Saturday, August 18, 2012

Last Minute Day Trip

Josh & I took a last minute day trip to Zion National Park a few days ago. We had a much needed break and a lot of fun!

We started off with Angels Landing, then headed over to the River Walk, and ended with Weeping Rock. We attempted the Emerald Pools, but I was so sore that he made us turn around.

We ate at Blondie's Diner. :) We went into a few of the stores in and around Springdale/Zion.

We eventually made our way into St. George and stopped at the temple there. It is amazingly beautiful!

We got to relax and enjoy ourselves before our lives get hectic again. It is a nice pick-me-up to begin the new school year!

The Virgin River... muddy!

Me @ Weeping Rock.

Josh @ Weeping Rock.

St. George Temple

25th Birthday... Officially


My 25th birthday was a 10 day celebration.

It started on Sunday, July 22nd with a BBQ with my roommates and some friends. It was definitely interesting, but so much fun! My roommates and I did a movie night and gift giving on Tuesday, July 24th.

On my birthday, Josh took me out for dinner at Hash House A Go Go at the M Resort. While I was there he surprised me with a birthday sash that I had to wear for the evening. At the end of dinner, I was given a mission. I had to complete 30 tasks that night as part of a scavenger hunt. I only completed 8… (pictures at the bottom of page!)

Josh’s actual birthday gift was given to me on Friday, July 27th. I got a massage. It was amazing!

On Saturday, July 28th, my coworker Kathy and I went out to celebrate our employment and my birthday!

On Monday, July 30th, I had birthday dinner with Josh’s family. His dad’s birthday was that week as well, so 2 birthday celebrations in 1 night!

Then I got my final gift on Thursday, August 2 from Sheri. It was a book and a very chewy Rice Crispy treat.

If I want to get technical, my birthday was like a month long celebration because I got my gift from my mom & Clark on June 29th. Yay for hair color!

Needless to say, I had fun and the time spent with all the people I cared about was really great!

Josh & I before leaving his house

Take a picture with our server! He was so great!

Take a picture with valet and the M logo. This guy was really great too.

Rub a pregnant woman's belly. This one no one thought I would do including me, but it was the first one I did.

I had to get a soda out of a vending machine...

near an aquarium.

I had to get a picture with someone who had a tall drink. His friend on the right how to be cut out for something a bit vulgar.

Take a picture next to the monument with someone in a white shirt. I was getting tired so we cheated a bit.

I had to find someone to sing me Happy Birthday in a language other than English or Spanish...

They all sang on the tram, in German. Great group of guys!

I had to get a picture with a blonde, a brunette, and a red-head all together and they must have good shoes. This trio was the only I could find and yes, they did have killer shoes! This one ended the night.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Arrg! A Pirate's Life For Me

I am teaching again this school year! Except this time, I will be teaching 2nd grade. At the school I'm at, second grade is pirate themed. So I have been busy looking for pirate ideas.

I found a few good websites.

http://clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com/2011/06/pirates-nautical-themed-classrooms.html

http://mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com/2011/07/pirate-themed-classroom.html

http://room-mom101.blogspot.com/2011/07/pictures-of-my-pirate-themed-classroom.html

http://www.mrsfreshwatersclass.com/2012/04/yo-ho-ho-its-pirate-time.html

If you have any spectacular ideas or know of other websites, please feel free to share.