*27 years*

27 years ago, Mom passed away. I can't really say that I have memories that I miss about her like my 3 older brothers and sister. Really I look back and think about the memories that I don't have with her.

There are pictures of her holding me, pictures of her and I at 4H watching the boys, at my birthday party, etc. I can remember about the specific memory just because of the photo. Being 4 years old has its advantages and disadvantages of losing a parent. Easier to deal with the loss at the time but harder to deal with not having anything to remember her by.



However over the years and into my adulthood, I have heard and listened with an open heart of the stories that others tell of her. I am so blessed to have been born of an amazing woman.


We came across some reel to reel and spent the night at Denny's house listening to them not knowing what we would find. There was one reel that had a woman telling a story about a cat or a dog or something. That was the first time hearing mom's voice that I can remember, at the age of 27. I remember just sitting there thinking, "wow that's mom!". Now at the age of 31, I look and analyze my life on a daily basis. The love and passion that is behind the voices of those that tell stories of Mom, is ultimately what I want when I pass.


Stories that are told of a big heart, an amazing friend, a loving mother, dedicated wife, a smile that could silence a room, a nature lover, a woman that was up for an adventure, two helping hands that were always available, etc. Tears come to my eyes in pure gratitude learning that she was an amazing woman. An example that I try to follow. I know I'm not perfect nor will I claim to be, but having a great example like her, I have an advantage to my path of life.

Mom, you have been missed everyday and have never been forgotten. I have felt you at times when I needed true support. Though you are not here physically, I know you are always with me.

*Karob*

It's crazy how 4 little paws can come into our lives and take over a part of our hearts.That is exactly what Lil' Miss Karob did. A thousand and 3 messes, paw prints of paint on the table, digging up gophers, missing underwear, every object she proved to be edible: toothbrushes, retainers, purses, etc. These are the small things in life that make me smile and have a little giggle. I know I am personally thankful for these 4 legged creatures! Lil' Miss Karob- you were a sweetheart with a personality that can never be replaced.

*One of my Favorites*

I just thought I would share onne of my all time favorites.. Joshua Raidin (and yes is coming in town!) His lyrics are amazing, his voice even more amazing and the beat I love! How can you have a bad day with amazing music?

*more......Shoeing*

My dear friend Eric had a birthday and instead of taking him to dinner, I thought hmmm why not take him snowshoeing! At first there was hesitance with his reply to my invitation but there was finally a "yes I'll go"! Hooray!

I went over to his house the night before our hike and made sure all equipment was good to go. Don't even get me started on the fact that he had snowshoes WITH TAGS in his possession for the past 7 years! All equipment was ready and I think I finally got a "I'm really excited but nervous" our of him! ha ha

The day started with rain... um where was the snow? During the hike rain fell... still wondering where was the snow? The end of the day... Downpour.. Now thinking.. yep definitely no snow today! But hey there was still snow to shoe on!

At the top of the trail we came across an opening, I of course stuck my head in and went in. Eric not so much. I was in the cave walking around and I hear a "um Suz......." I looked over and I saw his snowshoe he was getting his brave boy pants on and coming in! He makes it through and gives me the "I was out there for quite some time and I got a little nervous" my reply was easy.. "well you should have come in earlier!"

Oh look Eric is deciding to come into the cave! Welcome to the cave Eric, Welcome!

A happy friend once inside the cave to see that I was safe! ha ha Happy Birthday to him!

As for this video... Oh dear where do I start!? Well the trail was pretty steep a nice natural "body luge run" is what I thought. So naturally I did what anyone would have done - I tried out the run! Two things about this video is 1) This snow was not soft on my way down! I felt every bump possible as I was heading straight for a stump! 2) Where I did my lil' body roll at the end, just around the snow mound about 5 feet away from me was a huge drop off. Eric didn't approve of any of this! LOL!

*New boarder in town*

She makes me giggle!

*Pow Pow POWDER DAY*

What is better than waking up to a personal weather report via email? Actually partaking in the numbers that the email showed!! Now this is how a girl likes to wake up.....to NUMBERS!!!

Stats are as follows:

Brighton has what you need!

Current Weather: STILL SNOWING UP HERE

New Snow: Overnight: 12" 24hr: 21" 48hr: 39"

Current Base Depth: 131"

Season Snowfall: 414"

Current Temps: 17 degrees

Winds: 25-30 SW

Let me just tell you all.. the numbers from above didn't do justice for what we experienced today! I have to say today has been stored away in my TOP 5 best days of boarding... EVER!!!

Two lost souls from Arizona were in town which made it that much more fun. The runs and jumps they were going on.. of course I had to hang with the boys! Duhhh why would I let them show me up! My state, MY SNOW... see how this works! ha ha! Actually today the powder was crazy insane - thigh high and in some places to the hips! (and in 2 cases, I MAY have found the deepest powder on the entire mountain! Let's just say 10 minutes getting out of that powder took more energy out then the entire day!) I'm glad that my fellow Arizona flowers were there to witness, point and laugh.. now that I think about it, I don't think they offered to help! In fact when I met my old friend TREE - I got a slap to the head and all I heard there was "OH OUCH".. not a "hey Suz you okay?" ha ha you boys sure do have a soft spot in your hearts! :)

Fresh Powder!

This is in the trees where I hit an unseen jump (you can see in the picture it doesn't look that big) however with gravity on my side and not knowing it's there - Human Cannonball into powder!

If I was to explain what heaven looked and felt like... it would be this! POWDER!

Going through the pictures I realized.. oh yeah the boys hands were "too cold" to take pictures of others! pffft Pansies!! Well for all accounts today was awesome!

*BYU / CSU*

We attended.

We cheered.

They won.

Go Cougars!