... We're headin' to Idaho this afternoon for a long weekend Don Tubbs family reunion.
Because of my multiple family situation, we attend a great many family reunions throughout the summer. But this one, with just my sisters, brothers, spouses, parents, and a whole lot of grandchildren running around like crazed hooligans is my favorite one of the year.
We're looking forward to a weekend of boating and wakeboarding, tie-dying, rodeo-ing, breaking pinatas, playing Wizard & family bingo, showing off at our talent show, and good food!
A big ol' thanks to Jeannie for all the effort she's put into planning it this year and to Mom for being willing to host everyone at the house.
And for good measure, some pics of just a part of the fam from last year's reunion:
... After being placed yet again on the BYU law school waiting list, Alma and I have decided enough is enough.
Enough waiting around on BYU. We're officially heading to Salem, Oregon, where Alma will be attending Willamette University's School of Law.
Alma's leaving the 16th of August, and I'll be around until the 28th.
Get your fill of the Jeans, folks, cause this show is hittin' the road.
... That's right. Moved. Past tense.
To where you ask? Into a storage unit. For the time being anyway.
A ginormous thank you to Jared and Jeannie for all their help. We literally could not have done it without you. Also, thanks for letting us shack up with you for a couple of weeks.
We'll be sleeping around for the next few weeks, so if anyone has an open bed their willing to share, send us a memo.
... Cleaning is rewarding at first. Watching something embarrassingly dirty transform to spotlessly clean all due to the work of your own hands has its mental and emotional rewards. It's especially fun when your husband (who rarely cleans the house) works with you side by side. And in this world of computers and offices and sitting down all day and getting paid for it, I sometimes forget the joy that comes from working with your own hands and the sweat of your brow.
But after too many hours of cleaning one tiny apartment, cleaning becomes a pain in the you-know-what.
Goodbye security deposit. I just realized you're not worth it anymore.
... My living room is currently cluttered with cardboard: heavy taped-up boxes, half-packed boxes, and flat broken-down boxes.
We're in the midst of packing and moving to who knows where (literally - as of the 28th of July, we're officially homeless). It sure ain't fun, but at least it means we're leaving our tiny, suffocatingly hot, 3rd-floor apartment for something (hopefully!) bigger, cooler, and closer to the ground.
Just as a side note: Our books alone filled six or seven boxes. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised since we were both English majors, but I am.
... Wicked was wonderful, and Phoenix was HOT! It's a pity it wasn't the middle of the winter.
Having never really listened to the music from Wicked or read the story, Friday night's performance was one big, spectacular surprise for me. It's definitely as good as everyone says it is. I love the story and the way it ends. My favorites songs were Popular (of course), I'm Not That Girl, Defying Gravity, and For Good. I'm not ashamed to admit I was on the verge of tears at the end.
That being said, however, it didn't top Les Miserables as my number one musical.
The rest of the trip was perfect, except for the long car ride home. Thanks Andy, Alysa, and everyone else for the great time!
... That's right ladies and gents. I'm gonna see it.
My mom, sisters and I are taking a girls weekend and heading to sunny Phoenix to see the show! I can't wait. Hopefully it will be as good as everyone says it is!
A special thanks to all the husbands in the family for being good sports about it.
... No, not me, but that would be exciting.
Just wanted to give a shout out to my big sis Jeannie and wish her congratulations and best of luck. She's pregnant with a healthy, beautiful (I'm assuming, anyway) little girl. We're so happy for you! Can't wait to get a female version of this little guy:
Also, congrats to my bestey Whitney on the upcoming birth (any day now) of their first! I'm so excited to meet the little guy. I am, after all, his godmother. That's a pretty big deal.
... Recently, I have been craving pancakes. It's probably because some of the food blogs I read featured pancakes recently. And then last night's episode of Throwdown with Bobby Flay featured blueberry pancakes. Yum. But this morning, on Oh Joy!, I saw this:
Bacon, Chocolate Chips, Maple Syrup and Pancake?!?! The ultimate in salty and sweet delight.
One package of the mix is $12. Do you think it's worth it? Alma doesn't eat pancakes, so I would have the whole thing to myself. Mmmhhhhh...
Oh, and PS - Shea and Noelle, thanks for your sweet comments on the last post!
