A quick trip to Utah!

Three of my sisters work for airlines so sometimes we get to take advantage of the perks that come with the job. This weekend Kimmy blessed baby Sawyer and she sent me a buddy pass so I was able to take a quick trip home for the big event! It was a really fast but fun weekend. I took 2 big suitcases full of Christmas gifts with me so I didn't have to do as much shipping which was a great idea except for the fact that to get from the long term parking at the Cleveland airiport to the terminal you have to walk forever!!!! So picture me walking through the airport with 2 big suitcases,another good size bag that was holding my clothes,my big purse and my big coat. Let's just say I have sore arms! You wouldn't think it would be that hard to pull suitcases but it was.

The weekend was fun I was able to do a little bit more Christmas shopping so again, I wouldn't have to ship as much stuff back to Utah. Of course we had to get my favorite salad from Cafe Rio. Yummy!!! My mom and I had planned to drive to Pocatello on Saturday because that is where Kimmy lives but becasue of the snow we weren't able to make the drive on saturday so we waitied until Sunday to go up. Olivia, Katie's baby turned 1 and I made it to the very end of her birthday party.

Mom, Katie and I headed up to Pocatello Sunday afternoon so we could help Kimmy get ready for the blessing that was going to be later in the evening. I got to see baby Sawyer for the first time. What a cutie. He looks just like his mommy!!! He was such a good baby!!!! The blessing went very well and Sawyer was amazing. He sat there wide eyed and just stared at Mark the entire time.






It was a great weekend and I wish I could have stayed longer but I was really missing Brandon, Mitch and Ali who were back home in Ohio.

A Little R&R!!!!

Last Christmas, my mom gave the entire family a cruise to the Carribbean. We just got home after spending a week relaxing in the nice HOT sun!!! Brandon,Mitch, Ali and I drove to Columbus on Nov. 10th and flew to Ft. lauderdale where we met up with the rest of the family. We stayed one night in Florida and then next morning headed for the Cribbean Princess Cruise Ship.

We spent a week hanging out at the pool,eating,watching movies on the big screen at the pool,eating,dancing,going to shows,taking naps,reading,eating,and just having a great time. We spent one day on the beach in St. Martin,one day on the beach in St. Thomas (if you've never been there it is awesome you need to go), and a day on the beach at the Cruise line's private island Princess Cays. We did a lot of laying in the sun,swimming,snorkeling and all the other fun things you do at the beach. All of the islands reminded B and I of Mexico in the why the people lived and of course the bargins.
Sunday morning we got up early and had to be out of our room by 8:45am so we stayed one more night in Ft. Lauderdale where we just relaxed in the room and met up with Kristen,Jason and Lili for dinner.
On Monday after a long flight and a 2 hour drive back to Avon Lake from Columbus we finally made it home just in time for bed.
Kids are off to school this morning for one day this week and they have they have the rest of the week off.

Mom, thanks for the trip. We had a lot of fun and really appreciate all that you put in to making it a good time for everyone!!!!We love you!!!