Sunday, June 29, 2008
More Utah Scenery
The other day I decided to take an alternate route home. I wanted to see some new areas. I ended up driving back to Layton via East Canyon which runs just on the east side of the Wasatch mountains. The Wasatch range is the series of mountains that runs immediately to the east of Salt Lake City. Anyways, I took some pictures of the drive. As always with these pictures, the sheer size is not well reflected. These mountains and rock formations are enormous.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Almost a one-year old
She's almost one. Which means...
tantrums
-opinions to have tantrums about!
-climbing
-words (like "ee-a" for Lydia and "ay-yee" for Maille)
-bops up and down with her whole body and her head to say yes
-picking up the phone and saying "ya, ya, ya, ya"
-emptying EVERYTHING
-knocking over towers is HILARIOUS
-cutting 4 molars all at once (she was sleeping through the night!)
-busy body syndrome (even when she's sleeping her body is moving)
-understands the word "no", but doesn't have the maturity to override the desire
-friendly and shy at the same time
-"to be in mom's arms or down exploring...just can't make up my mind!?!?"
-knows that socks and shoes go on the feet, but can't figure out how to get them on and they come off SO EASY!!!
-everything in hand is to be smelled, felt, AND TASTED!
-stairs are like magnets
-if all else fails just scream really loud in a high pitched squeal...it gets everyone's attention
tantrums
-opinions to have tantrums about!
-climbing
-words (like "ee-a" for Lydia and "ay-yee" for Maille)
-bops up and down with her whole body and her head to say yes
-picking up the phone and saying "ya, ya, ya, ya"
-emptying EVERYTHING
-knocking over towers is HILARIOUS
-cutting 4 molars all at once (she was sleeping through the night!)
-busy body syndrome (even when she's sleeping her body is moving)
-understands the word "no", but doesn't have the maturity to override the desire
-friendly and shy at the same time
-"to be in mom's arms or down exploring...just can't make up my mind!?!?"
-knows that socks and shoes go on the feet, but can't figure out how to get them on and they come off SO EASY!!!
-everything in hand is to be smelled, felt, AND TASTED!
-stairs are like magnets
-if all else fails just scream really loud in a high pitched squeal...it gets everyone's attention
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The New Job
I've now got two days under my belt at my new job. So far, I'm pretty happy at how the job is working out. The two other programmers I work with are both smart and very easy to work with. I think we'll get along great.
Everyone else at the company has been very nice as well. It seems that everyone is good at what they do, excited about the company, and very happy to be in Park City. Nearly everyone there is from some other part of the country. So far I know of North Carolina, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, California, and Washington being represented.
Currently, I'm staying with my aunt, uncle, and cousin in Layton, Utah. They've been nice enough to let me have a room in their home while we try to sell the house back in Bellingham. They're a pretty easy-going family which is very nice.
The only downside to staying in Layton is that it means I'm commuting 1 hour each way. Fortunately, there is some tremendous scenery along my driving route. The picture is a little crooked, but that's what you get when you are taking pictures while driving.
Finally, I wanted to share a couple pictures I took today from the deck that is literally 5 feet from my desk. Today we had a bbq lunch out there. It was about 80 degrees and I was told that is just slightly warmer than usual. I like it here.
Everyone else at the company has been very nice as well. It seems that everyone is good at what they do, excited about the company, and very happy to be in Park City. Nearly everyone there is from some other part of the country. So far I know of North Carolina, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, California, and Washington being represented.
Currently, I'm staying with my aunt, uncle, and cousin in Layton, Utah. They've been nice enough to let me have a room in their home while we try to sell the house back in Bellingham. They're a pretty easy-going family which is very nice.
The only downside to staying in Layton is that it means I'm commuting 1 hour each way. Fortunately, there is some tremendous scenery along my driving route. The picture is a little crooked, but that's what you get when you are taking pictures while driving.
Finally, I wanted to share a couple pictures I took today from the deck that is literally 5 feet from my desk. Today we had a bbq lunch out there. It was about 80 degrees and I was told that is just slightly warmer than usual. I like it here.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Look who's walking!
