Bear Lake 2010

Last week was our annual Bear Lake trip with Curt's side of the family. It was fun to get together as a family and spend some time on the water. Bear Lake is gorgeous! Cold, but gorgeous. Curt and I were glad that we were able to go and get some water sport action in for the summer.

One of the highlights of the Bear Lake trip is Family Night. Each family does a little activity and shares a spiritual thought. Then we take pictures of each fam. Below is ours. I seriously LOVE these peeps!

Freedom Run

Four weeks ago I decided I wanted to get into running. I went for a long run and came home with huge blisters on my feet. I had never had such bad ones before and could barely walk for two days. I forgot how bad my shoes were and usually didn't run too far in them because my feet would start hurting. I had a goal so I pushed through the pain and kept going. Curt saw my instant blisters and said that I should go get some real running shoes. So, that is just what I did. I went to a running store and came home with these beauties:

Yes, they are hot pink. I asked the guy at the store twice if they came in another color, but he said no. I was hoping for something not so bright, but when the shoe fits it fits. They are amazing and I love them! I feel like I am not even wearing shoes. (Sorry that was kind of long about my new shoes).

Anyway, I was talking to my friend Rachel about running and she mentioned that she was registered for the 10k Freedom Run and that I should register too. I was a little hesitant and didn't know if I could do 6.2 miles. After much debate and lots of talks with Rachel, I decided to register. So, on Monday I woke up early and headed to Kiwanis Park in Provo and ran my first race.

I had so much fun and felt great the whole time. I am really glad I did it. I enjoy running and the satisfaction that it brings. Oh, and they gave a Finisher Medal to everyone, so don't think I got first place or anything. I enjoyed it so much that I have already signed up for my next race... a half marathon.

I also wanted to add some shout outs. One to my friend Rachel. Thank you so much for helping me get into the sport of running! If it weren't for you I wouldn't have my amazing shoes, wouldn't have run a 10k this week, and wouldn't have signed up for a half marathon today.

And two, to my wonderful husband Curt. Thank you so much for supporting my new running addiction, for waking up at the crack of dawn on our day off to drive me down to Provo for the race, then waiting for me to finish, and most of all believing that I can do anything I set my mind to. I love you!

California Weekend

Last weekend we drove down to California to go to my cousin Annie's wedding. Annie and Jason decided to get married in the Newport Beach Temple. Curt and I were really glad we were able to go. It was nice to see the family and celebrate such an exciting event. We took lots of pictures as we waited for the wedding. It was fun taking pictures with the fam.

I thought these flowers were so pretty!

Me and my Dad.

My sister Chell, my mom, and me.

Cute Beckam, or B as we like to call him.

Curt and I with my Grandma.

Chell and I. We needed more sister pics.

Curt and I wanted to take a picture with the boys. Two of my nephews, Wade and Beckam, and my little brother JT.

My little brother JT. He is so grown up now.

After the wedding, we went to the reception and had a lot of fun. There was dancing and my whole family got out on the dance floor. It was a blast! I wish I would have taken pictures of us all dancing together. It felt really good to be with my family again.

Weekend Getaway

Last weekend we went to Las Vegas and Zions. We wanted to do something fun for Curt's birthday and also spend time with his family. So, we all packed up and went on a road trip.

Our first stop was Hoover Dam. It took us a lot longer than expected to get there due to traffic, so when we got there we just had to take a couple pictures and then go back to Vegas for our show. Even though we were only there for a short time, I was really glad we went. It was extremely windy, as you can probably tell from my crazy hair.


Next stop was our hotel. I know if I don't mention our amazing hotel, my father-in-law would never let me live it down :). He did a great job finding us a super nice place to stay and we all just wanted to stay there the rest of the trip. It was one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed in. It had 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and 2 kitchens, etc. I didn't get to take any pictures, but hopefully we can stay there again next time we go to Vegas.

Then we got ready and headed out to go see Phantom of the Opera. Me, Curt, and Kailey had already seen it once, but we were more than willing to go see it again. It was really fun seeing it with Curt's parents who hadn't seen it before. The show was just as good as the first time. If you haven't seen it yet, put it on your to do list.


The next day we stopped in Zions and went on a really pretty hike to the emerald pools. I really enjoyed taking pictures there, everything was so beautiful. I took lots of pictures, but here are just a few.













We all had a lot of fun, and I was really glad Curt and I were able to go. We just wished the trip was longer and that Jake and Jen could have joined us.

Happy Birthday Curt!

Today is Curt's birthday and he is now 26! He is getting "old" but thankfully for me, he is getting better looking with age :). We ended up celebrating his birthday this past weekend, and I will be posting pictures soon. I love celebrating Curt's birthday! I look forward to it more than mine. It is the only time he let's me really spoil him. He is such an amazing husband and I am so glad I am the person he chose to spend forever with. I feel so lucky to be the one that gets to celebrate all of his future birthdays with him. Happy Birthday Lovey!

We Love Germany!

Germany was absolutely AMAZING!!! It was even better than I thought it was going to be. It was so fun to go there with Curt. I could seriously move there tomorrow. The food was incredible!!! I ate soooo much! I miss the food and am already looking forward to when I can go back and eat all my favorite things. I had no idea how beautiful it was there. The pictures don't show how pretty it really is. It is gorgeous there! I could have taken a million landscape pictures but I tried to refrain myself. I obviously took a ton of pictures. There is only about half of them in the slideshow below, and there are a lot. So if you really care about us, you will stay and watch the whole thing. :) I could go on and on about Germany and how much we both love it, but I won't. Everyone needs to go there! I promise you will love it too. :)

Happy Anniversary to Us!

4 years ago today I married the love of my life. Some times it feels like it was just yesterday, and then other times it feels like I have been with Curt my whole life. He makes me so happy and we have sooo much fun together. We feel very blessed to have each other and to have an amazing marriage. I am looking forward to all the many anniversaries we will get to celebrate. I love you Curt!