Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Soldier Hollow

My boss took the whole office on an outing to Soldier Hollow this winter (ps, it's still winter!) We could each bring our family, which means me and Tyler. Well.... Tyler was working so I decided to take my niece Julia. She and I had a blast!! I was nervous about driving to Heber in the winter, but the weather was fine. We were both completely bundled up, which ended up being completely unnecessary. It got so warm! We ended up taking off hats and coats and gloves just to cool off. Here are a few pictures of us waiting and sledding.






There really isnt a better place to sled. Each session is a perfect 2 hours. You take a tow rope up to the top, jump in a very short line, and speed your way to the bottom. Despite the short walking distances Julia still wanted me to pull her around. I tried, but it was too hard!!! On our way home we stopped at mickey D's and bought some lunch. I have never bought a happy meal for a kid (I shouldn't have really) but it was so fun to see her get excited about the barbie toy inside! I wish Tyler could have gone too, maybe next year!

Remember My Early Morning Routine?

In case you were wondering, yes I still get up super early every morning, but no it's not to work out anymore! We have found that Tylers brain just works better in the morning so he gets up early and starts his work day, I on the other hand like to let my brain rest. BUT! If Tyler is up and moving, it awakes the sweet angel sleeping in our guest room.....






Bless his heart, but if he is awake, he needs to pee. I have taken on the task of training our little Oliver, which requires a lot of potty time. I am home all week and determined to get him to top dog by the time I go back to work. He is such a smart dog, too smart really. Training Toby was a breeze, he was pretty submissive. Oliver is a cocky confident pup, who feels no need to please me. He is already doing better, but it has taken some hard work! Oliver is also our problem child. A week ago he broke a baby canine in half leaving it exposed for infection. We cringe at the idea of paying a hospital bill for a dog, but it seemed needed. Luckily, that day of the surgery (they were just going to yank it) it fell out on its own!! His new canine grew in beautifully. Not a few days later and his canine on the other side came in as well, however the baby on that side hadn't fallen out... I should have taken a picture but I promise once Oliver figured out what was happening with his loose tooth, he chewed on a bone till it was gone. We are glad that Oliver is capable of fixing all his medical needs on his own.
Toby had some issues of his own last week. The week prior we took the dogs running. We met our neighbors(they have 3) out in a feild and just let them run. Poor Toby was not used to such running and ended up with a blister on each pad. They all blew last Sunday and we were wrapping up his feet in bandages. They have healed now and are much tougher, so hopefully it wont happen again.

Need for Updates

I recently encountered a blog stalker. I was informed by this person that they had been reading my blog and were disappointed that I hadn't updated in a while... well! If I had only known people were reading my blog I would be better!

I uploaded all my photos so I could decide what I would blog on.
It seems I missed V-day and showing the world what my giving husband did for me!
I also work for a wonderful boss who recognizes that he works in an office full of women and he had us working on V-day. He had some great baskets made for each one of us! His are the flowers on the left.






Yes, those are (were, I ate a few) a dozen cadbury eggs, I can not resist easter candy! I even read an article recently in hopes of breaking the addiction, but to no avail, I still crave it! This year is different though because I am on a strict budget and usually can't find the extra cash to buy any. My friend/trainer Lisa is probably sighing a huge sigh of relief.
I am still expecting an easter basket from Tyler filled with yummy easter delights that I ration thoughout the year.