Long Time Gone

I am alive and well(hanging in there most days). Life has been chaotic the past couple of months, here's a bit of things I have been doing and thinking lately..

Many trips back and forth to SLC to visit my grandpa in his last days(will blog more about that later)

Moving out of employee housing into a new condo in jackson with two fun girls from Georgia

Feeling the pressure of the economic crisis within my job and wallet,

Attending high school musical premieres to support my famous movie star sis!!

Thinking of fun Christmas presents I can make instead of purchasing gifts

Learning how to use my new sewing machine

Mourning the resignation of my favorite boss

When visiting SLC, I wondered how I ever found time to have a job? :)

Figuring out ways to stay active in the rapidly approaching winter!!

Thinking about purchasing skate skis? Looks really fun and good for you..

Trying to carry on with life in the midst of the loss of a loved one

How did EVERYONE get engaged at the same time? Congrats Laura, Rachel and Ashley.

Lance is Baaccckkk!

You think he can win his 8th tour?? Athletes who retire then return to the sport don't always have the best history, but I am pulling for Lance..

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The 85'er

Saturday was a big day for the Roderick girls. My older sis Amber accomplished her goal of competing in an olympic distance triathalon, while I decided to torture myself and ride 85 miles in a local event in Afton, WY. Surprisingly it was a great ride! I wasn't sore until about the last 15 miles. I did the race with another girl I've been riding with here in Jackson. She and I worked together to finish the race in 5.5 hours. I really want a century under my belt before the summer ends..We'll see! Anyone interested??

That there Clark is a RV!

Here's Da Cub!
Ben was visiting his mom in Florida, then flew from Florida to Milwaukee to pick up his new 4Runner, then it was off to Pennsylvania to pick up Da Cub. He drove over 3,000 miles with his new car and the trailer in tow.
As you can see, Ben will do anything for a great deal! He got his new car for a steal and the trailer was a bonus!

These are pics he sent me during his travels cross country, I'll get some inside snaps soon!
Who wants to come camping with us??

Stanley, Idaho

For the 4th of July weekend I met Ben and Koda along with some of our friends in Stanley, Idaho. I wish I had a camera (still haven't bought one yet) with pictures to prove the beauty of the small mountain town of Stanley, Idaho. If I didn't already live in a small mountain town I'd consider packing my bags. This camping trip was exceptionally special considering Ben and I were campin' in style.We decided not to get married (yet) or buy a house, but better yet buy a trailer! I know, I know white trash right? but I am telling you, I am obsessed with that there trailer..(you have to start talking like a trailer owner to own one). Good times..
Once I was able to force myself to leave our trailer we enjoyed the river, lakes and mountains of the town..

The Salmon River is raging right now.We made it through the class 4's with no swimmers and Koda glued to the boat shivering with fear. He may not be quite geared up for the class 4's just yet. I think we'll stick to the Snake along with standard class 3's.

I had to call the trip short on Sunday to make it back to Jackson for work on Monday. Ben, and our rafting crew are spending the remainder of the ENTIRE week on the payette rivers in Twin Falls, Idaho. I am getting depressed just thinking about it:(
It's going be a rough week in the office knowing all my family and friends are on vacation without me! Please, call me, e mail me with distractions..I'll be needing all the help I can get..

Greetings from Jackson

I have officially been in Jackson for 12 days. My life has been nothing less than a whirl wind the past couple of weeks. I couldn't have made the move without bringing my maid Rosarita. Rosarita, aka Christee Roderick did EVERYTHING for me. Among her countless trips to Kmart my mom was my saving grace for the week. While I was at work, Rosarita was slaving away the apartment scrubbing the place from top to bottom. I would still be unpacking as we speak if it wasn't for my favorite maid! Thanks for your hard work mom, you know I couldn't have made the move without you.

Beyond work and unpacking, this week I finally got to enjoy myself and experience Jackson life. My roommate is from Georgia who has lived in Jackson for 2 years. I've begged her to take me on a new hike each day so I can become familiar with all the hot spots. I'll be the best host for all ya'll who plan on visiting.

Things are slowly becoming a reality. Summers in Jackson are priceless.

I'll give more details later..

Lots of mountains to see and rivers to raft.

Big News!

Well, well, well. I have some definite news that is worth blogging about. I recently took a job offer in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. No, it's not a seasonal river guiding job(although I hope to be guiding on the weekends) I'll be working full time, year round in Jackson. It's been hard deciding on whether to make the move or not, but I am looking forward to a new experience in a beautiful place!
I'll be working at the local hospital in town as the hospital's health educator. It will be a great opportunity for my career as a health educator..

Start planning the Jackson trips and come visit me!!