Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

We took the kids to Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National park. We had a really good time. We had to get back to a couple of commitments so we didn't get to spend as much time as we wanted to, but that gives us another chance to go back again. We had lunch in Estes Park and saw the famous Stanley Hotel(It was in the movie "The Shining"). I guess you can go on "GHOST TOURS" and stay in some haunted rooms. We also went strolling down the storefront streets. I could spend the whole day doing this. Lots of old buildings made into stores. We headed into the Rocky Mtn Ntl park and enjoyed the uphill descend. We are really close to the elk season, so we were really hoping to see a few. On our way down we saw a few, but weren't able to get a close enough picture of them. They are huge!! We didn't go up all the way to the top, but stopped at about 12,220 feet and looked out at the beautiful mountain range. The area we stopped at can get gusts of wind up to 100mph! There is a glacier lake up further, but the younger two determined that would have to be on the next trip(To many "How much longer are we driving?" questions). It was really beautiful seeing all the mountains and just getting away together as a family.

Vegas Vacation

I spent the last two weeks in Vegas with the kids. We had a great time. The first week we spent at my parents house. We had our usual get together with friends at Peter Piper Pizza(Alex wouldn't let us forget that place :) !) Got to go to my old ward, had a picnic at Butterfly Park, met with some old high school friends at Macayo's and ended the week with a bbq at my mom's. The next few days we headed off to Disneyland. I love going there I forget about the stresses of life and enjoy the fun with my kids. Uncle Tony got to go with us, since Justin had to work?!? We headed back to my in-laws for the rest of the week. We had fun swimming, celebrating Sarah's birthday and just hanging out. Justin and I have never been apart for more than five days since we've been married, so the past few weeks were really difficult for the both of us. Especially since we celebrated our 17th anniversary apart! He surprised me and the kids by flying in Friday night! I was really surprised and for those of you who know me it is very difficult to surprise me and he really pulled it off. We had a wonderful anniversary night out Saturday! My mother in-law planned family pictures while we were there. This is the first time in about six years that all of Justin and his siblings had been together in one place! We really had a great time and we were sad to leave. Braydon cried for the first fifteen minutes out of town!

Happy 17th Anniversary

THEN-1992.............. NOW-2009

August 1, Justin and I celebrated our 17th year together. Wow! I can't believe how time goes by. I could not be any luckier to spend these last 17 years and the road ahead with a more amazing guy! He is everything to me! I couldn't do it without him. We have seen many challenges over the years and I am glad to have had him by my side. In honor of our anniversary I am going old school.

J-joyous of our time together

U-unbelievable,undeniably great,unselfish

S-supportive,smart,strong and sexy

T-trustworthy,tough,terrific,thankful your mine

I-intelligent, Incredible, Inspirational, Important to our family

N-Nice to all, and very Needed!

Justin, I love you! I am very lucky to have someone like you. I look up to you! I am proud of you! I am grateful for your example to me and the children. I am so glad I get to spend the rest of eternity with you!!! Here is to the road ahead, bumpy or smooth I will be sitting next to you no matter what!! Love Ya!!