Arches

I went on a trip with work to Arches. Families First was invited to go with the girls community in Tooele, called Alpine Academy, because we are going to be working with them doing transition work. It was a lot of fun! I can't believe I haven't been before. For those of you out there who haven't been yet either, plan a trip soon.
The whole group:

We saw many arches, but this view was beautiful

These next few pictures are in the Fiery Furnace. You have to go with a Tour Guide or someone else who is trained. But it is totally worth it.

Skull Arch

Beginning of the trail at the famous Delicate Arch. This is my Families First group.

Delicate Arch was more amazing than I ever imagined. It is spectacular as it just stands there on its own, magnificent in size.

New School and New Job

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Our new adventures begin. After being spoiled with Barrett's flexible job and me not having a job, we are now finished with the summer. Barrett started school at the University of Utah yesterday. He calls himself a nerd because he is taking two Chemistry classes, Intro to Bioengineering, and Calculus. I just think he's crazy. I felt like a mom sending off their child so I decided to take a picture. He said "I bet my mom would like that," jokingly, because I don't think he thought I was serious. But I was.


I am now an employee of Utah Youth Village and working with the Families First program (which you can read about on their website you can click on above). I will be in homes helping improve the communication pattern between youth and their parents. I don't start until September 8th, but am so excited to make a difference. The only down part is that I have to work afternoons and evenings when the families are home... but that's how life goes. This is what I have always wanted to do, so I have to take the good with the bad.