Going on a bench hunt

This summer in Rochester they have benches all over that have been painted/decorated by different groups. So we thought it would be fun to go check some of them out and take a few pictures. We got out our GPS and used it to track down about 35 different benches this past weekend. The benches are fun but not quite as cool as the cows were in KC nine years ago.

What a mess

This is what happens when Caleb lets the dogs run around the backyard right after he finishes mowing the lawn. They get grass stained. And they love to roll in the clippings so they end up with bits of grass all over. That stuff is a challenge to wash out.

The Big Rib--Yummmm

A couple years ago Rochester started to have a new festival- The Big Rib. It is held at Highland Park and last year we just happened to see a banner and tried it out. This year we planned ahead and went with some friends to do a taste comparison. There were six different competitors and we got a half rack of ribs from each to share. That is a lot of ribs. After carefully analyzing each for flavor, meatiness, tenderness, etc, we agreed upon a winner. Gator BBQ By their name you would think they were from Florida but turns out they are from Canada (that almost was worth revoking their win). One of the others was pretty close but a little to sweet. Two of them were very distantly at the bottom, not even close.

We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the good weather. Guess we will have to go again next year.


BEFORE and AFTER

A color change

We have been living here for 6 years now and recently decided it was time to change the decor a little. So we got a new rug, curtains, and throw pillow to mix things up. This shifts the accent color from green to a rusty red.

Wedding Weather Woes

Last week we flew out to SLC for some wedding excitement. My little brother Isaac married Francie at the Mt. Timpanogos temple. The weather had us worried. It was raining off and on (mostly on) for the entire 3 days we were there. My mom had us busy the day before the wedding making center pieces and decorating the room for the dinner the night before. The wedding was beautiful (was Justin nodding off back there?). And the weather cooperated until all the family and friend pictures were finished. Then it started to rain. Many of us hung out at the University Mall while it got colder and rained and rained and rained. Then it was time to head to the outdoor reception. The yard it was held in was beautiful and the decorations looked nice in spite of an uncooperative Mother Nature. After about 45 minutes of mingling with umbrellas there was a short respite from the rain. This was the chance for cutting the cake, dancing, and tossing the bouquet. When the rain started back up, it was time for the happy couple to head off into the night to the rattling of soda cans on the back of the car. So despite a lot of weather worrying, it all went well and there will be many memories.



This is my dad and his siblings and mom at the dinner. It has been a while since I have gotten a picture of them all together. I didn't have a chance to take a picture of my mom's side.

Look, I got a Nook

This is my fun new toy. For once it wasn't Caleb getting a new bit of electronics. I was very skeptical of the whole e-reader idea. I just like my books. But now I recently thought it might be kind of fun to get one. So after looking around I got a Nook and I like it. Through the library I can download free epub books and Barnes and Noble has a free book each week. I have already downloaded and read 4 books in the week since I got my nook. So far I am very happy with my decision.

Green fun

Not too appetizing but definately green for St. Patricks day-green cheese on the french bread pizza, green ranch dressing, and there were green cupcakes for dessert.