Randomness from Utah

Jake would like to say hello.  He would like to tell you that although he is cute as a button and smart as a whip he is still a puppy, so leave your favorite belongings out at your own risk.  We've all learned this the hard way. 

This weekend he chewed right through my Mom's laptop cord.  Who would have thought?  Well.... we should have because he did the same thing to my laptop cord on my last visit!  The crazy dog loves power!

I really really hoped to see show while in Utah.  On Saturday afternoon we got a light dusting and then in true Utah style the weather changed and it was gone.  To be honest, I was happy with even the lightest dusting.  I just wanted to see snow!

My parents are awesome for a couple reasons.  1... because they are my parents. 2... because they are always buying new random things.  and 3.... because they have fallen right off the apple tree.  Meaning, they are all things apple, ipad, ipod, imac.  Look at the latest addition to their apple family. 27 inches of gorgeous-ness and pure fun.  I told them to be sure to keep the box it came in - JUST IN CASE they decided it wasn't going to work out and needed to ship it to Ben and I for safe keeping.  (I decided to do this post late at night and they vetoed a picture of themselves playing on their ipads - even though it's really cute - so you'll have to settle for one of the computer).

What up photo booth... I was having way too much fun showing them all the fun things this computer can do.  Some day I will have a mac.

My latest obsession... baking.  What?? Yeah - I know.  I promised my family a yummy treat on Sunday night so we made some cake balls!  They are super yummy and simple and turn out so fancy that you can't help taking pictures of them.  We had all sorts of varieties for everyone to try.  I did miss my usual cake ball baking assistant (Ben) who does an amazing job of covering them in chocolate, but my sweet mom was the perfect stand in.

 Cake balls anyone?

Well, Utah - until next time.  It was wonderful to visit with such fabulous friends and family I wish I would have had my camera along to show you our many adventues.  Just know no working out and plenty of shopping, laughing, food, talking, more shopping, lots of candy, even more food and fun.  I am always reminded of how blessed and loved I am here, which makes visiting so fun!  I am also always reminded how very dry it is and I will be caking on the moisturizer and chapstick for weeks trying to recoup.  Totally worth it! :)