Annual Perg Lab Apple-picking Party

Each autumn Zac's advisor puts together a lab excursion in New Hampshire. We start by hiking up Mt. Kearsage (what a view) then stop at a family-owned orchard (Gould Hill Orchard) on our way back to his advisor's house. Everyone pitches in to make apple crisp, apple pie, steak, chicken, salads, veggies, etc..., it's a great time to de-stress and enjoy life away from the computers and campus.
We also tried out Tim's rocket. My mom gave it to Tim two years ago. Unfortunately the igniters didn't work after so long. It ended up lighting itself on fire instead. "Burn baby Burn!"-comes to mind. Sorry Mom!

Another Interesting Change

Remember when I said last Sunday was my last week in Primary...not so! Today our ward was split and the person they were going to sustain as the new primary president happens to be in the new ward. I'm sticking around for at least another week. What a shocker! I had already passed over my binder, church keys and probably stress two weeks ago, so when I saw her today after sacrament meeting we laughed REALLY hard. It just seemed so hilarious to me.

Anyway. There are a lot of people moving into the other ward that I am sorely going to miss seeing each Sunday. But we are still friends (of course) so although the change is painful it won't be the end of the world. We won't let it be!

First Midterm

I just finished my first midterm of the semester today. Phew! What a relief--it's over! Now I just have the rest of the semester to finish. Luckily, I'm still enjoying it all.

7yr Tyson

Tyson is now seven years old! He celebrated with a lego birthday party. They each got to decorate their own lego-block cake. Make a wish!

Primary to be Past

Today was my final day as Primary President in my ward. I have been called to be the Stake YW secretary. I'm excited to hang with the YW but I am really going to miss being in Primary. I have grown to love all the kids tremendously! I have had the pleasure to serve with some AWESOME gals! Now that it's at the end I remembered to take a picture of us. Primary Rocks!

Sleepy Boy

In August we went to a service where four eight-year olds were being baptized. After the meeting, I realized Tyson was fast asleep on the bench. He looked so cute and peaceful, I just had to take a picture.

Girls Camp

I had the fun opportunity to be a counselor over the JCs (junior counselors) at our stake girls camp this summer. What a blast! Lots of talking, little sleep and tons of new friends!