Como te quiero

I really want a nap and it's pretty cold my fingers are almost numb but I just don't want to wait any longer to write about my CRUISE! It was a blast and I would recommend it to anyone.
Friday we headed down to St. George where we stayed the night with Aubrey's friend Janae. She has two adorable kids and it was nice to not have such a long drive. I was out cold in about 2 minutes. We left Saturday morning and headed to Vegas. The other girls were hungry so we set out in search of a buffet. They ate and then we went and got tickets to The Lion King. Can you say amazing? It was SO good.

We were sitting at the very back and were afraid they wouldn't be good seats, but they were excellent. We could see everything just fine and it was so fantastic.
That night we stayed with Aubrey's friend from the mission, Margie. I didn't sleep very well that night but what are ya gonna do?
Sunday morning we were up early and on the road to San Diego. We made it there with no trouble and with plenty of time to spare. It was a bit surreal that we were actually there. And then we were off! Now I've always been one to get motion sick. As a baby my mom made sure she had an extra change of clothes handy because it could be planned that I would get sick and puke all over the place. To this day I can't read or do anything but sit really, in a car, train, plane, and it turns out a boat. The first night I was feeling pretty miserable. At dinner I sat with my water glass to my face and only ate soup, but it was good. Gazpacho Andalouse! Andalucia was my mission and I had gazpacho a few times on the mission so that was fun. We went to our room after dinner and were in bed by 9:30. Half a dramamine was a must everyday sometimes twice a day for the rest of the trip.
Monday was exploring the ship. We got up early and went running (good thing we were at sea level or I probably would have failed miserably), breakfast on the Lido deck and then off to get to know people on the trip. Lunch at the buffet, a nap (dramamine makes you tired), dinner, and a show.
Tuesday we were in Cabo. We got off the ship and walked around Cabo to our shore excursion. We went snorkeling. They took us out on a Catamaran, about a 45 minute trip, and then we were into the water. On the way we saw a couple of whales, but of course missed taking pictures. The Snorkeling was FREEZING. I was the first to jump in the water and it was so cold. Once you went numb it wasn't bad. :) We saw lots of fish and had a great time.


That night was the formal dinner so we got all dressed up. After the dinner we got to go and meet the captain of the ship.

Wednesday was another day in Cabo. We decided to be adventurous and went parasailing! It was amazing! While up in the air we saw a sea turtle and a hammerhead shark. It was fantastic. After the parasailing we went to Lover's Beach and played in the sand and surf. It was beautiful and I had a blast.




That night we watched the sunset and then went to a big dance. The next morning we got up so early to see the sun rise. It was beautiful.

Dinners were always fantastic. Naps and wandering around. Our "Bachelor" video, giggling fits, new people, phase 10, Aubrey flirting with every Filipino and Mexican we saw and just having such a blast. It was a great trip!

Home again Home again

Had a lovely trip back to Idaho this past weekend. I gave a ride to Abraham, a student from BYU. My cousin found his name to be very entertaining and said it every chance she got. Usually with her hand outstretched and with a deep voice. She dived right into his life asking him all sorts of personal questions. He was a good sport about it.
Saturday morning Jamee, Julie, and I headed out to the airport to go for a ride with grandpa in his new plane. It was fun. I had never been flying with my grandpa. As I was getting out of the plane I noticed a sign on the dash (I don't know if that's what it's called in a plane, but you get the idea). I'll post a picture, but for now I'll just tell you basically what it said.
"Passenger Warning"
This aircraft was built by ametuers and does not meet Federal Regulations. Fly at your own risk.
Or something like that. I told my sister to read it as she was getting in and I was getting out. She sent me a text while she was up that said, "I should have waited until we landed to read that."
After the flying I had to hurry home and get everything ready for a babyshower I decided to do last minute for my friend Lucy. She's the cutest little pregnant lady and I knew she didn't know many people in Rexburg yet, so we got some of the girls we use to work with together and it was so fun! I hadn't seen Hilary in over 4 years. It's crazy how life blazes by and sometimes leaves you behind. After the shower, I stuck around and just chatted with Lucy. She's always been so easy to talk with and I just love spending time with her.
After that I headed up to the University. They were doing a show and I hadn't ever seen a show from the new auditorium. It wasn't too exciting since the show was actually in the Hart and they were just running it out of the auditorium. Derek and Luke provided a good show though, with their conversation and singing.
Then we (my siblings and I) snuck off to work on our top secret Father's Day present, that sadly was discovered by the crew when they all walked in and dumb Mike thought it would be a great idea to yell about it. If my dad still doesn't know it will be a miracle.
Sunday was a birthday party for me, sacrament meeting and lunch and then the long drive back. More good times with Abraham and Jamee. :) I almost ran my car out of gas, but luckily we made it to Thanksgiving Point.
This week is pretty uneventful. Just packing and getting ready for my CRUISE! No post next week since I'll be on a boat, but when I get back I'll have to post pictures.

