love those weekends

The weather cooperated with us this weekend, so we were able to camp in the mountains behind our house on Friday. It was a lot of fun! Scott found a beautiful quiet place down a hill.










It was pretty cold that night, but we were just happy it didn't rain on us.












In the morning Scott made pancakes, hashbrowns, eggs, and sausage. Wow!









The view was so gorgeous.









On Saturday, Luke went with us to the air show to see the Thunderbirds. It was awesome as always!

Scott's Day

The day before Scott's b-day we traveled back from Fallon Nevada. We had been there for 4 days for a family wedding and surprise birthday party for his mom. We had a GREAT time. I love going to visit his hometown, although the talk there is often about 'bunny blasting' and I get terrible allergies. Aunt Diane taught me how to make strawberry jam and we brought a bunch home with us. The wedding was beautiful, it was neat to see Grandpa Hendrix perform the ceremony. Can you believe both of Scott's Grandpa's can marry people?

Unfortunately the entire TOWN got a nasty 24-hour flu virus!!! Seriously it sounds like at least 20 people got sick. It missed Scott but I got sick on Tuesday...his birthday. I threw up every two hours on the dot, I was miserable :( (I am a self-admitted wimp).

We tried to make the best of it. I gave him a few gifts, the grand finale being George Strait tickets. CAN'T WAIT WE LOVE THAT GUY. Scott wanted to try out our barbecue so he cooked himself a steak, corn on the cob, and grilled pineapple. I almost threw up from the smell, but it looked nice. Then we watched Mall Cop, which cracks me up to no end.

Anyways, just wanted to let you know we really did celebrate Scott's birthday, however pathetic the party might have been. We tried :) (My family gave Scott the apron- I love it!)

I always knew I’d like it

I always figured I’d like sushi, it just took me a while to try some! I’ve been told that you have to go with someone who is familiar with it (your first time). I have wanted to try it for years and just never made a point to actually do it.

Yesterday my cousin Kristen called me up and asked if I wanted to go out to dinner with her. She took me to Tsunami in Sugar House…yes, a sushi place! I was thrilled and knew I was in good company for my raw fish experience.

Kristen goes there all the time, so I told her she was in charge of ordering. Her first rule was ‘no California rolls’. She said that is a common mistake the first time people go. Apparently it’s too ‘safe’ and doesn't introduce newcomers to the variety of flavors sushi offers :)

We got 4 different kinds that had eel, salmon, tuna, and something else that I can’t pronounce or spell. They were all so delicious! We sat at the bar right in front of the chef who was making all the sushi, which was really fun. It is quite an art- the food is so cool looking you almost feel bad eating it.

Anyways, I really enjoyed the experience and hope to go again soon! Scott's turn!

Welcome Adalynn!

On Tuesday afternoon we found out that Scott's sister Lisa had her baby (her first)! We went straight to Preston, ID after work to go see the happy trio. Our timing couldn't have been better because baby Adalynn was wide awake for a lot of the time we were there. We're glad Lisa is ok (I can't imagine c-sections leave you feeling very good). Joe was a very happy dad- he was excited that his little girl was born on cinco de mayo.

This takes our niece count up to eight!!!

Sorry that you can't see her cute face in this picture, but it's the only one we have! You'll have to check out Lisa's blog for more details :)

It was a cold and rainy weekend...

Our plans of fishing or going to the zoo were out of the question this weekend due to the rain. After coming up with lots of ideas that cost a lot of money...we finally decided to just have a night in.
I went to rent a movie and run a few errands. When I came back home, I walked in and ALL of our furniture was in the center of the room, clumped together like a puzzle. The furniture mass was covered with every blanket we own. Yes, it was a fort. Scott had framed our tv so it was like a movie theater in there. There was even a ceiling fan (no joke) and tables on the sides for our food.

The next day, my sibs Ashley and Luke came and stayed the night with us. While Ash and I were out grocery shopping, Luke and Scott gave the fort an overhaul so that it would fit 4 people.

This time, it had central air (no joke), decorative trees, coffee table, color changing mist lamp, sun roof, and 'patio' with camping chairs, cooler, and smores stuff (set up around a fire).

It was a sight to see.





Monday...when it was nice weather, I enjoyed Scott's 4th softball game. He's on a team with his brother- it makes for a nice night out each week.


I had my camera with me and documented their 10-8 win! Scott got two runs- one was a home run (in field). He ran so fast!