Too Hot to Do Anything

Current temperature in Draper is 102, it is a red alert day. Basically, stay inside because the ozone is toxic! We can venture outside at dawn and dusk because then the ozone won't be too bad. But, make sure you are covered with mosquito repellant (with DEET) because we don't want to get West Nile virus! And don't forget, if you see any dead birds in your yard...watch out for Bird flu! What a fun summer!

Actually, this summer has indeed been fun and last night was the epitome of a great summer night. We went over to Jason and Jen's to visit for a bit while the girls rode their new 'big girl' bikes. While the girls played, Tim, Jason, Jen and I laughed, talked and did an insightful quiz on love language! Jen laid out the table with all kinds of goodies: chips and homemade salsa, Bear Lake ice cream, shrimp, nuts and fresh margharitas(v)! We all pigged out, I threw up in the grass (no really and I had only had 1/2 a beer). Then as the sun set, we layed out on the blankets and looked at the stars! Jason put on some great music, which we all took our turns tearing up. Thanks, Jason!! What a beautiful, fun memorable summer night. We are lucky to have such great friends and neighbors!

Girls of Summer

I wish that I had had a camera with me or a cell phone that takes pics. A friend of mine, Jen and her three girls ('lil Rachael, Bekah and Ruthie) kidnapped Gracie and me to make a mad dash for ice cream and diet cokes. Yes it was hot today! But, any excuse will do when it comes to ice cream right? Well with the girls happy as kids can be in the backseat Jen said, "Let's go up to my Dad's so that I can show you the cool kiddie pool and the girls can dip their toes into the water. My Dad is out of town. But, I'm sure the gate is open!" It all sounds so innocent-a break-in to swim, no strings attached! Well, Luckily the gate was unlocked. What an amazing backyard. Oh, and it's not just a kiddie pool. It's a miniature replica of the Playboy mansion's pool. Complete with a slide and a grotto!!! Well, the girls were tempted beyond control and soon it wasn't just toes. To the knees-then just below the bottom, and then all havoc broke loose. They were swimming and sliding! Splashing and having a great time! Only problem, they weren't in their suits. But, their clothes and now soaked through and through! So, the only solution to get them home without soaking Jen's car seats? Well, of course strip them naked! So, we did just that and laughed our heads off as they ran, bare ass naked to the car parked out front! As we drove home Jen and I just laughed, looking in the back seat at three, happy, cold naked girls-now this is what summer is all about!

First Beanblog

July, 11, Tuesday at the Badberg's. This is my first post, so bear with me. Gracie and Jackson (a friend) have built quite an extensive fort in the living room for them and the newest addition to our family-Isabelle. Don't get too excited...not humine, but feline (see picture). I have let them have their way with the living room, all the blankets they could find and a few scattered chairs and tables. There is a method to my madness-I wanted to get this blog up and rolling!

I decided to create one in order to keep all the far strung and busy friends and family up-to-date. I don't know if this is the best forum. But, it sounded like a good idea at the time and a podcast was way too complicated for my small little mind! But, never say never! I may be downloadable to your mp3 sooner than you think. Okay stop with the panic. There won't be any stream in the near future unless it is a trout stream!

Please feel free to joing in anytime too. Post your thought, and any news about your family and friends. I think this will be fun

Til tomorrow.
Say goodnight Gracie.....