We learned something today-

Another outing and making the kids stand to take a picture of this beautiful church! There are SO many beautiful churches here- They are so beautiful!!

-Deep thought- I know I occasionally have these but here I go:



One thing that I hadn't thought about but totally love that we are learning is being open to other peoples choices. In Utah, especially Utah County nobody drinks or smokes and if they do they look like "Girl with the dragon Tattoo" wannabe. The first week here was a serious culture shock for my kids:

Bridger: "Oh my gosh! MOM!! MOMMMY!! MOOOOOM!!"
Loudest "whisper" EVER: That guy is smoking and drinking beer! Is he a "Bad" guy Mommy?!

Everyone and when I say EVERYONE I mean EVERYONE smokes here. We explained that in Utah we don't see anyone smoke or drink very often uh? But here its different, people smoke and drink and that is THEIR choice and we choose to NOT do those things to keep our bodies healthy and strong. BUT that doesn't mean they are "BAD" people. It means they are making different choices than we are and that is ok. As long as we know what WE want and what choices WE want to make then it doesn't matter what OTHER people are doing and its NOT our job to tell them how to take care of their own bodies.

But after being here for 2 weeks the kids don't even think twice about it anymore. Its not this TABOO or "judgment" per say which was a surprise to me how we naturally portrayed people that smoke and drink as bad guys. But I guess it shouldn't since Utah County does have its magical bubble of its own. - I wouldn't trade our bubble for the world, I love it- just learned something about ourselves that we didn't know about.

Yesterday we were trying the BUS route and there was a guy was taking a smoking break having a beer, Bridger said to me, lets ask the man as see if he knows when the bus comes. Totally oblivious of the beer and cigarette in his hand. We asked him for directions and of course he was the nicest guy ever. 

We have been VERY lucky, every single person has been nice to us (Expect the old hag from the welcome center that told me to be quiet when I was obviously going through a nervous breakdown) and giving us treats, numbers to call for help, this guy gave me his card telling me that he has cell phones for my kids for free that used to be his kids now they are in the states and he doesn't need them anymore.The doner owner gave us his number to come help me cook my favorite sandwich.
everyone seems to be SO nice and just trying to make our arrival easier and welcoming. I'm truly blessed to be here and have meet so many friendly warm people.

Gotta put some pictures of my little munchkins-