Happy 1 Year Anniversary!!!

I can't believe it has already been a year since I married the man of my dreams.  It was the most perfect day.  I remember everything about it. Damon and I both were late...surprise, surprise! Setting up with my friends and family, the beautiful weather, the sound of the river, walking down the isle with my dad, and then holding the hand of the man I'd be with forever.  So amazing!  I seriously had the best time.

I love this picture, so I thought I would post it!

To celebrate, Damon took me to this really nice italian restaurant.  When he proposed to me he took me on a gondola ride at seal beach and it was so romantic, so it was perfect that we went to an italian restaurant...who know maybe next year we'll just go to ITALY!! We'll see.

This is hilarious because the waiter thought it was one of our birthdays because of our gifts, but didn't ask so he brought us out this... He didn't know who to give it to so he just put it in the middle! I was like Babes, Happy Birthday! Make a wish.  It was super funny.

Damon I love you so much, and I am seriously the luckiest girl ever!

UTAH VACAY

So I decided I needed to take a long vacation because I was a little burnt out with work and such. Unfortunately Damon couldn't get off work, so I decided to go back to Utah for 2 weeks to spend some time with the Fam.

I got to spend a lot of time with my niece who is so adorable, but HATES me... Just kidding, but she only likes me when Mom or Grandma isn't around...otherwise, she hits me and tells me to "Go Away!!" Pretty funny... 

       Isn't she ADORABLE!!

I went to Bear Lake, of course, for like 5 days....it was exactly what I needed.  Bailee and I went for long runs in the hills, four wheeling in the rain, and hung out at the beach with the Fam. I watched like 3 movies a day, ate some good bbq with my dad, went hunting, and would stay up late talking with my cousin, Monica. It was pretty much like the good old days!

I love this picture...this is his attempt of smiling :) and its so him!

Greatest Place On Earth

I got to hang out with Kaesy and see her new house and play with Baby Max for a day! So freaking cute, and such a good baby.  Kaes and I took the dogs, Bailee and Marley, down to the river and got soaking wet.  So fun.

Isn't MAX the cutest!! 

Last thing that was a highlight was going to Peach Days! Growing up, my grandma Lona lived in Brigham and her sister, Dorthea, lived behind her and their backyards connected so we would have huge family bbq's for Peach Days every year.  So my mom, my aunt, and my cousin Monica decided to go. It was so much fun. Steph and her kids met us and I got to play with everyone's kids all day...needless to say by the end of the day, I was EXHAUSTED!  We ate so much. I had peach ice cream, peach cobbler, navajo tacos, gyro sandwich...yeah I know. I am a FATTY! Oh well, you gotta do it sometimes! 

Thanks Family and Friends for making my vacay the best ever. I already miss you guys!

The Twilight Series

I have to give "PROPS" to Stephenie Meyer.

I have been living vicariously through Bella, Edward, and Jacob for the past few months.  I couldn't wait to turn the next page of each book to see what was going to happen next.   Was Bella going to fall for Jacob or was she going to be with Edward?   I won't ruin it for those who haven't read it. It made all my traveling a lot more enjoyable. I have to apologize to Damon though because there were nights when I would just sit on the couch reading and he would try and talk to me but I would just ignore him because I was so into the book.  I got Damon reading them now so we'll see if he feels the same way.  

I have to give props to Kaes...I was going to fly to one of my events, and I was at the airport wondering if there were any good books out so I thought who would know of some good book....OF COURSE, KAESY! So she knew I would love this and she was right on. Thanks Kaes.

I think there was a time when I wished I would fall in love with a Vampire...just kidding Damon.  You know you're my One and Only... She just makes it so awesome, and pretty much makes Edward the perfect man alive or somewhat alive.

I noticed there was a little symbolism to mormonism, but not to the point where if you weren't mormon you would notice.  I would state what they were but again if you haven't read the books it will ruin it...so if anyone wants to agree to disagree, I am up for it.

I just finished the last book, Breaking Dawn, and when I finished I was like well great, now what am I going to do with my time.  As soon as I got home from work I would start reading... On to the next romance novel, Nights in Rodanthe.  Movie is coming out the end of September so I wanted to hurry and read it. So far so good.

YOU WILL BE MISSED

Allison!! I can't believe its already been two weeks. I am so sad that it is over. I am going to miss you like crazy! You mean the world to me and I had so much fun with you. I will come to Charleston shortly so we can have a sequel to this trip!

