Girls just wanna have fun

Jessica is getting married soon and therefore needed a bachelorette party. On Friday my nearest and dearest friends packed up their swim suits and toothbrushes, said goodbye to their husbands (at least for the night) and took off for Park City. We went to a great dinner at Red Rock then to see "No Reservations," which was equally enjoyable regardless of the woman sitting in front of us that asked as soon as the previews began "Would you be quiet! Are you going to talk through the entire movie?!" All I could think of is, "You need quiet while the hot dog is singing?" (From my all time fav, You've got mail.)

After that we stayed up til 4 talking. Pat asked what about and I didn't know what about, it was just good girl-talk. Then we got up at 9 to go boating. It wasn't without trials though. The first thing that happened when we got to Deer Creek was Mar's 4runner hitch didn't fit Car's trailer so we paid someone to put the boat in, but before we could put the boat in we had to charge the battery cause it was dead and gas it up. We were 6 girls determined to have fun, and we did. Thanks BFF's for an awesome getaway.

Beautiful Bride

Today I got to accompany my bff Jessica on her bridal shoot. She looked absolutely gorgeous. It was her lucky day because we got plenty of shots outside before the storm clouds rolled in. Don't you love summer storms!

White Pine Lake

Last Friday, Pat, Courtney (my sis), and I packed our bags and drove up Little Cottonwood Canyon. We choose to hike White Pine because Pat had done it before with a friend and he knew there was great camping. So off we went on the 9 mile (round trip) hike. We got to camp about 7:30 and set up everything. We had a delicious dinner of rice and salmon steaks (the ones that come precooked in a bag). We then played some card games as the sun was going down. Just as we were saying goodnight, I heard a song in the distance that I thought only our family knew, "Plant a watermelon seed upon my grave and let the juice slurp through..." I was so surprised that someone else knew the song. Until I realized it was my mother singing! She had hiked all by herself so that she could be with us. So to all my friends that I have told, "I think my mom has mellowed out," nope she is just as wild as ever. I love you Ma.

Here are the shoes I used to get the job done.

Our weekend

Friday started out great, Pat & I rode our bikes to Dog Lake in Millcreek canyon then got Barbacoa for dinner and went swimming with his family at their house. Saturday I tried to go hiking with my mom but I was so sick I had her take me home, I slept the rest of the morning until I got a phone call from Pat and the first thing he said was "I am going to the emergency room." He had been mountain biking with his dad and 2 brothers in law, and went over a log and fell off his bike scraping up the whole right side of his body including a huge cut on his palm that resulted in 4 stitches. His favorite part was that the PA gave him all the tools they used. Later we saw Transformers, for those of you who haven't seen it don't waste your time, the crude humor overwhelms what little plot there is. Sunday Pat & I played Ticket to Ride with Ma and Courtie which was a blast. Later that night my Mother in law had to go to the ER because she stubbed her toenail and it had to be removed. Not the weekend I had planned, but a great weekend anyway.

Happy Birthday KT and Jess

Last week was Katie and Jessica's birthday. I am such a lucky girl to have such great friends! Hopefully we will get together this week. Any unique restaurant ideas?! By the way I noticed "Chipotle" is going in on 21st, should I be concerned that this is going to put my dearest eatery (Barbacoa) out of business?

{This is a pic from Kelli's bachelorette party last summer}

4th of July

We celebrated the holiday beginning in Millcreek Canyon, having a big breakfast of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and french toast, playing by the creek, and playing card games. We got home just in time to have a "jello fight." On the left is before on the right is after. If you are wondering what is on my head...I was concerned about the jello dying my hair so it is covered by a garbage bag. We then hosed off and got in the pool, I am thankful for chlorine otherwise my skin would still be red and green. We ended with a huge BBQ and watched the old flick "Independence Day." Thanks Fam for such a great day!

What would the world be like if we all rode a bike?

My new bike was ready for me when I got home from YC yesterday! It was so exciting, I haven't had a new bike since I was probably 9 years old. Because Pat is so into biking and I am always trying him to do something active that I want to do (hike, tennis, run...) I decided it was time for me to try what he likes to do. I have been going to cycling at my gym at least 3 times a week so I hope I am ready for whatever crazy rides he has in store. Bring it on babe!

Happy Anniversary

Last Monday 6-25 was our 2nd anniversary. It's amazing how time flies! We had a great date. Pat picked me up with 2 dozen roses and took me to a new restaurant Fresco's Italian Cafe (I love new restaurants).

He had great plans for a date after, but I managed to disrupt them because Natalie Blomquist was in town with new baby Cohen and I just had to see him. Thank you my love for being so patient with me. We had a great dinner together reminiscing the best moments over the last years. Some that topped the list were Sunday morning breakfasts, Sugarhouse park picnics, dragging each other to the Fieldhouse in the snow, and countless hikes.

To my sweet: I love you, I always will, You are unique in every way possible and I will always be attracted to you because of that. Thank you for always working your hardest at everything you do and always being reliable. You are my match in every way.

Book Club

So the book club book was going to be "In the time of the butterflies" but it got to graffic for the sweet old ladies in my ward. I have chosen a great replacement through the advice of an old friend (Heidi). The book is "Peace like a river." I am about half way through it, and it is wonderful. Add it to your list of books to read.