Ryan has started school back up again. Well, now I guess the semester is almost half way over but it had just started when we got together with Ryan's capstone group for a get to know you night about 4 weeks ago. We ate yummy food and then we had a friendly little competition. Everyone in Ryan's group is married so each couple made a paper rocket and then we went to launch them off to see who's went the furthest. Ryan and I were the only team that had two engineers. Here is a picture of me holding our rocket. We were so proud of it.
In the background you can see Ryan's capstone coach setting up the launcher. Here is the whole group watching the rockets get launched.
Well, in the end we blew the competition out of the water. Our's went way further than any other rocket. One rocket went off at an angle so people were confused about how far it had gone and they thought it should get a rematch with our rocket. Our rocket went even further the second time around and the other rocket fell about 5 feet from the launcher. So we won! I guess everyone else was at some what of a disadvantage since our team was a lot smarter than the other teams. Oh well. :)
Well, in the end we blew the competition out of the water. Our's went way further than any other rocket. One rocket went off at an angle so people were confused about how far it had gone and they thought it should get a rematch with our rocket. Our rocket went even further the second time around and the other rocket fell about 5 feet from the launcher. So we won! I guess everyone else was at some what of a disadvantage since our team was a lot smarter than the other teams. Oh well. :)
Another exciting thing that happened this last month is that I started scrapbooking again. I used to scrapbook all the time when I was in high school but since coming away to Utah for school, I just haven't had the time or the stuff to start back up again. I got the supplies for Christmas last year but we never got around to printing out pictures to scrapbook. This is one of the disadvantages to digital cameras, you never have actual prints of your pictures. Anyway, so Ryan finally had time and he printed out a bunch of pictures for me. This is what the floor looks like while I'm scrapbooking. It's a little messy; we might have to get a table.
I like to use paper punches to make cute things when I scrapbook. The pictures I scrapbooked first were some Easter pictures so I made a little baby chick to go with them.
Now I just have like 200 pictures and 50 scrapbook pages to go.
About 3 weeks ago we had a visit from Ryan's brother Derek and his wife Sandy and their two kids Ava and Penelope. I don't know how it happened but we don't have any pictures of them. If you want to see pictures you can look at Ryan's parent's blog. Despite not having any pictures to show, we did have so much fun with them. Ava and Penelope are kinda shy so it was very rewarding when they actually let you hold them and play with them, and I don't want to brag but by the end of the trip they both loved me and let me hold them all I wanted.
Now I just have like 200 pictures and 50 scrapbook pages to go.
About 3 weeks ago we had a visit from Ryan's brother Derek and his wife Sandy and their two kids Ava and Penelope. I don't know how it happened but we don't have any pictures of them. If you want to see pictures you can look at Ryan's parent's blog. Despite not having any pictures to show, we did have so much fun with them. Ava and Penelope are kinda shy so it was very rewarding when they actually let you hold them and play with them, and I don't want to brag but by the end of the trip they both loved me and let me hold them all I wanted.
Last weekend was General Conference and we had friends over for the Saturday Morning session and made pancakes and eggs and bacon. It was so good. Here is Amber, and Peter, and me all cuddled up under a blanket.
And here's everyone watching conference from the comfort of their couch and blanket. We're very spoiled.
I love conference, not only because it's relaxing and I get to sit around and watch TV all day, but because it makes me happy to hear the words of the prophet and his counselors and this year I was not disappointed. There were some very good talks. I would go into detail on my favorites but this post is already too long so you'll just have to call me if you want to talk about it.
And here's everyone watching conference from the comfort of their couch and blanket. We're very spoiled.
I love conference, not only because it's relaxing and I get to sit around and watch TV all day, but because it makes me happy to hear the words of the prophet and his counselors and this year I was not disappointed. There were some very good talks. I would go into detail on my favorites but this post is already too long so you'll just have to call me if you want to talk about it.
Between conference sessions we took a drive up Payson canyon to look at the beautiful fall colors. I love the fall season. I love picking apples and making apple pie and apple crisp. I love pumpkins and carving pumpkins and eating pumpkin seeds. And I love the fall colors and the red and orange and yellow leaves. We went with Julie and Christian and Sarah up the canyon. Everything was beautiful and the weather was perfect. It was maybe a little cold, but it was sunny.
And the last thing on the list of all the things we've done recently is to drive out to Denver Colorado for my friend Katie's wedding. I was Katie's roommate for almost 4 years of college so I was really excited when she invited me out for her wedding to Todd. Her family is so nice, too. They really made us feel welcome. Ryan and I drove out with Shannon, another friend of ours and Katie's. We met up with Crystal and Becca and us 4 girls were some of Katie's bridesmaids.
It was so cold but we still had a lot of fun. Here's the happy couple right after leaving the temple.
After the reception, Katie and Todd left through a trail of sparklers. It was kinda scary with all that fire and a very flammable wedding dress, but everything worked out just fine.
It was so cold but we still had a lot of fun. Here's the happy couple right after leaving the temple.
Ryan and I danced at the reception. We hadn't danced in a while so it was fun. Apparently we were really cute because the photographer kept taking pictures of us. You can see him in the background.
After the reception, Katie and Todd left through a trail of sparklers. It was kinda scary with all that fire and a very flammable wedding dress, but everything worked out just fine.
We had such a good time. We drove back on Saturday and we were lucky enough to have absolutely no problems with snow, even though the forecast looked really bad. Now we're back in Utah and back to school and work. It's always sad to come back after a trip.
5 comments:
You should really post more often. I know you're guys' life is more exciting than just a laptop but that's all I ever saw! Yay for new post!
That pic with you, Ambie, and Petey is too cute. Thanks again for hosting!! we need to hang out again soon!
Ya'll are having so much fun...And your friend Katie looked so pretty, I love weddings!
Wow, what an exciting life you have! :) Especially that trip to Colorado. I bet you had a BLAST riding with that Shannon girl...she's pretty awesome. :) Thanks for coming with me! It was so fun! One of these days when you have a minute, you'll have to email all those pictures to me from the wedding.
Hey Katie!
Wow, you all are busy! I am glad to see that life is treating you well. Tom and I are still living in Texas and loving it. Check out our blog whenever you get the chance.
-Katie Roderick
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