August 24, 2011

Wow! The past two weeks have gone by quickly, and school is already back in session. I always associate the start of school with the fall, so perhaps that is why I already feel like fall is gradually making its way to Ridgecrest. The summer definitely passed too quickly!
Nate was sent on travel for a week to do some specialized product testing in Colorado. That week felt so long! We have not been apart for that long before, so it was bit challenging for me. Luckily I was also kept busy with job training of my own. Leapin' Lizards, the program I work for, is an after school program that targets low income schools and children with less access to academic tutoring and extra curricular activities. We provide services such as free snacks, homework help, supervised physical activity, and additional academic oriented activities. Its actually pretty fun! This is the most difficult and most rewarding job I have had. The kids are so much fun! I worked for Social Services for a time when I was in college, which was also very difficult but not as rewarding. I suppose everyone has their agency, but sometimes those choices have heart breaking consequences. Not fun to watch.

Having fun with Coworkers before class starts

Nate eventually returned from Colorado, and we had the opportunity to celebrate my sister's 15th birthday. It was a blast! We had a small barbeque and water fight at the park. On our way home from the park, Nate asked if we could drive by my old high school-he wanted me to show him around. As we were entering the school, I recognized an art project that had been mounted on the side of the art building-my old senior project! We had been assigned to create a 12 piece tile project with a message for the community. I had decided to create a project that celebrated science. The pieces were to be donated to the community for beautification and enrichment. I had doubts they would make it out of the classroom, but I was wrong! Pretty neat, huh? Nate and I could not pass by without a picture.

4 years later and the tile project was still around!

The coming weeks are going to be pretty exciting! This weekend we are going to the Los Angeles Temple, and next weekend we are taking a trip to Six Flags. I can't wait for the adventures coming our way! Thanks for reading :)
-Nate & Steph