Hanging With Family

Well after working 41-1/2 hours in 3 days, I finally got a little break! Brent, Ashley, and Brad came to Colorado, so I was able to hang with them. I met up with Ashley, Annie, and Mikayla and go shopping Thursday morning. I spent a lot of money, but I got a really cute outfit and a way cool new phone (that I am still learning how to use!) After that Ashley and I enjoyed a nice lunch before meeting up with Katie so we could head to Jared’s school. I love art schools, the people there are all so friendly. It was fun to have a little tour and see some cool art. That night Ashley and I watched “Enchanted” while Jared and Katie took a little nap (don’t worry guys, I’m used to watching movies by myself :^) I spent the night at the Showell’s so we could leave early in the morning for the Springs.

Jared's Campus

Friday morning there were no b-ball games (the reason Brent and Brad came to CO) so Brent, Brad, Ashley, and I headed down to Colorado Springs to see the sights there. It was a sunny, windy, cold, beautiful day! We went to Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. That was a first for Garden of the Gods for me, so it was neat. That evening we went to see the traveling Rembrandt art exhibit which was at my church. That art is so old, yet it looks brand new… it was really cool. People are so talented, it seriously blows me away! After the art exhibit we had dinner at Jared and Katie’s and hung with them the rest of the evening.

Saturday I got to dye Easter eggs at Annie’s- good times! We all went to Jim N’ Nicks BBQ for lunch before the guys headed off to their b-ball games. So, Ashley and I got to hang the rest of the day. We drove down to the temple and went to Deseret Book before coming back to my place and playing the Wii! Jared, Katie, and Cayden joined us for a bit as well. Brent and Ash took off super early Sunday morning. I’m glad they came to visit me in Colorado. It was nice to see them and fun hanging with them.

Easter Sunday was a wonderful day. It was absolutely gorgeous weather here- got to love CO! After enjoying a peaceful morning and a great three-hour block of meetings, I headed out to Annie and Steve’s for an Easter feast. Annie is such a good cook and they are always so nice to invite me. I had a good time visiting with everyone. We also had an Easter Egg hunt and the Easter Bunny brought me a new purse… thanks Easter Bunny!

Cave of the Winds

Well, that was my weekend…. It was a very welcomed and needed break. Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Holiday! Love to you all!

Surprise!

Yes, I know, it is probably a surprise that I finally updated my blog! It has been way to long… so let me catch you up on some happenings this past month. Well, I ran away from Single Awareness Day (February 14) and flew to Utah. My brother-in-law, Sean, picked me up from the airport and I got to tend my cute nieces and nephew while Jess and Sean went out to dinner. We had a good time playing pretend feast… Tayler is quite the chef! I spent the night at Jess and Sean’s house. Thanks guys for picking me up and letting me tend your kids and crash at your house!

Happy, Cute Cousins!

Jared and Katie flew in the next morning, so Jess and I and the kids loaded into the Yukon and off we went to pick up J & K. Jared and Katie did not know I was going to Utah, so it was a surprise to them when I was sitting in the front seat of the car. We headed out to Mom’s house and enjoyed a lazy afternoon just chillin’ while waiting for Mom to get home from work.

Mom and Son Just Chillin'

The biggest surprise came when Mom got home. I had told Mom the previous Sunday that there was no way I could come home. Work was too crazy (which it is), I worked on Saturday (which I did), and we are not allowed to take leave right now (which is true), so there was absolutely no way I could make it home for the weekend. I didn’t lie… too much! So, when Mom came home and she was distracted by the kids and with everyone being there, I snuck up behind her and put my arm around her and after a few seconds (her attention was still elsewhere) I said, “Hi Momisita!” Her reaction was priceless! She was so excited that I came home… it made me feel good!

Jared is such a good Uncle!

I was the odd one out since I didn't have a kid on my lap... so I took the picture of everyone else just hangin'!

So Cute!!!

So, the weekend was spent just hanging out- it was great! I love hanging with my family and playing with my cute nieces and nephews. We played games, watched movies, ate yummy cinnamon rolls, and had a great weekend. It is always nice to go home.

Two big dates on the calendar since I blogged last are the 25th and 26th of February. The 25th was Brent’s B-day… Happy Birthday Brent! I actually did remember to call so he didn’t have to call me this year! I don’t think Jared and I will ever live that down, but it is quite funny! The 26th marked five years that Dad has been gone. I wish I could have been home to give Mom a big hug, laugh together, cry together and reminisce about all the good times we had with Dad. Time is a funny thing… how it goes by so fast, yet I don’t miss him any less as the years pass.

Thinking- "Man I look good for being so old!"

The other event, blog worthy, is my cha, cha, cha, chia!!!! Yeah, that’s right… I’m a nerd, but I love my chia!

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