Bear Lake and Boating

My family went to bear lake for the weekend. David is getting taller than me!

FUNNY/embarassing story: we relaxingly floated out on lake on our little tubes, had a fun time laughing and playing, we realized we were out pretty far so we tried paddling, swimming and kicking our way back. Little did we know that the wind was blowing pretty far and no matter how hard we paddled we were stuck in the same spot. We didnt even know how we got out that far, especially without realizing it. Then we came up with a system where david back stroked I held his legs and kicked. We would move a little but it got tiring FaSt! Sabrina was pulling marcus along because he was determined that eventually we would just float to shore and he wanted to relax and not get wet. All of the sudden this boat is coming straight at us, david says that looks a lot like dad on the boat (keep in mind we did not have a boat, thus the reason we were just floating on these dinky tubes) I turned and saw him and exclaimed- that is dad! As soon as we were in ears reach he's like "Get in the Boat" So we climbed aboard to this random family that came and had to rescue us. Boy did we feel like idiots. I guess we were out there a few hours and didnt even realize it so my parents got worried and knew we would never make it back. Good news we all made it alive and someone saved the day. We had fun and stayed close to shore the rest of the afternoon.

My ward is awesome! and we went on a boating activity the other day It was too windy so we just tubed and it was a BLAST!

This boat ride was much more enjoyable than the ashamed rescue ride the other day.

I love boating! and summer!

life in this part of town

is anyone wondering...wow I wonder what is going on in the life of sharlene? I mean I know its on my mind quite often.....what am I doing with my life? Just in case it is on your mind too and you have nothing better to do than blog stock (dont be embarassed- i do it too) then here goes- summer has been great and I cant believe its already July. In the past week I have gone to Trafalga 3 times ALL for FREE!! Since we work at Seven Peaks we get a discount and had some free activity passes for June.

First time in my life: went with some work friends- Emilie, Malae, Clayton and his roommate. We hit the batting cages (i suck...and it hurts your hands...but quite fun), mini golf and I totally dominated and 4D movie- i dont suggest this part. It was so FUN!



Second time: went for FHE with Jessica, Scott, Jackson and Carson. We played mini golf and Jackson (my 2 year old nephew) is SOO cute to watch and so good. He'd get out there are swing his club, he's actually a good golfer then RUN to the next hole. Jess why dont we ever take pictures? We played TONS of arcade games and won like over 400 tickets to get cool prizes.

Third time: rode on Alex's scooter to get there and played mini golf- no worries I won again! We had tons of fun and I loved it.

So for future if you are thinking about going to Trafalga GO!! Its a blast!

My friend Nick from high school just got home from his mission from Tawain. So Lance, Nick and I went out to dinner and ate Sushi on Saturday- it was so fun to see him and hear some experiences and learn about Taiwan. The next day was his homecoming and he did so great. I cant even imagine learning Chinese. Too hard. But I am ready for my next language.....so I'll be trilingual.

Speaking of missionaries returning home- Matt gets home in 41 days from Brazil!!!!!!!!! Thats so crazy. Who knows what'll happen? I guess only Heavenly Father really knows... so we just gotta trust Him.

Work has been SO good this week. I LOVE SEVEN PEAKS! I love everyone that works here. Grandma and I have been getting along better too. My day off- Tuesday- I had no plans so I just cleaned the house and we hung out- got her hair done, grocery shopping, lunch at Kneaders (SOO delicious!) and chatted for a while. I have always thought Grandmas house is spic and span...then I borrowed Jessicas vacuum and there was so much dust in some places the carpet changed colors.

I was available for an upgrade and I got a new phone...for FREE!! Its a black berry flip phone and I like it. I checked at T-mobile and was going to get the pearl for $80 then Sab told me to check Wal-Mart (great idea!!) and I got one for free. Now my phone wont die every 5 hours and isnt as ghetto as my old one. Cool. heres a picture

Basically in case you just skimmed through...life in provo is wonderful. Although I DO need to be better at keeping in touch with people. Alicia- I really do wanna hang out. I miss everyone from Cedar (especially my roommates!) and I'm excited for fall semester but for now I like being here. Note to all: live in the Present- its better. Peace out! Have a fantastic day.

Happy Birthday David

So I have worked at Seven Peaks since the beginning of May and it was finally warm enough to come swimming here! It was so fun! I loved Boomerrang and Free Fall! I want to come swim here again. Thanks family for coming that was awesome! We didnt get any pictures but Melinda, Mikell, Jessica, Jackson, Carson, David, Jordan and Marcus all came to play.

We ate lunch at Pizza Factory and David got this cool pizza in the shape of 14 for free!!

summer lovin

Mikell, Melinda and I went to Marcus's baseball game.
Marcus is getting so big! and did a great job. How old will you be Mikell? I will turn 2 in July! She is so cute and so smart!

Marcus is a good uncle! Thanks Mel for cutting my hair! I love it.

What century do we live in? Well apparently the 17th century because I had to wash my clothes by hand! The washing machine is too loud at night and I cant do laundry when Im not home for the entire cycle. So thanks Jess I'm going to start doing it at your house :)

I love my job! I love the people I work with. I need the weather to warm up so I can go swimming!! I learn so much doing customer service and public relations.

Help or Hinder

When I was a little girl my mom would always ask- are you helping or hindering? Because sometimes I butt into peoples lives and try to give advice and solve the problems. Or I try to clean up and maybe someone isnt done using the items yet. Well I cant say that I'm always doing something great but I can say that I dont normally deliberately do things to piss people off.

Living with my grandma has been interesting. SOmetimes I question myself- am I more of a help or a hinder? Somedays I feel helpful because I drive her to the grocery store and eat dinner together so we can have a good chat. But most of the time I would say I am more of a hinder- I do not always have a tidy bedroom, kitchen sink, and bathroom. I dont open the window when I shower and steam up the room which will indeed ruin the paint. I fill up the bath tub to full which causes the water to leak downstairs. I dont take care of my laundry fast enough and think that a heavy sweater and undies will dry at the same time in an oLd dryer. I come home past midnight and forget to call when I wont be home for dinner because I have a full time job and need to stay late. I cant drop everything and get off work to take her to doctor appointments and pick up prescriptions and she doesnt want to wait until I get off work or have a day off. I am a stranger and too busy and dont spend enough time at home. I deserve the sicknesses I get because I stay out too late and do too much.

Lets just say I have a LOT to learn! I try to see the cup half full but it seems like lately I am just pestimistic and its terrible! Kind of ironic that this morning I did a Customer Service training on how to stay positive and help people. I really do like my job but I need to remember to not take things personally, just seriously and handle the situation. This morning has been rough. But ya know I guess a lesson I should learn is to be more rational and not ever be mean when I am a customer at a business even when they are retarded.

I do love my grandma! We have fun together and she is a wonderful, wise woman. I understand it is a huge adjustment when you have lived alone for the past 8 years and then have a fast paced, busy, involved 21 year old move in. She just likes what she likes. Life is a journey!

Pirate Themed Work Party

So I love my job at Seven Peaks and we had a work party to kick off the season at CLAS Ropes CourseI LOVE the girls I work with!

We did cool zip line, huge swing, jumping, rock climbing, so FUN! It was awesome!

I got 2nd place for costume prize!

Hayleys Wedding

Hayley and Christian Anderson got married!!

They didnt do a reception, but they had a really nice dinner and dance party at the garden house and it was so beautiful! Since they got married on Cinco de Mayo they had a cute pinata.

Im glad we have been such good friends for all these years and Im so excited for her.