Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Water Waste

There is something that I have never understood about Utah. What's with the wasting of water!?!?! I see this kind of thing all the time. Now I know that a little sidewalk spray is not THAT bad, but it's so much worst than that. First of all, it's OVERCAST. Second, it rained yesterday. Third, it's supposed to rain ALL WEEK! Forth, it's October! The first apartment complex that Jeremy and I lived in was aweful. They watered so often that the supposed grass was nothing more than a mudpit covered with grass. The green grass beckoned to the unsuspecting person who would then slip and fall in the mud underneath. This happens in shopping centers and many other places. Not to mention that even though they have these awesome adjustable sprinklers you still have to avoid the area because they aren't adjusted properly and water the sidewalk road, and anything nearby. Maybe it's not a big deal, but when you're from Vegas (where you're fined for watering in the middle of the day during the summer, and even have to wash your car early or late in the day) it seems like the biggest waste and you're really trained to notice those things. I think we all remember that water commercial with the fish in the lake next door who calls the boy brushing his teeth and asks him to turn off the running water. Let's hold commercial water wasting more accountable.



Coming to an end :(

The last part of our summer vacation was spent with Jeremy's family. After leaving my folks we headed to his parent's house. Kara and her girls came out for a fun day of swimming. Caitlin enjoyed meeting the nieces on Jeremy's side and playing with really vintage toys. Karina and her in-laws took us horseback riding, which was really fun and quite a treat. Afterwards we headed back to Utah where we went to Lagoon with everyone. It turned into a very fun summer.







Summertime

After Disneyland we went to 6 Flags, it was a nice break from the long lines. Caitlin wasn't able to go on as many rides here but she went on the Goliath (227' drop) and loved it. She couldn't stop smiling afterward. Then we spent a relaxing day at the beach and hit up a buffet afterward. She actually piled her plate with peppers and onions! Back at my folks house we taught her solitare and she got to meet Mimzy, the family dog.










Disneyland!!!!

This year Jeremy and I were able to go to Disneyland! We had a little extra money and so decided to treat our eldest niece Caitlin as well. It was the first time she was away from home and she did very well. (So did her parents) We went with my parents, the kids still at home, and Danielle's family. It was a very long day with very long lines, but it was great to be there. This was Caitlin's first experience with a theme park and she is the bravest short 9 year old I know. She was excited for every ride she could go on. She would've gone on them all but the height restrictions got her in the end. Hopefully Jeremy and I will be able to go again soon.