Washington Trip:

On Tuesday we headed up to Washington.

On the way up we stopped at Mount St. Helens because neither Alex nor I had ever been there.

While we were headed up Alex and I read all about Mount St. Helen’s on my phone.

It was so interesting because I didn’t know much about the 1980 eruption.

When we got to the Mountain it was kind of sad because they had pictures of the mountain before the eruption and it was so beautiful.

After the eruption the mountain looked completely different and didn’t even look like a mountain any more.

We ate at a little café on the way down, and then headed to Enumclaw.

We arrived in Enumclaw at Alex’s grandparents house.

We had dinner that night with his grandparents, his Aunt Gayle and Uncle Tracey and his cousin Rachel.

After dinner his cousins, Angie and Stacey, and their kids came over.

Alex’s Uncle Tracey took us in his plane on a ride.

It was so fun to fly in his plane!

We headed back to his grandparents and had a great night.

That next morning we woke up and did our run.

I got lost and Alex had to come find me.

His grandparents made us a great breakfast.

We then headed to Seattle with Gayle and Tracey.

They showed us around the city.

We went to see the Fremont Troll (which was shown in the movie 10 Things I Hate About You, my favorite movie).

We then went and saw the Locks which is were boats going from the lake into the Puget sound go in the lock and the water level changes so that the boats can enter or exit the sound!

We also saw the fish ladders and saw the salmon swimming upstream.

We then headed to Menchies frozen yogurt that Tracey partially owns.

It was perfect for me because I love some frozen yogurt!

We then went and walked around Pikes Place market.

There was so much fresh seafood and produce I would love to have a market like that around me in Provo.

We stuck gum on the gum wall, gross.

Then ate at Ivars.

It had great seafood and was fun to feed the seagulls.

After getting back from Seattle we went to Alex’s cousins Angies to chat and hang out with his cousins Stacey and Scott and Angie and their spouses.

It was fun to meet them and talk with them

We had such a fun night.

Thursday morning, we did our last run of the week, and no one got lost.

We enjoyed breakfast and then went to pick up Gayle and Rachel.

We spent the day at Mount Rainer.

We saw huge trees in the forests up the canyon and learned all about Mount Rainer.

I think Alex was fighting an urge to climb it.

That night we had dinner with everyone and got some good rest.

Friday we woke up early and headed out to Idaho.

We had so much fun in Washington with Alex’s family and definitely will have to make a trip back sometime soon.

Last weekend, we went to Vegas.
Cami, Alex and myself.

We went to go to my old roommates open house.

She looked gorgeous and it was so good to see her happy and married.

Our trip was quite eventful.

On the way to Vegas, sweet Maria blew a tire.

With her being a foreign car, it made it more difficult to change the tire.

We couldn't find the lug wrench so we had to flag people down to help us.

After the screws were all unscrewed, we discovered the tire was rusty and almost impossible to get off.

Thank goodness I have a strong hubby who kicked it off.

After that we were back on the road.

We walked the strip, did some people watching and did the roller coaster at New York New York.

We went to Meggy's open house and then headed home.

No problems with the car on the way home.

Thank goodness.

 

Alex working on the tire.

Pretty fountain.

Cam and me.

Ted, Meg, me and Al

Congrats Meg! It was so fun to see you!

I meant to upload this a while ago.
This is my friend Gillian singing karaoke.
Seriously she is amazing.
A girl next to us told us she would vote for her on American Idol.
Haha.
We had a great night with them!

Birthday week day 5.
Today was an amazing day!
Christina and I were little monsters for the evening.
I got to go to the Lady Gaga concert with my sister.
We had so much fun.
Loveeee me some Gaga.
We saw some interesting outfits, took some pictures with drag queens, and danced the night away.
When I got home, Alex had given me all my favorite foods.
He even got me diet coke.
Since I have a bet with my dad, he put a wrapper that said diet coke around a powerade bottle.
He's so creative

On March 4th we went to the Canyons!
I went up in the morning with Kenny, John (Kenny's friend) and Jessika (Kenny's gf).
It was so fun!
Alex came up around noon and joined us.

John and Jessika

Kenny's so cute.

Jessika and I

Kenny and John.

We were on the first gondola ride forever.
It kept stopping.

I also dropped my glove off the lift while getting starbursts.
Which wasn't fun.
But we found a way to go and get it.

Also poor, sweet little Jessika,
had a really hard fall on our last run.
She got the wind knocked out of her and passed out.
She said her thumb was hurting really bad too.
It was super scary.

She went to the doctor that night and found out she tore a ligament in her hand.
SO SAD!
Other than that it was tons of fun!
Haha.

Since February is the month of LOVE

Here are some of the things I love.


