California

What do you say we leave for California

If we drive all night we can make it by the morning

And no one has to know if we decide to go

What do you say we leave for California

(California, Metro Station)

Pam and I decided to drive to San Fran for Scotty's wedding reception. We met Scotty in 2005, became instantly friends and have been for the past 5 years. Pam is heading to PA for a few months and then onto her next adventures in life, so a ROADTRIP was a necessity before we split. We stayed with Pam's grandparents in San Fran and they were SOO wonderful to us. I enjoyed getting to know them better and we had such an awesome time with them! 

We got to Danville Friday morning around 7am. We slept for a few hours and then chatted with Grandma. Eventually we had some lunch and then hit the pool for a bit. Later that night we went over to Walnut Creek and did some shopping at the stores and then hit up dinner. We went to a place called Tomatina! They make these delicious salads on flatbread. Here's a picture with Pam and our food! SOOOOO GOOD!

After dinner we went back to Grandma and Grandpa's. We decided to play a quick game of UNO. Well our first two games were really speedy (of course Pam won both times....is that a question?) So we decided to play another quick hand....our quick game turned into an HOUR of UNO. An HOUR!!!! At least Grandma won that time. :)

Oh and here's a picture of Grandma opening up her surprise gift from Grandpa. Too funny...

Pam and I

Saturday we woke up early and went to the Redwoods. 
We took a nice stroll through the park...

Pam standing in a Redwood

The trees were HUGE!

McKenna and Chad

At the reception Saturday night
Brandon, Pam, and I 

So for some strange reason, I don't have any pictures of us with the Bride and Groom or with any of our other friends who were there.... very sad!

Oakland Temple

We enjoyed our road trip and our time in Cali. It was a beautiful weekend and we had TONS of fun! Thanks Pam for coming with me! And Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Good Things to Come

"Often the deep valleys of our present will be understood only by looking back on them from the mountains of our future experience. Often we can’t see the Lord’s hand in our lives until long after trials have passed. Often the most difficult times of our lives are essential building blocks that form the foundation of our character and pave the way to future opportunity, understanding, and happiness." 


"Continue in Patience", President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2010

April 2010

I started off April in Utah. I got to spend a week in Utah for Coley's wedding. 

Here are some pics of the week.

Jayden and I Easter morning- I love this kid

                                      

Jayden snowboarding on the Wii. Another favorite Wii game was the chicken bullseye.

I got to spend lots of time with one of my best friends Pamela! We, of course, went out to ice cream.

                                             

My other best friend Allie. She let me stay with her all week and share her bed. Thanks Allie for making lots of time for me in your crazy busy schedule!

                                            

The three musketeers. This was in the Bride's room before the luncheon started. Love you girls!

                                         

This was the luncheon at the Lion House in Salt Lake. Mmm... the food was soooo good! Perfect choice!

                                            

Dad and Jayden waiting for Coley and Juston to come out of the temple. Jayden was sad when he didn't have a bouquet so he borrowed mine. So cute!

                                            

The beautiful Bride and Groom! Congrats Nicole and Juston! We love you guys!

                                     

The reception- Of course they are country dancing.

                                        

Nicole and Juston went on a cruise for their honeymoon. Then they flew to NY and we had another reception out here. This is Andrea and I sitting on their laps in the front. They were bored sitting up there by themselves so we joined them.

                                       

Chris and Jayden. Loving the shades. 

April was such a fantastic month!