This Crazy little thing called Life

      Why does July always seem so crazy around here? We didn't do much for Independence Day. My family went to my grandparent's house in Utah, but I had to work both Monday and Wednesday, so we didn't get to go. We did do a few fireworks and sparklers here, and watched some fireworks going off in all directions from the sidewalk in front of our house.       I didn't post last week because Justin and I took a little road trip with his family. We went up to Cedar City for his cousin's mission farewell. She's going to Germany. We stayed with one of his aunts, which is always a blast. Unfortunately I was pretty tired all weekend. But it was still fun.       Saturday we went to a car show, which was kind of fun. I enjoyed walking around with Justin.       We both got a little sunburned, though. Sunday, after hearing Justin's cousin speak at church, we had a luncheon at another of his aunt's houses. We had fun hanging out and c...

      Hey all! This week has been a rather slow and easy one, especially compared to last week! We've been enjoying our shades and working on getting a few more boxed unpacked and some things organized. Justin had a couple of job interviews recently, just for a promotion where he works and one for a very similar program with another company, but both of them turned him down because they chose someone with more experience. But he can probably try again next year. In the mean time he's still enjoying what he does.       I'm still trying to make the most of my mornings. Still getting up at 5 to go for a walk. By the time I get dressed and leave the house, after praying with Justin, it's already quarter after, and I still like to be home when he leaves for work, so I'm only getting about 15 minutes worth of walking in, but it seems to be making a difference. I've been doing it for less than a month, but I'm already starting to see some definition in my calves....