Sunday, October 20, 2013

It just appears that way...

We don't really party all the time, it just appears that way.
I say that cause this life update has a lot of partying pictures...
:)
Last weekend my Aunt Cheri and her family were in the states from Hawaii. They recently moved there and won't be coming back for the holidays so we had an early holiday season!!!
It was Thanksgiving one day, Christmas the next morning, and would've been New Years the next day if we could've stayed longer!
So with that being said, we headed up to my grandparent's cabin in Glendale for our holiday weekend!
 What's a little road trip without an oreo shake at 10 in the morning? And I wonder why I'm chubby? Haha.
 The table was set all nice with everyone's name tags in place.
 It may have been a little squishy but we were all together and that's all that matters!
 My grandparents have built this cabin all on their own! They always have a new project and are always making it bigger and better! I am so impressed and proud of all the work they do to make it a haven for our family! My grandpa Ah Quin always talked to them about wanting to come up and see it but never had the chance with his health. I know that he was there with us this weekend to enjoy this haven!
 View from up by the cabin.
 View from the other side of the cabin.
 Looking up at the cabin.
 View of the field.
 The beautiful creek! (Crick if you are a local :))
 Jeff and I took the "cubby" for a ride!
 Over the river and through the woods...couldn't have been set up any more perfect! After crossing the bridge you turn right then go around the whole field, through two rows of apple trees and up the hill to the cabin! It really is like a story book.
The next day was Christmas morning and everyone got these cute beanies that my grandma made! :) 
We had our amazing Christmas breakfast waffles and ham and hung out and talked most of the day!
 Then once we were home it was back to our weekly routine of dance, school, work, school again, dance again, and repeat! In my photography class we had to do self portraits this week so here is what I came up with. It feels weird to take your own picture, but kind of fun!
Smile, it's good for you!

 Then Friday came around and it was my mom's 44th birthday!!! :) So we celebrated with dinner at Chuck-a-rama! We missed Cec cause she had to work :(
 Before opening our gift! :) I love my family and I love the memories we get to share and create together!
 The yummy and cute birthday cake Cec and Syd made that was DELICIOUS!
 Cookies and cream to a whole new level!
  Saturday I had an awesome senior photo shoot with Nate (Trev's friend) and Trev! It was great! Then I went to set up for our Haunted House Fundraiser! (Put it on your calendar and come out and support!!!)
Then finished the day off with a girls night then shopping at the D.I. with my aunt and best friend!
We're cool! :)

I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life and to be able to do the things I love and find myself a little more each day! :) If every you are feeling down just count your blessings and you will be pleasantly surprised!
Until next time, Much love and ALOHA!!! :)

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Celebrate Good Times.

My sweet husband is 24!!!!
And we partied! :)
He had an eye convention for his work so we were in Vegas to celebrate!
I found a killer deal at the Trump where we not only experienced luxury but got 10 skymiles for every dollar spent! :)
So here is our beautiful suite!
 Yes that is a tv screen in the mirror!
 That tub was our own personal hot tub! It was huge!!!

 Heavenly bed! We really need to get a new mattress.
 Our view with the reflection of the lamp of course, haha.

 We got there Friday and Jeff had classes all day, so when he finally got done we got ready and headed out to dinner with his work to "The Wicked Spoon" buffet and it was AMAZING!!!
 The next morning we were down at the pool by 8 to enjoy for a couple hours!
 It was perfect!!!
 Then we headed back up to our room for the birthday boy to take a bubble bath and watch some football before we check out! Haha diva birthday boy! :)
 We celebrated the day shopping and eating good food!
And of course we chilled at the Guitar Center for a while to play all his dream guitars.
 When we got home Saturday night Jeff went to the priesthood session with his dad. Then the next morning we headed to my parent's house for the morning session where we had a little birthday breakfast for Jeff and Major!
 Then we went to Jeff's parent's house for the afternoon session and his birthday dinner!
His favorite cake that was delicious!
I love this guy soooo much!!! I feel so blessed to call him my husband for eternity! He truly helps me to reach a little higher each day. He is seriously so amazing and I couldn't imagine being any happier. I love you Jeff and I hope that I was able to make your birthday a little special! I look forward to the MANY MANY more birthdays we have to celebrate together!!!

How did I get so lucky??? :)