Hear Why 1/5 of "U.S Americans" can't locate the US of A on a World Map

I am betting on the fact that Miss Teen S. Carolina is in the 1/5 of "US Americans" that can't locate the USA on a world map.

Happy 6th Anniversary Brad!

I just wanted to let Brad know that the past 7 years of my life have been the best because he has been a part of them. When I think about how we met seven years ago part of me thinks wow the time has flown and another part of me feels like he has always been a part of my life so it seems like I have known him much longer. Brad, you are my best friend and the one person who understands me more then any other. I know that we have had our ups and downs as everyone does but the greatest gift you have given me is the knowledge I have that no matter what you will never give up on "us". I love you.

Here is my logo. What do you all think?

Park City Mammen Fam Reunion

We recently got back from a great trip to Park City. We all wanted to get together before my sister Hillary moved to NYC. The week was very full with family pictures, a ride on the Heber Creeper (a train), a big surprise going away/birthday party for Hillary, the blessing of my brothers baby Louisa, swimming, shopping, playing in the fountain, a petting zoo and Brad's bike race. I also slipped away for two days and went to Vegas for another framing class (thanks Caroline and Paul for letting me stay with you!). Kyle and Laura also came back to Boise with us for a few days. We had fun swimming and we went to the Children's discovery center. We have been really bad at pictures lately so here is round #1 but when I get copied of my brothers pictures I will post some more.

Grandma and Alex at the Heber Creeper station getting ready to board. Alex was a grump and was really throwing a fit but Grandma calmed her down (even with a broken arm).

Grandma, Ayden and Axel about to load the train.

Alex looked out the window the whole 90 min. She loved it.

What a cutie.

Kyle in the background with Janelle, Ayden and Hillary having snacks on the train.

Kayce, Taylor and Lulu (only three weeks old!) Kayce was a great trooper the whole time with a new born. It wasn't easy I am sure, but we were all so glad they were there.

Grandpa and Ayden and Taylor and Axel getting some air on the train.

Just a cool view from the window.

Ayden sticking her head out.

Hillary having a nap. See the cool barn in the background? We had our family pictures taken there right before we went on the train. I can't wait to get the pictures back, I will post some as soon as I can.

We went to the Gateway in Salt Lake and did a little shopping, ate lunch at California Pizza kitchen and then let the kids play in the water fountain.

Ayden was grumpy and actually didn't like it much but...

Alex LOVED it! She played for a long time and would get caught right in the face multiple times because she kept bending over and looking to see where the water was coming out of.

Saterday Brad did a 111 mile road bike race. He did it with the group he is doing the LOTOJA (a ride from Logan, Ut to Jackson hole, Wy on sept. 8) with so they could get used to riding together and work out some kinks. They had some difficulty with tires and out of the 5 riders they had 7 flats and because of a bad wheel and no more tubes 2 of the riders couldn't finish. Brad was one of the lucky ones and didn't get any flat and finished the race. He did a great job and didn't even seem tired after wards. In fact, he wanted me to go running with him that night, but I was too tired from waiting for him to finish in the sun for three hours longer then I thought I would have to, thanks to the tire difficultly. So who is the wimp in the family? That is right, me.
Hopefully they got their share of flats for the LOTOJA and it will be smooth sailing.

Way to go Brad and I can't wait for you to kick some more butt in a couple of weeks!!!