California

Our wedding anniversary was Aug 4th and we had planned a trip to San Diego.  With all our bad luck we were hesitant to leave especially leave Keeta with all her problems but we had paid for the trip and I felt we deserved to get out of town while we could so we went.  We left Wednesday afternoon when Kyle got off work and we took my car.  We got to the middle of the gorge and the radiator blew up in my car.  Thank goodness Kyle was driving cuz I don't know if I would have realized the problem and gotten off the road in time.  So my bad luck followed us =(  Some how though we had cell service which we never had before.  Kyle was able to call our insurance and get a tow truck to come and get us.  Boy it was SUPER HOT sitting there waiting for the tow truck.  We didn't know if the truck was coming from St. George or Mesquite.  We didn't know what we were going to do. There was no way we could afford to take the truck to California and I had called every car rental place in St. George, Mesquite, and Las Vegas and nobody had a car to rent that night.  We had reservations at Buffalo Bills Hotel and didn't want to give up the reservation.  The tow truck came and took us back to St. George.  Kyle called our friend Brandon to come and get us.  While we were waiting the tow truck service took us to Zion Motors repair shop and they actually checked my car out to see if there was major damage to the engine.  These guys were so nice to us.  They even let us leave our car there in their parking lot while we went to California.  Brandon showed up and he and his wife were going to let us take their car for our trip.  They are the nicest people ever!  We pick up their car and and get our stuff out of my car and head on our way to Primm.  This time we left at 8:30 that night (we had left at 3:30 earlier) and made it to Primm that night.  Boy I was so happy to see that place.  I was worried we weren't going to make it to California. 

We finally arrived in California that Thursday and we were pleasantly surprised to see how nice our hotel was.  We stayed at the Sheraton on the marina.  The picture below is the view from our balcony.  The room was huge and nice and it was fun to watch all the boats come and go.  We wish we had been on the other side of the hotel cuz the view was Coronado and the ships.



Our Room



View from the other side of the hotel.  Coronado Bridge and Downtown San Diego.



Views from our balcony

 

 Once we were settled in we left for the beach.  We went to Mission Bay Beach and it was so much fun.  The weather was perfect and the sand felt good.  The water on the other had was super cold but once you were in there it wasn't too bad.  We played there for a few hours until the waves decided to take me down and I had drank enough salt water. =)

We weren't able to go on the famous ride at Buffalo Bills so we were lucky enough to find the amusement park there by the beach.  They had some cool rides.  The picture below is our favorite ride. I wish I could remember the name of it tho.  You would sit on this wheel thingy and had control of the seats to either go in a circle forwards or backwards.  It was awesome.

 The rollercoaster.  This thing was so old that it almost killed you.  It was so rough!

 After we had played at the amusement park we went back to our hotel and got ready to go out to dinner for our anniversary.  We went down to the Gaslamp District.  There were tons of places to eat there.  We found this nice Italian restruant where we spent way too much money for ok food.  I guess you have to live and learn =)  The cesear salad was super good tho. 

 A few years ago we went to Tombstone Arizona where the Earp family ran the town.  Wyatt Earp went to California and we found the place he made and went inside to look around.  We didn't find anything good on the menu so we didn't eat there.  But it sure smelled out and was cool.

Me looking at the menu thinking I could only afford the water! =)

 Overall we had a great 4 year anniversary and finally a good start to our vacation.

Kyle got me flowers the morning on our anniversary.  I wish they had survived the trip tho.  They were so pretty!

Bad Luck

So far this month has not been very good to us.  2 weeks ago I was home and Kyle was up on the mountain and I wanted to cook me something for lunch.  So I got the oven preheating.  Well I'm watching TV and all of a sudden I hear this noise that sounded like someone turned on the garbage disposal and then hissing.  I got up and ran into the kitchen to see smoking coming out of my oven.  It was alot of smoke but enough to scare me.  I texted a friend asking her what should I do and she said to let it sit.  There was never any fire and I left the oven alone.  I had a friend come and look at it cuz I was worried I was going to burn the house down but he said it was fine.  The heating element broke.  So when Kyle came home we went looking at ovens.  Since I love to bake we needed to get one soon.  So we got a new one and LOVE IT!!!!

