Forever!

Yep, I know it has been forever!  I have been pretty busy or have not felt like writing.  Now I have lot to catch up on. Although I am sure nobody was disappointed, lol.

 

In June I got to go rafting on the Colorado River near Moab.  I was expecting an easy, peaceful ride, but ended up almost dead when we got stuck in some bad rapids.  Still, it was a lot of fun! 

 

Later I was able to go on my yearly tour of the Hidden Gardens, this year mostly in Sandy, UT.  This is my second year going with my friend Mikaela and I loved it.  My camera battery was low so I didn't get to take as many pictures as I would have liked. 

 

 I also accomplished a goal I have had for awhile.  For years I have wanted to run a half marathon and was going to run last year, but the race I wanted to do had sold out.  So this year I was able to do the AF Canyon Half, which I loved, especially since the money went to help cancer families or research.  It was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be and I was only sore for 2 days.  I also beat my goal time.  I am planning on doing another one and improving my time.  This first time was just about finishing.  I would have been able to go faster had I not burst out crying so many times thinking of my Mom and Grandma.  I also thought I had a rock in my shoe, but found a piece of glass in my foot the next day. 

 

In other news, I chopped off my hair.  I didn't want to, but I was so hot.  I hope it will grow back fast for when the weather turns cold.  I am also moving!  I am so excited!  I am going from 3 roommates to only having one.  I will live in the same apartment complex as my younger brother, but I am pretty sure we will mind our own business.  I am excited for their baby to come soon though.  So with the move comes buying a new couch set!  I also bought decor for the living room.  Shopping has been a lot of fun and I am stoked that I will be able to freely have people over.  The only downside is that I won't have my garden space, but I bought a little green house and will have pots on my porch. 

 

Besides that I have been dating a lot and I am headed to Colorado in August for our first family reunion.  I am also looking forward to a trip with a friend to St. George to see some plays.  Tootles for now;)

Love mosses and how they used them here.

This backyard reminded me of Silver Dollar City. 
It was the most unique yard/house.

This backyard reminded me of the storybook ride at Disneyland.
 It had miniature everything with a train going through it all, so neat!!!

Bonsai

Yep, this garden owner had 3 tortoise's, they were so cool

My favorite garden, mostly because it was so Asian, had a lot of moss,
succulents and a water feature which are all some of my favorites.

My co-worker also ran the half.  We ran together for about 4 miles.

The shirt I had made.  Got a lot of compliments on it

Not a huge fan, but cute enough.

My new couch set

Oh ya, this is a random picture,
 but I had so much fun picking up  baby quail at work that kept falling over the ledge.

Last but not least the mini greenhouse I bought to put herbs in when I move.