Lake Powell... The Greatest Place on Earth!

This was one of my favorite trips to Lake Powell. The weather was fabulous. Not a cloud in the sky, and no wind for 3 days! To top it off, the water temp. was a perfect 82 degrees. Does it get any better? Everyone was able to come except for Kevin. He'll be home for next years trip. Kristen's baby Liv (7 months) and MiShelle's baby Daxton (11 months) did so well on the boat. We hardly heard a peep out of them. It gives me hope for my baby who will be 9 months old when we go next year. Thanks mom and dad for another fun trip to Lake Powell!


Nothing like a flat tire to start our trip!







Capt. Reno



MiShelle and Daxton. He was loving that watermelon.



Don't worry, Jesse closes his legs just in time.






Uncle Brandon teaching Ellie to wakeboard for the first time!





He insisted on bringing his cowboy hat. He said it was the finishing touch to the farmer tan, mullet and handle bar mustache.




The baby bump made surfing a little bit harder this year. I just couldn't resist the fabulous water!

The robot???

Ice Cream at Dangling Rope Marina, another tradition.




He is so excited to be a dad. He'll take any of the nieces and nephews anytime.

DR couldn't wait to fish

Brandon's kids Kaia and Evan. They would play on the beach all day if we would let them.

The boys club on Brandon's boat.


World's best Grandma.

DR's New Do...

I love DR's long curly hair, and he hates it.  He's been threatening to cut it for a few months now.  The day before we left for Lake Powell he decided to cut it.  I was so sad I had to take a picture before the curly locks were gone.  

This is what he came home with.  I could have died.  He said the girl that cut it didn't even know how to do steps.  He got some sweet racing stripes though.  The day we got home from Lake Powell, he shaved it.  He didn't feel right teaching the lesson on Sunday with the mullet.  He says he misses his long hair already.  

4th of July!

This year for the 4th of July, we went to Stadium of Fire!  Carrie Underwood was the guest performer and she was amazing.  

Reno wore this hat the entire time.  I think he thought he was funny?  Or maybe he thought it made him look younger?  We're not sure.

The Vernal Parade is tradition.  Is it just me or are they getting worse?  I'm going to write a letter to the city about all the sirens and horn honking.

Just can't wait to get on the road again!

Over Memorial Day weekend we went to Missoula, Montana for a wedding.  The Lockmans have been good family friends for the past 15 years or so.  Since they moved to California a while back, the only time we get to see them is if someone gets married.  So we made the trek to Missoula for Lindsey's wedding.  The Girl's Club had a ball and we traveled with finesse. We stayed at the Edgewater Hotel right on the river, ordered room service, shopped all day and gorged ourselves on homemade apple pie. Everyone in Montanna seemed so laid back and we giggled ourselves silly getting to know the country folk. Truly, we enjoyed their Montanna culture and charm. Can't wait to go back! 

 

We were feeling crazy and ordered room service ( which I've never done before).  Best $6 bagel I've ever had.

The Gibson Mansion Bed & Breakfast, where the wedding took place.

 

 

Chandy, her daughter Chyler and Karah

Kristen, Liv, MiSh and Elissa

Ozro and Kristen gettin' down.  One of them is sober.

20 Weeks!!  Only 20 more to go.

Birthday And Such...

I'm 24!  Yikes.  The family came over for a BBQ.  Kristen made this awesome Tinkerbell cake.  Thanks sis.

Last weekend the girls club went to Salt Lake to do some Spring shopping.  I was also able to blow ALL my birthday money.  Thanks Susan, Mom, sisters and hubby.

This was Easter weekend, I just had to document the present DR gave me in my Easter basket.  If you haven't guessed what it is yet, it's the adorable camo shirt.  He said it's not only for animal hunting but Easter egg hunting as well.

And... we're having a baby Girl!!!  My cute friend Shauna did an ultra sound for my Birthday.  I was exactly 13 weeks so I didn't think she was going to be able to determine the gender.  She said she was 85% sure it's a girl,  so we're going with it.  I've already bought a few things, I couldn't stand it!  But if it ends up being a boy, we'd be okay with that too.

She is a little jumping bean... check this out.

News!

Coming October 2010!

One Project Down

This project has been going on for about two years now.  When we lived in Salt Lake I found this head board on KSL for $80.  When I bought it, it was painted metallic gold with yellow upholstery.  Yuck.  But I knew it had potential.  First I painted it black, then cream, then I replaced the yellow upholstery with the green.  (Funny side note... It had two matching nightstands for $40 each.  We didn't get them because we didn't have the money at the time.  You know, poor college students.  I tried to buy them a month later and they were gone.  I could have kicked myself.  We ended up finding some nightstands that matched pretty dang close.  They were far from $40  but I'm happy to have a finished bedroom.) Then for the past year I've been looking for fabric so I could make the bedding, drapery, pillows etc. This is what I came up with.  I know it's  a little out there.  DR was definitely surprised.  The only reason he's okay with it is because there are animals on the bedspread.  It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission!