Miss Manda Pants: September 2012

The theme of September could be "lake of paradise" or something similarly cheesy. We got to go to bear lake, Lake Powell (AMAZEBALLS), and Willard Bay. Ya know what? I've picked up a new hobby..... wake boarding. Oh I can't wait to dish more money into another hobby. The good news? It will help keep my legs in shape for snowboarding season, oh and it's a blast. Taylor has gotten quite good himself as well, he's officially doing tricks, while I'm still at the stage where I can get in and out of the wake without falling (yay!) We've just been trying to squeeze every drop out of summer this month, and I think we've been doing a good job. I went up to Bear Lake with Taylor's friends a few weekends ago, and invited some of my friends up. Windmill McFirepants (the public masturbating 7 year old), new huka, good friends, and sunshine were just fantastic.
Every year, Taylor's dad has a group of friends that go down to a timeshare on a houseboat in Lake Powell, the Paige side. We were invited and I was able to get two days off of work to make it an extended weekend. Lake Powell is simply amazing. It's gorgeous. Secluded. Screams luxury. This is where I decided to try my hand at wakeboarding (there was a boat with a wake tower and a girls wakeboard).... and I got up! And did pretty well actually. I'm officially hooked. On our way back home, we decided to go up through the Zion route.... WONDERFUL decision. I can't believe that is in Utah, it's simply stunning, everywhere you look. Taylor and I can't wait to go back and do some real exploring. AND I bought a yearly national parks pass which means I can get in for free at all of the National Parks.... ummmmmm mini weekend trips will have to happen!
I've also gotten into rock climbing a bunch more. I've had the pass for about a year, but the whole episode of me dating the climbing gear shop's owner and then just getting lazy kept me from really getting serious. Well finally, I've found a girlfriend who climbs, and have just decided it's time to buckle down. I've seen significant improvement! Last night I was even able to do a little lead climbing lessons. That's the sort of climbing where you don't have a top rope, you clip in as you climb.... it's the type of climbing that's done outside. I can't wait to get good enough to get my butt outside!
So that's a good synopsis of my life the past few weeks. I'm falling more in love with that handsome man I call boyfriend day by day.... I think I'll have to do a blog here soon highlighting the reasons as to why I've decided I'm a pretty lucky lady to have him.... that will be soon.

Pictures!!!!