New Adventures in St. George

We found some new favorites in St. George this last weekend. As many times as we've been down there you'd think we've done just about everything, well, not even close we've come to realize. This trip to St. George was a blast, not that the others aren't but we were able to bring Dave's whole family (minus Elder Michael Price) down this time. One of the new favorites is the Dixie Boulder Park. It's right where the big white Dixie is painted on the red rock down there. As you can see, that is where all our pics of the trip come from, so you know we had a good time! We spent most of the weekend outdoors and playing in the pool. The little munchkins loved it and shed tears when they had to leave "George House" as our nephew Wells called it. Don't worry guys, we'll go again if it kills us!!! Thanks for all the fun!

Lucky

In light of the holiday, here is one of the many reasons I am so lucky...

So last night was one of the worst nights at Goodwood and that is saying a lot because I've had a lot of bad nights lately. I've been thinking lately that I am about as burnt out as they come for serving. I've been serving for 5 years! I've served at 4 different restaurants over those 5 years. Smoky's being the longest of 3 and now Goodwood is my second longest being almost a year. Well the last 3 months Dave has been by my side and he now gets to see what I used to come home complaining his ear off about first hand. Don't get me wrong, there are some moments I love it for many different reasons, but lately I've just had the burnt-out-bug I think and last night was one of those times where it bit me in the butt and I just wanted to scream. So anyway, I came home to a very loving and understanding man (which I already knew he was but he surpasses what I thought I knew each and everyday).

A bouquet of flowers and Twix (one of my faves-me and caramel are buds)

These were waiting for me when I walked in... along with a full body massage! I am one lucky women!

Homeowners Anniversary

This is the first picture we took of the place. It was the day we found out they accepted our offer so we had to drive by it. We were so excited!

I can't believe it's been a whole year! A year ago yesterday we were configuring all our belongings on a couple of borrowed trailers and a truck to haul to Riverdale from many different places that they were stored. It has been such a great first year as homeowners! We love it! We have made so many great memories already in it. It's come a long way with all of the improvements we've done but there are still more to come! Hopefully we'll have the energy to do them this year. We got a little burnt out from all that we did at the beginning. This spring I will also be starting my own garden! I'm a little worried because I've never done it and I don't know much about them but it will be a great learning experience and I am way excited for all the yummy vegetables I will be growing!!!

St. George & Heart Day

St. George sunshine. Need I say more. Wow, I don't think I have ever been so opposed to coming home from a trip than I was Monday. It was BE. A. U. TIFUL in St. George this last weekend! No joke. We had so much to do on this trip, too. We had a hard time fitting it all in but we did fit most things in. We were able to get 2 days of tennis in, day and evening walks/hikes, a run, a 20 miler on the road bike, a great Valentine's dinner at a new fave, and even a pedicure in the very last hour. We were also able to try another food place I've been wanting to try for the last few times we've gone down, 25 Main. I got a super scrumptious salad! Dave and I were contemplating early retirement and trying to come up with ways to do it.

On our drive down.

Our milk was going to go bad by the time we got back so Dave topped it off with strawberry milk mix.

Some Nasella tennis

Our first fondue outing. Our entrees were brought on hot rocks and you pretty much cooked your own steak on the rock. We were pretty fascinated.

The Anasazi Steakhouse

Another fave, movie rentals.

1 more pill a day keeps the banana away

So like all people, there are some things I hated even the thought of eating as a kid but as I grew older my taste buds matured or I finally gave some things a chance, ie. nuts, onions, berries, etc. As I expanded my food likings there is still one thing I can NOT even think a thought of this food without getting the heeby-geebies. Bananas. Ewe, GROSS! I just got them. For some reason the look, texture, smell, sound, taste- artificial or real is so excrutiatingly painful to me that even though I've discovered that I have a potassium deficiency and get horrific charlie-horses in the middle of the nights, wake my poor husband by rolling around the bed holding my leg and almost cussing my brains out (if you know me I don't cuss so the fact that I am on the verge of it when this happens is a big deal) and to top it off, a couple weeks ago I started getting a twitch in my right eye, which wasn't all that attractive I must say, but after all this I can't find any bit of will to eat just one stinken miniscule bite of banana. After my friend, Allison, telling me that the twitch in my eye was a sign for potassium deficiency I decided to add another pill to my day. Its just a supplement but now I am taking just as many pills/supplements a day as 70 year olds take.

The good news is: I have not had one charlie-horse or eye twitch since I started the supplements! So there's to you banana, I don't think you and I will ever be friends.

Babysitting & Snowboarding

This past weekend was so great. We both had the weekend off at Goodwood and were able to relax and do whatever we wanted...I don't remember the last time that happened on a weekend. We ended up watching our niece and nephew, Cora and Jonas. We watched a couple movies and hung out at our place with them. Saturday my dad text me at 10 am saying Kaitlin wanted to learn how to snowboard and said he would pay if we took her for a half day. It was a beautiful day up at Brighton. I actully find a liking to snowboarding this time probably because I wasn't worried baout being so cold the whole time. We usually go night boarding and I bail out early because of the cold. This time I was able to keep going and going. That night we ordered pizza and hung out at my parents to watch the Jazz game. The Super Bowl was fun too. We took over Dave's parent's house with his sisters and families, and kicked back and pigged out. Good, nice weekend!

