This last week I turned 35! It was a fun day. I am at that stage or life where I received emails and texts from all the people who make money on me: our mortgage lender, the bank, the dentist, my masters alma mater...haha I felt so special!
Made and Kell gave me a Lego remote control car to build, Lady Hiva and the kids gave me a Harry Potter Lego set and some, in Lucky Dragon's words, "Go Utes red running shoes!" They were/are perfect. He was so excited to open them.
I left work a bit early and Lady Hiva met me with Koala Bear and Lucky Dragon. We went to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather and go on a hike. We started at Rocky Mouth Waterfall in Sandy, UT. It really is an easy hike, more like a quick walk. Perfect for the kids. Koala Bear walked up the whole way. Lucky Dragon now calls is the "Dry Waterfall" because of the lack of water haha.
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| Rocky Mouth Waterfalls (or Dry Mouth Waterfalls in Lucky Dragon's view) |
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| Pachita walked the whole way |
It was so short we decided to drive around the corner to Little Cottonwood Canyon and up to Alta. We then hiked up to Cecret Lake. It was an amazing view, even this late in the year. We saw deer, squirrels and chipmunks. Koala Bear laughed and laughed and laughed at the chipmunks. Lucky Dragon had picked up some acorns at Rocky Mouth Waterfalls and carried them, Lucky Dragon style, all the way up to Cecret Lake. We fed them to the chipmunk.
As we were driving away Lucky Dragon said, "Can we come explore the world again some time?" Music to my ears. I love getting them outside in nature.
We went to eat at Salsa Leedos, whenever we go by there is a LONG line so I was hoping it was good. It wasn't bad, but wasn't my favorite either. They put squash and zucchini in my burrito!!! Who does that?!??!
Lady Hiva stopped to buy some Sees Chocolate for a box of chocolate. I guess that was her gift to herself for putting up with me...in all truth she probably needs more than one box to justify her sacrifice! haha
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| She learned from her brother to collect rocks...she carried this all the way down the mountain |
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| His hand full of collections |
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| She was so proud she could cross by herself like her mum |
Here is a quick rundown of the last 35 years:
- Graduated from BYU-Hawaii in Political Science and Intercultural Communications--Conflict Resolution
- Finished my masters in 1 year while working full time on another continent (thank you for technology!)
- Had braces to straighten my crooked teeth
- Published two books--White Lilies In Autumn and Counting Candles
- Went on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to New England
- Amputated all the fingers on my right hand
- I still have all four of my Wisdom teeth (dentist said I have a big mouth) haha
- I have been married--to the amazing Lady Hiva
- Have 5 children, 2 living, 3 buried in Laie, HI
- Ran a Ragnar
- Never had a cavity
- Losing my hair...sigh
- Been a United States Diplomat
- Lost a brother and brother in-law to suicide
- Lived in 4 countries
- Lived in 4 US States
- Visited 49 of the 50 US States
- Been to 23 countries
- Speak 3 languages
- College professor at LDSBC
- Had countless stitches
- Played golf, soccer, baseball, football, basketball and love to run
- Made friends all over the world
So here is to whatever adventures are ahead!
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