The Toaster

As I mentioned before, Rob and I decided to buy another vehicle. We always thought the Honda Element was UGLY! So ugly. But we just happened to start looking into them. After test driving it we loved it! We really wanted an orange or green one but only black was offered in our price range. They don't seem so ugly anymore. And I can tell you after a summer full of camping trips and long drives in the canyon, we LOVE this car. It fits everything we ever need, including the kitchen sink! I think we are going to be very happy with this purchase.

Old Honda

Rob and I decided we needed a second car. While looking for a car to buy we saw this old Honda in the showroom at a dealership. Rob laughed because he said his dad drove one just like this one when he was younger. I think that color is horrible. How funny the dealership would put that on display in their show room. It's crazy how old things can be so entertaining. While Rob and I were in Louisiana we loved going to the antique shops. They have way better antiques there than can be found in Utah! I remember being floored by the prices listed in a JCPenny catalog one of the shops had. Now I don't know why someone would want to buy the catalog but it was crazy to see all the things they had in the catalog and the prices listed. I am sure those prices seemed so expensive when the catalog was brand new.

Family Summer Visit

My brother Randy and his family came to visit this summer. We always love to see them! He has the cutest little girls. They are definitely independent. My mother says I have been independent since I was 2. I guess it's just in the family. We had fun jumping on the trampoline, playing spooky ghost games, listening to all their stories, watching cartoons, reading bedtime stories to them, and much, much more! They are so much fun! We also love playing with our other nieces and nephews. They are so silly. It makes you appreciate family that much more.

As you can see, the grandchildren really look up to their grandpa. If Rob and I ever have kids, I hope they look up to my parents like I did growing up. They are full of knowledge. I am still constantly asking them for advice and knowledge on all sorts of topics. Aren't parents great!

One Of The Many Things I Learned From Steven...

I was training to run the 5K on July 4th in Layton city. My brother Steven was showing me good stretches to do before the run. He is pretty much the only runner I know. My parents and I used to go to all his races when he was in high school. I can learn a lot from my siblings!

Michael Jackson

A radio announcer yesterday said that everyone will remember where they were when they heard Michael Jackson died. The co-announcer said, "Well ya, it was yesterday." It was only a couple of days ago but I do think I will always remember where I was when Rob told me Michael Jackson had died. He is a legend. For better or worse the whole world know who he is. I told Rob I would be interested in knowing how long it took at least one person in every city to know Michael Jackson was dead. I say about a half hour or less. With the internet news travels fast! I didn't really know who Michael Jackson was until I met Rob. I am sure I heard his music but I have never been very good with identifying people with the movies they are in or the songs they sing. I'm getting better. Michael Jackson had some really good music. He also had some really weird music. But there are a few songs Rob and I still dance to when having a romantic dinner together. I admit he really struggled personally and I feel bad for him that he could really figure things out. I think most people would agree that he needed to NOT have any plastic surgery. He looked WAY better black then white. They talked a lot on the TV about how much he was in debt. How does someone get millions of dollars in debt? Seriously? Maybe people didn't look at his credit when giving him a loan or something. They just said, "Oh you are Michael Jackson. Here is a million dollars. Pay me back when you can." That just boggles my mind. But despite all his struggles he produced some good music. My children will know his music. And just think, he will now be able to know the truth and maybe finally be able to figure things out once and for all. Thanks for the music Michael Jackson!