Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is always one of my favorite holidays simply because it typically means warmer weather and the end of school!  The long weekend didn't disappoint this year and we were extra busy but had lots of fun.  Friday night Logan and I went to MIB3 and both really enjoyed it.  I think the 1st movie is still my favorite but I liked the third one a lot better than the second.  It had a sentimental/emotional ending I definitely wasn't expecting so check it out if you have the chance!


Saturday evening we planned on going to my favorite restaurant in all the world...

Logan had to work till 6 so I was anticipating/craving this food ALL day!  If you've never been, it's probably because the first one in Utah just opened in Lehi.  I've been a few times in MN and fell in love.  When I heard they built one here, I put it on our "do" list right away. When we got out there, they told us it would be a 2-4 hour wait due to the UFC fight, NBA playoff game, and Real game :|  I was super bummed!  We decided not to go home since we had driven out there and hoped we'd get in quicker.  Fortunately our little buzzer went off after only an hour!  Just as I'd expected, it was delicious.  Next time you're in Utah county, I'd make it a priority to check it out.


Sunday was a typical relaxing day.  I always love Monday holidays because it seems to make Sunday that much better.  Monday was one of those rare days that both Logan and I had the day off so we slept in a little bit and then did some shopping at a bunch of random stores.  Later that afternoon we went to Clash of the Titans with Logan's family.  I had never seen the first one but this one was pretty good.  After the movie, we went to the Bees game with my family.  The weather turned out to be pretty nice and it was a lot of fun hanging out with everybody.  Unfortunately they lost their 4th game in a row but we still had a great time.  


Life is now back to normal!  I'm still working for my dad and Logan is working full time and taking one class on the side.  We're excited for the warm weather and hopefully a couple vacations!  I'm taking off to Minnesota next week with some of my family to visit my brother and his wife and kids so I can't wait for that!  Hope y'all are enjoying your summer so far!

Making Memories in Mexico

When we learned a couple months ago that Logan needed to take summer classes we decided he needed to do something extra fun during his measly one week break.  We both really wanted to go on a cruise so we looked at several different options (Caribbean, Disney, Mexican Riviera, etc.) and decided on a Mexican Riviera out of LA since it was the cheapest one to get to.  I've actually been on this cruise once before a couple years go but it definitely didn't disappoint--especially because I was with Logan this time!


 One of my favorite things about cruises is dinner every night in the dining room.  I love getting to know the people at your table.  We definitely lucked out with some pretty awesome dinner guests! One couple was from San Francisco and the other from Salt Lake :)

First Formal Night

Dinner Gals!

Dinner Guys!

Our first port was Cabo which I love!  The first day we took a little "water taxi" as they call it around the area and got some fun pictures.  The majority of these pictures were taken from or near Lover's and Divorce Beach--yep, that's what they're really called!  Lover's Beach is where most people hang out and the Divorce Beach side is too dangerous to even swim by.  The waves are absolutely HUGE!  Logan told me he was going to swim in them when I was telling him about it and then he saw how big they really are...

This picture really doesn't do the waves justice at all but trust me, they were enormous!

Because of everything going on in Mazatlan cruise ships still don't stop there so we spent two days in Cabo.  On our second day we rented a jet ski and had a great time!  We went through the locals so they didn't give us any rules or restrictions at all so it was super fun.  I think Logan was a bit nervous when I was driving because he didn't have control so that made it even better :) (We didn't take our camera off the boat this day so sorry for the lack of pictures)

Our second stop, Puerto Vallarta, was mine and Logan's favorite!  We got off the ship and found a zip line through the locals and it was honestly one of the funnest (I know that's technically not a word) things I've ever done.  I did a zip line once before but we did it through the cruise line and it wasn't nearly as good as this one.  If you're in Puerto Vallarta, go on the Canopy River zip line!  Unfortunately they made everyone put their cameras inside lockers before we started because they wanted you to buy the ones they took, which we didn't.

Canopy River Headquarters

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The last two days were spent at sea and unfortunately the weather got a little gloomy as we got closer to LA so we didn't do much outside. Thank goodness there's a lot to do on a cruise ship!  Other than the different ports, a few of our favorite things were the nightly Sushi Bar, the Comedy Club, the Couples Game (it was absolutely hilarious), and of course all the food you can possibly eat!  

