Rainy Days

It's raining again today. Phil and I briefly discussed moving to Seattle for school, but I was quick to remind him that I would get too depressed. However, I am rethinking it. It rains so much here. Well, I guess compared to Utah and Idaho. We were so excited when the sun came out this past Saturday and Sunday. But, it's gone again. Oh well! I don't know why, but the people here must really be into Halloween. A lot of people already have all their Halloween decor out. It's gotten me in the mood! I have been searching all morning for costume ideas. We have our trunk or treat party on Oct. 24th that I need to have them made by. I know, I know, it is still a month away, but I just can't help it! I am so excited. So if you have any good ideas for three costumes, let me know!

Potato Bowl

Hello all,


So we went to the Potato Bowl festivities over the weekend. The french fry feed was fun, but also really cold and wet (it rained). After we went to that, we had to go home and defrost! We gathered up Hot Chocolate and popcorn and watched the fireworks from the warmth of the car. One of the radio stations choreographed music to the fireworks. It was really good. On Saturday, we bundled up once again and headed to the Farmers Market and then the Potato Bowl Parade. It was chilly 35*, but we survived. That afternoon, the UND Fighting Sioux played Central Washington. The game was really close. They were tied at a minute and a half left in the game and were able to score another touchdown. You should have seen Phil. He went WILD! :) Well that was the events of our weekend. Sorry we only brought the camera to the french fry feed, and because it was raining, we didn't really take many pictures, but here's a few snapshots!

North Dakota . . .

Wow, I really am terrible at this. We are now in North Dakota. I am starting to get into the swing of things with this life change. Life is starting to slow down a little now that Phil is full-steam ahead with school. Coleman and I just spend our days hanging out until Dad gets home, then its usually eat dinner and go to bed. A little boring, but nonetheless we are surviving. I've been trying to keep busy with projects like the card club and the friendship quilt. I have yet to find a good scrapbooking store, or even a cute quilt shop, but I am sure they are around here somewhere. The 47th Potato Bowl is going on this week. On Thursday, we are headed to the annual French Fry Feed where they feed over 10,000 people with about 5,000 pounds of potatos. These aren't the type of potatos Phil and I are used to from Idaho. These are the little red potatos. I haven't even seen a good sized Idaho potato. Anyway, after the record breaking feed, we'll head over to the fireworks show. Watch out though, it's going to be chilly! Our highs this week range between 50-55*. Maybe it's me, but I thought the colder weather came on pretty fast. I guess I'll update you on how it went, and hopefully add pictures! :)

Sunday Afternoon

Well our time in Utah is almost at an end. I was sitting in church today, and I realized that four weeks from today, I will be attending my new ward in North Dakota. Wow, it is amazing how time flies! It has been such a fun summer. I don't think I have ever squished so many activities into four months in my life! I am glad that we had this opportunity to come here and share this time with our family. Even though we do miss our friends in Idaho. Well, wish us luck as we prepare for our next big move. I'm already getting the jitters! :)

Sad Week

Well it sure has been a sad week around here. Grandma H. died last Saturday. Her funeral was yesterday. I loved hearing all the stories from her past. She was such a neat lady and did so many wonderful things. I feel bad that I didn't take the time to get to know her better. I guess I will have to do that in the next life. Anyway, my heart goes out to all those who knew and loved her. She was truly an elect lady. If that wasn't bad enough, Coleman, Phil, and I all had the flu, and unfortunately we passed it onto the Roylance family. Best of luck to them.

Waiting for Dinner

Well today we are at Mom & Dads. We just moved and we have no food so we are here for dinner. I am slacking on helping with the dinner and just decided I would add to my blog! Today Coleman and River looked so cute in their Easter suits! We took pictures by the Flowering Cherry. When I figure out how to add pictures to this, I'll make sure to put it on! I guess I better go help out now! Have a good Sunday!

Bored

Well it is Sunday night, Phil is at work, Coleman is asleep, I've already talked to my mom, and our TV doesn't work, so my only entertainment is the computer. We are in the process of moving right now and I hate it. I wish I could just snap my fingers and we would be in the new place with everything unpacked and ready to go. Oh well. I guess going through all your junk and deciding what is really worth putting into a box and onto a trailer and off a trailer and out of a box, is all part of the adventure!