Pics as promised

This is where we stayed while in Victoria - Hotel Grand Pacific.

The five of us who went vacationing. This was our first breakfast morning. We found out quick that time to Victorians is not time to Utahans. You had to plan at least an hour wait before they would ever bring you any food. Trust me, don't ask for butter.

The Victoria Clipper - our transportation from Seattle to Victoria

Pike's Market in Seattle. I discovered I loved Pluots here!

I loved all the hanging flowers. Beautiful!

I had to take a picture of this sign in a store in Victoria - funny.

They kept pronouncing this different - so however you say it - you are probably right.

I wish we'd had more time in the gardens... I loved all the flowers.

If you have never been zipping you have to go! I was heading backwards -
350 feet. Our longest zip was 1000 ft... so sweet! Seriously so fun!

The five of us ready to zip. Only one of us didn't make it to the end. Bummer.

Steph having a good time!

More flower pictures!

We didn't have time to go see the Undersea gardens. Next time for sure.

Still having fun!!

I'm Back

I know, I know... its been a long time. My internet access is finally up and running again. Here are a few things that have happened or I've enjoyed while being out of the loop. It's all really boring - unless you are me!

• Steve and family moved to a new house in the ward
• Made a quick trip to Denver for a weekend
• Leah started Kindergarten
• Seattle/Victoria vacation (pics to come)
• Zip lining in BC.... AWESOME!
• Butchart Gardens
  
• Lydie started soccer
• Saturday sleep ins
  
• Happy B-day Steve
• Happy B-day Krisco
  
• Happy B-day Kellie
• Happy B-day James
• Happy B-day Dad
  
• #39 niece or nephew on its way
• Brooke got engaged
• Ran into an Elder from my mission
• Dinner with the single ladies
  
• Got a text from an old friend
• Beautiful weather
• Time spent with my bosom friend
• Lots of movies - none I would see twice
  

The toys are back in town!

Loved it! Loved it! Loved it!

Karate Kid 2010

I saw this movie on Saturday! I wanted to see it but I also did not want anything to spoil the great memories of the original Karate Kid with Ralph Macchio. This movie did not disappoint. Both Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan were amazing and the Kung Fu scenes were still a little tough to watch. Definitely a two thumbs up movie! Go check it out.

Newport Beach

We spent a glorious week in Newport Beach at this beach house with Steve and all his kids and grand kids.

It was a bit chilly the first few days we were there but then it got nice enough to get sunburned.

The view from the Balboa Pier back towards our beach house!

The Newport Beach Temple. Just gorgeous inside and the church is right across the street.

Fun flowers on Balboa Island

Disneyland fun!

Random house fun.

We stopped to eat at this diner on the way down because Peggy Sue is my moms name! It was like a step back in time. Very fun and lots of good food.

Beach fun!

What a great trip. I loved being so close to the ocean, collecting sea shells, our day at Disneyland and visiting a new temple. Thank you Steve and Kellie for including me and Steph!! We took a ton more pictures, these were just a few.

Loved it!

This was our yummy birthday cake that Amy made!

Trust me it was SOOOO YUMMY!

Happy Birthdays

It's that time again... a day we all share.
Happy Birthday to us!

Ready... Set... Done

I had only heard horror stories about getting your driver license renewed. Enough stories that I got online and filled out the application so that was done before I got there. I also printed off the sheets that tell you what you need to bring to prove who you are where you live... especially if you can't find your original social security card. Well, I strategically planned to go on a day when the weather was supposed to be rainy and snowy hoping that would keep half the people expiring in May 2010 away. The weather people did not help out as it did not snow. However as I drove into the parking lot I was amazed to find a parking spot right up front. I then proceeded in the door to find no one at the desk and the worker lady immediately wanting to help me. Ready or not I got my new photo snapped. And no sooner had the same worker lady handed me my number and ask me to take a seat did they call my number and say they were ready to help me at window #7. I remember looking at my watch when I walked out the door at 11:27. If you will notice the time I walked in stamped on my photo above - the whole process took a total of 7 minutes. Pretty painless I would say... well except for handing over the $25 fee.

Ain't nothing....

like flowers to brighten the day! Thanks S!

A sure sign of Spring....

or General Conference weekend.