This week’s events definitely put a damper on our summer list, but we still got one item checked off!  And we still did some fun things too:

Tuesday Zach had an ice hockey game up at the University of Utah.  They played an excellent team, and the time ran out with a tied score.  I really dislike ties.  All that work, to call it even?  Seems unfair.  So when the buzzer went off, the refs were discussing something.  As a joke, I yelled “Shoot-out!”  The two girls next to me were giving me dirty looks and one even informed me, “They only do shoot-outs in high school, not adult leagues.  They will call it a tie and we can all go home.”  But nothing was happening, the refs were still chatting and the players were just looking at each other.  Like I couldn’t be anymore obnoxious, I started chanting, “Shoot-out, shoot-out, shoot-out!”  Soon the opposing team fans were chanting with me, and then everybody was chanting…except the two bizzles giving me dirty looks…still.

To my surprise, the refs called for a three on three shoot-out!  The girls next to me kept saying, “They can’t be serious.  This isn’t high school!”  I, on the other hand, was completely ecstatic!  Three players were selected, but I couldn’t tell who.  Suddenly I got sick to my stomach thinking I did this to my poor husband if he got selected to be a part of the shoot-out.  The only experience I have with shoot-outs is from what I have seen on the Mighty Ducks anyway, and it was always INTENSE!  The first few players skated out and made their goals, and then the score was tied up.  Then, Zach skated out on the ice by himself.  Just him and the goalie.  I started TRIPPING OUT!  I was literally hanging over the guard rail (at Steiner you sit up on a balcony over the ice) and screaming my guts out.  Even under his helmet, I could tell Zach was embarrassed.  I was yelling ridiculous terminology that I had learned from my only resource (yes, Mighty Ducks again) like “Triple Deke!”  Zach made his goal!  He totally faked out the goalie and scored the last goal.  I lost it.  I was screaming and nearly fall off the balcony from fist-pumping into the air.  All the next team had to do, was miss their goal for our team to win.  Luckily, their last shooter choked and Zach won the game for the Vigilantes!  It was the highlight of my whole week [although I would have to say that it was Zach’s worst nightmare].  He definitely had the loudest and proudest wife in the crowd.

Wednesday I went to lunch with my friend Angie down town.  She came down from Ogden and we ate at 9th Deli.  It was such a nice break from the work day.  Thanks for the date, Ang!

Way back for my birthday Zach asked me what I wanted and I told him a popsicle maker!  So in February (when it is too cold to think about popsicles) I received my techie new ZOKU with future plans to make delicious pops!

Now, with the proper equipment, we accomplished #27 – Make our own popsicles.  We made pina colada with pineapple, coconut milk, banana, and vanilla.  Thank you Pinterest for this recipe!

Thursday I decided to try another recipe I found on Pinterest.  “Strawberry Candy” is basically dried strawberries, but not the gross crispy kind that are dehydrated, these babies are soft and chewy!  It was super easy, it just took three hours to actually dry the berries in the oven.  I also got to use my favorite kitchen gadget, the strawberry huller from my mother-in-law.  She gave all of us girls one last summer when we had our jam-making party and I have been in love with mine ever since.

The recipe calls for you to salt and pepper the sliced berries before you dry them…I would suggest NOT doing this.  Or maybe I just over-season everything?  Regardless…just go light on the salt and pep if you decide to season these babies.

It’s been an exciting week at work – my first booth I designed was fabricated in our factory in China and sent via boat back here to have a test set-up before the actually trade show this week.  It was so fun watching the guys put it all together.

It’s huge!  This picture doesn’t do it justice…and this is only a fraction of the whole assembly!

Friday night, after I got off work we met Zach’s brother and sister-in-law for dinner at Trio and Men in Black 3 at the Gateway.  We were actually in New York last year when they were filming this movie.  It was great to see them and catch up!

Saturday morning I caught a mean cold.  That’s what I get for saying, “I haven’t had a cold in years.”  It was like the universe was laughing in my face. All day Saturday I was so miserable I barely left my bed – once to do a batch of laundry and the other when Zach took me for a ride to get dinner.

Although we had to cancel our original plans, it actually felt good to stay in the whole day.  We haven’t done that once since we have moved into our home.  I did miss being outside, especially now that it finally feels like summer but it was great to be together.  We talked, ate dinner, and had a movie marathon.

Zach basically took care of me all weekend – no surprise there.  And it’s still no surprise that I am crazy about him.  Here’s to a healthier week to come!