I know that I can be happy now, and it would be sad and selfish if I lived with the attitude of "when I have kids I'll be happy", or "when ____ happens, then I'll be happy". (Plus, don't we all know that there's hard things at every stage in life??? I thought I wanted to be done with college and be a real adult... until I realized all the responsibility it held! haha)
So, here's to things that I love about my life RIGHT NOW!
NUMBER 6: Vacations-Adventures
In the last year or so, we've had to buckle down on our budget and really watch where every dollar of ours is going. But, whenever we have had the chance to go on little get-aways or vacations, we were very happy to do so. We haven't taken elaborate trips every month or even every year, but we have had many times where we were able to get away and explore new places, relax from work, and enjoy a grand old time being with one another. One thing I am thankful for right now, despite the absence of you here, is the alone time we have to build our relationship and lasting memories together. It is preeeetttttty nice being able to set up our trips/ vacations however we want, without naptimes, eating schedules, energy levels, etc. It's also nice to relax at a pool or beach without the worry of you getting hurt or lost. Below are some of the places we've been able to go to and enjoy together.
2008:
POLAR EXPRESS
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Waiting to board the Polar Express in Williams, Arizona!
Walking around their Main St. and visiting all the little shops. It was lightly snowing.
Dad filled a huge box with this balloon that had a box at the bottom tied to it with the tickets to the hot air balloon ride inside so when I opened it up, it floated up! It was so cool!
Inside the balloon looking up
The flames
Up in the balloon!!!
After we landed and the balloons were deflating
2009:
SEDONA, ARIZONA- QUICK HONEYMOON
We walked around Tlaquepaque Village and had lunch.
A weird little Rock Furniture stand...
Pink Jeep Tours- Our guide was AWESOME and funny....
How could we pass this road and NOT take a picture!
2010:
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- ANNIVERSARY
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUIZE (Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo)- HONEYMOON PART 2
UTAH/ PARK CITY, UTAH- INDEPENDENCE DAY
Staying at Caesar's Palace
Our room!
Formal Night on the Cruise
High winds ahead!
Ready for some good food!
Getting off the Ship!
We both went para-sailing!
Lover's Beach in Cabo, Mexico
Salt Lake City Temple
We saw an abandoned train so we went exploring!
Here we are... getting ready to luge...
This is the time that we thought not using the brakes at all was a good idea... We were dying of laughter!
2011:
NO VACATIONS! :( GRADUATED FROM ASU, APPLYING FOR JOBS, ETC.
2012:
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA- INDEPENDENCE DAY
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA/ WARNER BROTHERS SET
San Diego, California- Seaport Village
Newport Beach
WB Studios/ Sets
2013:
HAWAII!!!
LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
Our Luau!
Hotel Buffet
Walking along the beach and visiting all the gift shops!
Our hotel at Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore.
Our room...
Some food adventures...
Homemade Udon noodles, cooked fresh to order.
At the Polynesian Cultural Center
Beautiful
At the Pearl Harbor/ U.S.S. Arizona Memorial
Oil is still seeping out of the Vessel.
Jordan flying us to Laughlin, Nevada on his own!
Eating on Lake Havasu
2014:
NO OFFICIAL VACATIONS.
DAD STARTED WORKING AT A SKYDIVING COMPANY.
UNCLE SCOTT CAME HOME FROM HIS MISSION. :)
2015:
TUCSON, ARIZONA- ANNIVERSARY
Guadalajara's Grill... Great Mexican food.
Dad: Lobster Stuffed Salmon-----Mom: Steak and Shrimp Fajitas-----Homemade salsa for both of us!
Other Random Activities/ Mini-trips:
Camping...
Desert Quading
WE COLLECT MAGNETS FROM ALL THE TRIPS WE'VE TAKEN... HOPEFULLY WE'LL BE ADDING MORE FUN PLACES IN THE FUTURE... AND ADDING MORE PEOPLE TOO :)
It's always fun because I am with my best friend---your dad.
Love,
Mom
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