The next day I came home from work early to find my poor Keeta not looking like herself at all!!!  It really freaked me out.  A couple weeks ago she had a really bad tummy ache and was drooling really bad (which pugs do not drool) and she wouldn't let me touch her face.  So I was worried she ate something and was going to die.  This first picture is what she looks like normally.  It isn't the best but you can see her face is suppose to be thin.

 This is what I came home too.  Both her cheeks were swollen and the wrinkle above her nose was swollen.  Of course Jaxsen made  in the picture cuz he LOVES his picture taken.  I called Kyle crying and he said to wait it out.  Maybe she got stung or something.  So I waited cuz also the Vet was at lunch. (of course!  Whenever my dogs have problems it is always at lunch time!)

 Jaxsen looking very guilty when he noticed me crying.  =)

Another pic of Keeta.  It was really sad.  After awhile the swelling got worse and I took her into the vet.  He thought she got stung so he gave her a shot and gave me some pills to give her if the swelling didn't go down by that night.  Thank goodness the swelling went down and she looked 100% better by the next morning. (Can you see Jaxsen in the background?  I told you he loves his picture taken.)
Well the next day I came home from work to Keeta having a reaction to the shot or the bee sting and she had hives all over herself. So off to the Vet once again.  Now I'm sure you are all thinking I'm crazy but I love my dogs and also the very next day Kyle and I were going to San Diego for our 4th anniversary so I was worried to leave my babies home alone.  The vet said of course she was fine we just needed to give her a pill every day.  So thank goodness Kyles mom was willing to stop by our house every day and give Keeta her pill.  I'm happy to say she is just fine and hopefully won't try to eat flies, bees, or wasps anymore. =)

July In Review

I can't believe that July is over.  For the fourth of July weekend Kyle and I went to Gold Springs.  We have been out there a million times but this time we wanted to find the road that went from Gold Springs over to Hamlin Valley.  We did find the road and drove the razor down to the big building that is connected to an old mine there in Hamlin Valley and walked through it.  I wish I had the pictures and maybe I will add more later when we get them from the camera.  It is really neat to walk through buildings from back in the 40's or so and see how it was back then.

The weekend after the fourth was my family reunion.  It was also Brian and Jason's birthdays too.  It was so nice up Hunington canyon.  The weather was almost perfect.  It did rain on us a couple times but not enough to put a damper on things.  We played lots of card games, ate good treats and wonderful food, went fishing, and found "snake grass" and made whistles.  I love being able to see my family and go camping with them.  We always have a great time.  We just need to do it more cuz we don't get together enough.  Below is our yearly family reunion picture.  We need to start taking the picture the first day we are there cuz as you can see it was the last day and we are looking so spiffy!

 Kyle and I went to Lagoon for the 24th of July.  We got up there friday afternoon and stayed until monday.  I have to say being there for 2 days is perfect.  We stayed at the camp ground and we love it there.  All the trees and grass makes it very nice.  We spent the first day riding the rides but taking it easy so we didn't hurt Kyle's back too bad. We even went on the Skycoaster ride and I have never screamed that loud or long before!  I was so scared when they were pulling us up in the air and when Kyle let the rip cord go.  It was alot of fun and I'm not quite sure if I would ever go on it again.  I remember it being very scary but not that much but then again I was alot younger when I had been on that ride. The second day we went to Lagoona Beach and had a blast!!!  You have to rent a tube cuz it is the only way to have fun there.  We can't wait to go again soon!

Us at Pioneer Village



Motley Crue '11

After Poison was done Motley Crue was there to close the show.  Kyle was so excited. He is a die hard Motley Crue fan.  They worked the stage like no body's business.  The first picture is of Nikki Sixx.  He was on our side of the stage and we got tons of pictures of him.  I was surprised to find out that these guys were in their 50's and 60's.  They sure didn't act their age.  It was fun watching Nikki Sixx play guitar until he would take a big drink of water and then spit on the crowd.  Maybe back in the 80's that was cool but not so much anymore.  But the crowd loved it!  I was super glad he never did that to our side of the stage.  But overall they put on a great show.

