MARCH ROCK CLIMBING CLUB

Mike and I went rock climbing up Rock Canyon in Provo today with the Utah Climbing Club. I thought that it was going to be really cold and snow, so I wasn't very excited about going climbing today, but I am so glad that I did. It ended up being a beautiful day! The sun came out and it was warm enough that we didn't have to have a jacket on. The rock warmed up so that it wasn’t cold to touch. We climbed on the ACDC wall most of the day. We climbed from 10 a.m. until 5ish....and I was so tired I wanted to just fall asleep right there on the mountain. I can't wait to go back to up there. We didn’t even make it over to the Superbowl because there were so many good climbs down where we were....so let's go back there soon!
Why I LOVE rock climbing:
Being OUTSIDE!
Being with Mike, family, and friends.
It is great exercise (rock climber’s backs are SEXY!!! I’m sure mine is underneath all my blubber.)
It is challenging.
The competition with Mike…we both try to outdo each other….LOVE IT!
Coming home so exhausted that I can't move....literally….although that can also be a drawback….I am rock climbing so much that I don’t keep my house clean….and I get so tired rock climbing….I DON’T CARE! Call us if you want to go….it is fun to share what we LOVE. Now that the weather is getting warmer, we will probably be going outside at least once a week....so come climb or come hang out with us in the great outdoors.

We got home and tended three CUTE grandkids....who gave us hugs...a nice way to end a perfect day!

HOP ON POP

Mike loves to wrestle. At almost every family party he will wrestle, sometimes even box, anyone who is willing...and sometimes, those who aren't. Mike wrestled with Aron...who kicked his butt, then he challenged Scott to a match. When that match was over, Mike sat down and that is when all the boys jumped him! They timed it perfectly. He was so tired from wrestling the guys that he didn't have any energy left. Mike sure knows how to make family parties FUN.

We had a great Easter. We loved having everyone over. We had two parties. One for the Engberg side at noon. We had 27 people over and had a fun Easter hunt and then enjoyed the warm weather by sitting outside. Then, we had the Giles side with 36 people over. We really enjoy spending time with all of you! Come over more often....you know that we shouldn't have to only see each other for the holidays! If anyone ever wants to go climbing, just let us know....and we are THERE! I sure had fun laughing with my SISTERS!

ORLANDO VACATION

Our Family!

We are back from Orlando. Mike, Kamryn, Shayne, and I went to Orlando for a week. Mike had to be at a NAVIS conference for 2 days, but we left on Saturday and came back the NEXT Sunday!!! The first day we went to Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure. We LOVED the Incredible Hulk roller coaster, the Spider Man 3-D Ride, and Dueling Dragons! Sitting in the front of Dueling Dragons is THE BEST! Mike found a Magic Shop and bought a few more magic tricks....so everyone be prepared for MORE Magic. We really loved the Kilimanjaro Safari and Expedition Everest ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom...oh and the Bug's Life 3-D Movie was great! Epcot was pretty boring. Disney's Hollywood Studios Tower of Terror was so fun that we all went on it 6 times! We were sad that Blizzard Beach Water Park was closed. Kamy and I both have been there and it is THE BEST waterpark anywhere. We went to Universal Studios and found it okay but loved the Islands of Adventure park more. We really loved Shrek 3-D. I laughed so hard when my seat started bouncing up and down like I was in a stage coach! On Sunday before flying back we went to the Magic Kingdom. Space Mountain was closed! I think that is the second time I have been there that it has been closed. We did love the Monster's Inc. Floor Laugh interactive comedy. They asked for volunteers. I kept my hand down. Mike volunteered, but they of course, picked on ME!!! It was funny. We stayed in a two bedroom Condo at Polynesian Isle so we had plenty of room....we could have easily fit two more....so who wants to come next time?
-Laynie :)