Wood Badge

What do you get when you cross a beaver, buffalo, owl, bobwhite, fox, eagle, other assorted animals with a bunch of scout leaders? Wood Badge of course! I spent a week of intense training up at Camp Success with a bunch of other scout leaders. Intense is an understatement. I barely had time to use the bathroom. I must say that it was probably one of the most scary, exhilarating, busy, fantastic weeks of my life. I am a member of the Beaver patrol. If you were here I would sing to you, "I used to be a beaver, a good ol' beaver too . . . " I now have 4 lifelong beaver friends. If anyone invites you to Wood Badge, GO! Don't even think twice.

Sorry, no time to take pictures. My patrol members may send me some and if they do, I will pass them along.

Iowa branch

Hey guys! Not only does your family double when you get married, but so do your blogs. Dave and I posted pictures on his family's blog of all our adventures this summer and of our new place in Coralville. So, instead of taking the time (I'm lazy) to post the same thing on our blog, you guys should check our post on the Shaha Family Blog
Love you!

From the Top of Nevada

Bill and Lisa's get away included a stay and the fabulous Border Inn along with an all expenses paid trip to the top of Mt. Wheeler. Fine print: You are responsible for your own transportation to the peak and back down. And buyer beware, the trip down is always the hardest.









Beautiful flowers

The tree hugger

My snow angel





A Zen moment, at least it looks like one.

The Well-Rounded Boy

From baseball to violin, Gabe is a multi-talented fellow.

Character Matters II

What do you get when you combine a witch with an itching for finger food, humpty dumpty on crutches, and a prince who drives a hummer? You get Character Matters Two. This is where the Princess and the Pea learn about manners, where The Billy Goats Gruff teach the Troll not to be a bully. And Hansel and Gretel teach the witch that being neighborly means inviting friends over to eat dinner, not be dinner. Gabe did all us proud by portraying a very hairy troll and one half of the Hansel and Gretel duo. He did a great job with his lines and he even had a solo to sing, which he sang to perfection! All of the kids did a great job and we were all really impressed by their acting and singing abilities. I recorded most of the play, but I can't get the movies to upload at the moment, so hopefully I'll be able to put them up later. But for now I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Stewart Falls

Dave and I decided that we'd better made the trek to Stewart Falls before we left Utah Valley. It was pretty awesome. Easy hike, lots of people, but the falls were spectacular. I've heard it said that Stewart Falls are the most scenic cascades in all of Utah.


Some scout master took this picture. It was cool to climb up close and feel the spray.


Dave got really wet. He pretty much owned that waterfall.

We kept seeing these wierd worm/caterpillar nests along the trail. Dave made me take a picture. It was gross. They were like twitching and stuff.

old pictures and memories

Pictures are full of thousands and thousands of memories. And these ones that Grandma Harris just sent us are utterly priceless.
The ocean- dear to all our hearts

Those sweet brown eyes. He still uses this look on me when he wants me to do something for him.
We love Sunchips!!!!
Gabe was really excited about those cherries

Grandpa's little buddy. Look at that mess of blonde curls!
Three things: 1. Who's the creepo?! 2. Let's not talk about the fashion choices here 3. Look at how tan we are!!

Cutie patooties

Wendy and our beloved walnut tree. This picture is so adorable!