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We celebrated the 24th by having Jem's belated birthday party. We went up the canyon above Payson for a yummy dinner of sloppy joes, fruit, salad, chips, juice, and Rice Krispie "cake." We played ring toss, shoot the aliens, balloon pop, and horseshoes. I, of course, won. :) (In case you didn't know, I am way too competitive and should not be allowed to play games! But I have to. . . because I have to win!!!!) We went on a mini hike then went to Spanish Fork to watch the fireworks. They were spectacular!
I love pioneer day and so thankful for my ancestors and heritage on both sides of my family. The 24th of July is always a little sad because Grandpa Shepherd had his heart attack on this day and Grandma Myntti had her stroke on this day, and we lost them both (different years). However, it is also a very happy day because we have the Gospel and know we can be together again - FOREVER!!!
Last Thursday, mom, Nathan, Becky, McKenna, Tanner, and I went to the Living Planet Aquarium. It was lots of fun to see the sea creatures and watch how excited the kids were. My favorites were the jellyfish and penguins.
My brother Nathan spent a few days at my house and we had a lot of fun playing and exploring. We went hiking up to Battle Creek waterfall, and it felt SO GOOD! I LOVE to hike, and this is the first hike I have been on since I hurt myself. It was beautiful and I was in heaven! We packed a picnic and ate it up the canyon. Have you ever noticed that food tastes better in the mountains? :) We then went swimming at my pool which is always fun and watched "Alice in Wonderland." Thanks for a fun weekend, Nathan!
When I took Nathan home, McKenna and Tanner were at mom's house for the weekend. So we went to Chuck E. Cheese for lunch and then to the Bean Museum. It was a wonderful weekend!
Welcome to the 2010 Shepherd Family Reunion! We had a great time playing, eating, and socializing in Grandma Shepherd's backyard down in Mt. Pleasant. There was a pretty good turn out, and it was fun to see people I only get to see once a year. I should have taken more pics, but enjoy the pics of the Myntti clan, Grandma Shepherd, and the Shepherd brothers. I love and miss you Grandpa Shepherd!
My physical therapist is my hero! He has been working my tail off and he had me running today! RUNNING! I felt more like myself than I have in months! I still have a long way to go before I am where I was before, but I'm back! (No pun intended :) ) I am going to continue to work hard so I can be in even better shape than I was when I fell apart. I am going to run faster and farther than I ever have before! I will admit, a part of me is scared that I am going to hurt myself again, but I can't live in fear my whole life. So, I am going to work hard to strengthen my back so this never happens again. If anyone is interested in learning some core/muscle strengthening exercises, you know where to find me! :) And Manila Fun Run. . . HERE I COME!!!!!!!!
We had my 27th birthday party on Sunday (my birthday was June 2nd, but life is busy!). I cannot believe I am 27! I still feel like a kid in so many ways. So. . . I will always be a kid at heart!
We had a yummy picnic at Discovery Park. We ate taco salad, fruit, Oreo truffles, and cupcakes. Then I opened my presents: a scale (from mom and dad - to help me with my goal of losing 10 pounds by the time school starts), a cooler (from Ryan, Becky, McKenna, and Tanner), an SD card for my phone (from Nathan), and nail polish and nail stickers (from Jeremy, Liz, and Eli). All of the gifts were perfect! Thanks everybody!
We then went over to the park and played. The kids had a blast (including me of course because I am still a kid!!!!!!!!!)!
So here is to year 27! I can't wait to see what it has in store for me! (PLEASE let it be better than year 26!) My goals for the year are to lose 10 pounds, run in the Manila Fun Run, be outgoing and meet new people, finish my Masters Degree, and grow closer to my family, friends, and the Lord. I can use all the help I can get with these goals, so HELP PLEASE!! :)
