SLC Art Festival

Last night we went to the Art Festival to hear my (well Adam's) cousins play. Ashley came up with Adam and I and when we get together we can be a little silly! As you can see from the face painting... We were standing in line talking about the adventure we were about to have and we said " We are going to be such fun mom's because we wont be scared to do funny things." Then we realized that we were standing in the line with about 15 other kids none of which were related to us in any which way... Yup we don't have kids yet. We got a good chuckle about it! Thanks Ashley for being crazy with me! You are awesome!

So it is Ashley's husband, Ryan, and her brother Josh that play in the band. (Ashley & Josh are Adam's cousins)
The name of their band is The New Nervous and they are really good. Adam and I go and see them play whenever we can. The music is a little bit hard but if you wanna check out a good local band let me know and I will tell you when the next show is so you can check it out.

Josh is in the yellow shirt and Ryan plays the Drums. (I was at a bad angle to get a good shot of Ryan.. but I didn't get up to get a better one... ha)

Fifth Water Hot Springs

Last Friday night I experienced my first backpacking trip. I got my own backpack and everything. It was a small hike to start with. 2.6 miles in... We pitched a tent, started a fire, made some top raman and then just went to bed. I slept the best I ever have in a tent. We camped next to a river and so it was nice and calming. The water also drowned out any creepy forest noises that usually keep me up. There was two bad things about the trip... My sandals were new so they beat the crap out of my feet (four blisters) and I am totally out of shape. But that is why we are becoming more active! I have to add that despite me shoes... I didn't complain once! Which is not like me at all.. :) I am excited for next weekend but I think we will just do a day hike.
P.S. There was hot springs and they were really pretty...but it is too dang hot to get in them!

Riding Day!

For the first time Adam and I were invited to ride with a big group of motorcycles! IT was so fun!! We went around Alpine Loop. We were defiantly not those scary looking biker dudes with tattoos and beards and leather. (Well maybe Adam) We were your Utah riders. Helmets, big smiles, and the nerd with her camera ready to blog the whole thing. IT was a beautiful day and we had a blast!

Daddy Shout Out!!

Father's Day is always a interesting day for me. This year I just want to take a second to give credit where credit is due. First of all my daddy dearest! He passed away when I was 15, not a day goes by that I do not think of him. Always I am greatful for the time I did have with him and the lessons that he has taught me in life and in death. He is awesome and I know he has a purpose on the other side that I will never fully understand. I would not be the person I am today if it were not for him. I love him dearly. Thanks Dad.


Now I know that this is weird but I love my Father-in-Law just like he was my own dad! Mike is awesome and has really opened his arms to me. I appreciate everything that he does. He makes me smile and loves Adam and me no matter what crazy plans we are cooking up! Thanks Mike for all that you do for me and the love that you show to me daily!


Now this might be even crazier but my step dad is awesome as well! I love him just like a father. He is so spiritual and always has great advise! He is super funny and sometimes I have no idea what he is talking about. But I love him just the same. He takes great care of my mom and younger brother Ryker. He too has opened his arms to me and too my whole family for that matter! Thanks Thom! I love you!

I have truly been blessed to have all of these fathers in my life!

Miss Lehi

My cutest sister-in-law faced her shyness and participated in the Miss Lehi Pageant last week! She is beautiful and did very well in every event! I would just like to say that she totally got robbed of the swimsuit event!! We are so proud of her for just getting up on stage and trying something new!! Hilary, you are awesome!
The fact that I have a husband that does not get that flipping off the camera and ruining every picture is getting old!!! (Although this one just shows their personalities)

The WII!!

Well as you all know I have no kids so the fact that we have a WII that we play all of the time is... well... it's sad! But finally I had kids to play the game that is generally purchased for them. Samuel and Dasia were down last weekend and they came over and the three boys could not get enough of Mario Cart, bowling, baseball, and pool! (Samuel and Kyler played five games of pool and Kyler beat him EVERY time!!) Avrie was such a good sport. She just wondered around because I have realized that my house is the most boring house for little kids!! No cool toys... She settled on playing with the coasters... I need to get some toys. What kind of an Aunt doesn't have toys?!?!?