"Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy."

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Goblin's in the Valley...

Last weekend we went to Goblin Valley!!
It was so much fun.

We headed out around 5... we wanted to get out earlier but by the time we got our car all loaded it was latter then the original time we wanted to leave at.
We stopped in Price and grabbed some Lunch/Dinner aka Linner!!
Going with Lara and Steve on Vacation is so much fun!!!
In Price we realized that we forgot to bring firewood...
...We also then realized that we had no room for wood!!
So....
we had to hold the bundles on our laps.
Rainbow #1.
Isn't it SO Pretty?
We got to Goblin Valley around 9pm and good thing there was a little bit of light still so the boys could set the tent up!
While they boys did that Lara and I went to check in!
Next time for a fire!!!
And time for some dinner.
We set up our little BBQ-er and cooked up some burgers and hot dogs.
Steve brought his telescope so we could look at the stars and moon.
It was so awesome.
You could see each crater on the moon!!!
We all got on our hoodies and long pants because there was SO many nasty bugs that night.
In the morning we had some cereal and Pop Tarts.
Never try cooking Pop Tarts over Coals...
... Blehhh it is so gross they taste exactly like Charcoal.
Once breakfast was done we got ready and headed to the park to hike around the cool goblins.
I haven't been to Goblin Valley in so long.
It is so amazing hiking around!



The cute cave we found!
Amazing looking isn't it?!
We had so much fun running around, climbing up the rocks and exploring!!
We had to set a destination spot to hike to.
We made it there after we took a few breathers in the shade and drank a lot of water.
It was So hot!!!
The boys thought it was so cool to find rocks and find puddles...
.. Now lets think what would they want to do with these 2 things?
I know!!
Throw the rocks in the puddles and see how big of a splash they could make.
Hahah boys will always be boys.
That is one reason I love mine.
He is so adventurous!!
We made it to the Destination.
It was Clear on the end of the Valley!!
Super scary sitting on the edge of the rock it was a long way down..
.. But I did it and I was so happy because it was cute picture spot :D
Resting our legs before we headed back!!
Hahah Griff the Water Fountain!!!
He was jumping off almost ever rock!!
Love this girl!
And LOVE this Guy!!!
Jumping over a puddle after they threw rocks into it!! Haha!
Calming down and walking our way back to the car!
We were all very exhausted and needed more of the yummy H2o!
We went to Blondie's which is just 30 mins south of Goblin.
We got some food then headed back to camp for the night.
A few hours latter we started to make dinner.
This night we had Tin Foil Dinners!
Mmmm Delicious!
With the left over of the food we decided to make a very big one!!
Marsh mellows!!
It ain't camping without it.
Steve putting all the Pop Rock Fire Works into a big one...
... Little did we know it would explode with out us being ready.
We can laugh now because no one got hurt but in the middle of the explosion it was scary!!!
Next Steve burned his shirt from hiking..
... It got super dirty!
Rainbow #2!!!
Awe I love rainbows they are so Peaceful.
Going home day... :(
It went way to fast!
We will be going back ok Lara?? :D
We had so much fun.
The car hahahaha!!
It was so loaded and weighed down.
Even after we unloaded the cooler and ate some snacks!!
Can you Imagine the drive their?? :)
Good Bye Goblin's until next time!!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

July the 4th

In the morning I went over to my mom and dads to have a Harry Potter marathon,
while Griff went Golfing with his brother.
I haven't watched the Harry Potter movies in so long so it was fun to catch up on most of them.
We got to the 3rd movie so I will have to finish them before I go see the new movie :D
Once Griff was done with Golf and we got done with the 3rd movie
we headed over to My families house out in Sugar House to have our annual
4th of July BBQ and Fire Work show!
I absolutely love this tradition!
We kick of the night with some delicious food and desserts.
Then all the kids play games... and have a Pinata!!
My super cute cousin gave me some Delicious candles from Bath and Body!!! :)
Laryssa got a hold of one of the boys toy guns...
...She was so funny with it.
Instead of saying boom, or bang.
She would say "Shoot!!"
It was so dang cute!!!!
Time to lay out our blankets to get ready for the Sugar House Fire Work Show!!!
Before the big fire works get started we light up a few little ones of our own.
I love our fun Holiday Traditions and I love that Griff and I get to do them together!
We have been going to Sugar House together for about 6 years now!!!
I hope this can continue.
Love Fire Works!!!
Ryss was not a huge fan of how loud the Fire Works were.
Cute Cousins!!!
So sad to see this Holiday Pass!!!
It is my 2nd Favorite or maybe my most Favorite one!!!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Gifts, Cake, and Family

The Sunday after my Birthday Griff and I went over to my families for my Birthday Dinner and Gifts.
My Grandparents came over and we celebrated!!
Time to Open my presents.
My "I know what you got me." Face!!
And I was right!!
It is a scrapbook organizer :D
Finally I have been needing one.
You Spoiled me Mom, Dad, Lindsay, Zach, and Ryss!!
And Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for the lotion and Money!
Laryssa Saying bye to Uncle Griffin with a big Kiss!!!
Mmmm!!!!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake!!!!
Thank you mom for my yummy birthday cake.
Next over to Griffin's Families to Celebrate mine and Eric's Birthday!
Whit gave me some Super cute shoes :D
And Debbie gave me some good smelling hand soap and a cute scarf.
Lets just say she spoiled me!
2 Birthday Parties in one evening!!
2 Cakes
and 2 amazing families!!
Thank you for everything everyone!
You are all amazing :)

.Stadium of Fire.

On July 2nd we went with Griffin's family to the Stadium of Fire.
We usually get to go every year!!
Thank you Scott and Debbie for treating us to such a great night out!!!!
If you have never been to Stadium of Fire it is a must on your bucket list.
It is usually blasting hot, but it is seriously one of the funnest summer concerts to go see.
This year they had David Archeletta and Brad Paisley.
They were phenomenal!!!
Before they performed they have sky divers they land right in the stadium, and they have a tribute to our troops, they have these very loud planes that fly over the stadium as well.
It is such a fun show.
These are the Stadium of Fire Dancers!!
They were so fun to watch.
Enjoying the fun night with my Griffin Babe!!!
David!!
He is amazing.
I love American Idol finalists, they can really sing!!
Shelbi Girl!
Brad!!!
Wow now he sure knows how to put on a good show.
He is fantastic :D
and not to mention good looking!!
It was still so hot even when the sun was set...
.. so we bought everyone a frozen lemonade.
The Firework show!!!
It was so fun to watch!!!
Love fireworks and I even love them more when I'm watching them with my Hubby!!!
All the Blands after the show.
Not only did we go to have a fun night out for the 4th we were Celebrating Eric's Birthday!!
Hope you had such a fun night Easy E!!!
We love ya!!!