The Beaches of San Diego

We finally made it over to San Diego as a family. We had so much fun! The weather was to die for and we all had such a good time.

The first thing the girls wanted to do is go to the beach and collect seashells. So, after checking in at our hotel we did just that. We went down to Mission Beach and ate at the #1 mexican food joint in town La Playa. We all loved it. It was a great reccomendation from Aunt Julie. Delicious!! We were able to park right at LaPlaya across from the beach which was nice because we didn't have to walk very far to get to the ocean.

The sun was shining and the clouds were out. We didn't have to even put sunscreen on, but we weren't cold either. It was the most perfect day to be on the beach. We played in the water and made sandcastles-or at least we tried. We played frisby and just relaxed. It was definitely needed!

We went down into the Gaslamp Quarters and went to the Hard Rock Cafe's and Hotels for Steve's hobby. After driving forever for parking, we willingly paid for Valet parking and enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Old Spagetti Factory.

We got a great deal on Sea World and couldn't pass it up. We got there in the morning and by 3 or so we had done it all. Shamu, fed the Dolphins, fed the Manarays, Bought the expensive food for lunch, and everything else that there was to do. My personal favorite was the Sea Lions Live Show. SLL Show. It was very entertaining and we all laughed. Great show! I'd go back just to see that.

We made it over to Coronado and did some shopping, but ended up back at Mission Beach at night. Seaport Village was a big hard to find with our GPS that took us all over the place, but we did get to it. Didn't spend our time there, but at least we saw all the boats. We also made it over to the San Diego Temple. It was under construction though. Still so beautiful.

We all had such a good time. We always spend our vacation time going back and forth to Utah, so this was a nice change. We all needed it. We needed the time together as a family. We got what we wanted.

Sorry for the random order the pictures are in. There are quite a few, but enjoy.

2 Years and Counting

It all started out Aug 24, 2007 when Steve and I met through a friend of ours at a Karaoke/Pizza place in Provo. Steve had only been up at BYU for about a week and was ready to go back home to family and friends, but luckily he didn't. We hit it off right from the beginning and knew we wanted to be together forever. In Dec. of 2007 Steve moved back to Arizona after the semester. The week after Christmas I came down to visit and was offered a great job and about a month later the girls and I found ourselves in the moving truck driving to start a new chapter in our lives.

Steve proposed in February and on May 3rd, 2008 Steve took me to the Mesa Temple and we knelt across the altar from each other and were sealed for Time & all Eternity.

As many of you know, the road to Eternity isn't easy. The last two years have had some speed bumps, U-turns, yield signs, road construction, detours, but there have also been times where the journey has been pretty good and smooth sailing.

I know there are many road bumps and detours ahead of us while we are on our road trip to Eternity, but at least I have my best friend in the seat next to me. The most important part is to remember to Enjoy the Ride. Those of you who have been in my house know that I have a vinyl lettering saying up on my wall saying "Life is to ENJOYED, not just ENDURED" Oh so true.

That's what marriage is all about: Finding Joy and Happiness with each other.

I am so grateful I have my sweetheart to share the ups and downs with. To enjoy the Journey with. I look forward to many more years to come with him by my side.

On our wedding day 2 years ago:



Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary at The Melting Pot in Scottsdale

The roses Steve brought to me at work today. Such a lucky gal.

Jazz vs Suns

UTAH JAZZ BEAT THE PHOENIX SUNS

Steve got 4 tickets for the Suns vs Jazz game this last week from his work. The four of us went and had a great time. The game didn't even start until 8:30-which was a little late for a school night, but we still went and made it as long as we could. When we left Suns were up, but I guess they fell apart and Jazz ended up winning by 8 points. GO JAZZ!!!

A few days later Lizzie bringe me this letter. So cute!