Memorial Day Weekend + Nature walk on Tuesday

To kick off the great weekend, Justin and I invited my family over for dinner.  I was a little dumb by deciding to make something that I had never even tried before.  I can make the basics pretty well like chicken and hamburger and pasta but never anything as intense as Chicken Cordon Bleu.  It took me 2 and 1/2 hours to make! But my goodness it was delicious!  I was so proud!

My family said they loved it! Unless they were lying????  It was so good to have them over.  Because it was the first time I had made dinner for my family, they were curious as to why I would be inviting them over. hahahahaha They thought that we had an announcement.....

Well everyone! I'm pleased to announce that.......

We have no announcement. HAHAHAHAHA. We just wanted to invite them over! No babies anytime soon for us! I think I need to grow up a little more! Breathe easy mom and dad..... breathe easy :)

While everyone was over we made a little floral arrangement for my grandparents grave.  I think it turned out lovely.

Thanks for coming family!  We miss you already!

Justin and I have been DYING to go on a little camping trip for a long time.  We thought that Memorial Day weekend would be the perfect weekend to go.  Unfortunately, everywhere was booked and our camping trip ideals were being shoved out the window.  Then something amazing happened!!! Jodie and Kodey invited us to go RV camping!!!  WE WERE SAVED!!!!  We went to Marysvale, Utah. Don't worry, we had never heard of it either. (Population: 306) Oh it was so much fun and so beautiful! We went four-wheeling, did a little hiking, played minute-to-win-it, stood by the fire (least favorite clothes to wash and I hate that I have to shower twice to get the stink out... but I love standing by the fire!), played with our cute little nieces, visited a Mining camp, and lots and lots more!  All in just 24 hours!

Going four-wheeling lulled little kiwi right to sleep!

Cute little Kaydence!

All the cousins together

At the Miner's camp...

eww... gross!

Action shot of Kodey

Playing Minute to win-it.  Justin won!

I did too..... but I had to look ridiculous doing it.

silk worms

When we first saw all these cars we were so happy because we thought so many people in this little town were coming to church! We got closer and saw that it was just a junkyard NEXT-TO the church. hahaha

Gorgeous waterfall

such a cute family

This mountain is right before Marysvale.  When Justin first saw it he said it reminded him on candyland.  I looked at him kinda crazy.  We drove closer and saw the sign for the mountain's name. "BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN"  Yeah. Go figure.

We had such a fun weekend with our families!  It was a nice little reprieve from work that is for sure!  So it was back to reality for us on Tuesday.  I was having a little nature withdrawal and told Justin after work that I wanted to go hiking.  And he came up with the brilliant idea of doing the hike we went on for our first date.  Such a romantic.  We hadn't been there since!  I was so glad to go back!

We made a little friend

Such a beautiful place!  Justin and I have decided that we will always remind ourselves of the little things that have made us so happy during our dating and marriage relationship.  It's those little things that can make a big difference!  When times get hard, and I'm sure they will, we will have these special times and places to look back on.

I hope you all had such a great memorial day!  I know we did!  Enjoy the first weekend of summer! YAY!!

On our little walk

Wasn't yesterday such a wonderful day?  The weather was perfect!  A little bit of wind to cool down the heat for a wonderful evening.  Perfect for a little walk.....  

This was the first thing we came across. Look at that cute little pony!  And I love that horse in the back.  Such a beautiful color and great contrast with the blonde mane.  I wanted to touch them but they never responded to, "Come here little pony and ooo look at the pretty horsie!"  Drat the luck.

 

Okay... This picture is here as a WARNING .  Not all electric fences have signs that tell you it's electric!!!!  My silly self and I leaned into the fence to try and pet the horsie and touched the electric fence with my forehead.  Dumb.  My brain felt a little fuzzy for a bit.  A small headache came too!  I didn't know it was electric though!  So it's not my fault... It was the weirdest shock I have ever had.  It's not like those shocks that you get when you are still touching the metal part of a plug while plugging it in (don't judge me), it was like a pulse. Like a nuke went off in my head? So strange.  But cool story. :)

On our way back home Justin noticed this bee on the ground.  IT'S HUGE! Just look at that thing! and yes, it was dead.... I hope..... I have never seen a bee that big ever!

What an adventurous walk that was!  Never thought they could be that way.... I learned so much in a matter of twenty minutes.  NEVER touch a wire fence that is held up by yellow stick thingy's (proper term?).  Anyways,  Hope you all have such a wonderful Wednesday!

Over the Weekend. . . . .

Ahh..... Love our date nights.  I know... you are wondering where I got all of these tickets???? I know you are jealous but it's ok!  I will tell you where to get them! Why the one and only Nickel City of course!  We won all these babies in about an hour and a half by getting 4 jackpots! Now what????  Oh we had such a good time :)

hahaha look how serious he is!

After Nickel City we came home, popped some popcorn and watched the last part of our Lord of the Rings series marathon... First time I had ever seen the movies!

Saturday morning Britt'e had her triathalon.  She did amazing! I don't know her time she got but she was fantastic.  This picture of her shoe untied is memorable because she ran the entire 5k with it like this.... such a trooper.

Mom doesn't like her picture taken so we had to sneek one in

The Porta-Potty's were interesting because of their name.  They were called "Honey Bucket's".  What kind of name is that?  Honey Bucket's???  Heck no....

Britt'e and her Bestie Jess did it together!

Action shots!

After Britt'e's Triathalon my cousin Sarah came down to visit!!!!  We had a pretty swell time!  While she was here we went and saw my sister's ballet.  They did Swan lake and they were beautiful!  And white.... so much white make-up!  They are both such great dancers and it's always fun to watch them.  Sarah had never seen them perform before so it was great to take her! after the ballet we just lounged around... we to bridal veil falls, got slurpies, ate at my favorite Mexican restaurant "La Costa" and visited my parents house.

Don't you just love her fabulous purple hair???

Sunday Justin and I came over to eat at my parents... it got a little late because I was making some Banana Nut Bread (which turned out amazing...) and it took about an hour and 30 minutes to bake.  We had some quality time in front of the camera though!

I've never balanced a spoon on my nose before... not the most sanitary but oh well!

So there is our weekend!  So chuck full of fun and laughs!  I hope you all had such a great weekend as well!  Happy Monday!