Corey’s New Computer

Because Corey needed a quicker and more reliable computer for school this fall, he bought his own new desktop. But rather than buying a computer all put together, he made the PERFECT computer with the exact parts that he wanted for his computer. He bought an awesome graphics card, and i5 intel core processor, and a HUGE fan to make sure that the computer stays cool. The computer tower was also really cool because it looks like a decepticon form transformers. It has red lights and two of the MANY fans on it have red LED lights that glow when it spins. It is pretty cool looking :) Corey also bought a very nice flat screen and keyboard to top it all off. 

So on the 24th of July Corey, Matt, Jared, and I put all of the parts together in the case so that it would be ready for this fall semester. It took a while to figure out how some of the things went together and I helped figure out something that they couldn’t... showing off my computer skills haha jk, but I did learn a few things from watching dad and Jeremy my whole life.... but I was able to help by reading the manual and giving instructions when they got stuck. It was a lot of fun putting it together and getting it to work :) It took a few tries to position the HUGE fan (this thing was a wide as the case itself) but we got it together and working. Corey and Matt ran through the BIOS program and have overclocked it a couple times. They have now programmed a ton of games and stuff onto it :) It is a pretty great computer because it boots up really fast and works awesome! :) 

Now Corey has taught me to play Starcraft with him and Matt. This fall we have played a couple times together and we have had a lot of fun :) Its just a nice way to relax and is a good break from school.. so I totally understand why people play video games because it kinda just takes you away from the stress for a little while. They were both very understanding when playing with me and helped me understand the game before letting me go on my own so it made it more fun for me to play :) 

Dinner at Rodizio Grill

Happy Pioneer Day! 

Corey and I decided that we wanted to go out to eat for dinner tonight so we went to Rodizio Grill. We both really like the style that they use to deliver their food because we get to taste all of the different types of meat and grilled pineapple (which is my favorite part!) :) Because it was a holiday, they had a special with appetizers, meal, and dessert for an inexpensive price :) We enjoyed our dinner, but they wouldn’t let Corey change out a coffee for one of their desserts in the special so we were a little upset but dinner turned out to be pretty good and we enjoyed getting out and spending time together :)

Catching Chickens

Because Martha’s chickens hatched a new batch of chickens, there were too many in the backyard to feed. So she gave some to Paul, Nick, and the neighbor. Tonight Corey and I waited until sundown and caught 5 chickens for Paul. Corey was the one who grabbed the chickens from the chicken coop. I held the door shut as Corey ran in to the unlighted chicken coop and came out with two chickens upside down in his hands at a time. Corey is definitely pro at chicken catching :) We put all 5 into the dog crate that Paul sent home with Corey and Paul picked them up the next day. 

The unfortunate thing about this is the fact that 4 of the 5 chickens that we caught for Paul ended up being roosters... haha. It was practically impossible to tell which were hens and which were roosters when they were young, but once they started roosting and competing with one another, it was very apparent.. oops.. 

Corey Sold his Yamaha WR450F

Because Corey and I haven’t rode our dirtbikes at all this summer and because his Yamaha WR450F, although a nice bike, wasn’t exactly what he was looking for, he sold it today. It was kinda sad watching it go, but when the time is right we will both buy a dirtbike each so I don’t have to continue borrowing one. With Corey taking 18 credits and with my 16 credit hours this summer, we haven’t had much time to dirtbike together. BUT we still both have all of our gear so that step is over with and when the time is right we’ll get new bikes to ride together :)

Sunday Breakfast with Paul and Bonnie

This morning before work, Corey and I went and had breakfast with Paul and Bonnie at their house :) Bonnie made us some really good wheat pancakes and eggs. She had just recently bought a new photo editing software program, called Lightroom, and I helped her set it up this morning after breakfast. She and I had a really difficult time finding the specific number on the case that we needed to register the product and when we called apple support the guy wasn’t much help because he couldn’t figure out what we were looking for. We finally finished installing the program online after hanging up with the guy on the phone because he wasn’t any help. Bonnie also gave me the program on my MacBook Pro so that I can use it to edit my pictures too :) 

Horseback Ride in Willow Park with Martha

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! :)

Since we all had work and school off, Martha took me on another horseback ride :) We rode from Martha’s house over to Willow Park in Lehi. I rode Dee, a very pretty gray horse with white spots, and Martha rode Abbott. We had to stop by Lee’s house to drop something off first and then we were on our way. We rode down 1500 E first and at the end of the road before getting to willow park we found out how Scary Llamas are... man was that eventful.. haha it took a lot of convincing to get the horses past these llamas.. and they were just behind the fence but they must be stinky and scary because the horses would not budge for a long time.. each step forward they went they jumped back three steps when that llama moved. Martha finally got Abbott to move forward and held onto Dee and walked us past the scary llamas. After that we rode on the trial through willow park and just enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed being outside :) Dee kept sneaking bites of grass as we went along and I had to make him keep going when he stopped to eat. It was a lot of fun though and it was a really nice ride :)

Sunburn :(

I got sunburned today :( 

I have been running a lot this summer along the Jordan River Trail in Lehi. It has been a great accomplishment for me because I have been able to run between four and five miles without having to stop and walk :) I run between a 10 and 11 minute mile pace and it has been a great way for me to relax and enjoy being outside. Another awesome benefit is that I also have been able to get rid of my farmer’s tan.. YAY! :) I invested in an underarmor workout tank top that breathes well and is great to run in :) 

HOWEVER... it also exposes more of my skin to the sun...which is GREAT for getting rid of my farmer’s tan, but not so great when I forget to wear sunscreen. Today I felt the consequences of it. I didn’t even realize I was sunburned until I left work and put my backpack on my shoulders (and had to immediately take it back off). But it will go away soon and I learned my lesson, which is all that matters :)