Rafting down the Payette River

So I have the greatest group of friends who are willing to do just about anything and take on any adventure. There were about 50 of us who took on the Payette River. We met up at the church at 4:45 pm and drove to Banks. We had about 6 large rafts and many eager rafters, just ready to jump right in. We had the best raft and the most fun people: me, Kyle, Sarah, Tyler, Mike, Jessica, Iris, Kyle Butterfield and his girlfriend, one other girl and our guide at the back of the boat. I decided to ride the "bull" which is the very front of the boat, right in front of all the action.

The beginning was slow, but it picked up shortly. With each rapid cam more and more excitement and screaming. We were the "pirate" raft and voted the most "Savage" by all the other boats. We would close in on another raft, jump in and push them all over the edge. We laughed and just had the greatest time telling jokes. We were ruthless in wanting to soak everyone else, and we did just that. There were a few times that the size and strength of the waves knocked me flat on my back an into the raft, like I folded in half!

There was a raft full of about 6 girls and 1 poor guy. One of the heaviest girls in their raft fell out and they had to pull her back in. She was beginning to panic as she floated down the river. As this skinny little guy attempted to pull her in, he began to choke her and he grabbed onto her life jacket and began to pull. She was not going to come easily, he pulled and pulled, and we laughed harder and harder, this was so funny! Finally he got her onto the side of the raft and she was flopping all around trying to get back into the raft, I seriously laughed so hard. When we got out of the river we enjoyed greasy chicken, brownies and watermelon.

Twin Falls roadtrip....

Last night the singles ward planned a trip for all of us to see the new Temple in Twin Falls. We met at the church at 5:00 pm and carpooled down there. Krista and Jessica rode down with me to make the two hour trip. Krista and I laughed the entire way, so funny! We laughed about her and Michell's big tire blow out on the way home from Utah. I could just picture the two of them, sitting on the side of the rode, waiting for someone to rescue them, not your typical girls I would say! So many good memories with Krista, most of which still bring me to tears laughing.

The Temple was gorgeous. This was my very first time taking a tour through a Temple before it is to be dedicated. We had so much fun, especially with a photo shoot with Sarah and Kyle after the tour. Later that night we went to Chilis to eat. We got home at about 12:30 am, I am so so tired today, but it was well worth the trip to Twin Falls to see the Temple.

Summertime in Chicago!!!!

Mindy and I, love her!

Me, Carrie and Mel

Fine dining in Chicago!

Pink hair ROCKS!!!!

This past weekend we packed up and flew to Chicago for Cha Summer in Rosemont. It was me, Kathy, Carrie and Mel that went to represent Chatterbox at the show. I love the girls at the office I work with, so here's to them and the the great memories this show brought. We met up with the Ultra-Pro team and the sales reps from Utah. I also had a chance to hang-out with Matt and Jaime in downtown Chicago. Walking around, souvenir shopping at Walgreens and Wacker Street were the best of times. I love these guys and I am so grateful for their friendships.