TJ's Crib

So I've lived in Virginia my whole long (24 yrs)life and only recently did I go to visit Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello. It was a perfect day for it, I just wish I had more time to spend reading or chillin' in Charlottesville. But the company was well worth the few hours that were spent there. TJ was was great man, he did so much for our country and I am amazed at the legacy he left behind. Seeing the beautiful property only makes me want to own land and have what he did only on a smaller scale(not really kosher with getting millions of dollars in debt as he did). I definitely recommend visiting! I love Virginia. I think one of the most exciting things for me by visiting Monticello is that I am one step closer to accomplishing my goals for the year! Yea!

I love the Washington D.C. Temple!

I love everything about the temple and I haven't even gotten to experience the best part yet. But I can't help feel peace and love when I am on the grounds. My roommate and I went to see the "Monuments of Faith" photo exhibit and the Why I Believe Fireside when these photos were taken. Beth, this is the dress I made with mom's help. Mom said that you wanted to see what it looked like so I am including a close up photo as well for you to examine.

P.S. Kudos to you Amy for having two photos chosen and displayed in the exhibit detailed above!

Peach Picking

Tradition in our family calls for peach picking come around August time. I missed last year and was more than happy to rejoin the crew again. This year I have already been cherry, blueberry and peach picking and still plan to go apple picking! I definitely want to own land and maybe a fruit tree or two when I grow up :) You know, I still love climbing trees. And of course no trip was complete without going to the apple house in Lindon where they sell the best fresh, hot, apple doughnuts! MMMmmmm.....yummy.

One year older and wiser too?!

You be the judge of that one! I can't believe how fast time goes by as each successive year of my life passes. Here are a few highlights from my birthday this year. Next year I'm looking at a half a century...yikes...:0)

Image 1 - mom surprised me and decorated my apartment door, how cute is she!
Image 2 - Cutting the Costco cake at work on my bday. 6 weeks off of sweets...
Image 3 - The Recycled Happy Birthday sign that has lasted throughout 4 birthdays this year!

Slumbering...

Can I just say that sleep is glorious! And when I say glorious, I mean fantastic, spectacular, wonderous, fabulous, marvelous sleep. Last night I fell asleep after an exhausting day at 7:30 pm and did not wake up until 6:00 am the next morning. It made me realize what I was missing by staying up late and neglecting my ZZZzzz's. That's all.

P.S. The Olympics do not help with the whole sleep thing either. I am totally addicted to the amazing display of talent from these athletes.