the melting pot

For the times we went hiking this summer, I either borrowed a backpack to carry Charlotte, carried her in my arms or tried to tie her on with my sling. Until about a week ago I decided it was time to get one of my own. I'd like to continue hiking with the kids during the Fall and then want to try carrying her on my back while I snow shoe this winter. But didn't want to buy a new one, too many other things on my "list" that I'd rather have. Well, while surfing Ksl classifieds, I found a Kelty child carrier, kids seat for the front of a bike, car seat and protective rail for a bed, all for $35!!!! I just took the carrier and the bike seat. I was so excited when it was time to go pick it up, it's hard to find good deals like that around here, people tend to try and get as much as they possibly can out of their old stuff.
Sportin the new pack, can't wait to use it!!

My brother stopped by for a few days on his way to Yellowstone and Charlotte loved her cousin Gavin. He was nice enough to share his food with her.

Charlottle always gives me this cheesy grin and I LOVE it. Let's see, what else does she do that I just can't get enough of? She is so good at the kids soccer games. She either sits on my lap or crawls around by my chair and just chills. She loves giving kisses now. And she always slips the tongue. She waves good-bye, knows the sign for "milk" and loves to be outside.


Brody broke his collar bone AGAIN!! I was really sad when it was official that it was broken because i really enjoy watching him play soccer and now he might be out for the rest of the season. Cloe has improved a ton this year and scored her first goal on Saturday. I have to coach next year. I just sit on the sideline, with my legs crossed, shaking my leg to control the urges I have to yell out instructions and coach the team. I thought I could just sit back and enjoy whether the coach had played before or not, apparently I can't. Last year Cloe was taught that fullbacks were "goalie guards" and her coach this year, although very nice, tells them they are playing "in field" for forwards/offense.
Abbey scored her second goal on Saturday. She gets shy and kind of embarrassed but at the same time super stoked when she get to play and kick the ball around. 3 different teams, 4 days a week of games but I love to watch them play that it doesn't seem like a hassle at all.

I almost done with Jillian Michaels book "Making the Cut", I'm on Day 21 of 30. I'm seeing results and it's nice to feel strong. I signed up for my last triathlon of the season. First of November, and I'm excited. I actually drove by the big bike hill today and it was bigger and longer than I remember, so now slightly nervous.

If you live in Utah, you need to eat at Pizzeria 712, so tasty. The atmosphere adds to it as well.

eggplants, watermelon and tomatoes should be ready to harvest soon. I've already picked plenty of cherry tomatoes, basil and zucchini. I'm not looking forward for this warm weather to end!! ugh, to winter! But I love Fall.

Ryan's friend just moved to Florence and so we've been talking about it a lot and looking at pictures and I'm feeling really nostalgic. I loved it there, especially this time of year. I feel like there is something missing in my life. Something that I had there that I don't seem to have here. Can't quite put my thumb on it, but I need to.

lately I"ve had the desire to start a business but no ideas.

I think this post is about as random as they come, peace out.