Here is a little recap:

Mozart under the Stars at Hollywood Bowl

Dancing at Skinny's :)

Going to a Fiesta, Areba Areba!

Leaving the Edison, are we in the 1920's???

Happy 29th Birthday!

I have an idea. Lets fly to Vegas for a day, go to a private pool party at the Mirage, buy some designer sunglasses, eat Mexican, and then drive home for four hours! SO MUCH FUN! Thanks Phil

Sushi Anyone? So Yummy...

Don't we look pretty when we wake up?

A Night on the Town!

3rd Place in Your FACE!!

Rock Paper Scissor's tournament! I don't think I have laughed so hard.

Mummy 3 Premiere!

I Love Malibu Beach!

Girls Night Out!

Allison! I love your guts. Thanks for such a great time.

MEMORIES

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you new me a little or a lot. Anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.  Its actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

Bear Lake

Damon and I went to the best place in the world, at least for me.  It's the one place where I can go and all my troubles go away.  We were up there with my dad, my grandma, my brother and his wife, and my cute little niece.  She is seriously so adorable.  It will probably be the last time that my entire family will be together like that.  It wasn't easy taking care of my grandma, but it was worth it. She means the world to me and my family. We had so much fun.  We played wiffle ball on the beach, and I kicked Damon and Brady's butt...Calli kicked all of our butts... We would talk by the campfire every night and roast smores.  It was so strange talking with my dad.  He is so normal now, and to think I might have lost him 6 months ago.   I love my family and I have been so blessed to witness so many miracles.

Worst Day of Our LIVES!

June 1st, 2008 is officially gone down in the books as the worst day of mine and Damon's lives. I have never done anything has hard as running a marathon.  All I can say is WE FINISHED!

We'll start from the beginning.  Damon, Debby, and I began running at 6:55 am... Everything was going great. My knee wasn't hurting and all of us felt great.  It was so CROWDED so it slowed our pace a little, but we kept going.  Mile 8 hits and my knee starts acting up so I decide to stop and walk not knowing if I can go on.  I tell Damon and Debby to go on (To save themselves!:)) So now I am all alone in this marathon world.  I walked for about a mile, stretched my IT band, and decided to try again.  I ran to mile 13, and as I was approaching the half marathon mark, I wondered if I should just do the half or continue on. I was in so much pain already...but I decided to continue. I didn't want to be the only one who didn't do the whole thing, and I didn't know how to get back to Damon and Debby.  So I decided to walk another mile and then I would run 4 more.  Well...that didn't happen. I would speed walk and then run as much as I could...speed walk, then run as much as I could. I pretty much ran half of each mile and walked the other half.  I made myself stick with people the entire way so that I didn't get too far behind.   

The whole way there were bands playing, cheerleaders from colleges and highschools, water, accelerade, and even at times oranges. Good thing, or I would have died.  

So now I'm on mile 20. My legs were in pure agony.  I would stop about every 3-5 miles to stretch and that would help a little. My knee was burning...but it hadn't snapped. I stopped once to get a rock out of my shoe realizing it was not a rock, but a blister.  I found myself getting very emotional and becoming mentally weak.  I missed Damon and I would see couples running together with the guy helping the girl along, and all I could picture was Damon hugging me.  Mile 22, I had tears streaming down my face involuntarily. I was in so much pain, and I felt so defeated. I thought that Damon and Debby were probably finished and would have to wait an hour for me to finish...but I just kept going. I wanted to be done so badly! I never thought 4 miles could be SO LONG! I continued my game plan...speed walk and then run.  

Its mile 24 now, and as I am running I couldn't believe who I saw in front of me...Damon and Debby were there walking. I touched them on their shoulders and as they turned around, I just lost it. I just started crying.  Damon starts crying, Debby starts crying. I have never been so happy to see someone. They couldn't believe it was me. Damon had been so worried. We were all in so much pain.  Damon and Debby ran to mile 19 (which is SO AWESOME), but then could go no further. They also started doing the walk and run method, and did a bathroom break.  Thank heavens because it allowed me to catch up. I was so happy.  So we all walked mile 24 and then when we got to mile 25 we ran...it was the hardest mile in my life.  Lets talk about mental toughness. Damon wouldn't let us stop. We just kept running together and we crossed the finish line together.  It was one of the best accomplishments ever.  I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN! ...but so glad I did it once.