I heart New York

So we went to New York with Becky and Isaac Childs to "help" with his trade show!

I wish I had a picture of the booth, because it looked Awesome! Becky designed it, and we all pitched in with getting it set up!!! Let's just say that Ez and I will probably be invited to all their trade shows from here on out! haha

Don't be deceived by the sunshine... it was still freezing!
Yes, we are high rollers!!! We cruised New York in a limo!
My all time favorite thing we did... "Chicago"!!! I loved the show! Give me sexy ladies in lingerie and I am one happy camper! haha But really it was so amazing! Ashlee Simpson played Roxy Heart, and she did such a great job! Aughh I loved it!
Time Square after the show!
These guys seriously think they are so cool!
Oh don't worry... that is US on a billboard in Time Square!!! We got our 15 seconds of fame! All you had to do was buy something in American Eagle, and they take your picture and put it on their huge billboard in time square! Oh yes... we bought it! and look at how sweet that is! We were screaming and jumping up and down when our picture came up! People just laughed at us!

Thanks Becky and Isaac for inviting us along and showing us a great time in New York! (we can't wait till the April show!!!)

Maui Hawaii 2010

We went to Maui Hawaii with the Miller's... and it was just amazing!

I decided that I dont give Hawaii enough credit. After spending a week here, I've decided it really is such a beautiful peaceful place! I LOVE HAWAII
Our little Hawaiian Princess! This is what we got to wake up to every morning! Needless to say, you start every day with a smile! She's just too cute for words!
Saying goodbye to one more day...
The beach is gorgeous, and the water was great! We did some snorkling at black rock, and even Tessa put her mask on and joined the party!
This was our favorite beach stop... "Big Beach" was so nice! We spend the afternoon lounging on the beach reading and napping! I cant think of a better way to spend a day!

Paddle Boarding

The boys decided the waves werent big enough for surfing, so they tried a new sport...

Paddle Boarding!!!
Making their way into the ocean
While they were out there, a kayak race went right past them! It was really cool to watch!
The boys getting the hang of it!

Already a pro!!!

Whale Watch

We went on a Whale Watch Adventure, and it was AMAZING!!!

This one female gave us quite the show! She loved showing off her tail!
The Miller's enjoying the Whales

(on a side note... I was the only one who actually saw a whale breach! We were on our way back in, and Ezra turned to change the camera lens, and as soon as he turned his back, a whale jumped out of the water completely!!! Me ane two other ladies saw it! (so no, Im not lying!) Ez was so mad that it happened right after he walked away! haha The whales just love me!)

Road to Hana

We drove the Road to Hana, and it was Beautiful!!!

Just look at that view!
The four of us enjoying this amazing view
Just one of the sights along the road

This was Ezra's favorite stop on our journey... the Banana Bread was to die for!!!
Ez and Oli... the gangsters
Our hike was just beautiful! The only downfall was a few mosquito bites
Okay does anyone watch lost? I feel like this could have been the Island!
Ezra's photography skills... not mine!
Sadly this is the end... Thanks Miller's for a GREAT time!

Family... Isn't it about time?

I guess it is about TIME we started our FAMILY

Yep, what I'm saying is true... Ezra and I are PREGNANT!!!

Baby is due in July, so this summer will be spent lounging in the pool

with my big belly trying to keep cool! We couldn't be more excited, and nervous!!!

(I'm sick, but the Dr. say's thats a good thing... Ezra is super supportive and has picked up the slack at home! He does dishes, laundry, and cooks! I think I married the most AMAZING man out there! I'm sorry to all those single women looking for Mr. Perfect... he's already taken!)

Aughhh... we are having a BABY!!!

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Ezra and I had a few days off work, so we decided to make our way to the Dominican Republic!

This beach was the longest most beautiful stretch of beach we have ever seen!

The sand was so soft and clean, and the water was just amazing!

Here is our Hotel... we just love the RIU Hotels!

The hotel was all inclusive, so that means all the food and drinks, and water sports you could ever want! We took out the kayaks, and Ezra wind surfed...

its so fun to be able to do whatever you want!

No we didn't build these hot babes catching some sun,

but they deserved to have their pictures taken!

It was such a nice long weekend getaway, and the sun and sand rejuvenated us enough to at least get through the rest of this year in Utah!

Bahama Mama

So we cruised the Bahamas with the Jones's and lets just say it was PERFECT!!! The weather was great, the food excelent, and the company... couldn't have been better!

The boys came up with the pose above... obviously... and many more poses were compiled inside the cruise ship. I wish I had copies of them, but they have some tight security over those pictures! Lets just say 80's family pictures! Priceless!


