1st Game of the Season

It has begun. The University of Utah Football season that is. Thursday night was there first game against Pittsburgh.
The game was later (6:30) so that nice, we only had to sit in the sun for a little while. The crappy thing was that for the first time in 4 years the open seat next to me was actually occupied. Someone bought just one ticket for the season. BOO on less space. We always used that space to add more elbow room. In fact the guy that occupied this space kept getting elbowed by me because I was not use to having someone next to me. He stayed close the fence after that happened a few times.
The Utes were doing good and had a good lead..till they lost it. Pitt scored a field goal in the last 20 seconds of the game pushing it into overtime. Pitt lead off and threw and interception which allowed us to kick a field goal and win in OT. What a game!

Sarah and Stu
Stu and Josh

Final score!

John Mayer

I have the best friends in the world. Liz's got tickets to the John Mayer concert from her brother in law and her boyfriend didn't want to go so guess who did get to go???...ME. The seats were awesome (13 rows from the stage). The concert was at USANA and Stu ended up buying a lawn seat and sat with some co-workers.

I am fan of John Mayer, I have not been to one of his concerts, but Mike and Rae (Liz's sister and brother in law) are John Mayer groupies. After seeing his concert I totally see why.
I found out that John Mayer plays a different set list for every concert he does. So if he sings a song in Texas that song is not sung again during his tour. If you think about it, that keeps himself and his band from not getting bored with the same songs..over and over again. But if he played your favorite song in Chicago, then you are SOL. My favorite song that John sings is called "Slow Dancing In a Burning Room". This song is total baby making music! I was so excited to have him sing it and believe it or not...he did!! He played that song! I was in HEAVEN!! Stu texted me from the lawn saying "he wished he could be with me"..hint hint :)

Overall the concert was awesome!! The company was FABULOUS and John was amazing!


The open band for John Mayer was Owl City. I liked them. Stu didn't like them as much because he said they were too 'techno'. That is what I liked about them.

Liz, Stu and Sarah when he joined us for the encore songs

John Mayer and his only original band member

Colorado & Baseball

I had the privilege of going with Liz and her parents to Denver to see their Atlanta Braves play aganist the Colorado Rockies.
We left bright and early Monday morning and hit up an evening game. Tuesday brought a trip to Colorado Springs (my birth place) and another night game and Wednesday brought a day game (it was soo hot) and traveling home. The car ride sucked, the game was fun, the company was great and time away from work was priceless.

Marquee at Coors Stadium

Liz and Sarah at the game

Liz's man-Martin Prado. We tried our hardest to get him to come over for a picture. Alas this is the closest we could get.

Lion King

It was a year wait-- but WELL worth the wait. Stu and I got to see the Lion King tonight and it was AMAZING. If you got tickets you are in for a treat. If you didn't get tickets, you are missing out and should really try to get some.
The play was based on the Disney Lion King, so the story was nothing new. But the costumes were BREATH TAKING beautiful. It was visually stunning to look at.
My favorite song in the play is "He Lives in You". This is not in the Disney movie, so it was a surprise. I thought it was sung so beautifully. This is where (grown-up) Simba sees his father Mufasia in the stars. Rafiki is singing to Simba. Take a second to listen-it is so beautiful.

Marquee advertising "The Lion King"

Stu and Sarah outside the theatre.

Shakespearean Festival

Stu and I decided to expand our love of the arts and to go down to Cedar City and see some plays at the Shakespearean Festival. We packed up the car, loaded up the dog and headed down to Cedar. We went to dinner with my dear friend Hillary and Rich for dinner before our first play. We checked into a 'pet friendly' hotel, but since it was Blue's first time in a hotel we were nervous about leaving him during the play. Luckily he was a good boy and didn't tear anything up at the hotel while we were away.
Our first play Friday night was Much Ado About Nothing, Stu and I had never seen this and we LOVED it. It was soo funny and the actor's that played the main characters MADE the whole play. I never thought I would enjoy a Shakespeare play as much as I did.
Our second play was a Saturday matinee, The 39 Steps a play based on Alfred Hitchcock movies. The play was very funny and full of character. When you only have 4 actors for the whole play the diversity they displayed with character, voice and clothing changes-was just brilliant.
Overall we had a great time. We topped off the adventure with a trip to St. George to visit the grandparents Saturday night.

Stu and Sarah outside the 'outdoor' theatre

Waiting for "Much Ado About Nothing" to begin

Blue's first time in a hotel.

I have done it!

We are doing the Biggest Loser at work. And although I want to lose a few lb's, I knew I would never win because I don't have much to lose. So me and 2 other managers set 'fitness' goals for this challenge. My goals were to run 10 miles per week, get shoulder muscles and to run a half marathon in 2 hour - 2:05 hours.
Since all the half marathons have sold out I found one that was this Saturday. Liz ran it with me last year and HATED it. So I talked Cole into running it with me. We signed up Monday and before I knew it-Saturday arrived.
I have not been training for a half and the last half I ran was last year, so I was nervous about getting my goal because I had one shot at it.
Needless to say I am proud of what I accomplished this fine Saturday day. I think taking advantage of the down hills and only stopping to walk when you go through the water stations helps. My final time for my 13.1 miles was 1:56:53! I will TAKE it!
Cole smoked me, he came in at 1:38, this kid was built for speed!

Coleman and Sarah after the race

He has arrived!

Owen Scott Rogers

August 3rd 12:55 AM

6 lbs 9 oz 19 in

The 1st grand baby has arrived. Melissa (Stu's sister) gave birth to Mr. Owen after 15 hours of labor. Stu and I got to visit with him and meet Mr. Owen. He is a cutie and soo little. He has Melissa's face and Allen's long skinny body.

Welcome to the family little Owen!

Look at all the hair

Aunt Sarah and Owen

Uncle Stu and Mr. Owen

Such a cute face