What the?

LAME!

An epiphany and another addition to the bucket list...

When I was pregnant with Isabel, I developed an unhealthy addiction to the hot dog. Unfortunately, it never went away and to this day, I'd take a dog over a burger or any other meat item ANY DAY. Tonight, there was a special on PBS called, "A HOT DOG PROGRAM: An all-America celebration of those fabulously and phenomenally popular little sausage in their soft little buns." The program set out to 'travel across the country to visit outstanding hot dog shops, secret sauces, countless condiments, and hot dog connoisseurs.'

WHAT A DREAM! I can't think of anything better than to travel across the country trying all of these delicious concoctions. In fact, I think this is a great incentive to keep up the running...just so I can eat all the hot dogs i want for the rest of my life.

Because I do so well keeping up on this blog...

...I've started another to chronicle my running life.

Miles From Home

Vacation from the vacation

When we got home last weekend, we decided we needed a vacation from the vacation. So we signed up with some friends to rent their cabin in the Big Trees State Park. We mostly just wanted to get away and do nothing except be in a beautiful place and together as a little family. Plus, I go back to work in another week, so we thought we'd have one last fling before the shakedown.

Unfortunately, my camera is broken. So, I just found a few fotos online that most resembled our trip.

The cabin:

The Big Trees State Park - we went yesterday and hiked around a little - mostly to find the river.

We love natural waters and they always seem to be the goal when we end up hiking. Of course this picture isn't us, but it was just like this. We played in the FREEZING cold water - I can't remember water feeling that cold ever before. But it was fun and rejuvenating.

We're still at the cabin (yes, wireless internet) - just lounging. Kennedy is a little under the weather - we think she got some bad water at the river yesterday when she got caught in a current and swallowed a mouthful....something seems to brewing.... We'll head home later tonight. The cabin is near Arnold, CA and it appears that no one really lives here - they just come here on the weekend. It's an amazing place - definitely a relax.

The 'My life would suck without you' haiku (best viewed with volume turned on)

family.

vacation.

laughs.

fabric dye.

big ball launch.

food, glorious food.

5k.

hearts.

dishes.

relays.

sweat.

diminishing rook.

healing waters.

lost socks.

lost keys.

leftovers.

love.

tears.

family.

Sco Reunion from lisa scoffield on Vimeo.

Weeks 1-3

The party has been going now for a good 2 1/2 weeks. It's been a whirlwind but I'm definitely having fun - and could really get used to this kind of living (you know, where you wake up whenever you want, have nowhere specific to be or no one to report to except your conscience for nagging you to get out of your pajamas...).

It started with a birthday party for my cute husband. Unfortunately, I don't have those pictures available at the moment but we celebrated with homemade buffalo wings (his request) and a friend/family BBQ. We were eating chicken wings for days to follow, as noted in the foto below. I really enjoy Tosh. I have a new favorite song right now that reminds me of him. It's country and a little mushy but everytime I hear it, I can't help but think of him. "Nothing makes sense when you're not here." I haven't seen Tosh since then, pretty much, so I'm a little sappy right now.

Next up, a visit from my little pessego, Andrea. I've mentioned this lady before - she's what I affectionately refer to as my KS. Kindred spirit for any of you Anne Shirley fans. We've been KSs since 1994. She came to CA for a few days and although I didn't dazzle her with excitement every second, it was great to 'be' together for a while. We don't get to see eachother much - live and in person - so it's a real treat. Here we are enjoying some chicken wings....

She's got the goods on our time together - documented in beautiful fotos and commentary. I appreciated her patience with my chaos and glad we got to share a little time together. She also proved to be a real gem in helping me with the next thing on the agenda, Isabel's 'friend' birthday party.

It was her first and she has been waiting for it for months. I think it went well - she got showered with attention and had all of her cute friends at her house, which she thought was pretty 'awesome!'

The next day, or somewhere thereabouts, the girls and I headed to Utah, where we've been since. It has been so fun - we've been playing at Grandma Laura's and really enjoying our time off. We spent the 4th with Derek and Krystal and the Bells (and once again, I have no pictures....I'm terrible!) Super company - super fireworks - super food - couldn't ask for more. Thanks, Krystal and Derek, for the good time! Maybe you can post some fotos...(sorry I'm such a loser).

Isabel got to have another birthday party, this time with our family that we don't get to see very often. Once again, she loved every second. Thanks to everyone who came!

We loved seeing you all!

We also got to see lots of our friends...

Carson, Kennedy, Callie and Isabel

Harley, Coleson, Isabel, Kennedy

The old stomping grounds - Murray, UT
Isabel, Victoria and Kennedy
Zach and Kennedy

We also got to visit the universe:

We also spent a few days helping clean out the basement at Grandma Laura and Grandpa Tom's and then had a yard sale. The girls sold lemonade and made a killing. The Sprite was a little overpriced though.

We spent yesterday at Lagoon and got completely, i say, COMPLETELY drenched. But it was great because it was so hot.

Yes, those are wet butt cheeks.

Gram went on lots of roller coasters.

It's always hard to say goodbye to grams but the day has sadly come. We love you Gram!!!! Thanks for the fun! Can't wait until next time...

Today we head to Cannonville for Chapter 2 of the Utah trip, the Scoffield Reunion.