I’ve been holding out hoping i would have some news to share with you all, but other than a re-cap of an awesome rafting trip nothing else has happened…and i love it that way.

We did Cataract Canyon.  It was thru Holiday Expeditions a client of the Hubby’s company.  There were 50 of us.  It was great!  We were crazy cold in the rain and wind when the Colorado and the green river connect.  We set up camp and played sand Volleyball in wet sand.  That was crazy.  Oh and earlier that day we hiked over the canyon wall to a point where we could see both side of the river.  The guides took care of everything, all we had to do was set up our own tent.  The food was incredible and the company hilarious.  Never a dull moment.  The next day was all rapids and it was a blast.  On the last rapid we nearly tipped…well that’s what they told me.  I was in the nose of the boat (or at least i should have been.  I was holding on for dear life, and the only thing touching the boat was my two hands on the ropes.  I was washed out of the boat and back in, sure glad i never let go.  That night one of the guides busted out their guitar and a night of Zeppelin, Spears, AC-DC, and Swift was pure entertainment. The last day we ended at Lake Powell.  It was all so beautiful, and exhausting.  Loved every minuet.

Now, Preschool has started, and today was actually 48 this morning at 9.  Right now i think its 69.  Just perfect weather.  I’m watching the boys push each other in the big wheel up and down the driveway.  Hope everything is going great for you all.  I’ll be catching up with you all this week.  Let you know if anything interesting happens.

Question of the week? Where do you get your energy? (protein shots, oranges, exercise, sleep…)

Sorry i’ve been so MIA. Just busy. Which is not something I’m proud of . I like to keep my life at a pace where i can stay connected with what’s most important. Where i can keep perspective, and keep in touch with people in my life that i care about most.

Just after the family reunion at the lake we did a mini camping trip. Then, a work party with shoeless soccer came and a killer bruise from some guys sharp shin.

This last week i got to go with a camp for girls only, as a volunteer camp leader. I loved it. We went hiking, swimming in a lake with minnows everywhere, tubing down a river, and boating. It was quite the camp. No showers, just the river, and a couple of johns. The stars were amazing. I got to wash my hair in the river. Just a great week.

Sunday i got a call about my cousin. In a freak accident he died. This year had been full of sudden unexpected deaths. A constant reminder to be more present. To cherish my friends and family, and never forget how important every life is.

The funeral is Friday, then i get to go on a river rafting trip next week with my Hubby and his co-workers. It will be another nice way to get re-focused and recharge.

Life just keeps happening. The good, and the bad. At times the bad is actually good for me. It helps me remember what’s important to me. What matters to me. What i want to spend my time doing.

So, I’m grateful. I’m grateful for life. The good, the bad, the bizarre. It’s all one heck of a journey. I accept, and I’m going to keep looking for the good in everything, and keep on smiling.

Thanks for reading. Hope you all get some sunshine these last few weeks of summer.