Fire & Ice

Some say the world will end in fire,

Some say in ice.

From what I've tasted of desire 

I hold with those who favor ice.

But if it had to perish twice

I think I know enough of hate

To say that for destruction ice 

Is also great

And would suffice.

-RB

Writing about this weekend's adventure reminded me of this fantastic poem by Robert Frost. And as much as I really want to make fun of it because I can hear Bella's voice from Twilight uttering it, it really is inspiring. 

Here's my own version for fun:

Some say the world will end in pollution

Some say with China.

From what I've tasted of politics

I hold with those who favor China.

But if I had to perish twice,

I think I know enough of inversion

To say that for destruction global warming

Is also great

And would suffice.

-KZ

This weekend Devin and I woke up and visited Tommy and Kim and their little boy Oliver. He is so little, it's crazy - 3 weeks old now. I can't believe it! Afterwards, Devin and I went to Olive Garden because we were starving. And we love food. And Olive Garden. Afterwards, we headed back to our place where we met up with Jordan and Tanisha for our double date!

 It was a double blind date actually, (meaning J-bag and Tanisha had never met before) and it was actually really fun. I'm not sure they are a going to get married and have babies, but they seemed like they were having fun! We went to an event at the Riverwoods that was called Fire & Ice. There was ice sculpting, live reindeer, marshmallows, fire dancing, fireworks and music! We took pictures and froze our toes off. It was magical. Then we headed to The Chocolate and got a piece of cake and some hot chocolate to warm up after.

(OK, just to let you know, their hazelnut hot chocolate is amazing - tastes like Nutella in a mug)

Afterwards we headed back to our place where we played Apples to Apples, Nerts, and Spoons. We had chips, drinks, and yummmmmmmmmy cookies. (Can you tell I look food yet?) Mike and Madi came over and so did Matt and Jess and their little baby, Lincoln. HE IS ADORABLE. I couldn't get over it. He is 2 months old now and starting to put on weight so he is Mr. Chubbs now. I couldn't get over his cute round cheeks! (And yes I was melting inside because I had been able to play with TWO babies that day)

After we were all gamed out, we appropriately ended the night with an episode of 24. And that was our fun weekend date! Here's some photos and a video of the fireworks. 

(Oh funny story - as Devin was pulling out of the parking lot to leave the Riverwoods the fireworks starting going off DIRECTLY above us. I don't think I've ever been closer to fireworks. He thought he was being shot at and freaked out. It was hilarious. Then we pulled away so we were out of the firework ashes range and I took a video of the pretty lights.)

A real bobsled from the Utah Olympics!