Jackson Hole

For our family trip this year we went camping up at Jackson Hole. That was my second time going. I have not been there since 2001 and we haven't done a family trip for a couple of years so I was really looking forward to it. I invited Ben and it was the first time I have ever taken a boy on a family trip with me! We had so much fun all of us together. We went down the river and when I went before we had a guide but Spencer was our guide this time. He was just like the pros and we made it! No one fell out. I think I was laughing more than I was suppose to be rowing. We got trenched to say the least. Lunch Counter was much bigger than I remembered haha. We stayed in a little cabin which was so much fun that had a cute little swing and of course we enjoyed the great food and snacks, card games, and music by the fire. Jordan rode his motorcycle up that he paid $300 for five years ago a little Yamaha (We were surprised he made it and he beat us) Way to go Jord! The rest of went up in the car and had a great little road trip. Ben fit right in and had us all laughing the entire time. I love getting out in the country and just relaxing. The cabins were right on the river and it was so beautiful and we could hear the water at night. It felt like we were at the beach. It was beautiful and I wish we could have stayed even longer! I love my famiy and we have so much fun together.

                  Our Cabin was so Cute!                                Spence and Ben Surfing in the Snake River!

Suprise Trip....Where do you think we'll Go?

We may go by Boat, we may go by Car or even Plane! Ben and I have a list of 101 Summer Adventures that we have been doing this summer and we have done pretty well crossing all of them off. I have planned a surprise trip for us to take in a week. I am so excited. He has no idea where we are going and the other night I made a poem of things to bring and when we are going. We are leaving the 26th for a short little weekend! It will be our first little trip together so wish us luck! I can't wait to have some away time from our busy schedules. We have a blast together. So I will keep you updated on where we end up! Shhhh it's a secret..place your guesses if you want!

Personal Chef

So Ben called me and asked if I wanted to come over for dinner this last week. I got to his house and I started busting up laughing. He was in this chef jacket that he found online and had salmon, salad, rice, potatoes, and vegetables. It was amazing! How cute is that. I could come home to this every night. I had my own PERSONAL CHEF. He is such a sweet heart and didn't have me even lift a finger. It was so yummy. He is the best ever!

Land of the Free Because of the Brave...Let Freedom Ring

    Camping at Rose Canyon                                                   Ben spelling my name w/ Sparklers

This Fourth of July was one of the best. It was non-stop fun and we had such a blast. We went boating to Echo lake with some friends on Thursday. Friday laid at the pool and relaxed, Saturday was Stadium of Fire and Carrie Underwood was amazing! My Mom went with us and we had a blast with her. Sunday we went camping through Monday and took Ben's brother's razor and went up to his property in Rose Canyon. It was beautiful and I had never been there before. It ended with a fun BBQ at his parents house with his family. The break was so nice and the weather was perfect. I love the 4th of July and celebrating the freedoms that we have. I'm so grateful for those before us who have paved the way before and dedicated their lives and all they had for me to enjoy the FREEDOM I have today. I love that I live in the USA. America the Beautiful is right! I have traveled to so many beautiful places in this country and hope to see even more. I feel so blessed to have all that I do and to live FREELY each and every day! Here are some pics of all the fun we had.....

California Pizza Kitchen just opened at Fashion Place!!! Wohooo! I think I am more excited about that then the Sephora opening up! It is my favorite. Try their Chocolate Soufle Cake...AMAZING. The Margarita Pizza and any of the salads are so good too. Can't wait..Then after you eat schedule with my Mom at the Sanctuary Day Spa right next door! I will be eating there weekly! That's not good for my tummy or my wallet because Nordstrom is right there too!

WALGREENS is Underrated!

Walgreens is totally under-rated in my opinion! I know they are practically on every corner in Salt Lake but I still love them and just discovered this within the last year. There is one right in my back yard and I love it. Here are some of the reasons why....

1. They carry my favorite sunblock and tanning oil that is not found in Utah anywhere else. AUSTRALIAN GOLD...usually I get it in Cancun, Hawaii...and when I am traveling and it is usually about $17. Walgreens has it for $8.50...yeah...can you believe it. I am totally stocked up and it smells so good!

2. Great Makeup selection!

3. Their film developing is so convenient (yes I still develop pictures) There is never a line to use the machines and is so easy to pick up and drop off!

4. They have the greatest candy and everything you can think of.  Big lollipops, and all the things you loved as a kid!

5. Great prices and coupons gallore and you can double up on coupons where they will honor all of them on one item!

6. Fun kids toys

7. Great Card selection and wrapping paper and gift bags

8. Most of all great deals and great service (at least the one on 106th and redwood! Wendy, Alex, Mike, and Melody!) Yes I know all the workers by name!

Well the list could go on but I'll stop there...Check out your Walgreens nearest you! Haha

St. George

Ben and I went to St. George over memorial day weekend and had such a great time. He was so cute and emailed me and told me we were going somewhere 300 miles away and he was taking me on a trip on the motorcycle and I had to PACK LIGHT! I had one side of the saddlebag and we were going to be gone for FOUR days! Girls pack light....that is impossible. I did it though (I had to buy some things when I got there to survive though haha) It was so beauitful there and he went golfing, I relaxed in the sun, we went to Mesquite one night, had a picnic on Sunday at the coolest park that had the funnest toys, I swear the playgroud was more for grown ups! Went shopping to my favorite stores, (yes ladies, he shops with me) and took some fun rides through the canyons. Four hours on the back of the motorcycle going down was not my definition of comfort. I was a good sport though but my back and butt hurt so bad once we got there....just more reason for Ben to give me a massage! On the way home he was so cute and bought me a pillow to sit on. We made it to fillmore and the bike died and the back tire wheel completely came off the belt and it was really scary. We were so blessed and Ben was able to get us to the side of the road and we towed the bike off the freeway and his dad came and picked us up in Fillmore and nine hours later we made it home from St. George. It was a long day but I am so grateful that we made it home and it might be awhile until I get on another bike. I have such a blast with him though and June 2nd we celebrated six months of kisses! It's been the best six months ever and I hope it continues!

Las Vegas 2010

Hey Baby lets go to Vegas!

Our Little Paradise!

I went to Las Vegas with the girls. We had such a blast. We stayed at Tahiti Village and it felt like we were in Tahiti....well almost. It was a trip of mainly RELAXATION! We spent 6-8 hours at the pool everyday, ate at some great restaurants...they have SERENDIPITY in Las Vegas! It's one of my favorites. Claim Jumper was really good too, I highly recommend it. Best Bread Pudding ever! Max Brenner's is coming too. It's one of my favorite restaurants in New York. It's coming to Cesears Palace and Becky and I cannot wait!  I will be there opening day. We had such a blast! It was so great to finallyget in some great weather and soak up the sun!

My Sisters Rachel and Katlyn came to visit me in March. It was the first time they got to come visit and they stayed for a week. It was so much fun! We had a blast and it was so great to have a full week and make some memories together. They are the most beautiful, sweetest girls and I love them so much. Rachel just gradutated high school last week and I went to Phoenix to see her. She is going to NAU next year and was on the varsity basketball team this last year. Katie is starting her senior year this next year and is taking college classes this summer and will make you laugh so hard your stomach hurts. I had so much fun showing them around Utah and where I live. We went to Park City to the outlets, horseback riding, to a muciscal, got our pictures taken together, went to fun restaurants, went to rexburg to one of Jordan's shows and had girl talk every night! I love them and miss them!

HE LOVES ME!