Life in Paradise!

Jake and I have had a crazy weekend! Even though I was under the weather with an exhausting cold, we had a family reunion/birthday party for Carter's 1 yr birthday and for my uncle Brien who is visiting. We all gathered in Paradise, Ut. My aunt Linda lives there along with her husband Luke and his son Gadge. She lives right on a small farm and it is so cute with chickens, horses, dogs, and cats along with a vegtable garden. We had a great time and the weather was perfect.

Before that Jake and I spent the day at Bear Lake to be on the boat one last time. That, on the other hand, was freezing!

I love these pics even though my face is swollen and red cause I'm sick. I just Love Jake, he is so handsome!!

My uncle Brien is in town from Florida so we were able to have all my Grandma's kids together. It was really fun to see them laughing and joking with each other. Here is the picture I got of them, sorry for some closed eyes. I don't think they were waiting for my camera.

Top row: Mark and Brien Bottom row: Shari, Christy (mom), and Linda

I tried to get a good picture of Carter shoving his cupcake into his mouth but he ate so fast this is all I got. He is so stinking cute!

Jake and I got him an early Halloween present. It is a Dracula Baby pacifier and widow's peak head band. It was so funny when he put it on!

I think the pacifier looks so funny/scary. We all couldn't stop laughing and he was oblivious to what was going on. The red eyes really seal the deal!

Before going to Paradise we spent the day at Bear Lake and man was it cold!! Dan and Jake trying to keep warm.

Dan was trying to show off by actually getting in the ice cold water and wake boarding.

Dan actually did a really good job and got lots of air!

When it was Abbey's turn she didn't hesitate. She jumped right in even though it was ice cold! Once she got in she was laughing so much it was hard to get her boots on.

She was so determined to switch her feet over on her board. You can see it in her face!

She finally did it after a couple tries! We were so proud of our little Abbey!!

Jake was getting over a cold and I was

sick so we stayed in the boat. To pass the time we modeled Dan's hat, in addition to some other shenanigans.

I think we look pretty hot considered we were sick!

Rock Climbing

This afternoon I went climbing for the first time in about 7yrs! I went with my mom and some of her fellow employees at the middle school she works at. Every Friday the teachers along with administrators go and do something fun. So this Friday they all went climbing in Draper at Red Rock. It was really fun. I'm not as good as I used to be,but I still made to the top a couple of times, and I'm really proud of myself.

Here are some pictures. Sorry they are really bad quality, all I had was my phone to take pictures with.

That's me stuck in a hard place, but I made it. Earlier today I went running and I am still wearing my running shorts so Please ignore the big white legs. Yuck!

This is Jessica one of the Teachers at Eastmont Middle School. She is amazing at rock climbing. I hear she even has a climbing gym in her garage!

Here is another teacher, Natalie. The guys behind her are Jessica's friends and if you look at the top of the picture that is me.

Natalie starting to climb and there I am almost to the top. It was so fun!

Rock climbing is a blast! Mom even tried it and she did a great job.

Bear Lake or Bust!

For Labor Day Weekend Jake and I went back to Bear Lake to celebrate with the fam! We brushed up on our wake boarding skills, or lack there of, read, played games, and goofed around. I have to say that it was a very successful trip until the snow came on Monday,but we managed to still make it fun.

Welcome to hickville!

Wake boarding is so fun, I hope some day Jake and I will be able to do it a lot more often.

Abbey is getting better every time we go.....

......or so we thought, haha! J/K I love you Abbey!

Angela is still the Queen of the board.......

......and the Queen of amazing wipe outs!

Daniel was actually on a Wake Skate. It has no boots and I have no idea how he stays up!

Jake's little brother Nick did a really good job. I was so impressed! I think he is getting better then me!

Abbey is just so sweet!I was laughing so hard when I took this picture of Jake and his brothers, They are so funny!

This is what is was like when we left (if you can't tell that is snow). It was really sad not to be able to go out in the boat the last day, but at least I finished my book and we all had a fun time together in the cabin. I can't wait to go back!

Swimming with Friends

Even though I've been working like a maniac at my up and coming Med Spa. I try to find time to have fun with my friends and that's just what I did on Monday. I took the day off and had some much needed girl time with my friends Amber, Katie and her baby Morgan (Sorry you couldn't make it Christine).

Katie's baby Morgan at the deep end of the pool! She is so brave in the water. She also has an amazing set of pipes! She definitely is going to be a singer some day.

Katie, Morgan and Amber drying off. Love you guys!

Me laying out in the sun and being silly! I think it's due to too much sun!

Jeff, Rachel and the Girls are Here!

Tonight we had a family dinner cuz my brother Jeff, Rachel and their two girls, Rylan and Aubrey are in town visiting from Kansas. Jeff is currently working on his law degree to become a J.A.G. officer, It's really cool! It was so nice to see them again! The girls are getting so big and I loved seeing my big brother and Rachel.

Jake and I

Grandma Christy with all the Grandkids

Bennett, Carter, Aubery and Rylan

Rylan and Aubrey, they are so cute!

Jeff and I being silly together as always!

Breaking Dawn Party

On the Eve of the Breaking Dawn release, I along with Jake's sisters, our cousins and some friends went to a Breaking Dawn party at the Barnes and Noble at South Towne. It was such a blast. I can't believe how many Twilight fans there are! I had such a fun time with my new family and I am so happy they have excepted me into their "Coven". I think they might like me better than Jake now.

Our Coven

Angie, Abbey, Me, Erin, Allyx, Tamara, Kim, Kim

Now we really are vampires!

Abbey decorated her car just for the occasion. It was so fun riding in it! Go Team Edward!

Dinner at Johnny Carino's
Here we are at the party intent on our Trivia. In addition to the trivia we had a scavenger hunt, a bouquet toss and a best brides maid costume contest, which I think I should have won! haha


We can't take it any more! We just want our books!

I was so excited to actually have the book in my hands!

Happy Reading!

Once the Party was over Abbey, Angie and I went to Angie's home to read. We stayed up till 3 am narrating for each other. 3 hours later we were on our way to Bear Lake for a family reunion. We did wake board while we were there but all I remember is either listening to the book on tape or reading.

This is how Abbey and I were dressed during the whole family reunion. We hid in the corner, incognito, and read the entire time!

Now that I finished the book I don't know what to do with myself! I guess I have to act like an adult now. : (

"Breaking Dawn" Break Down!

I will be going on a little break from blogging while I am reading Breaking Dawn. I can't even believe I stopped reading to write this message!! When I return from civilization I will have pictures from the amazing Breaking Dawn party and the week that followed. Love you all! Happy reading!!