Kaitlin's first time snowboarding...

and she has every intention to not make it her last. She LOVED it!

January 2010

During the month of January...

Dave joined me as a server at Goodwood Barbecue...I don't think he could handle anymore nights without me

a new, handsome nephew was born January 6 at 11:37 p.m. Everett Michael Price

I completed my first sewing project EVER! Super cute and super easy!

Important note: this is for a friend, not me...

January flew by! Probably due to the busi-ness of it but we are both ready for the spring, so bring it on!

A little 'bout 2009

So, I know we are almost through January of 2010 but I figure I'm still good cause we are still in January.
Although hospital visits were a big part in 2009 we were very blessed throughout the year. I had many firsts.

Our 2009 included:

spending New Years on the crazy packed strip in Vegas
cool date to the International Freestyle Skiing Half-pipe Championships
Spent many hours working on a house we didn't quite own yet...it helped us get it so no regrets
cousin got married and used my dress
*bought our FIRST adorable HOUSE! *
saw Zion's for the first time
Dave GOT A JOB at Hill Air Force Base!
spent many long nights painting working on the house
more painting...we never want to hold a paint brush again
another great trip to St. George
Bridget broke her collar bone
Dave almost got his eye gouged out
our nephew Jonas was born
more house work
2 YEARS were celebrated at my first Air Show
HOUSE WARMING PARTY
celebrated Dave's 24th
had a lump removed
first time to Lava
Dave got a moto
rid of the last of the sea-green carpet
YELLOWSTONE...Dave's puzzle took up most of our attention
finished my first loved books that hooked me on reading and history...don't know if that is a curse yet
rekindling my childhood on the Alpine slide
volunteer at LOTOJA...got me siked for the race this Septmeber
first time seeing the GRAND CANYON
turned the scary 23
finally gave in on my frugalness & bought some decent serving shoes
annual Price Spookyard
made homemade pumpkin puree, another 1st
Dave had his septum fixed...still working on his breathing
welcomed Elder Michael Nasella home
had a great Holiday season with plenty of parties and treats!
vacay to warm San Diego

& ended the year playing Mario Kart with some great new friends

Well, I have already given my good-byes to 2009 but here is 1 final one...hope the year to come, 2010, holds all and so much more of what 2009 brought to us.

San Diego...Perfect place to go to get some warmth

Oh, how I love San Diego! Growing up we would go once a year to visit my dad's family and I would go again in the summer for a basketball tournament, too. We haven't been since Michael left so we decided to go take a visit last week, since Michael is back and it might be the last time we see our grandpa. It was a short trip but we fit a lot in! The only down side was that I had food poisoning Monday and spent most of the night, while everyone else was enjoying time together, in the restrooms of my uncles house. Other than that I had a blast! Dave has ocean-fever now and can't think of anything else but going back. Hopefully we can make it back soon!

We had to get this shot fast cause Dave was embarrassed even though it was his idea, so I look a little stiff

The beach

Kaitlin's favorite thing to do is find sea shells. My mom said she even asked Santa for some but this was better for her to find her own.

I love this shot! Beautiful.

James, Dave and Michael

My momma and I relaxing in the warm sun!

Kaitlin just couldn't resist the water so she just went in with her clothes.

Never Too Much Christmas!

We started our Christmas week off at a party with Dave's extended family. We ate some good food and then topped it off with a white elephant gift exchange (we made it out the best I think with 100 calorie kettle corn and a bag full of clementines) and some Christmas carols with chimes.

Christmas Eve was spent with Dave's family. Again we ate some good food. We had a live Nativity with Cora as Mary, Wellyn played Joseph and Jonas as baby Jesus...

So so cute!



Papa Claus brought Dave a lighted frisbee and me a comfy blankie

We came away with a Snuggie too!

Dave grew up sleeping under the tree on Christmas Eve so we tried it...we lasted about 3 hours before I found Dave on the couch saying he couldn't sleep so we headed to our bed

Christmas morning breakfast at my parents along is now served with matte thanks to Michael. Dave wasn't complaining...

Christmas Dinner at the Little America

The day after Christmas we had my mom's fam over at our place for a Christmas-style lunch since we are the middle point for the Loganites.

It was a great Christmas! We both scored some sweet gifts! Me some bike stuff (Lotoja here I come!) and a Cricut so I can take my crafting to the next level...I have a lot to learn! Dave some sweet bike stuff and the dvds Planet Earth and Blue Planet. We also got some great Christmas movie classics!

Merry Christmas and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Dave and I started putting up our tree and decorating our tree the day after Thanksgiving with help from some milk and cookies. Since it was our first time having our own place to decorate I accumulated things here and there and I still am looking for more each time I am out. I probably went to stores like Tai Pan, Michaels, Hobby Lobby and plenty more at least 3 times each looking for the right things for our tree and house. Here is a peek of how our house was decorated...

I am in love with this "Cowboy" Santa!

I kept finding the cutest snowmen everwhere!