We're so happy we took the break from school and work and look forward to our next adventure...whenever and wherever that is! 

One of My Greatest Blessings

I think I will continue the blog challenge at some point because I had a lot of fun with it but I'm going to take a break for now and post something about one of the sweetest angels in existence.  My oldest nephew, Will, turns 8 in a couple weeks and is getting baptized at the beginning of June.  His parents had baptism pictures taken of him and they are definitely one of the most adorable things I have ever seen!  It helps to know his stinkin' cute personality but the pictures speak for themselves :)  I had a hard time choosing but here are a few of my favorites:

Unfortunately Will's family lives in Minnesota due to my brother's job but that hasn't stopped me from visiting as often as possible!  I can't wait to share his special baptism experience with him in a few weeks and am so glad he's my little stud muffin!

~Blog Challenge Sabbatical~

I have loved this blog challenge business--much more than I thought I would for sure! What I love even more, however, is the thought of going on a week long cruise with Logan! No school, no work, no worries :) Catch y'all in 7!

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 6

5 Favorite TV Shows


Liz:
1. Jazz games!
2. House Hunters
3. My First Place
4. Property Virgins (Only if the host is Sandra!)
5. Property Brothers



I know all of those shows are on HGTV so it might not count but that's really the only thing I ever watch if I'm not watching a Jazz game!


Logan: 
1. Man vs Wild
2. Arthur (growing up, I hope!)
3. House Hunters
4. Planet Earth
5. Fear Factor


I'm pretty sure Logan's life would be complete if he ever got the chance to meet Bear Grylls.  He basically lives by everything that man says or does!


Day 7: A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 5

A Picture of Somewhere You've Been:

Liz:

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

This is by far one of the coolest things I have ever done!  I went on a cruise in May of 2010 with my mom and some friends and this is one of the excursions we did.  I always worry that I'm going to pay for something at one of the ports and it won't be worth the money but this was definitely worth it plus some! I was amazed at how well trained the dolphins were and everything they could do.  If you ever have an opportunity to swim with dolphins, take it!

Logan:

Klagenfurt, Austria

Klagenfurt, Austria

As I mentioned in day 1 of this challenge, Logan served his mission in Germany and Austria.  We figured the most convenient way to send pictures to each other while he was gone would be to send a memory card back and forth with the pictures we had taken on it.  I still remember the day I got the memory card in the mail and these two pictures were on it!  I have never forgotten them!  I couldn't pick one to post so I had to put both.  Here is what Logan has to say about them: (Top Picture) "I had no idea if it was going to attack me.  I might have feared for my life for a second." (Bottom Picture) "That view of Italy was amazing.  It's a good thing I didn't slip on that small ledge because the fall was hundreds of feet."  To say I was terrified when I saw this picture is an understatement!

Day 6: 5 Favorite TV Shows

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 4

A Habit You Wish You Didn't Have:


Liz: 


While there are many things that I should do less/more of, the first "bad" habit that came to my mind is my love/passion/obsession for the Jazz.  That doesn't sound so terrible at first because what's wrong with being an avid Jazz fan, right?  Wrong.  Ever since I can remember, I live and die by the Jazz in the worst way possible.  Although I have tried to be better lately, I was awful in high school.  There were many moments when the Jazz would lose and I wouldn't talk to anybody and if I did, I felt bad for the other person haha.  (THIS picture just about sums me up on a night the Jazz lose!)  On the flip side, if the Jazz win, I'm without a doubt the happiest person in the world!  I feel as high as a kite and nothing can put me in a bad mood.  Logan is very much aware of my issue and I know he really dislikes it.  I've been pretty good ever since we got married but I will occasionally tease him by telling him that he needs to cheer extra hard for the Jazz to win so I can be in a good mood the rest of the night haha.  (I'm totally joking, of course!) 


Logan:


When I asked Logan what habit he wishes he didn't have he thought for a minute and then said: "Candy.  I wish I didn't eat so much candy!"  I have to agree, the boy does love sweets, especially fruity ones.  I know Logan loves holidays because there's so much candy lying around all the time.  He would probably eat candy the rest of his life for every meal if I let him! ;) I'm kinda surprised THIS wasn't our wedding! Good thing he's skinny, right?


Day 5: A Picture of Somewhere You've Been