Summer Solstice

First Hike Of The Season

There is nothing that helps me more in life than spending time in nature. After a winter that seemed to go on endlessly it has started to warm up a little, which makes me a very happy girl. I've been looking forward to reclaiming the mountains as I am NOT a fan of snow or cold weather, and I finally got to take my first hike of the season. I used to spend time in Big Cottonwood Canyon on an almost daily basis. Those mountain peaks have gotten me through a lot of hard times and I missed them when I've been away. I took a small hike for a nice view, sat by the river.. whose deafening roar drowned out everything in my head, and then drove to the top of the mountain just so I could experience the whole canyon again. I am truly grateful for everything that mother nature has to offer. It was great to spend time again with the old friend I know so well.

My camera battery died soon after I started, so I ended up having to take pictures with my phone.. but they didn't turn out too bad.

Father's Day

Father's Day and another BBQ at the Greens. They have the best backyard ever. We had a pretty small turnout, but still a very good time. Camera happy as usual. Obviously I get a little sidetracked with the kids, okay, borderline obsessive. I just love 'em so much. So, I only got one picture of my Dad, sorry Dad. Cacia and I had a little adventure in the bushes to collect wood for a fire. I think I still have tree bits in my hair. It was one of the first nice days we've had this year, and I'm so thankful it is warming up. We sat by a fire next to the river and just enjoyed the evening. It was beautiful. A mosquito bit me on my eyelid right when I arrived. I'm super allergic to them, so now I look like someone punched me in the face. People will think Greg beats me.

iPhone 3G

Oh..yeah!!!! It's official!

Matt's Birthday!

We had a birthday BBQ at the Greens this Sunday to celebrate my brother Matt's (& Cacia's brother Judge's) Birthday. As always, great to hang with the Fam, and the extended Fam. Good times! Everybody pitched in for an iPhone for Matt. Yay, we can hardly wait for the 3G to come out! (Greg & I are gonna get one too.) Looking forward to to July 11th when it gets released. We love you Matt! (& Judge) and... We love technology. Suckers...

Erykah Badu 2008 Vortex Tour

We saw Erykah Badu in concert at the Depot tonight. Never in my life have I been so touched, moved and inspired by an artist. She is an incredibly powerful woman, and has such a strong presence and a beautiful essence about her. I was amazed to see how big her heart is, and how much love she has to give to the world, and there was no doubt that everyone at the show could feel it. The girl's got serious skills, amazing pipes, incredible energy, and sang like it was her only opportunity in this lifetime. Her performance moved me through tears, joy, awe and empowerment. It was such an honor to experience such a beautiful glimpse and honest expression of another human being and her very true soul.

Skate '08

Hung with the boys this weekend and watched them skate the newly renovated ramp at Tom's. It was like re-living the old days at the Rodgers house. We had a half pipe in my backyard growing up. My brother Ren was one of the greatest skaters I've ever known. I know if he had kept at it he would have definitely gone pro. The sound of the wheels on the wood ramp transports me to a time when our house was the life of the town and I spent all my time with my brothers. I was always a tom-boy, tough but girly. I broke my arm skateboarding as a teenager, so I'm too afraid to ride anymore. I still love all my skater boys!