A MINI VACATION

Miranda came into town for work, so what does that mean? Well, that means FUN times!! Of course Big Ash and I said we would help her use ALL of her hotel amenities out of the goodness of our hearts. So we worked out at the awesome gym, ate sweets from the lobby,

went swimming (of course),

wore our robes around and laughed a LOT, and had free breakfast!!

We ate some more unhealthy treats (which was ok...)!!!

Of course we had some more fun driving out to Mesa basically EVERY DAY to eat at Cafe Rio. We did some damage at the mall... hehe! But overall I LOVED this vacation! Thanks Miranda for treating us to a very fun 10 days in the valley of the sun!!

What the Heck?!?!

Something's wrong here...

Vegas baby!!

Went to Vegas to visit this lovely gal, Miranda!! She had a business trip and so as good friends Big Ash and I went and hung out at the pool and used her VIP card at the spa and free buffet!!

We DID get ready one night and go out for a very FUN concert! Miranda's brother hooked us up!! SWEET! Don't you LOVE Big Ash's jacket???

Miranda and I waiting for the concert to begin... you're so cute Miranda Panda!And the concert begins! Yes we went to the John Mayor concert! He put on a good show... and he LOVED showing off his tattoo's! :) Thanks Nathan!!! We finally had to say goodbye to this wonderful weekend with Miranda. :( BUT it wasn't as painful to say goodbye this trip... because we're going to party it up at the end of this month too!! YEAH!!!!!!!!! See you soon Miranda!! Oh ya.... ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THIS TRIP... I only spent $26 FOR EVERYTHING!! (that's kind of nice when you don't have much mula to spend)

Fun in UT!!!

We drove to St. George and stayed the night with Em's relatives... and when I woke up this is what I saw. AMAZING.

Ash, Celena and I were trying to HURRY to SLC to make it to Miranda's Birthday party... when we got lost and found our way to this gorgeous temple.We FINALLY made it to the party!! We were reunited with Miranda Panda and Annie. Along with some wonderful Shurtleff's!!!!Miranda looking adorable at Annie's Bachelorett pad!!! hehe!!I had to put this picture up of Big Ash. LOVE the jacket!!! So freakin' cute!!Ready to party it up in SLC baby!!
Eating at Cafe Rio for the SECOND time of our trip... mind you that this was the SECOND day we were there! haha!! We had it ONCE more before we left UT!!! Big Ash and I listened to a concert in the Tabernacle. It was very peaceful. We were waiting for the lovely Bride and Groom to come out of the temple!And here's my favorite Armstrong family!! Congrats Jen Bunny and Curtis! After the wedding, the girls and I went up to The Garden Restaurant on top of the Joseph Smith Building. Sooooo YUMMY!! The tomato soup was the bomb!!! Reception Time!! Tom Cat is such a good sport with all our WACKY ideas... hehe!!

Finally, Big Ash get's her walk with all THREE dogs... haha!! We of course had to end our trip seeing Annie and Merrilyn's parent! We LOVE them! They'll crack you up on any given day!!
"Family Photo"

Say Cheese!

Gotta love her!!!

End of the year activities!!

I know... I know... a "little" late once again! Haha! Whatev...

R.S. group for Christmas dinner at the Bishops house! So fun!

Went and saw the temple lights with the ward/ friends! Movie day with the girls! Took them to see Princess and the Frog. Nice attempt... but I thought it was a little "dark" for a kids movie. Went bowling with my friends. Shelly always puts together a bowling night and it always turns out super fun! Marci and I FINALLY got to hangout!!! Wahoo!!!MIRANDA came into town for New Years!! Wahoo!! Sorry Miranda for making you go to the suckiest dance known to man!!!!!!!!!!!! We love you and miss you girl!!!So that's how my 2009 year ended. Pretty good year. Loved having the chance to be with family and good friends and seeing new places. 2010 is going to be as awesome or better!!

We Support!

I was able to go to the Orpheum Theater to help support the Temple in our area. It was a good meeting to attend. Everyone that was able to speak for the temple did a great job. But in actuality I really just wanted to show you ALL the WONDERFUL pictures of JULIA and her many faces.... enjoy!! :)

She LOVES hugs!! Give her one when you see her!!Breba looks good in this one... hahaha!!Oh ya... had to show you that after the meeting we HAD to drive to Cafe Rio and Bahama Buck's for dinner!! An ending to a good night!!