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Deer Valley Hike

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Here’s some pictures from our first uphill hike. Me, with the short legs and fat lady breathing, taking up the rear. The three tall guys made me look bad.

Deer Valley is a beautiful place to hike. The dogs loved running through the brush and the views were amazing. I totally burned enough calories for the fajita wrap I had at lunch at Windy Ridge! Hiking – to me – is walking in less attractive clothing. But good company to chat with made it fun. What I wonder now is if the exact same hike is less interesting the next time around.

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Fast Easy Cooking

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There is nothing better than going out to eat. That’s how I grew up. It was a treat, a reward. With my aunt it was recon. As soon as it was my job to cook I got why people like eating food the didn’t waste the whole day on. But that’s a bit of  problem in Park City. No matter how good the food is supposed to be, there are only two places that MK and I enjoy going.   So I became determined to find some things I love to cook and can whip up on demand, usually with stuff I keep in the house, definitely in a short amount of time.

We borrowed the B’s grill and already have used it a ton. It really makes meat so much better and it’s great not having to have the oven on in the summer. MK grilled some chicken breasts I’d marinated. While looking around for a side he saw some StoveTop stuffing. Being neither healthy not appealing, I wasn’t looking forward to cooking it until I saw that you can add a can of diced tomatoes and some garlic, some basil and then top it with shredded cheese… it became bruschetta. It might sound odd but it was soooo good, try it!

My other necessity as I get back into working out – this hiking is tough stuff – is a healthy carb. I can’t live without it, but don’t want to waste my workout, I’ve found two brands I’m on love with:

Earth Grains. Their bread is sold cheaply here and is delicious. Perfect for any sandwich, amazing for a grilled cheese for some reason, and light and healthy.

Flatout Bread. If you grew up in the age of the pita, you get this, a roll up better than a tortilla to make sandwiches on. Their website is full of awesome recipes, and we’ve made pizzas too. ALSO – they come in a variety of flavors. I  used the Italian Herb roll yesterday, put some romaine lettuce, fat free dressing and cheese and ta-da. A Caesar wrap the rivals a restaurant. The best part is I’m going to add some of that left over grilled chicken today. Yum.

I’ve become a big fan of any Asian noodle dish I can try, I’ve even perfected my own from scratch lo mein sauce. It’s surprisingly quick and easy. Also lighter, healthier and more filling than regular pasta. Can’t wait to try it out on some company.

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Girls Night Out

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Friends and friends of friends.

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Five Thoughts On My First Girls Night Out (GNO):

  1. Should be called Women Of Varying Ages Night Out.
  2. Scheduled to begin at 5pm to avoid being out all night = being out all night.
  3. No one RSVPs just to make me nervous then they all say yes.
  4. Random place I picked is going to work out perfectly.
  5. What am I going to wear?!?!
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Lazy No More

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The fact is that while you were all jonesing for blog posts and wondering what was going on in Park City, I was working on my fitness.

MK and I joined the gym here. My friend CL has made it her personal mission to not only show me all the classes and skills the gym has to offer, but to torture me inside and out, and probably revel in how much better shape she is than me.

Our 4th of July weekend was tons of fun but a bit mellow. I was feeling a little off so I was glad we didn’t go too crazy. We cooked out several times with the B’s and the McH’s, played with the kiddos, and went to the local parade (pictures coming soon).

But Tuesday we felt like it wasn’t over. I went to an early tough workout class, so I was exhausted at the end of the afternoon, and we napped. We went over to a friends for drinks. Wednesday CL and I went to the pool. Our gym has a POOL.

Thursday we went for a huge hike up Deer Valley, then to lunch, then to our neighbors for an impromptu party. The whole week has felt like the holiday never ended…and that’s my FAVORITE!

Between the workout class and the hike, I realized that I am in terrible shape. Back to the hardcore challenging my body. Back to work(out)!

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Stuff Old People Do

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Going to party this weekend to correct the issue.

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Five Things I Nearly Tweeted/Wrote/Said Making Me A Grandma:

  1. “The mails been coming later than usual, have you noticed?”
  2. Prices on meat are going up, and…
  3. It was still light out when we went to bed.
  4. Gardening is…
  5. Did you see that bird out there? We should get a book and find out what kind…
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Park City Summer

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The past few days have been so great.