Tabby Fest: Winter 2011

Well I made it to 26. It was a good birthday. Nothing too exciting to report. I do need to report on my date with a werewolf though. So my cousin Jamee has been wanting to set me up with her friend Jake. I actually facebook stalked him and thought he looked really familiar, but we both went to BYU-I so that could be it. Anyway he called me on Monday and we made plans for Wednesday. Prior to the date I was talking with my friend Jen who told me she had a good feeling about this. I told her she didn't even know his name. She asked his name. I told her Jake Black. She responds with " A good name . . . Wait. . . Isn't that the name of the werewolf on twilight?" I laughed out loud at my desk at work. So the actual date was good. He made dinner, then we went to donate blood. Turns out he couldn't so it was just me. At the end they were filling all the little viles and I asked why there were so many and he said they were for the vampires. I couldn't help but laugh again. Then he said "well you are out with Jacob Black". So funny. After the donating of blood he taught me to play the guitar and then we watched Groundhogs Day, since it was groundhogs day. It was fun.
Thursday, my birthday, I went to work. After work I got a call from my grandpa Van saying he was in Provo, so I called up my cousin Emma and we headed over to see him. After a slightly awkward visit with him we went across the street to meet my friends for dinner. It was a lovely evening.
Friday my sister drove down with her friend Melissa and then we were off to Tabiona. It was a blast as always. Aubrey knows how to have a party.




It was snowy and white and a bit cold but so much fun. That night we went to dinner with my roommate and then icecream with Aubrey. It was a fantastic weekend.

I may complain about getting older, but I am definitely glad to be alive. Life is so fragile as was brought home as we suffered the loss of an Elder from my mission. I didn't know him very well, but what I did know of him was great. He was very friendly and as I have read things others have written about him it just makes my heart break more. Elder Stephen Scott, you will be missed.

Sad Day

My camera died. It's been on it's way out since Thanksgiving, but finally gave up the ghost last night. This is especially sad to me since I was going to take pictures of the quilts I did this last weekend and since there is Tabby fest this weekend. What is Tabby fest you may ask, well it's a big party out on the farm. My friend Aubrey's family has a farm in Hanna, Utah, which is out toward Vernal. Anyway they have horses, 4-wheeler, snowmobiles, a big barn, and lots of land. In the summer we do the 4-wheeling, horse riding, play at the pond/fishing, hay ride, and in the winter we do the snowmobiling, sleigh ride, feed the cows, ride the horses. It's so much fun. We stay up late, karaoke, watch movies, have dances in the barn, big breakfast in the morning and really just loads of fun. My sister is coming this time so I'm exciting about that. This past weekend I went to Wyoming to take advantage of the quilting machine. I got 4 quilts quilted and managed to break 2 needles. Oops. My goal is to get a few more done before Aubrey leaves that school. Better get busy. Really aside from that nothing too exciting has happened. I do have a blind date with a werewolf tonight. :) I'll have to post next week and expound upon that and tell how it went. Also I'll try and get my hands on a camera so I can get pictures of my quilts up.