USU Hockey. Obscure Beverage Night. Merlin.

Alison, Phil, Tim, and I went to the USU vs Colorado State Hockey game.  Unfortunately...We lost.  

Saturday...Obscure Food Night!  It was so fun! We had 20ish people come and everyone brought international or weirdy foods.  Devan started a very entertaining paper bag game.  I'm convinced Devan practices every night before he goes to bed...He had some mad skill.

Alison, Curt, Devan, and I went for a Sunday drive up Blacksmith Canyon to Hardware Ranch.  On the way back, we made the best decision ever and stopped at Hyrum Park.  It was so pretty. There was a family party going on. They invited us to come eat with them.  Not only did we get free dinner...but we got a history lesson from Merlin (the grandpa) and a music show by the whole family.  Merlin also had a nice chat with the boys about respecting women.  It was basically the best Sunday drive ever.

Cabin. Conference. Family.

The whole Rich clan (minus the Wilson's) went to the cabin for conference. It was so great to have everyone together! Family + Outdoors + Four-Wheeling + General Conference= A dang good weekend.  I have been so blessed to have such a great family. I can honestly say my parents, siblings, aunts/uncles, and cousins are some of my best friends. Thanks for always being there for me!

 "I'm gonna cookie you!"  AKA Tucker's way to say tickle :)

 Jamo...loves to shake his hips.  One of his favorite things to do is to BREAK DANCE. What a dang cute kid! 

 So. Pretty.

Update on Life.

Preschool snacks for my research project (a preliminary study on childhood obesity prevention) are in full swing! Every Tuesday and Thursday I get to go into the care center on campus and teach the kids about nutrition and give them snacks.  I learned...It's a good thing I'm not a school teacher,I don't have my mom's creativity :) But once the plans are made...It is so much fun! The little kids (ages 2-5) are so cute! It is so fun to see their reactions to new foods and see how much they know already about nutrition.  Kelsey Eller and I have also been doing our service learning hours for our interdisciplinary class.  It  has been great to see what resources are available around the community for those with disabilities and have the opportunity to help them out.  I have met so many fun and wonderful people! 

Between school, work, research, and family...I've had a lot of concerns and stresses on my mind the last couple of weeks.  I have concluded, there is nothing prayer, faith, and a little nature/photography can't cure :) 

First Dam...Logan Canyon Entrance

Legit Italian Food and Sunday Drives.

I made a quick trip home Saturday to work at the pharmacy.  Before I headed back up to Logan, my family along with the Staley's went to Ventos.  It's an amazing authentic Italian restaurant in downtown SLC.  I'm sure the waiters know us by name, especially my Dad.  We have found a new love for the "real" Italian food since Kelton has been gone.

Curt invited Alison and I to go for a Sunday drive up the canyon.  I love Logan!! It was so gorgeous!  Poor Curt was still recovering from his marathon and had difficulty when it came to any movement but sitting.  Thanks for the invite Curt. You're the greatest!

Aggie Football!

Andrew, Tim, Alison, and I went to the USU vs. ISU game.  38-17...Go AGGIES!

Middleton Family Reunion

Family Temple Night! For part of our family reunion everyone that was able went to the temple.  Friday night was the night we did baptisms.  It was awesome! Our family basically ran the baptistery for a couple of hours.     

Moving Day.

I moved back to Logan yesterday and will be starting year one of grad school in just a few days. I decided to take a break from packing and pulled out my camera. I kind of liked this one and thought I would share.