San Francisco

Yummy Ghirardelli Square, the best ice cream.

Liz, Max and Mike

Down by the bay

Golden Gate Bridge

Postcard Row--Opening scene from the show Full House

San Francisco Museum of Science

Planetarium

Albino Alligator-Crazy!

Lombard Street

Love him!

Getting checked out by the soon to be graduated dentist! Yay Mike!!!

Love her!!!!

Fisherman's Wharf

Boat leaving Alcatraz--so windy, obviously!

Cells at Alcatraz were 5x9x7. Not fun!

Yes, he's hanging out on the toilet.

Nick and I took a much needed, fabulous weekend vacation to San Francisco to visit friends that will soon be moving. We kept saying we were going to go forever, then it finally came down to it and we said let's go!! We really needed it and justified doing it for a grad present for me. It was really a great time. We flew in Thursday night and came back home Sunday night. We left kids. It was hard, but it was so nice to just go go go without worrying about naps and snacks and not carrying a loaded diaper bag. Our friends are such a blast and toured us around all weekend to their favorite restaurants and sites. We loved being with them and having a few days to just be "Nick and Chels" and to talk without interruption. I love my kids more than my own life, but it was nice to holds hands and not rush and to talk and just be there with my sweetheart and rejuvenate the ol' marriage. We're almost at 8 years and we still want to be together and enjoy each others' company. Thanks Liz and Mike (and Max and Maggie!). We love you!!!

Why do kids have to grow up??

Water balloons!!

Hunter has figured out how to climb on this bench. Why do kids have to grow up? It's not fair. We don't even teach him like we did with Reag and he still figures things out!! Slow down!!!!

He's clapping for himself. Job well done Bud!

Girls Night

I had the great pleasure of spending time with two of my favorite people the other night. We gorged ourselves with food and then laughed all night. My hilarious cousin Loke and my sweet friend Stacia made the perfect company. We were getting together one last time before Stacia moves. :( I have to say, she is one of my bestest friends. Other than Loke, Stacia was the first person that I really hung out with after moving to Las Vegas. She's the kind of friend that I can call and just talk and she'll follow and completely understand. She always helps, even if she has craziness going on. She's the kind of friend that's honest and we can laugh and tease each other without offending because we know there's nothing but love there. She's completely hilarious and isn't afraid to rip on herself. And, the best part: she can see me when I look awful and not even care! She has a huge heart and is a great wife, mom and friend! Wow, I just realized that I sound like I am her stalker OR I'm saying her eulogy. Ok, it's neither of those things, I just love her and I'm sad that she's moving! Love you Stac!! PS. Both of you look hot!!

Milford, Ut

Nick and I had the great pleasure of visiting Milford, Utah last weekend. Both of my parents are from there and we still have some family there. Hey, you can't help where you're born, don't laugh!! Actually, it's a cute little town and not that much different from the cute little town that I'm proud to call home. We were there helping my aunt remodel her bathroom and it was a fabulous time away to just be with family and relax and let the kids play outside ---in the front yard without even worrying!! Gasp!!!! How would that be??! :)

Nick, cousin Craig and my Dad!

Nick and my Dad

Craig and Nick

My Dad and my funny Uncle Alan

Reag with my sweet Aunt Barbara

County Fair

We love going to the fair. It's the perfect time of year and it's always a blast! I swear I didn't tell them to pose. Nick looks like a GQ Marlboro Man and Reag, well she's modeling the Ferris Wheel! Like Father Like Daughter I guess...

She's such a Daddy's Girl!

So, there were a TON of Brain Teaser games. I tried for a second and was way off. Then Nick did it for not even a minute and had all the nails sitting on one!!! He's not only ruggedly handsome, he's smart too!!

Momma's Boy

and I love it!!! This is where Hunter likes to be while I'm getting ready. He'll sit on the sink, get into EVERYTHING and just be content. My bathroom is a disaster after, but again, just trying to enjoy the journey!

Bendaroo

What is a bendaroo, you might ask. Well, let me tell you. It's only one of the coolest, creative ways to keep Reagan happy, focused and intent. It doesn't last forever, but for $1, it's a gem!


And so funny that she calls them Bendaroos! She made a leash and collar for Gus. Gus was sleeping, she kept pulling on it to make her get up so she could "walk" her. Finally, she gets up, walks a step and starts biting on the "leash". Reagan yells at her, "Gus stop eating my bendaroos!!!" I just had to laugh! Would you want to be dragged around by a bendaroo? :)

Easter and Conference and the Gardens

Love this girl! My sweet cousin Kristy (actually Nick's cousin, but I claim her!)

The Holt's and the Foster's at the fountain show. It was cold and windy and we waited forever and then it was cancelled!

Bellagio Gardens

The smell was insane as soon as you got off the elevator. Reag enjoying it!

Reagan and cousin McKenzie

My sweet husband, I love him so much I would never be able to express it fully.

Crazy girls! What cousins won't do when they get together!! :) I love it!

After the kids had a hunt, they wanted to hide for the adults. Just thought it was cute to see them watching where we looked.

Kristy Jo getting her eggs!

Kristy and her cute daughter McKenzie and Reag

Reagan, McKenzie and Oakley

Reag checking out her goodies from the Easter Bunny

Easter and conference, how fun!! The kids got up and had to find their baskets, then we had family in town that came over to watch conference and EAT! We love all the Foster Fam so whenever we get to see them, it's a huge treat!