We made it!

Through Utah, Colorado, Kansas (who knew THAT state was so wide?), Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and finally, BAM! I'm in Virginia! With help of former roommate Ashley, we made it through wind, rain, and two nights of hotels. I went through about a quart of oil, plenty of gas gallons, and lots of cds on tape.

It's great to be back with family. Jenny and Isaac were in town visiting, so 'Shley and I got to spend some fun times with them.

Our first day home, we toured Leesburg. More on that later.

Then, yesterday, we went to DC. Pictures on that to come.

Today, we finished the BBC mini series "Little Dorrit," and then I took 'Shley to the airport. It was fun, though hard to say goodbye. It means that I really am far away from those friends I have in Provo. I am grateful for technology which enhances keeping in touch... and I don't even have facebook. Just email and phone is great for me.

It's good to be home!

PG Cemetery, June 13th

We love you, Kristan.

Ode to Kristan

Kristan
Warm, glowing
fire within

family and heart
rich in light
treasured cousin

forever loved.

Trina Speaks

What's another word for Volcano?


ASHLEY!!!!

I love Water

Here's a picture that probably should be entitled "Ode to Water." I would have to think up some profoundly turned phrases to describe how much I enjoy those two hydrogen particles linked to one oxygen particle.

This picture was taken at a recent campout I had with three old roommates and fellow members of ye olde Profundity Club. It was fun to get together with them...though for several reasons, we actually didn't get much sleep.

Additionally, now that school is over and my "summer" has started, I actually am not getting any more sleep...or free time...than I did when I was teaching. Summer is busy! I looked at my calendar this morning, and I have 3-4 events pencilled in for every day last week. When I woke up today, I had two events on my calendar for Monday. Now I have five.

I like being busy, especially because much of the calendar was filled with painting Grandpa Bezzant's playhouse... but I am realizing that maybe I need to schedule in a "Free Day." Eventually I need to start packing because I drive out of Provo in 12 days.

The huge positive of my schedule is that I have been spending some really great time with the dear friends I have in Provo. It sure has been a fantastic five years here for me. I will miss these people dearly.

Virginia, here I come. With gold friends already acquired, I'm ready to make some silver ones as well (You know the old children's song?).

This is where I'll be...

In approximately 20 days. Yes!