Here we are at the Atlantis Water Park!!! We slid every slide... even the one behind us!


Let me tell you a little about the slide in the background:

1- It's more than straight down, when looking down from the top, you cant see the whole slide!

2- You shoot through shark infested water... no kidding, the slide goes through the middle of the shark tank!

3- With peer pressure, and physical force, I actually went down that monster TWICE!!!

We conqured every slide, the lazy river (with a wave simulator!), the Tower of Power, and so much more! This was by far my favorite day of the cruise!!!

Bahama Beach Babes

While Errin and I were tossing the football around, running routes into the waves, and just enjoying the ocean... these Beach Babes were nursing a pulled hammy, and recovering from Shingles... gotta love the cute old men!

Ezra's favorite thing about cruising???

THE FOOD!!!

Ezra loves wings at midnight, all you can eat buffets, hot sandwiches, pizza on demand....

I love a man with an appetite!

Good Bye Bahamas... Hello Winter in Utah

The Bahamas were hot, sunny and so relaxing...

But now we have to say goodbye, and head back to Snowy, cold, stressful Utah :(

Why do vacations have to end?

MALL OF AMERICA

On our way home from the Bahamas, we had a layover in Minneapolis...

We had never been to the Mall of America, and it was on our "to do" list,

So we decided to extend our stay. We found a hotel right next to the mall, took the train over, and spent the night shopping till we dropped! I found quite a few things... who wouldn't in a mall of this size???There is a roller coaster, and a huge theme park right inside the mall! This place was huge! We ended up making our way through the whole thing in one day, so we took an early flight the next day and made it home in time for the snow!

New Moon Party

My parents threw the BEST New Moon Party EVER!!!

Just look at the invitation...

Ok I know what you're thinking...

but no we did not have Martha Stewart make the cup cakes

that's all Sandy!!!

The young Jacob Black made an appearance at the party! Isnt he just adorable?

Bella, Edward, and Jacob!

Yes, we are all wearing the Jacob shirt!!! Just see the movie, and you will be in LOVE!!!

The Love of my Life turned 30!!!

So what am I supposed to do with him now?

BirThDay bOwliNg

We got together with some friends for Ezra's Birthday, and Reno treated us to Pizza, Bowling, and some sweet arcade games! (Reno, you are truely the BEST!!!) We bowled the night away while eating delicious Pizza Factory Bread Twists, Pizza and of course, Dessert! We all played amazing and had so much fun! Reno pulled some strings and got them to start cosmic bowling early so we could enjoy the music and lights! Ezra ended the night by telling me that this was the Best Birthday Ever!!! Thanks to all our friends for celebrating with us! We just love you guys!

Reno has great form, and he puts quite the spin on that ball!

After Bowling, we spent some time in the arcade!!! I havent had this much fun in a long time! The boys played some double shot, and we ALL punched the punching bag to see who was the toughest! The 1st place prize goes to Ezra for hitting it the hardest, and getting the High Score!!! The 2nd place prize goes to Sunny for showing the boys whats up, and getting a higher score than the two other guys (I wont mention names, as this may hurt their self esteem!) and 3rd place goes to Errin for taking a real punch in the arm... yep, Reno took it to another level when he punched Errin in the arm... a real punch!

Birthday Cookies

So every year for Ezra's Birthday I try to make "Monster Cookies"

These arent just any cookies... Look at them, they are filled with all sorts of goodness!

I will never compare with his Mom's skill of cookie making,

but believe it or not, Ezra told me that this is the "BEST" I've ever done!!!

I will take that compliment and run with it!

THe SurpRisE ParTy!!!

So I pulled off a SURPRISE PARTY for Ezra's big day!!! The whole neighborhood came and supported Ezra as he journey's out of his 20's and heads into the unknown world of his 30's!!! He was so SURPRISED... and he felt so special to have all of our friends there just for him! Thanks to everyone who came! I really appreceiated all the help in decorating, and surprising!!! Errin, THANKS! It was so much fun just hanging out with everyone, eating cake, and celbrating Ez!

The party was a total HIT!!! I mean look at these kids eyeing this cake!

Happy Bithday EZ... I love you so much!!!

Lake Powell 2009

This is what the view was like ...

Here we are just exploring the canyons

Tom... the captain of the boat!

Ezra's Sling shot ideas!

One of Ezra's goals this trip was to create the "perfect sling shot"

yes, the tower has more than one function

If no-one will help, I'll do it myself!

Perfect form!