No smiles for Savannah

Well, for all of you who, in your childhood, watched the heartwarming tale of a young girl who runs away from home and ends up with Avlie and Bootsie, two low end criminals whose hearts are softened by love, i have some news. Last night, i watched the classic movie (known only to a lucky few) Savannah Smiles, which was a nice bit of nostalgia for me. You, like so many others (including myself) may be wondering- what ever happened to that CUTE little girl who played Savannah- 'why wasnt she ever in any movies after that', or where is she now'? you may be asking yourself and others. Well, after some discussion and searching, the answer is FOUND! SHe played in Parent Trap II, and then as a teenager, got involved heavily into drugs and alcohol and died from those causes. Sad huh? I think she was 22 when she died. Not that it makes a lot of difference to us now, but i just thought i would share her fate with the rest of the world. Maybe my sisters will be the only ones who care.
Anyway, besides that, life has been going. that about describes it. The transmission should come tomorrow, and with it, hopes of getting my car back soon! I went kayaking on satruday instead of climbing the tetons, which was still fun. We went to the Blackfoot wave and played, practicing surfing and rolling in rapids. I can say now that i am not as afraid anymore of those big waves. I am learning the surfing techniques (which are tricky) but i can roll myself back up when i tip over, which makes me much more comfortable in the rapids. But ANYWAYS i guess thats not all that interesting to you either.
It is so strange how life passes so quickly, but slow at the same time...i have been running into friends who i havent seenin years lately- they are all getting off their missions! i cant tell you how weird it is to see and talk to them again- it feels like i havent seen them in forever, yet, also, like it was yesterday. I wonder if getting old is like that. College will seem so far away, but at the same time, strange to think of it being too long ago. Thats what my mom says anyways. I will be sad when college days are over. I dont want to grow up. I wish i could be stuck in this phase forever. Even though its unpredictable, stressful and frustrating, along with scary given all the important decisions we have to make, but at the same time, i can honestly say its the best time of my life. Life just seems like it has a million things to offer me, and i can take the time to sample it all.
Well, enough of my rambling, i know you all want pictures anyway, not me talking. So back to harry potter i go- i am finally reading the sixth book. it took my car breaking down for me to make time. but ITS GETTING GOOD!
LOVE YOU ALL! mary