Here is a list of some of the diversions that are keeping us amused and tolerant of the summer heat:
Marie-Anne and I checked out the Farmers' Market at Pioneer Park downtown last Saturday. I wonder where they put the drug dealers during the market hours? We only found fruit & veg, crafts, and prepared foods for sale. We brought home a very tasty Green River watermelon, some amazing fresh pasta, green beans, and basil. I found a vendor who brings red and black currents to sell early in the season. I will have to remember to get some at the beginning of July next year. We passed on the the cowboy-looking sculpture featuring a cow's skull and a kitschy replica of the Eiffel Tower.
India and I-along with Ashley, Marie-Anne, and the boys-made our yearly drive to the Springville Museum of Art to see the quilt competition entries. I saw some amazing workmanship, both hand and machine, but not as many inspiring designs as in years past. The teens and boys seemed to enjoy the new sculpture garden the most. I also looked around an exhibit of Soviet era paintings-something I may need to revisit for a better look.
Leith started swimming lessons and we are all trying to take advantage of our swimming passes at the Draper pool. The view from in the water is 360 degrees of mountain tops.
We reprised our Bride & Prejudice video party complete with Indian takeout- yum. Afterwards, we heard from a number of people who wished they had been invited. We may have to stage yet another one and broadcast the invitation more widely.
Marie-Anne accompanied me to my book club's discussion of Bill Bryson's I am a Stranger Here, Myself. It was a lively discussion complete with a few shocking moments, a tasty snack, and a variety of people for Marie-Anne to listen to. We are finding that some of my neighbors and friends speak way too fast and slur too many consonants to be easily understood. But, I think Marie-Anne enjoyed reading the book and participating in the discussion.
Kevin skied with friends, Nate and Brian, on Deer Creek Reservoir, Friday. Not surprisingly, they ate junk food and pushed safety limits.
Marie-Anne's family-Steve, Pauline-13, and Astrid-8 Daudin, arrived a few days ago. They are a beautiful family and seem thrilled to be reunited after three weeks apart. They are staying in a hotel while they sight see, but joined us for a BBQ last night. It was a beautiful night and we enjoyed getting to know them a bit. Marie-Anne keeps encouraging us to visit them in France. I hope she understands that if it were not for money, an ocean, and the schedules of 6 people, we would come tomorrow. As it is, we will be looking forward to an opportunity to make it happen.
Kevin and I spent this morning at the annual art fair in Park City. We were delighted to encounter an Israeli artist, Amos Amit, from whom we bought prints many years ago at a similar fair in Ann Arbor, MI. Although we both love his work, Kevin is more enthusiastic about it than I usually see him. We bought several more of his numbered batik prints, including the 1/500 of his new print, Tree of Life.
Marie-Anne and I checked out the Farmers' Market at Pioneer Park downtown last Saturday. I wonder where they put the drug dealers during the market hours? We only found fruit & veg, crafts, and prepared foods for sale. We brought home a very tasty Green River watermelon, some amazing fresh pasta, green beans, and basil. I found a vendor who brings red and black currents to sell early in the season. I will have to remember to get some at the beginning of July next year. We passed on the the cowboy-looking sculpture featuring a cow's skull and a kitschy replica of the Eiffel Tower.
India and I-along with Ashley, Marie-Anne, and the boys-made our yearly drive to the Springville Museum of Art to see the quilt competition entries. I saw some amazing workmanship, both hand and machine, but not as many inspiring designs as in years past. The teens and boys seemed to enjoy the new sculpture garden the most. I also looked around an exhibit of Soviet era paintings-something I may need to revisit for a better look.
Leith started swimming lessons and we are all trying to take advantage of our swimming passes at the Draper pool. The view from in the water is 360 degrees of mountain tops.
We reprised our Bride & Prejudice video party complete with Indian takeout- yum. Afterwards, we heard from a number of people who wished they had been invited. We may have to stage yet another one and broadcast the invitation more widely.
Marie-Anne accompanied me to my book club's discussion of Bill Bryson's I am a Stranger Here, Myself. It was a lively discussion complete with a few shocking moments, a tasty snack, and a variety of people for Marie-Anne to listen to. We are finding that some of my neighbors and friends speak way too fast and slur too many consonants to be easily understood. But, I think Marie-Anne enjoyed reading the book and participating in the discussion.
Kevin skied with friends, Nate and Brian, on Deer Creek Reservoir, Friday. Not surprisingly, they ate junk food and pushed safety limits.
Marie-Anne's family-Steve, Pauline-13, and Astrid-8 Daudin, arrived a few days ago. They are a beautiful family and seem thrilled to be reunited after three weeks apart. They are staying in a hotel while they sight see, but joined us for a BBQ last night. It was a beautiful night and we enjoyed getting to know them a bit. Marie-Anne keeps encouraging us to visit them in France. I hope she understands that if it were not for money, an ocean, and the schedules of 6 people, we would come tomorrow. As it is, we will be looking forward to an opportunity to make it happen.
Kevin and I spent this morning at the annual art fair in Park City. We were delighted to encounter an Israeli artist, Amos Amit, from whom we bought prints many years ago at a similar fair in Ann Arbor, MI. Although we both love his work, Kevin is more enthusiastic about it than I usually see him. We bought several more of his numbered batik prints, including the 1/500 of his new print, Tree of Life.
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