Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Utah #1

Hey guys, so I have decided to break it down day by day, since I have too much to write in just one post and everyone will stop reading by the second page, lol. So here we go.

Day 1: Friday, September 21st
Josh and I got up around 6 am and left at 7 am to make it to my flight at 9 am. After checking in we had some spare time so we hung out and watched the sun come up over the landing strip. Here is a picture of us, I don’t think Josh even brushed his teeth, he rolled out of bed and got in the car!My flight to Toronto was just under 2 hours long and it was a nice flight. I flew WestJet and really enjoyed myself. The flight attendants were really funny and super friendly. I got to sit in my own row and sprawled out to have a cap nap with my fuzzy blanket, and I watched TLC on their satellite tvs.
Once in Toronto, I picked up my baggage and made my way through customs. I had a HUGE 6 hour layover and so I bought tons of rag mags and some candy to entertain me. I tried to arrange to meet up with my brother, but he had school so he couldn’t make it out. Finally, after a long long wait I got to board my plane to Utah. It was really exciting, for about 15 minutes. Then I was bored again. Thank heavens Beckey’s kids let me borrow one of their dvd players so I could watch a movie. I would have gone bonkers without it.
So 4 hours later we were landing in SLC (6:30 pm their time, 9:30 ours). I was wiped out from the day of traveling until I saw the mountains! It was awesome. I was looking around trying to find the temple, but I couldn’t because I was on the wrong side of the plane, but I saw TONS of mountains. It was so cool. This is a picture from the airport parking lot. I was just in awe of the mountains, I had to take a picture. You'll see in later posts that I end up taking a lot of mountain pictures.When I got off the plane Aubrey was waiting right there for me because she had just gotten off a plane from California. I was soooo excited to see her. It had been almost a year (the last time I saw her was at my wedding). So we got my luggage and she showed me to the crew room where she goes to work and then we were off to discover Utah!
First we went to her apartment and rushed to get ready for a wedding reception that night for her friend Ashley. I though it would be weird to just show up, but it was nice. I got to meet some of Aubrey’s friend AND Sharee was there! It’s been a year since I had seen her to and I got to meet her husband Court and it was just great. One of the coolest things though was that they had ColdStone ice cream for a treat and I got the brownie one with gummy bears and sprinkles. It was awesome, you guys were right!
After the reception we drove to Springville, where Aubrey’s parents live, and we spent the night there. It was so nice to see Mark and Wendy (Aub’s parents) again. I met them last summer and I just think they are great. It was too bad we didn’t get to hang out more, but they were going to San Francisco early the next morning, and they were gone the whole time I was there. Maybe next time! So that was my night. I’ll leave you with some pictures of Aubrey’s house. This first one is a picture of what they see when they walk out their front door. The mountains are like, boom, right there. It was so nice. Here is a picture of their house. It doesn’t do it justice really, it was 100% prettier than what is captured here. I called it “the house on Wysteria Lane” like from Desperate Housewives, because it was just sooo pretty. So that was day one. I might post another one this afternoon, but if not, than I promise tomorrow morning.
Thanks for being so patient :)

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

He bought it.

Well, I am not sure who of you know, but Josh has been wanting a flat panel television for a little while now, and last night his dream came true. We went out about 7:30 last night and purchased a 32" LDC tv, and by 9:30 last night, the football game was on :( hahaha. Josh is in heaven, well he will be once our hi-def cable is hooked up (sometime this week I imagine). So here is a picture of our new child. Fuzzy for now, but crystal clear Grey's Anatomy...here I come! Ok, so don't tell Josh, but I am semi excited about the purchase. It was a lot of money, but I think it's worth it. Maybe...ask me in a week.

PS. I know this wasn't the update you were checking for, but it's coming.

Monday, October 1, 2007

Hopefully

I am hoping tomorrow I will have time to update my blog. I am so excited to tell you all about Utah, if i haven't already :)

Thursday, September 20, 2007

So excited!

Um, I don't know if anyone else is as excited as I am, but yea, I leave for SLC in like...20 ish hours. I am just bouncing. I can't wait to take tons of pictures and do tons of shopping and stuff. I probably wont post while I am there, so check back on October 1st and see if I've come down from my vacation high long enough to get some pics up.

Yay.
Side note: Happy Birthday Beckey. I hope your day is wicked good times and that you get to eat some cake. Actually, eat some for your baby too!!! Yum.
I'll leave you guys with a picture we took last night at the Sorensen's. Jake loves his Mac and Josh and I were models for the kooky camera. Oh, and my new adopted son Jace too :) He is precious. Jake and Melese are some lucky parents, oh, and Jace is one lucky kid. Thanks for the quick hang out last nite guys. Ciao

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Fun times

Hey guys,

I know, I am so bad at this posting thing. I always get mad when I check other people's blogs and there are no updates, but then I don't update mine. I am a hypocrite. Sarry.
So anyways, I think my excuse for not posting is because I have not been using my camera (no batteries...) but the other night Jo, Curt, Josh and I went out to supper and Jo brought her camera, so she is sharing her pics with me. So, here they are.
We decided to go to Brewdabakers for supper on Saturday night after Josh got off work, and after I got my hair cut with Ashley (good times Ashley, you're foxy). We partook in some voodoo sticks and I had a salad. Curt had the most expensive meal of the evening with a big ol' steak. Yummy...It was fun times to get out of the house, even if it was pouring rain. I love my new Utah friends, you too Melese and Jake (supper next time for sure k?) and am glad that they'll be here for a few years! Ciao for now.
PS. I leave for Utah in 3 days and I pee my pants a little when I think about it :)

Thursday, September 13, 2007

More Baby

Just got an email from Kristi thanking Extreme for the flowers we sent. I am so glad she attached pictures!!
Isn't he a cutie? Posing with the flowers (that I hope open up into a big bunch of white lillies!)And up close.

Thanks for the email Kristi, glad everything is well :)

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Congrats Kristi and Matt

I am happy to announce (tho, I am sure you already know) that Kristi and Matt Drennan welcomed a little baby boy into the world on September 8th, 2007. 10 days before the due date!!! Little Isaiah weights 7 lbs 12 oz, and has dark brown hair. I was speaking with the happy mummy yesterday and she and baby are doing super, which I am sure you already know as well. How many women do you know who post a blog the day after they give birth? :)
I am so happy for the Drennan's and can't wait for their visit back in November (fingers crossed).
Check out pictures on their blog at http://www.thedrennans.blogspot.com/.