Arizona Trip #3

So we took a little vacation a couple weeks ago. We went to Arizona (of course ;)) with my parents. This time we went for an entire week. It was so nice to get away. Me and Cade have not had a full week off together since our Honeymoon 2 years ago!!! We loved it because it was not full of craziness and plans (like our lives normally are). This vacation was all about relaxing and spending time in the sun! We loved it.
This time, since we were there for a week, we decided to drive. Google Maps says it takes 12+ hours to get there from Ogden, now if any of you know Caden, you know he is a little speed demon. We made it there in under 10 hours. Normally I would complain with the speeding (and I did a couple times), but I was just so anxious to be there and having 2 extra hours of vacation was worth it to me :).

Here are some pictures of our drive there-

 We had to make the back of the car super comfy for the dogs just to get them to sit still- to my surprise they did really well

No matter how hot the weather is, You will always find Koda under a blanket. What a silly boy! 

Most of our trip was spent hanging out by the pool and laying out in the sun.

Koda floating around with me :)

We also made dinners at home just about every day. This was really nice for me since I have turned into the pickiest eater (not by choice). For those of you that have been following my annoying stomach issues, I am now "lactose" and "gluten" intolerant. 

We did go shopping at this place called Westgate. They had some cute stores are cute restaurants. We ate at Margaritaville. 

I was starting to get really sunburned, so Cade and I went out one day just the two of us to the mall and went shopping again and went and saw "Rock of Ages". 

Another day we all drove up to Lake Pleasant and spent the day there. It was way pretty, but the beaches were really rocky. Oh and Dave lost his wallet there, it fell in the water- that was no fun at all. 

On our last day we went and visited Caden's sister, Rainie, and her family. We love to spend time with them because their kids are always so excited to see us and they are so cute and funny!! 

Afterwards we went to dinner at this yummy Italian restaurant that was all natural and GLUTEN FREE. So delicious!

Well that was our trip! We had so much fun and came back literally burnt to a crisp from the sun. 

2 Year Anniversary

Me and Caden celebrated our 2 year anniversary a couple weekends ago. I cannot believe we have been married for 2 years! Time is just flying by...
We decided that we would take turns planning our anniversary celebration each year and this year it was my turn. I had multiple surprises for Caden this year. First, we went and got pedicures (I promise Caden loves them just as much as I do :)), then we went shopping and each picked out an outfit- We did this because the traditional gift for 2 years is "cotton". After that we drove up to Snowbird and I had a room arranged for us to stay in overnight. We had reservations at the newly renovated "Aerie" restaurant at the hotel we stayed at, it was on the top floor with BEAUTIFUL views... oh and the food was really good too! :)
We had a ton of fun and it was so nice to just get away, even it was just for 1 night. We had planned to got hot tubbing, swimming and hiking while we were there, but after dinner we were so tired that we just laid in bed and watched HGTV.. our new favorite :). I thought it was funny that we ended up just watching "House Hunters" on our night away, but Hey! We had fun and that is all that matters...

Here are some pictures from our day...

Driving to go shopping

Driving up the canyon

Our view from our room

The restaurant menu, "Aerie" 

View from our table at dinner

My Sushi :) Yumm

Caden's pasta

Little O Baby, the next day..

Had to add this picture... Koda is so silly.

Susan G. Komen

This past weekend we completed our first 5 K, however we ended up walking it... there was such a big group of us, that that was the easiest way to do it- Also I have not been training much so I do not think I could have ran it :).

It was such an amazing experience doing this and I think it will be something I will do every year. Like I said we had a big group of us that did this 5K. Our group consisted of me, Caden, Paul, Sue, my mom (Kelly), Dave, Kristen, Marlee, Samantha, Kathy and Grandma Marlys. It was so awesome being able to do this walk, but the most awesome part of it was being able to do it with a survivor, Grandma Marlys.

Here are some pictures of the event..

Up bright and early to take the Trax downtown

Caden and Paul

Sue and I

Trying to get a picture of people behind me.. haha You can see Marlee and Kathy

Me and Mom

Paul and Sue

Mine and Caden's Shirts

We finished! Yay

We did it all for Grandma Marlys! Love her so much!!! 

We had such a blast and it was so cool to see so many people join for a great cause!!!!