All Caught Up

I think this will finally catch us up on the blog. A couple weekends ago Lindi came to the great state of Oregon for a psychology convention in Portland and had the pleasure of being the first to sleep on our couch. Since Jake and I were working during the day and Lin was at the convention (aka shopping downtown!), there was not a whole lot of excitement during her trip. We tried out a Mexican restaurant nearby and then just enjoyed a few adult beverages at home one night. Watching Step-Brothers was the activity the next night. Then came Sunday and the real fun happened. Lindi had never been to a vineyard, and since there are a few (dozen) close by we thought we would share the wealth. We headed to David Hill first and enjoyed a few samples. We each bought a bottle of the house white to enjoy later. There was another vineyard not too far away, so we headed down the road and found Shafer's. This was not a typical vineyard. In addition to the wine samples, they also had a large variety of jams to taste on crackers. There was also a room filled with Christmas decorations to look at. Mostly ornaments and things to set on tables, but there was every size shape and design you could think of, and more. It was a little too much Christmas for me (since I am a scrooge and all), so I wandered for a bit and then returned to the wine. We bought another bottle here and then headed back home.

The next weekend I headed to Utah for Jess's graduation ceremony. I still can't believe my baby sister is graduated from college!! I am so proud. Due to a little miracle I made it on the first flight. I greatly enjoyed the very short flight now that we are back on the west coast, it is no longer an all day excursion to visit family. Everyone was together at Bry and Leisl's house for a combo birthday (Xavier and Mom) and graduation party. Upon arriving at the house I was greeted by a crowd of mask wearers afraid of the pig flu. Sadly this was not documented on film. We enjoyed dinner, cupcakes, and just hanging out. After the crowd started thinning out we looked around and realized that it was just Jess, Sis, Bry and I in the room. Seeing as how this does not happen often, we decided it must be documented. Our first attempt was with Sis's camera in the cupboard on self timer. It was not too bad, but we tried the self portait style as well and it turned out pretty good.

Can you tell we are related at all?

There are no words!

The next day Mom and I headed to Logan to keep Nana and Uncle Larry company. Jess and Lindi joined us for dinner at Cafe Sabor. I also went to visit Jenny and Rob, and Amanda came by too. It was fun to see them again and catch up. Saturday was the big day, and of course it was raining. Everyone else arrived in Logan that morning and met at Kappa Delta. I then started the shuttle service getting the graduating girls, then the parents, aunt and uncle to the Spectrum so they didn't have to walk in the rain. The ceremony was good, and Jess and Lauren sat in back so the Leystra's would make it before she had to walk (Xavier had a soccer game that morning too). Lin and I headed down to the floor and played papparatzi during their walk.

Before the ceremony. Good job girls, it's official!

We went back to KD to take pics with the fam since it was raining. There are none here because really we just took too many. We had lunch, watched the Derby and then it was time to head back to SLC. Don't worry Lin, we will do this all again next year with you! Somehow I was convinced to go out to Liquid Joe's on my last night in town. I had never been before, and all I can say is it was interesting. I had some fun and the people watching was excellent, but I am glad that is not an every weekend experience. It was great to see the fam and friends that I had not seen in a while. Congrats again Jessie, we are all very proud!!