Monday, May 25, 2009
Blog Slacker
Quent and I are still trying to figure out life with me working, things have been a bit different since I went back to work. I have finally updated the blog (scroll all the way down to Mother's Day). We hope to have the balance of everyday life figured out so that we can update the blog on a more regular basis.
Memorial Day Weekend
Due to a trip in March to Cody and my brother's wedding in June, not to mention my new job we decided not to go to Bryce Canyon this year for the annual Memorial Day trip. Instead we had everyone up to our house for a camping slash yard word party for the weekend. Joe, Joy, Jim and Melissa all camped in the yard while my parents stayed in the house. Nicole and Rick had other things going this weekend so they camp up for a BBQ on Sunday.
The weather was great on Saturday and the boys were able to get the sprinklers fixed and the fire pit dug. Monday morning they were able to help Quent get water run to the refrigerator we inherited from Quent's parents so that we can take advantage of the ice maker in the freezer. Sunday everyone hung out indoors as we had a big rain storm during the morning/afternoon. We were able to eat outside later in the day but it put a bit of a damper on playing outside.
The refrigerator was about a half-inch too tall for the space so they took out the cabinet and my dad is going to shorten it just a bit so that the slightly taller and much larger refrigerator will fit. It's great having a family that is so handy!!
We didn't have the camera out most of the weekend but we did get a few pictures around the fire pit last night while we were roasting marshmallows and making s'mores.
All of the campers left by noon today and Quent is taking a much needed nap. We're going to have a quiet dinner at home tonight and return to the grind of work tomorrow.
Joy was proud of the s'more she made Joe. Not only did she roast the marshmallow, she roasted the cracker as well. Joe didn't mind the blackened cracker.
Cousins having fun
Nicole was hiding from the camera as she had marshmallow all over her face.
Jim and Melissa enjoying the fire
The girls tickling uncle Slim
Slim playing with the girls
Around the new fire pit. Too bad I'm blocking the fire.
The weather was great on Saturday and the boys were able to get the sprinklers fixed and the fire pit dug. Monday morning they were able to help Quent get water run to the refrigerator we inherited from Quent's parents so that we can take advantage of the ice maker in the freezer. Sunday everyone hung out indoors as we had a big rain storm during the morning/afternoon. We were able to eat outside later in the day but it put a bit of a damper on playing outside.
The refrigerator was about a half-inch too tall for the space so they took out the cabinet and my dad is going to shorten it just a bit so that the slightly taller and much larger refrigerator will fit. It's great having a family that is so handy!!
We didn't have the camera out most of the weekend but we did get a few pictures around the fire pit last night while we were roasting marshmallows and making s'mores.
All of the campers left by noon today and Quent is taking a much needed nap. We're going to have a quiet dinner at home tonight and return to the grind of work tomorrow.
Joy was proud of the s'more she made Joe. Not only did she roast the marshmallow, she roasted the cracker as well. Joe didn't mind the blackened cracker.
Cousins having fun
Nicole was hiding from the camera as she had marshmallow all over her face. 
Jim and Melissa enjoying the fire
The girls tickling uncle Slim
Slim playing with the girls
Around the new fire pit. Too bad I'm blocking the fire. Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Hatchery gets a new roof
The hatchery has been under construction for awhile now. It seems that the cement roof has been crumbling away over the years and the state maintenance department decided it was time to fix the building.
The project finally came to an end this past week and I know Quent is excited to have his building back. Here are some pictures of the roof pre-repair. Hopefully we'll have some pictures of the completed project soon.
The project finally came to an end this past week and I know Quent is excited to have his building back. Here are some pictures of the roof pre-repair. Hopefully we'll have some pictures of the completed project soon.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Happy Mother's Day
Quent had to work Mother's Day weekend and due to being on call he couldn't leave the hatchery area. We had my family up for a bbq on Saturday and Quent was able to spend a few hours with his mom the following Tuesday.
We had a great time making and eating foil dinners, the weather was a bit cool but not long after we ate we were able to go back outside and roast some marshmellows and make s'mores.
My brothers brought up the sod cutter and were able to help us cut some flower beds around our house as the previous hatchery manager had let the grass grow into the previous flower beds. Now all we have to do is get some more top soil in and plant some flowers.
The sod cutter is a two person job! Joe and Rick did a great job with our flower beds.
T.J. checkin out the patio.
Papa and Morgan looking at the garden.
We had a great time making and eating foil dinners, the weather was a bit cool but not long after we ate we were able to go back outside and roast some marshmellows and make s'mores.
My brothers brought up the sod cutter and were able to help us cut some flower beds around our house as the previous hatchery manager had let the grass grow into the previous flower beds. Now all we have to do is get some more top soil in and plant some flowers.
The sod cutter is a two person job! Joe and Rick did a great job with our flower beds.
T.J. checkin out the patio.
Papa and Morgan looking at the garden.
Beverages!!!
Ashley and Morgan eating Ashley's foil dinner
Huggin' cousins
Ashley and Morgan eating Ashley's foil dinner
Huggin' cousinsFriday, May 1, 2009
Back in the Saddle
I have finally found a job!!! I started working for Mineral Resources International on Tuesday, April 28. I am working in the Marketing & Sales department doing a little bit of everything right now including customer service, administrative support and marketing.
The company produces dietary supplements from minerals they harvest from the Great Salt Lake. The company is based in West Haven (west of Ogden), Utah about 25 miles away from Mantua. The commute is great as there is no traffic and the speed limit down the highway is 75 miles per hour.
It's been somewhat of an adjustment for us as it is the first time in our married life that we've both been working. It's been fun to get back into the swing of things and learn more about the world of supplements. Believe me there is a lot to learn.
I'll try to keep everyone posted on the progress of the job.
The company produces dietary supplements from minerals they harvest from the Great Salt Lake. The company is based in West Haven (west of Ogden), Utah about 25 miles away from Mantua. The commute is great as there is no traffic and the speed limit down the highway is 75 miles per hour.
It's been somewhat of an adjustment for us as it is the first time in our married life that we've both been working. It's been fun to get back into the swing of things and learn more about the world of supplements. Believe me there is a lot to learn.
I'll try to keep everyone posted on the progress of the job.
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