Its Beginning to Feel Like Fall

Last Friday, we enjoyed a huge rain and thunderstorm. I loved hearing the rain and thunder as we sat cozy in our home. The rain brought some relief to the hot temperatures we had been experiencing.

A few weeks ago I experienced a sudden case of laryngitis and lost my voice completely. This has never happened to be before. I never felt sick and my throat was never sore, but I could not speak. It started halfway though the afternoon one Tuesday and lasted until Friday. Friday evening my voice slowly started to come back, but it wasn't back to normal for a few more days. As I could not talk, I couldn't work. So I had an unexpected vacation. The sad part was, there was a wild fire near us and it was very smokey and I didn't want to do anything to stress my voice so I just sat around the house. I was supposed to take a week off this coming week, but alas it wasn't meant to be. At least I got to spend extra time with my Roo.

For Labor Day, my parents, some of the Coxs, Ashley, Preston, Jason, and I went tubing down the Weber River. It was a beautiful day and we had a BBQ at my parents' house that evening. Both my dad and Eric lost their sunglasses, and Cathy hit her knee during our trip down the river.

Roo is doing wonderfully. She is five months, eating cereal, drinking formula like its going out of style, takes only cat naps, usually sleeps through the night, is so close to being able to crawl, and has the biggest smile.

I am looking forward to these cooler temperatures, pumpkin, apple cider, cinnamon, and cozy evenings. I am excited to share the gifts of fall with Roo. I am hoping to take her to a pumpkin patch next month.

Shannon's Visit

Randy's sister Shannon flew in from California last week to meet Roo. Randy picked her up at the train station, but soon had to leave to go count elk that night. Shannon and I spent the evening chatting and playing with Roo. I hadn't seen Shannon in several years. Shannon brought several books and crinkly bat toy for Roo. Roo loves anything crinkly.

We had a lazy Friday morning, but that afternoon Shannon came with me to work. She hasn't worked with small animals since her forth year of vet school. That evening Randy treated us to chicken stir fry and after Roo went to bed we watched a movie.

Saturday we got up earlish for breakfast at Jeremiah's. Afterwards we drove down to the aquarium. Roo was such a good girl and she loved looking at the different fish. After enjoying all the exhibits we went to the Scheels, a large sporting good store; so large in fact that there is a fairs wheel inside. We had lunch at a local Jewish deli called Feldmans Deli. After a quick rest at home, we went over to Chris and Jamie's for a BBQ and games. Little Roo was a bit fussy, but eventually fell asleep for a bit. We played Oregon Trail the card game. Talk about a frustrating game. We lost by 2 cards, but the last few rounds were completed by a 6 year old and 3 year old.

Shannon had to head home this afternoon. Hopefully we will see her soon.