Boy Are My Feet Tired

Today I went on the sixth grade field trip with Chloe downtown. I really was excited to go when I signed up... but I was sure dreading it last night. Going to bed it was all I could think about. 92 sixth graders & public transportation... what was I thinking?? Yes we rode three different public busses. It wasn't too bad. Those poor regular riders must have nearly croaked when they saw us on the bus. Needless to say- I was on my feet all day.

(not enough seats)

This gal made it all worth it! I keep reminding myself-- there are hardly any field trips in Jr. High, not to mention- she probably won't want me to go then anyway --Just enjoy!

We went here first for a tour. The SLC Public Library. It's an incredible building. Almost completely made of glass. It's stunning & it was fun to learn more about it on the tour.

This is the front entry. Isn't it gorgeous?

This is the view looking down from the second floor onto the 1st floor children's section. It's hard to explain but there are these pull across shades that keep it from getting to hot- the building is mostly glass you know.

Here is the view from underneath. Amazing.

Besides having a fantastic selection of books on the south side there are all these tunnels & cave like places. This one is kindof like a tree house with a big sky light.

This cave is supposed to resemlbe ice. It's called the crytal cave- I think? There were lots more with computer games, etc. REally fun place for kids- with adult supervision. Many homeless people spend there days here at the library, just like any big city. As we were walking through, Chloe asked me at one point plugging her nose-- What's that smell- very humbling.

After the tour we took TRax up to the U of U stadium where the opening & closing ceremonies of the 2002 olympics took place.

We walked a long distance (my feet were really tired at this point) to the SLC recreation center & went ice skating- well the kids did. I couldn't ice skate at their age let alone now!

The walk wasn't so bad with such an amazing view.

I loved the Olympics when they were here.

I wish they could come back. It was an amazing time.

We ate lunch outside- it was a gorgeous day! Really sunny & warm. Being outside was almost healing.

Chloe & classmates got to skate where surely some of the world's best skaters practiced just a few short years ago.

Chloe was very serious working on her backwards skating moves- while I FINALLY got to sit down with the other parents. FEEEEW - like a dumby I didn't wear the best shoes. We literally had to run to make the bus on the way back- no pictures- I took my shoes off & ran at one point- it wasn't pretty. Let me tell you what- I was NOT going to miss that bus! I told my little group- we have to be in front to get on the first bus home, whatever it takes. I was willing to knock over kids, jay walk, you name it- we were getting on that bus. I just wanted to get home at least a couple minutes before everyone else.

Home again hurray- zzzzzz- for 10 minutes.

Tonight was our Blue & Gold Banquet. Trent was so excited. We got there late because Trent is going to a little wrestling clinic at the highschool this week???? I will blog about that another day.

The theme was Chinese New Year.
It was really fun to watch Trent use chopsticks!

After this I had a girl's camp meeting at 8:00. Oh ya, did I mention I was called to be the assistant stake girl's camp director this summer?

What a couple of cuties!

Oh my gosh - I am so tired- my house is so dirty.

My feet are still tired.

Good day.

*do you like to go to the library?

*have you ever been to the SL library or a big city library?

*do you sign up for things then wonder ---why, oh why?

*does being with 92 sixth graders from 9:00am to 3:00 pm sound like fun to you?