Butt Crack

Who doesn't love the ZOO! Our state's zoo in Utah is called Hogle Zoo. In April, during Spring Break, I went to the zoo with my oldest daughter and her two children. The weather was perfect! A light jacket kept the morning chill away. The animals were out enjoying the cool Spring weather. When we got to the rhino's, I took this shot. I didn't think much of it until I got home and put it on the computer. 

"Interesting!" Two rhino butt shots. "But wait a minute.... what's that above them?" A great BIG BUTT CRACK shot! Even though it's a rock, it could have passed for another rhino butt... just much bigger! The shape, color, and texture is oddly similar to the rhino. Broad, wrinkly, bubbly, dimply. What was Hogle Zoo thinking!

You can find humor in the most unlikely places!

Writing prompt #3: Open you picture folders, close your eyes and pick a random photo to share and write about.

Beating the Heat!

As if it weren't hot enough in the low 100's, try 122 degrees! That's what we went to from northern Utah to Las Vegas Nevada last weekend. My warrior's Change of Command, June 30, 2013, just happened to fall on the hottest day of the year. 

How did we beat the heat? 

• Air conditioner
• IV fluids... yep, that's right! I became very sick on the 500 mile trip down, and spent the first 8 hours in the hospital getting re-hydrated. I layed in bed, soaking up the good stuff. What a way to start a trip!
• Stayed indoors
• Drank lots of water
• Kept drapes closed in hotel room. A trick to make us think it was cooler than it really was! 
• Watched a resident swan and gold fish swim in clear, cool, water. Another trick to make us think we were beating the heat!

The temperature may have been soarin' hot in Las Vegas, but something much hotter was in my forecast today... my soldier!  And I didn't need a glass of water to cool me off! I totally enjoyed the heat!

Nellis Air Force Base (Hanger) - After final inspection of his troops and last remarks, my warrior graciously accepted awards for a job well done.  He then passed the flag, relinquishing his command to the in-coming commander. A reception was held in his honor and, as part of the Change of Command Ceremony, a dozen red roses were presented to me, the commander's wife. 

 It was a bittersweet day, it being his last day as Brigade Commander. So proud of him!

Writing prompt #4: Share your best way to beat the summer heat.

Sunshine

We don't lack sunshine in the state of Utah! In fact, sunscreen is a necessity here to prevent burns. This picture was taken at Spring Canyon in Southwestern Utah. Southern Utah is host to many of the most beautiful National and State Parks, canyons, gorges, red rocks, and geological wonders in the country. Having them practically in my back yard makes me appreciate the wonder and beauty of nature. I couldn't think of a better place to be!