Friday I got to sit out in the sun and work on my tan. Yes, CH, waaay tanner than you now. MK went to the valley and I got to join MH and AM for their softball game. Unbelievably, it is LEGAL to DRINK in City Park in Park City. That kind of blew my mind. So we had a couple of beers. The games were fun to watch and the weather was just perfect. The team went out but MH and I decided to go eat some sushi at our favorite place, Hapa Grill.

Saturday was another gorgeous day and MK did yard work and we lounged around a bit. He organized his office, and I made the place spotless. We had dinner with the B’s and enjoyed a nice night in together.

Sunday I went to the Silly Market again, with MH and AM after a little shopping around town. Possibly most important is the perfect shade of lip color she picked out for me. Made my month. We stopped at Doolan’s for lunch and drinks, and got to go see AM’s new place and the softball team ended up there too, and we had a giant pool party! We relocated back to City Park and played sand volleyball, which was the best volleyball I’ve ever played, beating MK’s team every time. Figures I’d be good at volleyball here, not on the beach. I think the key was the “rotate like a robot” rule we came up with. Did wonders for the team. We had dinner at the Spur to round out the weekend.

Monday was a little slow starting after Sunday Funday, but we did run some errands and have a big dinner, and watch a movie.

Tuesday MK took me on a hike date at Deer Valley, then out to watch the World Cup and enjoy a burger and beer at O’Shucks. It’s been so much fun to enjoy the weather and friends we’ve made.

A flower in front of our house

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Master Bedroom

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I’ve told you twice now that I’ve been sleeping in an unfinished room.

It looked like this for a long time.

Then we finally got around to the sanding. If I ever leave or even slightly tick off MK, he’s got photos of me at my most doofus looking – the day I had to sand the room. Eye gear, beanie since it kept getting in my hair. Long shirt and pants. And it still got everywhere. Drywall spackle dust SUCKS.

Then we primed it and it looked bad. So there was some respackling and resanding. Then priming again. Then this week, FINALLY, MK, who lost a bet and got forced to do it instead of me, put up the knockdown. The walls were textured and we had to make our new wall match. Yikes. So glad it wasn’t me. And thankfully he did incredibley, considering how tricky of a project it was.

Then I painted and WOAH! For the first time probably since we moved in, the bedroom was all the same color. The walls and trim got a touch up. The  closets are done. We have curtains and vases and wall art and only need a TV for the room the be complete. Amazing!

New Walls!

This is right before we hung the painting. We’ll put a black dresser in front and mount a tv, maybe from the ceiling, so it hangs in front. It’s just an ikea print, but it really opens the room up.

Ta Da!

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Losing Sleep

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Trying to tell myself not to sweat the small stuff and that it all is. Small stuff.

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Five ‘Don’t You Hate It When That Happens Moments’ I’ve Had This Week:

  1. Computer/phone errors triple posting crap on me.
  2. Butting heads with MK trying to plan the perfect reunion for people I don’t even know. 
  3. Remembering things I didn’t write down and therefore didn’t do. 
  4. Every errand was twice as long and half as successful.
  5. Forgetting to take before pictures of all our hard housework is driving me nuts!
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Buy Me A Bed And Breakfast

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Last winter I got good (I think) at being a hostess. In fact, since we moved out of Austin, we’ve had over 50 visitors come and stay with us in various places at various times, I’ve lost count. And I really grew to love it. A full house is a happy house. Especially in Park City, in the winter, during the holidays.

Which is why I think I should buy you should buy me a bed and breakfast.

And it just so happens there is one for sale. On Main Street. I bet it’s easier to take care of strangers, I can accidentally become lazy around friends. And they can keep coming, at a reduced rate 😉

Here it is.

As you can see, it’s missing some things. Like walls. So long story short I need about 4 million dollars.

I could be good at this. Lots of fresh-baked muffins for breakfast to make the place smell yummy. After you hang some walls, I can remodel, paint, and decorate myself. Auction furniture to make each of the 10 rooms unique. MK can guide you around if you want a ski guide at any of the ski resorts. Dinner menus from all the great places on Main (of course I’d ask for specials). Want a night without the kids? Go to dinner and I’ll watch them for two hours and make them some pizza.

I can handle cleaning sheets. Make sure you’re cozy. Sell you stuff you may have forgotten (there is no drug store on Main, I could totally find a way to incorporate one for all the tourists…). Get you up for first chair. Host a happy hour after you’re home and showered. Have nice TVs and a decent DVD collection/Netflix hookup.

Convinced? I’ll let you know where to send the check.