Pine Valley

So I know, I know the picture is not very good...but the family and I went to Pine Valley Utah today on a little Saturday drive/picnic. It was fun...most of the recreational stuff was closed (too early in the season) but we walked up to the lake-frozen lake. It was fun! A little to cold to eat our lunch outside so we ate it as we drove around. We also went through Snow Canyon...a short drive, but it was very beautiful!

St. George & Little Planes

Happy Easter weekend! I hope you all have great spring weather...I am in St. George with my parents and my brother. The weather should be perfect. Not quite sure what the plans are for the day and a half that I am here...but that is okay because I need a restful weekend. I will try to add some photos tomorrow...

J~

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Puppies...they are so cute! You just want to pick them up and hug them and love them. My friends miniature schnauzer just had 5 boy puppies on March 4th (I think) and one of them is mine! I am going to name him Hampton. He is 99% black and will never really get bigger than 12-15 lbs. Schnauzers don't shed and are very obedient. He will be all grown up and ready to move to Utah (the puppies are in California) towards the end of April. Just a little birthday present for myself. Here is a picture of the 5 puppies all cuddled together.

Now I know there are fellow family members who do not like dogs...and because we never had a dog growing up this is all new for me. I have nannied for families with dogs and have had roommates with dogs and I am excited for this chance to have my own. Comments can be sent via email, phone, or written letter.

Spring is starting to spring...

Here are some pictures of my backyard March 2008. Some of the bulbs I planted in the fall have started to grow.

Lets start with Winter...it seamed like it would go on forever!

I think the snow is done for good (though the weather man thinks it could snow today and tomorrow) and so I have started working in my yard. I bought some more top/planting soil and a cute little garden fence so my new puppy (see other post) won't get into my flowers and the dirt.

Cute right? I like it...can't really see the flowers from here yet. I have 3 lavender plants that I hope will come back to life from last year and then the numerous bulbs I planted.

Most native Utahn's will tell you that they love the 4 seasons here in Utah. I myself like the 2 seasons in California-Spring & Summer- here in Utah there are only 2 seasons that I have lived through-Summer & Winter-one day it will be 85' (fall) and the next day will be 30' or colder (winter) which lasts for 7 months then one day it will be 55' (spring) and the next day will be 90' or hotter (summer) which lasts for 5 months. I have yet to live in an area that has the full 4 seasons.

Here is one last picture of a Hyacinth plant coming up out of the dirt!

Growing is hard work...trust me! Have a great weekend! Remember: You deserve it! Go by yourself a present, new outfit, new car...you get the idea!