Easter 2011

We had a great time decorating hard boiled eggs on Easter this year.

Conference Weekend Trip

My best friend Kristi and I drove up to Salt Lake for LDS General Conference last weekend. We stayed in Draper with my Mission President and his family. We had so much fun with them! Saturday night was a blast- I got together with a few of my buddies from my mission and we chatted the night away. The weather was really nice on Saturday but then on Sunday it snowed!!! CRAZY! I was so cold! ha ha ha We had tickets to the Sunday afternoon session and this was my first time every going to conference. I loved it, it was such a neat experience. I am so glad that we went on the trip, even though it was a long drive (most of which I was passenger for- thanks again Kristi!)

The Draper Temple, Me and Kristi
My mission Buddies- Sisters Johnson, Christensen,Dodge,Myself, and ByrneOur fabulous hosts- the Cutlers
Kristi and I early to conference
Our view from the balcony
The packed conference center

24th Birthday

I can't believe I am 24!!! I feel so old! I had a great birthday complete with many happy wishes and great food and friends.

Texas Trip

Kreuz- Best BBQ in Texas
mmmmm- Briskett
So good
BBQ Capital of Texas
The Whitesides
We don't look alike at all!!!
The Swaims
The Partridges
The Alamo- in all it's glory
3 Generations
San Antonio Botanical Gardens
Mama and Papa Smith!
The San Antonio Temple

Disneyland

My best friend Kristi had never been to Disneyland so we decided to take a trip and bring her along. We had a blast taking her around to all of our favorite rides and introducing her to all of the ins and outs of Disneyland. I am so lucky to have such neat parents who gave me a season pass to Disneyland, how cool is that?

Updates!!!

I have been a horrible blogger lately!! I thought I should at least give some updates on my holiday break. I had a great holiday!!!

I spent the week of New Years at the Dunes just outside of Yuma.

I went with my uncle and his kids- it was great, except my quad broke.

Christmas Eve this year brought the usual festivities along with my best friends!!

My family in their Christmas Jammies

My best friends got Christmas Pajamas this year too!

So much love


My buddy Natalie and I made a Gingerbread Village

All in all I loved celebrating the season of Christ's birth with my family and friends. I am now gearing up for a family trip to Disneyland that we leave on this Saturday- our last little vacation before school starts up again for Kevin and I.

Gila Valley Temple

My mom, Jennie and I took a road trip to Eastern Arizona to visit the Gila Valley Temple. It is so beautiful there and it reminded me of my favorite temple- the San Antonio Temple.
I just love small temples and this one was no exception. It was such a blessing to be able to go inside the House of the Lord and feel of His Spirit there.
It was also great to spend the day with two of my favorite people!