Firemen stand up for their Morals - Please Visit Site

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This is a site that makes me feel a bit better about things. And yet I'm still a little red under the collar. Today I was driving home with Dave from Fort Collins, CO. I turned the radio and scanned the channels. I was very interested in a talk radio conversation which had a Fireman from San Diego on the line with the radio host. They were talking about a present case that this particular Firefighter Unit in San Diego, was in. I was so livid and down right well... livid explains it. The Firemen in this unit were called and told they had to be in the Gay Pride Parade of San Diego. The chief simply stated, none of the men and he as well did not want to be around, or associated with the activities that would go on during this Parade every year. Come to find very lud and crass behavior, not surprisingly, is exhibited every year at this parade. And, why do we over look these "illegal" actions? Seriously, they are illegal and the city turns a blind eye to it every year. gerrr, I better calm down. I just feel it so unjust that someone would be forced by the government in that particular city to participate in something that is very strongly against their belief, against their will, and how horrible it would be for those men with families and wives to spend a horrible horrible day being cat called, exposed to nudity, and inappropriate language and physical action. Oh, goodness, seriously? Do we really have a hard time standing up for things? Well, i was very proud and happy to hear this Unit did. They stood up and because of it are in a costly case to help them and others who do not wish to forced to do something they do not agree with. I am so happy to know there are average day Hero's still out there who want to stand up for them selves and not be pushed down and subjected to.

Acadamy of Country Music Awards!

Alright,I have always liked the occasional Country song, but I think I was slightly converted tonight. I love Country music!! And I actually feel like there is something worth while in the music and lyrics. Like Carrie Underwood said tonight, "It's my belief that Country music makes the world a better place." Thank goodness there is still that!

Dave Telemarking

Maci & Ryan get Married, And Dave and I get A day away!

I am so happy for my good friend Maci! She is one of the funnest, smartest, kindest people I know. I'm so blessed to have good friends, even if we act like sisters sometimes. Her wedding was just right. I felt like everything about it was comfortable and easy and enjoyable.

I had so much fun seeing everyone and laughing with them while we ate our scrumptious dinner/lunch. I just love having my friends around, but I love having my friends and my hubby around. It was a lot of fun to laugh with Dave too. I honestly say he is my best friend.

After the Wedding we wanted to "hit the town" of ol' St. George. I just boggle myself when I remember growing up in Delta and felt that St. George and Provo were such monstrosity of cities. I know if you live there you usually know the nooks and cranies where you go and do things, that sounds like a bad joke. But, we aren't from there or ever lived there, so... we went to a movie and Loved it!!! We were early and so Dave was like should we go somewhere, I said, No way!! Do you see the arcades? Yes we played arcades for half an hour and it was a blast!! I love feeling like a kid at times. Then we went in and watched Knowing It was crazy and I liked it. The best part of this movie was walking out and looking at eachother and saying, "What next?" Oh it felt soooooo good to not to have to rush home because of worries.
We went to the Family Fun Center and had a blast!! yes we did race cars and I laughed the whole time. A little twelve year old passed me but not to worry I was neck and neck with him after that. So then we went to dinner, then headed back to Cedar City to our awesome Bed and Breakfast. Dave was getting a little worried and a bit jealous of the bed and sheets we had. I was sooo in love. Some people like their mattresses hard, I like mine to feel like I'm on a cloud and I did! And to think I just got this place because it was the cheapest :) Then after a blissfull night sleep, we treked down to Virgin and did a bike ride. Ohhhhh my lands. I felt like I was the same person who graduated college four years ago. I missed myself and it was a good reunion to be together again. I just can't wait to do the trail again with Dave and some of my family at the reunion this summer.

Oh The Spoils of a Good Storm

Last Thursday a storm hit, it was pretty big. Big enough for half of Denver to go home from work early. So Dave came home early, I hadn't left the house because the snow was blowing sideways. I had snuck down to the gym and done some good circits, lunges and what not. He says, well the D.O. gave me some ski tickets for a great price. "Wha?" Let's just say, I loved the snow in my... more unresponcible days. I loved Snowboarding! Snowshoeing, skiing, and when I met Dave he taught me how to Telemark. So.. it's been soooo long since we have had a good day on the slopes. The D.O. said if Dave wanted to take Friday off to go skiing that would be fine with him. Great hu? Well, I was a bit hesitant to doing this, mostly because I didn't want to wake up at 6 a.m., I was a bit sick, and I am sick of driving. But... lo and behold I woke up at 6 a.m. and drove to Loveland, CO, about one hr away from Denver.
There was a Day care at the resort which did a good job at watching Lauren. She was really excited to be there so I didn't have any worries. I feel like Now that she is getting older I don't have as much anxiety about leaving her. Dave and I put on our new (old) tele boots with a smile and scout our routes out and just hit the slopes for 2 & 1/2 hrs.

I was really tired because of the early wake up, being sick, and my intense work out the day before. When you Tele you use so much thigh you are basically doing lunges down the mountain.
So my first few runs were not so good. I had a lot of fun with Dave and by the end I felt like If I went again this season I would be kickin' it. ;) What a blast hu?
Then I hung out with Lauren for an hour while Dave did another long run.

I just love Colorado! The people are so great and it just feels like they are similar to Dave and Me.