Happy Birthday Amy

This year for my birthday(and Ryan's) I was lucky enough to get a piano from my parents. (Ryan wasn't as lucky since I got a piano for his birthday too) I love it and it looks beautiful in my house. It's a nice way to relieve stress and relax. I need to find time to play more. I got some piano books from my siblings and nieces and nephews. Ryan gave me some things I've been wanting for the house, plus he took me to Chili's. YUM!

Sun Valley--Bar Convention 08

Ryan's first trip to the Sun Valley and the Utah State Bar Convention. It was great! We got to stay in the lodge the first 2 nights ---very nice. We even got chocolates on our pillows at night. It was lots of fun bike riding, roller blading, swimming, picnic, family bbq and fair, and the Bee Movie. Ryan is great to indulge me while I follow my dad around and meet all the powerful lawyers and judges in the valley. It fun to see some of the judges not in a robe sitting on the bench. I just need to learn to use my camera more and get pictures of more than just the BBQ

 

Houston, we have grass!!!!

When Ryan and I bought our house it didn't have a yard. Had I known the pain it would be to put in a yard, I would have insisted on a house with an existing yard (and a 3 car garage--but that's a different issue). After living in our house for a little over a year, we decided it was time to finally do something with our dirt and weeds. I think our neighbors were glad to finally have all our weeds cleared out. After our vacations we got started on all the work---luckily we have nice family and friends that helped us out. I couldn't believe how much work went into preparing the dirt for the sod. WAY more work than I ever want to do again, EVER. At our sod party, Tanner kept using a magnifying glass to look for bugs--he was lots of help. We did get to run in the sprinklers after :D Our yard looks beautiful. THANKS for the help. Ryan's parents gave us some trees for our birthdays which really helped make our yard look nice.

International Peace Garden

While Ryan's parents were in town helping us with our yard, we tried to have some fun. I had taken Ryan a few weeks previously to the International Peace Garden---of course without a camera---and he decided his parents would really like it. It was fun to have a little time away from our yard and relax and enjoy a beautiful garden.

 

Finally.....it's finished

I finally finished my first knitting project----a felted purse. It feels like it took me forever! --- especially making the I-cord for the straps. I took a couple of pictures to show before and after the felting. All in all it turned out pretty cute I think. I'll use it. Ryan thinks it looks like a rasta hat and likes putting it on his head----hmmmm. I was amazed at how little it got, it'll be perfect to put scriptures in for Church or when I just need a small little bag. I did enjoy making it and can't wait to start another project. Ryan recently bought me a knitting book, so I have lots of fun things to choose from.