My sweet sweet husband.
I love this man to death.
I'm so glad I met him and that we are spending eternity together.
I love Alex.

I love my family.
My mom is my best friend. We talk everyday.
I love my dad, he is so awesome. He's so fun to hang out with and talk to. One of my best friends.
My sister is my best friend. I'm so glad she's home from her mission and I get to see her whenever I want!
My brother is another best friend. He is hilarious. So fun to be around.
I'm so thankful Ana has joined our family. I love her.
I love my family.

I love my nephews.
Joshie and Tyler bear.
They are the sweetest little boys.
I love how much personality they are getting and how happy they are.
I love these sweet boys.

I love my dog.
Nash is the cutest thing ever!
He's the best dog, he is so cute and funny.
I love Nash.

I love my in-laws.
I'm so thankful I married into such a great family.
I'm glad I have my sisters-in-law that live close by.
I have had great times with all of them and I'm so glad to have many more.
I love them.


I love running.
Wait what??
Yes, I love it!
My back feels so much better when I do it and I just feel overall better.
I love running!

I love diet coke.
Haha.
Currently I'm not drinking it because I have a bet with my dad.
But once the semester is over I look forward to a giant sip of some d.c.
I love it.

I love the lake.
I love it so much.
It is one of my favorite places in the world.
I can't wait for summer and some lake time.
I loveeee the lake.


I love my friends.
I love making new friends and I love my old ones.
It is such a comfort to have friends to talk to.
I've known Lindsay for almost 8 years now.
We've been best friends for so long and still find time to talk and joke.
I love her.
Gillian and I met about a year and a half ago as visiting teaching companions.
We've built such a great friendship.
I love her.
I love all my friends new and old.


These are just a few things I love and as the month continues I may add some more love.
Happy month of LOVE.

The next week of break we got to spend snowboarding with my family.
My dad and Kenny came back on Monday,
my mom and Christina arrived Tuesday night.
They drove all the way from Florida.

We went to Snowbasin, Brighton, and the Canyons.
We had a great time while they were here.
I really hope to live close to my parents someday.
I love them a ton.
But right now I'm so glad to have Kenny and Christina both out here.

Christina and I helping each other when we got stuck.
She's in the bright blue. I'm in the faded blue.

Kenny and Jessika at Snowbasin.

Dad and Nina at Snowbasin


Mom and I waiting for the gondola at Snowbasin


Alex, Me and Dad on the gondola at snowbasin.
Nice face Al.


Alex and I at the Canyons.


Kenny, Charlie (Kenny's roommate), and Jessika (Kenny's girlfriend).
Another day at the Canyons.

We also got to celebrate New Years with my parents!
My dad was a party pooper and fell asleep.
Kenny and Jessika also came over.
So did Kevin and Gillian!
We played games and almost missed the countdown!

Giving mom a New Years kiss!

Kenny and Jessika!

Gillian and Kevin New Years kiss!
What great friends to ring in the New Year with.

Giving Alex a big SMOOCH in 2011!
So glad he'll always be my New Years kiss.

We had some great times while my family was here.
Especially when we were at Brighton and I almost lost toes I was so cold.
We had some great laughs and a ton of fun.

Can't wait for them to come here again.
Or maybe we'll go to sunny Florida.

Highlights of 2010:
Celebrated 6 months of marriage.
Alex turned 24.
Becca turned 20.

We celebrated another successful birthday week.
Becca got all A's in Spring term.
Alex drove cattle.
Kenny graduated high school.
Cami graduated high school
Joshie and Tyler were born.
We went to Lake Powell.
Kenny came to Lake Powell with us.
We celebrated one year of marriage.
Ana became a member of our family.
Mom drove Kenny and Ana out here for school.
Nash celebrated his 7th birthday.
My parents moved to Naples, Florida.
Made new great friends.
Became nursery teachers.
Christina came home from her mission.
Wendy went on her mission.
Went to Florida for Thanksgiving.
Becca got all A's for fall semester.
Went to Parowan for Christmas.
Becca's family came and skied for New Years.



There's our highlights of 2010!
I'll add some pictures of Christmas and New Years when my computer is back.

Friday Night, we went to Temple Square to see the Christmas lights.
I haven't seen these lights in YEARS, so it was so fun to go.
We went with our crazy fun friends Gillian and Kevin.
The night consisted of:
Starving ourselves so we wouldn't miss the lights,
road rage,
Riding the trax to downtown,
Listening to the nativity,
looking at the gorgeous lights,
taking lots of pictures,
seeing Santa,
drinking hot chocolate,
a really confusing parking garage,
going to get some amazing pizza,
looking at the houses in Salt Lake
and just having a great time.



Thanks Kevin and Gil for inviting us!