Thanksgiving away from home....

Yeah...we were a little lazy and got all dressed up in our sweats to go to the strip...but hey its Vegas right....anything goes! ha ha ha

Sittin around the fire roasting marshmellows


Well it was mine and Kyle's first Thanksgiving together and unfortunately with our work schedules we were unable to make it up north to be with our family. So instead, Mike (he works with Kyle) invited us to go to Vegas and spend Thanksgiving with his family. We left Wednesday and drove down......We had a little free time that night so we drove the strip and went shopping at the forum shops. We even had time to make a stop at the little white chapel for a picture. Overall it was a fun thanksgiving. It was a little different not being with family during a holiday, but we're glad we were able to spend it with friends.

Yep...I can cook :)

Tuesday after work, Britget came over and we made some pies to take down to Vegas with us for Thanksgiving. It was our first time making pies by ourselves, and I think we pulled it off....although my sister would like you to believe I can't cook.... We made two pumpkin pies, one banana cream, and my favorite...cherry :)

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Snow Canyon Caves

Last Saturday after work, Kyle I went with some friends to Snow Canyon State Park. It was so nice to get outside instead of being stuck in an office all day long. We headed down into the cave and it was pretty narrow and really dark. Bart was the only smart one who brought a flash light and the glow-sticks that we spent an hour hunting down, got left in the car....... so need less to say it was pretty hard finding our way around with 8 other people. On the way back out, we encounter a little problem....or may I say "large" problem. An older lady had gone down in the caves with her kids. She was not in the best of shape and carrying a couple extra pounds. So Kyle and some of the guys had to help hoist her out. Oh and to make matters even better, she had a huge tear in the back of her pants (Kyle enjoyed the view....just kidding babe!!! ha ha ha)....They finally got her out of the cave, and of course she had to stop for a smoke break cause it was pretty exhausting. I seriously don't know what she was thinking......Anyway we had a lot of fun :)

This is the entrance to the cave.


Holy cow, look at the huge goat flying through the air. Amazing!!!!

L to R: Mckenzie and her husband....P.S. she's 5 months prego, Bart, Kyle's friend from Heber and his girl-friend Shelly. And me and Kyle

Rock Band Anyone?

The other night Kyle and I went over to Bridgett and Mike's house to chill. Mike mentioned Rock Band and Kyle jumped on it. We were nothing like the Shwiguz (its the name of Kyle's band back at home....its chinese) but we had a lot of fun!

We'll Miss You Grandpa

On October 30, 2008, I got a call from my mom telling me that my grandma had just passed away. I had been preparing myself all week for the news, but the tears began to fall. Its hard losing a man that has been a part of my life for 22 years.

As we headed up north, I was dreading it. Knowing the reason for our trip made it hard and I kept telling Kyle I didn't want to go. The part I dreaded the most was when I would walk into my grandma's house and not see grandpa sitting in the living room watching tv like he had been almost everytime I went to visit.

The funeral services were perfect. My dad, VaunaDee, and Chris spoke. All the girls sang love at home, and then for the closing song Crae, dad, Chris, and Doug sang a medley of country songs. The last song they sang was happy trails; a song that will forever remind me of the times I spent up at grandpas house.

Its times like these that I realize what an amazing family I have and I'm so greatful for that. As I listen to my dad speak about memories of his dad, it made me think of how hard it would be to lose a parent, no matter the age. I just hope I never have to see that day.

I looked up and admired my grandpa; his sense of humor, his work ethic, his love for his family, and of course grandpa would not be grandpa without his temper. Here are a couple memories I have that I will always hold dear of my grandpa:

• Driving down creamery lane and seeing him on his 4-wheeler or tractor feeding the cows or just driving through the herd
• Grandpa always had a belly and he would tell us granchildren that he swallowed a watermelon seed and it was growing inside of him
• Cooking a nice hamburger late at night for dinner with plenty of pepper
• Driving up and seeing him on the front porch, listening to music, watching his cows, peacocks or hores, or whittling canes. After a horse ride, I would always go sit with him and talk for awhile
• He would always call me jelly and ask if I had brought him some beer.....why?? I have no idea
• His crazy comb over hair.....that when it was actually combed :O
• And of course his jokes!!!

Happy Trails to you grandpa......till we meet again!

Love you!!!!