It's summer. Let's play

This week is why I love Utah summers.

Monday evening boating on Pineview Res.

That's my friend Dr. Joe

I played league volleyball tuesday night (no pix)

Wednesday mt biking with Rachel Barker+Alyse Hair and some other friends of Rachels. 

We rode Flying Dog near kimball junction. -- So fun!

 Thursday was pick-up volleyball (no pix)

Friday was Lagoon day at work! (thanks 3form!) Jane was a buddy and came to have fun with me!

We did 'Lagoon-a-beach' water slides, then hit a few roller coasters. 

After we stopped by Dave's firework tent in sandy.

Then went to A birthday party in SLC.

Saturday I woke up too early and drove up to ogden. I got 13 miles in before I met Jason and Joe for mt biking and boating.  These were take on my run. Sheesh-- Pineview is pretty.

Saturday night a group of friends went to Annie Livingston's cabin in provo canyon. 

It's the best when people feel the need to break out in song and dance! 

Sunday my parents came o my singles ward. I loved it!

We had dinner at Grandmas with Joel+Laurie+Jake+Cory+Dave+Jane+Mom+Dad

It was delicious and fun to have an evening with all of them. 

One Saturday in July

I played in a Grass Co-ed Volleyball tourney with my cousin Corey Metcalf

We won. Cory is a baller.

Booked it home to get to Heber in time for the Tucker and Lezlie's wedding reception. 

It was one of the loveliest wedding receptions I have ever been to. So Happy for those two.

 Kimberly+Annie+Maggie+Jane+Alyse

Hoppy Easter

Porters, Jane, Maggie. Springtime!

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thrilla in manila

Did you know that Manny Pacquiao is running for Philippine President? They love him over there.

Philippines was a good time. I especially loved seeing some of what Benson saw on his mission. His funny accents make sense now. The people are funny. The food is good. The mango surpassed expectations. It is very humid. I drank soda out of a plastic bag. (that's a thing over there.)  I went to a PBA basketball game. I rode in a Jeepney. I took a tour od the old spanish gated city on a horse and buggy. I was surprised that everyone speaks English.  Oh and I worked a lot and met a lot of really great people I want to do projects with. I also bought these really cool fake birds that fly from these boys on the street. I carefully brought them home for my nephews. I wish I had a picture of the boys I bought them from. I was told later that I was haggling over 10-20 cents and I felt really bad. 

Overall: Fun work trip and I would go back. (with addition of seeing the little beachy islands)

sweet valetines

felt some major love! 

volleyball tournament

This was my team for a tournament held at Westminster. 

On our team: 3 played at UofU, 1 New Mexico, 2 BYU, 1 UVSC. Needless to say we had a pretty good team! We beat the youngins to win the tournament! I havent had this much fun playing indoor in a looong time.

water color explorations

Watercolor tests.

Quinn the queen

Quinn! She killlls me everytime I see her.

She doesn't really care what you think. No shame in drawing all over her arms. 

She is creative.

She never gives up. 

She is passionate and relentless.

She didn't want to provide an explanation of what she drew on her arms. 

I mean why should she?

 Last sunday she wanted to tie me to the swing set. 

Check out that knot and those looong skinny fingers! She got em from her mama.

January + February

My January and February looked like some of this...

Sundance Film Festival with Kara, Brighton and Brady

 Watched: Bones Brigade

It was awesome! I meet all the original members! Got a signed poster!

Went on a couple lunch time bike rides with work crew. 

Went out to LoneStar after skiing in the most embarrassing outfits with Justin and Rebecca. 

Jane's Car troubles.

Kara's Birthday!

Work lunch for Casey Balmforth. Sad to see another friend leave work...

Kristin Peterson was in town! Come baaaaack KP!

We hit up Greek City Grill.

Gavin Turned 8! Cutest buddy!

Played some indoor ball!

back in december vid chat

Teen and Camp in Laguna Niguel. Jane and I in Millcreek.

Camp's button face is the best thing!

You can feel like this...

My mom sent this to me recently of a Milk ad my Grandpa Cannon was in. 

I wish we had the orignal photos from this! I love that bright-eyed-fresh face!