Mexican Cruise 2012

Well, we just got back from our relaxing Mexican cruise. It was a much needed break away from everything. It was kind of like a 2nd honeymoon. It's hard to pick out the pictures that I like the best. Here we go:

The day we got on the ship was the super bowl. Here is how you watch the big game on a cruise ship...on the big screen.


It was little cold the first day at sea but I was desperate for some sun. Devan on the other hand was doing everything he could to avoid it.


This was on our first formal night at dinner.


Our ship had a water slide on it. Devan and I were able to squeeze in between kids for a chance to try it out. The water was salty and the joints were a little off and hurt our backs...oh well...it was still fun.


It also had a miniature golf course.


Our 2nd day in Cabo we took a water taxi out to the famous rock formations. We spent some time at lovers beach, saw some seals and colorful fish.


Puerto Vallarta was beautiful. In many ways it reminded me of Guatemala. We found an amazing tour guide and an awesome family to pal around with. We went zip lining...but we couldn't take our cameras so here we are after the fact.


Here is Devan standing in front of the Los Arcos in Puerto Vallarta. Don't you just love this picture of him. I do.


Next to the beach in Puerto Vallarta.


Okay, last picture. We asked to be put at table with other people for dinner. We were so lucky because ended up sitting next to some amazing people. We're already facebook friends with a couple of them.

Karaoke Night

Smokin' Hot Fire Chicks

Tonight we went to the American Fork fire station and had a total blast. We went as wolf den. While we were there we watched 2 separate calls. The first call came in and just a couple of guys ran off in the ambulance. But then a second call came in and we were able to watch about 10 guys run right in front of us, hurray in to their gear and then race off in the firetruck sirens a' blazin'.


We all got to try on the uniform. Here I am with Shauna & Chandee.


I hate that this came out blurry...man I need a new camera. Here we are, our great little wolf den in front of the 1929 firetruck.

Ringing In the New Year w/ a BANG!

We spent a good portion of New Years Eve shooting. This winter has been exceptionally warm (like upper 50s warm.) So this Saturday we thought "what the hay, let's go shooting." Apparently everyone else in Utah County - and possibly other neighboring counties as well - had the same idea. I don't think I've ever seen that many people out there, which, if you've ever been on the west side of utah lake shooting you know that can be terrifying. It was me, Devan, Sam & Price. We found a great spot and had a great time. Oh, and I shot my first AR15. PS...I think I need one. In case anyone is thinking of buying me a really nice present in the near future...this would be great.

The boys doing a little "off roading". We drove our truck around - on the road.


I love how the lake is in the background. It was such a pretty day.


Devan was thoughtful enough to bring me a chair to sit in. I rather enjoyed it. I might look a little less than thrilled in this pic but I promise I tried to smile but the sun was blaring right in my eyes.


This is what happens when you mix Price, an AR15, and my camping chair as a gun rest.


I'm sure that this sign said something very important as some point.


The boys decided to go mountain biking on Friday. It wasn't necessarily a good idea. The temperature was great...but the mud was not. They came back filthy.


I just couldn't resist putting this one in here. She is so darn cute. Plus, I'm a sucker for a little kid in a sweater, jacket or vest.

While I'm Just Sitting Here

We left my parents house a bit early because a storm coming and now we are just chillin' at the airport. Oh yeah...and our flight is delayed. Lucky Us :) So while I'm sitting here I thought I would blog a bit. We had a ton of fun in Oregon. I always love coming home.

This is was at our Christmas Eve breakfast. Here is Billy & Devan.

Me and my favorite Auntie Di.

My seriously cute parents.

All five of us on Christmas morning.

Christmas presents!!!!

We went for a little drive/hike to the Youngs River Falls. If they look familiar (which they probably don't) it is because they were in the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3. You know...the one where they go back in time to Japan or Mongolia or something and save that little village. In one part of the movie they find this tranquil little place and meditate there (I think)...it is a pretty place. Dang it, I forgot to meditate here. Oh well, maybe next time :)


Me and my mommy love love love love the ocean.