Its Father's Day and we are missing Daddy as he is already in Utah. I wish he could have been here to see Gretchen take off walking across the living room today. Fortunately the camera was right next to me. Happy Father's Day Brian. Thanks for being such a great daddy to your girls.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
The Drive to Park City Part 2
So I didn't end up taking any interesting detours today. Because I got into the hotel so late last night, I just slept in and left a bit later.
Today's drive was fairly uneventful and actually quite dull. Once you leave Boise, it's mostly just flat ground with mountains off in the distance. Other than the occasional canyon, there's not too much to see.
Once you get past the 86/84 split and start heading south, it becomes pretty desolate. This stretch is easily the most forgettable part of the drive.
I kept waiting for a "Welcome to Utah" sign so I could take a picture but I never saw one. I did end up taking a few random pictures while driving to help pass the time.
The first picture is of the Rockies in southern Idaho probably about a half hour before going into Utah. Please notice the lack of clouds in the sky.
The second picture is what the back of the Subaru looked like with 2 bikes, a suitcase, and a bunch of other random stuff.
The final picture shows the temperature as reported by the Subaru. I took that picture because I'm coming from low 50's and dumping rain on Tuesday to 89 and sunny on Saturday. This is a big reason why we're moving to Utah.
Today's drive was fairly uneventful and actually quite dull. Once you leave Boise, it's mostly just flat ground with mountains off in the distance. Other than the occasional canyon, there's not too much to see.
Once you get past the 86/84 split and start heading south, it becomes pretty desolate. This stretch is easily the most forgettable part of the drive.
I kept waiting for a "Welcome to Utah" sign so I could take a picture but I never saw one. I did end up taking a few random pictures while driving to help pass the time.
The first picture is of the Rockies in southern Idaho probably about a half hour before going into Utah. Please notice the lack of clouds in the sky.
The second picture is what the back of the Subaru looked like with 2 bikes, a suitcase, and a bunch of other random stuff.
The final picture shows the temperature as reported by the Subaru. I took that picture because I'm coming from low 50's and dumping rain on Tuesday to 89 and sunny on Saturday. This is a big reason why we're moving to Utah.
The Drive to Park City Part 1
So the first half of my drive turned out to be much longer thanks to the Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally. I was planning to stay the night in Baker City, OR, but it turns out every motel, hotel, and inn is full because of the motorcycle rally. This is learned at midnight.
It also turns out that every motel, hotel, and inn located in the next town of Ontario (1 hour away) was full because of the rally and a local community college graduation event this weekend. This is learned at around 1:15am (actually 2:15 because I'm now in Mountain time).
So another 30 minutes down the road and I'm in Caldwell, Idaho where I get apparently the last room in a La Quinta. So it's almost 3am and I just got into my room.
I'm only about 5 hours away right now. I'll probably use the extra available time on Saturday to see something interesting between Caldwell and Salt Lake City.
It also turns out that every motel, hotel, and inn located in the next town of Ontario (1 hour away) was full because of the rally and a local community college graduation event this weekend. This is learned at around 1:15am (actually 2:15 because I'm now in Mountain time).
So another 30 minutes down the road and I'm in Caldwell, Idaho where I get apparently the last room in a La Quinta. So it's almost 3am and I just got into my room.
I'm only about 5 hours away right now. I'll probably use the extra available time on Saturday to see something interesting between Caldwell and Salt Lake City.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Starting our good-bye
Skylarks Hidden Cafe in Fairhaven has been a family favorite. Mostly for their fabulous Clam Chowder. Sunday we had our last bowl, for a while anyway. We are trying to make a point of, not only seeing all the people we will miss, but the places as well. Our family has been true "Bellinghamites" for almost 11 years, not only owning and operating our own small business here, but being a part of the livelihood of MANY others. The depth and breadth of which my children will only appreciate after we have moved, I am sure. We have tried to impress upon them the idea that "you can eat at Red Robyn's in any mid-sized town in America, but you won't have a Boundary Bay once you leave Whatcom County." While sometimes the mainstream predictability of an Applebee's is nice, we have come to live by "Cheers" motto "go where everybody knows your name!" Goodbye Skylarks, thank you for the many tasty bowls of Clam Chowder! Click the picture to see more photos!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
JR Ski To Sea Race
Lydia did GREAT!!! It was just as much fun for us to watch. We will miss this next year when we are in Park City!
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