Belated Zion Narrows Pics

Two weeks ago Jake and I went down to Zion National Park with my mom and my uncle Mark. We hiked the Zion Narrows and it was a blast! It is our favorite hike and we try to do it once a year. The Narrows is a long hike and takes place mostly in the river. On both sides of the river are towering cliffs and beautiful wildlife. You can choose to hike the whole Narrows from top to bottom and it takes about 10 hrs, I have done that in the past, but this year we started at the bottom, went up a ways, and then came back down. I recommend this hike to everyone. It is such an exciting hike, and can cater to any one from an expert hiker to a novice.

Jake and I getting a little wet!

This is a beautiful spring that came straight down into the virgin river



My Mom and I

You have to use a hiking stick on this hike or you will fall in the water.

I can't wait till we do the hike again next year!

Cinderella Party

I had so much fun today! I was asked to be Cinderella at my sister-in-law's niece's birthday party. Mia was turning 3 and was having a princess birthday party. I had such a good time. I wish I had pictures of me with the little girls. It was so cute, they really thought I was the real Cinderella and they hung on my every word. I might be able to get pictures from my sister-in-law later but until then here are the pictures of me that I took before I left for the party.

New, New Moon Trailer, Yay!

Ok so I still haven't figured out how to put a video on my blog but please click the link below to see the newest and longest New Moon trailer. You even get a glimps of the Vultori!! :) Enjoy!

http://video.hitfix.com/services/player/bcpid1861161894?bctid=34318923001

Gemma Doyle Series completed but left me wanting more!!

I finally finished the last installment of the Gemma Doyle Series: "The Sweet Far Thing" by Libba Bray. It was by far the best book out of the three. Which could be contributed to the fact that it was 819 pages long, so there was a lot of time to develop plot and characters. Some might complain about the books length but I loved it! I wish it could have kept going. It's one of those books you wish you could just live in and it never ends. Oh well, we all know that can never happen. But this is sure to keep you captivated for at least a week of your life. It took me close to a month because of work, responsibilities and the fact that I read slower because I didn't want it to end.

Now don't be confused, my love for this book is nothing compared to how I feel about Twilight. But since the Twilight series is over and I cant just read it for the rest of my life, I have to take shots at other romantic and adventurous books. If you are living in the land of the lost since Twilight, this series is a great pick me up. Now that I've finished the Gemma Doyle Series I feel like I am back to the same desperate state that I was in after Twilight was over. I need another hit of something, and I need it fast!!! Who knew books could be just like drugs?!

Yellowstone Excursion

This past weekend Jake and I went with his father and siblings to Yellowstone. We had such a good time. Jake's dad rented a cabin on 20 acres of open space right outside West Yellowstone in Montana. It was so beautiful! I wish we could have stayed a month longer. We would love to have our own cabin up there someday but until then renting is a really good way to go!

On our way up to Yellowstone we passed the Grand Tetons. I'm always amazed at how big they really are.

Here are a couple pictures of the cabin we stayed at. It was beautiful and the surrounding valley was breath-taking.


The first morning there I had to go for a run. It is by far my new favorite place to run outside.





Me, Abbey and Angie in front of Earthquake Lake



Good Ol' Faithful





While on our Yellowstone excursion we did some fishing. Well everyone but Abbey and I. We prefer to read. I loved this picture of Nick. I think his line is stuck.



Before going out to fish we all practiced on our casting skills. Jake is by far the most talented. He can still fly fish while I attack him!

On our last day in Yellowstone we ran into some Buffalo. It was Nick's first time ever seeing them so that was lots of fun! At one point we were delayed half an hour because of Buffalo on the road.

This picture is for anyone who has ever seen Brett Michaels or the show Rock of Love. I am the girl version of him!! HaHa!




Jake and I in front of the Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The picture doesn't do it justice. It was huge!

We had a really great time in Yellowstone. I can't wait till we can go back again and stay longer!

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

The night of July 14th was the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie premier. Jake and I invited 3o of our friends and family to enjoy this experience with us!

Abbey in her Harry Potter garb, Jake as Harry Potter himself, and I'm Hermione Granger!

Watch out for Nick and I, we know the killing curse! Avada Cadavra!

Our cousins Allyx and Dan. They are Hermione and Ron Weasley, What a cute couple!

Dan: Ron , Allyx: Hermione, Taylor: Harry Potter Geek, Jessie: Tonks, Erin and Nick: Harry Potter Geeks, Me: Hermione, Jake: Harry Potter, Dianne: Harry Potter Geek, and last but not least Kaitlyn: Ready for Bed

Sectum Sempra!

Rebel Angels

I just finished the second instalment of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy, "Rebel Angels". I was surprised that it was actually more exciting than the first book. There is a lot more suspense and intrigue. It is full of twists and turns to the plot and it always kept me guessing. The ghosts in this book are also more frequent and pretty frightening. Again I recommend this series to anyone wanting a good fast read. I really couldn't put it down till it was done!

Now it's on to the last of the Trilogy, "The Sweet Far Thing"