One Derby Down... How Many More To Go?

Jared was in the KSM derby this last weekend. As always I was sitting in the stands just sick, but it was worth it Jared did really well. Jared by some miracle took 3rd in his heat (The crowd cheered for placing after it got to the top 4). His front fenders locked up his tires so he would just dig a hole with his back tires and get stuck, but someone always came and got him out. He would go for a little longer and the same thing would happen again. While he was in the pit getting his car ready for the main he noticed he was losing his transmission. He only had 2ND gear when he went out to the main. He didn't have a prayer. How could anyone go longer than 30 seconds without reverse? Well that was what everyone thought, but like always Jared likes to prove everyone wrong. He would drive around and sideswipe people. It was pretty funny. He only got hung up once, and once again someone came to his aid and freed him. Jared ended up taking 3rd in the main. It was fun to watch, and everyone loved the paint job on the car!!!The paint was joint effort this time and it turned out really good.

Tagged!!!

Yeah, so I kinda hoped this would never happen but since it has I guess I better live up to my friend duties and by the way thanks soooo much Calie! :)

A - attached or single: Attached and wouldn't have it any other way. Jared and I have been married 5 years and it has been awesome!!! I am so greatful to have someone like Jared.

B - Best friend: I have lots of good friends, but I would have to say Jared and my family. Even though sometime they drive me crazy I love every second I get to hang out with them.

C - Cake or Pie: Does Cold Stone Cake Batter count?

D - Day: Saturday I always seem to get so much accomplished

E - Essential Item: Chap stick!!!

G - Gummi Bears or Worms: Worms I like to eat them in pieces.

H - Hometown: I would have to say Mendon I lived in a few other towns, but that was before I can remember.

I - Indulgences: COLD STONE!!!

J - January or July: July just to make Jared mad (see below blog).

K - Kids: Not that I know of ;). Hopefully one day.

L - Life is incomplete without: My husband, my family, and my friends.

M - Marriage Date: July 10, 2003

N - Number of Siblings: 1 Sister and 2 Brothers.

O - Oranges or Apples: I love oranges, but hate to peel them. So I would have to say apples.

P - Phobias or Fears: I hate heights, but love the adrenaline rush.

Q - Quote: “It is our choices…that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

R - Reason to Smile: I have an awesome husband!!!

S - Season: Spring. It is the perfect temperature and I love all the new flowers.

T - Tag Three Friends: Here's for all my blog stalkers ;) Leonora, Tina, Amber

U - Unknown Fact about me: Well I am not sure since I am a loud mouth and tell everyone everything.

V - Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals: Somewhere in the middle.

W - Worst Habit: Burping.

X - X-Rays or Ultrasounds: I have had both and would probably prefer x-rays. The ultrasounds I have had to have lately aren't the funnest as some of you know!!!

Y- Your favorite food: Anything Mexican.

Z - Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Big Fishin'

Well I have been behind at getting things posted so does it surprise anyone that I am a week late with this one? Last weekend we went to Island Park with Eric and Tina. It was kinda a last second thing. We went to Island Park on Friday night. Saturday we went to Yellowstone and went biking/hiking. First we went to Osprey Falls. It wasn't the easiest ride, but sooo worth it. It was cool because not many people see it. You have to hike 1.4 miles after the bike trail to get to it. It is a very steep trial, so that means straight down which wasn't so bad, it was the straight up that could kill you. Next we went to Old Faithful. We went and got the tradition ice cream cone and watched Old Faithful erupt. After that we jumped on the bikes and rode to Morning Glory. It was a much easier ride than earlier that morning, which was good because I wasn't sure how much more the old behind could handle! We spent the rest of the afternoon in West Yellowstone. As always we had to go to Wild West Pizzeria, and the candy store. We went to the Playmill and saw Hello Dolly for the second time, it was probably just as good if not better since we could anticipate the funny parts. The next day we got a yearly morning wake up call from Buzzy. He was in Rexburg visiting friends. I don't think he could last even a few days without seeing us j/k. So Buzzy Karina and Carson joined us for our float down Henry's Fork. The fishing has never been better!!! We caught some big fish and had a lot of fun.

BRAAAAAAP!! (Jared's graduation present)

The dictionary defines the word wretched as follows: "characterized by physical misery; very unhappy; full of misery". There is a season—not of love, life, or creation—that causes wretchedness to flow through my veins like rodenticide rat poison. This season I so bitterly speak of is known as summer. A majority of you faithful blog stalkers are in disaccord with this truth so let me explain. I will list what I have to enjoy and so faithfully look forward to during the summer: I love the allergies and all of it’s accompanying symptoms (swollen shut eyes, itchy throat, sneezing, no sleep, throwing out money for prescription medicine that rarely works). I love sweating. There is nothing quite like sweaty crawling underwear and the sweet smell of swass as it permeates my nose like old road kill in a musty household garbage can. I love pulling weeds, pruning trees, mowing the grass, and watering the lawn in guilt as the news continually reminds us of our terrible forever annual drought like condition. I love spiders, mosquitoes, gnats, and all other creeping things that infest us in full force during the summer. I love heat. Need I say more? Some of you may be thinking that I am a pessimistic hater of sorts that is unable to find the beauty of life. Read on….
The dictionary describes the word “groovy” as very good. The word winter and groovy had just as well be synonyms. There need not be an elaborate explanation for the pictures posted with this blog will pretty much sum it up. For those of you not familiar with such machinery, you are looking at an Arctic Cat M8 fully equipped with a clean burning 2 stroke 798 cc displacement liquid cooled twin. It is also noteworthy to mention the 46mm batteryless electronic fuel injection with adjustable power valve technology which helps rapidly spin the 153 x 15 Camoplast Challenger. I could list it’s other features but I only have a couple pages left so I’ll stop there. Some (less educated persons) claim that heaven is home on earth. I argue that heaven is floating through the powder on a powerful yet lightweight 2 stroke snowmobile. It’s the fresh smell of exhaust and the sound of the rapped out motor as you climb out the top of a large mountain peak. It’s the friendships made while digging out stuck snowmobiles and trying to high mark each other on the hill. It’s the constant maintenance, repair, and modification. I was hoping the global climate would evolve to a day when I could enjoy winter year round. I guess I’m screwed due to global warming. Oh well.