This is a bad picture but it shows the roller coaster that Tommy Lee's drum set was on.  For his drum solo he played while the drum set went around the roller coaster. It was SO COOL!!!!  He is a fantastic drummer.  He even picked a fan out of the crowd and strapped him to his seat and went around the rollercoaster.  We were so jealous.  That is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Vince Neil.  He was all over the stage.  He came to our side so many times it was awesome!

Nikki Sixx

Vince Neil on our side of the stage.  They put on a great show.  We were so close to the speakers that I had a hard time hearing them but then I didn't know their songs very well either.  Kyle was in heaven tho.  We both had a great time and got to see our favorite bands.  It was worth every penny!

Poison Concert '11

After the New York Dolls performed the real concert began.  Poison was next!  I was super excited!  They put on a great show.  

Kim and I getting our pic with Bret Michaels.  We were bummed that he didn't come to our side of the stage very much.  But we had great seats!!!

Bret and C.C.

C.C. Devile came to our side of the stage alot.  It surprised me how short these guys were.  But they sure did put on an excellent show.  I wished they had played more songs.  They were so good to the crowd.  Telling them thanks for coming and they just seemed like they loved playing.

Rikki Rockett playing the drums.  He did a great drum solo but Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) was so much better.

Bret Michaels playing Every Rose Has Its Thorn with his guitar.  It was SO GOOD!  I love that song.

Bret Michaels over by us.  He even looked at me and pointed. It was amazing!  He is such a good singer.  I would pay money to see them again.  I had a great time at the concert.

New York Dolls '11

We went to the New York Dolls, Poison, and Motley Crue concert and this is just to show where our seats were.  We stood right up against the fence.  We had perfect seats!!!  This picture shows the New York Dolls.  My personal opnion they weren't that good but then again I stood in line the whole time they sang to buy T-shirts for Kyle and I. I thought I spent my time well since everyone else said they weren't that good. =)

Viva Elvis and Hoover dam

We had an exciting trip planned for Vegas this past weekend and it was more than what I expected. We got off to a late start but when I finally got off of work Kyle and I jetted down to Vegas.

 We needed to get to Vegas atleast by 9 so we could make it for the Viva Elvis show at the Aria.  We were meeting up with our friends Shawn and Kim and  April and Merrill.  Luckly we made it in time.  The show was awesome.  I love Elvis music and they picked some good songs to put in the show.  I loved watching videos from the past.  It made the whole show so real.  Watching these Cirque du Soliel shows makes me wanna be a dancer but then when the show is over I come back to reality.

 Kyle and I at the Viva Elvis show

 Saturday we finally made it to the Hoover Dam.  I had been to the Hoover dam before but I hadn't been there since they built the new bridge over it.  The picture above is the bridge they built to help vehicles bypass driving over the Hoover Dam.

 Lake Mead. 

Us after we walked back to our car.  It was neat to go see the Hoover Dam and be able to look down.  It made me very nervous being that far up from the ground.  We were able to check off another place on our list of places to see.

The Little Mermaid

Acouple weeks ago I got the chance to go to The Little Mermaid at Tuacahn with my mom, my aunt Faye, my sister and her two girls, my sister-in-law and her 2 girls and my other sister-in-law.  We had a blast!  It was fun to watch the younger girls watch and be totally mesmerized!  It was amazing to watch the water scenes and how creative they were.  I loved everything about the whole show.  It was fun after the show to watch the girls meet some of the characters.  Savanah wanted to meet Ariel so bad and when she finally did she was so shy.  They all loved Flounder.
We stayed the night in a very nice condo and spent the morning swimming.  It was such a perfect day.  Then off course you can't go to St. George without doing some shopping!  I was really sad when everyone had to go.  We had such a great time I didn't want it to end.  Until next time girls!!!