger looks so cute!
(David is to the right of Greg with a black bandanna.)
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ok, last video post
I left Greg home alone for a few days and when I came back Greg was singing this goofy song about chicken. This kid cracks me up--his eyes and facial expressions. Greg likes this video because it reminds him of his mission in inner city Baltimore.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Harry Potter
We saw Harry Potter in the IMAX 3-D in Spokane Saturday night. It was mostly like I pictured. Mom sent me this video made by some kids at BYU. It's hilarious, but it's also just how I feel!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
It's been awhile...
It's been awhile since I posted on my blog because I kept thinking I was going to get a job, and I wanted to wait so I could announce my new job! But, I still haven't gotten a job. I've had a number of great interviews, but there's always somebody out there who is a little more impressive than me, or who is happy and excited to work the night shift when I'd prefer to work during the day...
Anyway, besides the job thing, my other news is that we moved! Hooray! We found a 3-bedroom house to rent that costs just a little bit more than our tiny lame apartment. I've been working in the kitchen for the past few days, unpacking and organizing. It's fun this time around because there is actually enough room for all of my kitchen things! Hooray! My pots and pans fit nicely in the over-large drawers. They don't have to be stacked and hidden in the bottom of a hard-to-reach cupboard. We have lots of space in the rest of the house as well, so we are looking forward to inviting friends over for dinner and games, and inviting family to come stay in our extra bedrooms.
This is a good change. We used to invite people over to eat dinner with us at THEIR house. haha. Recently Greg left this message on my friend's phone: "Hi! This is Greg Kelley! I have an urgent invitation for us to hang out with you at your house! Please call me back to find out the details!" If you know Greg, you know that he's about the only person who could get away with that. haha.
Well, I don't have any real pictures to share because I don't know where the camera is at the moment, but I might get some pictures later with Greg's phone. Because blog posts without pictures are boring, here is a picture that sort of looks like my house.
That is the neighbor's cat that always comes around and tries to sneak into our garage...
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Again
I'm going to work as a CNA again. I worked as a CNA about 5-6 years ago before I was married, and like all jobs there were great parts and not great parts. The main down side was the work environment and the management, so I'm hopeful that I will have a good experience this time around. I took a CNA class in Lewiston for the past few months and just passed the state tests last week. Now I'm working on transferring my license to Washington. Wish me luck as I look for a job! I applied at the Pullman Hospital. I'm not sure where the available position is in the hospital, but I hope it is in the BirthPlace. I haven't gotten to work in that area yet but I think it would be a fun new experience.
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