Making Memories

Jason and I went on a big trip this last week.

He had to be down in Mesa, Arizona for training for work!

On Saturday, February 25th we left for Las Vegas, Nevada.

We would have left Sunday straight to Arizona,

but we were worried about not making that flight, it was pretty full!

So we went to Vegas, and decided to spend the night!

We arrived pretty early in the day.

Grabbed our bags and headed to the Luxor.

After a crazy checkin, we were waiting in line for Cris Angel tickets

when finally would could go to our room!

We headed up to the room, put out stuff down and headed out for some food!

We went to a delicious pizza place!

And wandered around. Jason played a little Roulette.

His addiction!

After we headed back to the room and took a quick nap.

Went downstairs and walked around a bit.

Ate at an AWESOME Buffet!

A ridiculous amount of choices!

Went up to Mandalay Bay and went to all the stores.

Which is where I got a bloody nose.

And so we quickly ran downstairs and headed to the nearest bathroom.

Standing there blood oozing out of my nose barely having enough to switch paper towels without it dripping all over.

A very nice older lady came up and got a couple paper towels for me.

Quickly realized how much I was bleeding, and asked what happend.

Of course people just assume something bad!

I informed her its just the diffference in air with changing cities,

yes, Tri-Cities is a desert, but its worse there.

She ran to her "new buddy" the bartender she said.

Grabbed me a towel and some ice and a cup.

When the lady told her what she needed it for the bartender

freaked out and called security!

As the lady is telling me this, I'm freaking out in my mind.

Wanting to say, "Really?!? It's a bloody nose! I'm fine!"

And thinking,"Great Jason is sitting outside and is going to see this!

He's going to think something serious happened!"

The female security guard came in and asked how i was feeling, and all that.

I said I was fine nothing to worry about.

Around this time, it started to slow down.

Cleaned myself up.

Walked outside of the bathroom.

To where I quickly turned around and ran back in to throw up!

I was really light headed and pale.

By this time there was 3 or 4 security standing there.

They had me sit down.

And of course because I'm under 21, I have to be escorted!

Awesome, so I'm sitting there with Jason holding my stuff

and guards all around me.

Perrrfect!

I was sweating like crazy, I was so hot and so they gave me

some ice pads and put gauze under my lip.

Long story short!

Embarrassing!

We finally got to go up to our room which wasn't very far.

I layed down while Jason decided we weren't going to Cris Angel

or doing anything else that night...):

Talk about LAME.

Which brings us to Sunday, February 26.

We woke up early getting ready to fly out the Phoenix-Mesa.

We went to breakfast at the same buffet from the night before!

(that's how good it was)

Had an amazing conversation.

One I will never forget!

But after we went to the airport...

When we ended up just renting a car!

Jason thought that it would be fun!

Because I've never seen the Hoover Dam or the Grand Canyon!

So we rented a 2012 VW Eos Convertible!!

(: SCORE!

After this pit stop we headed towards the Grand Cayon!

But stopped at a little place and bought some Jerky!

Every road trip we've gone on we get Jerky!

It was delicious!

As our trip continued we laughed, danced, talked, sang, had a blast.

Just made me realize that those are the type of memories I'll have

with me for my whole life.

If we flew none of that would have happened.

Makes me happy. I'm glad Jason suggested it(:

After a longer drive, we finally made it.

To the cold, snow covered, Grand Canyon!

Holy Cow!

That thing was HUGE!

It went for miles, and miles.

We could barely see the river at the bottom!

We actually got to see some local wild life.

They posed very well for my camera!

We went down the road a bit and took a few more pictures

When we met this guy..

He was one crazy bird!!

He walked right up to the window...

Stood there. And made some weird noises!

So we left!

Headed down to our final destination

I snapped this lovely picture on our way down out of Flagstaff.

But we finally made it to the Legado Hotel And Spa

Where we checked in, went and got something to eat.

Headed back to the hotel and went to bed.

Monday, February 27th, came in.
We woke up to nothing but sunshine!

It was gorgeous.

Flip Flops, shorts, t-shirts, sun dresses!

We spent the day shopping and running around.

I can't complain!

The next two days Jason spent in class.

From 8-5pm.

I wish thats how it was a home!

What would it be like, having him work normal hours!

We spent Wednesday, excited/ sad about leaving the next morning.

We woke up at 4:45am which was 3:45am Washington time.

For an 8am departure.

Luckily we got there when we did.

Not exactly the most efficient way of getting the lines to form.

It was worth it because we made our flight.

We made it home got our bags, and headed to get our puppy!

He stayed the week at his previous owners house.

So he got to see his parents and brothers.

Who are all HUGE like him!

Gave him a bath when we got home.

And Jason had to go to work because

Candidate Rick Santorium was comign to his facility.

But overall it was great trip!(:

I love being able to spend time with Jason and have fun and make memories.

He's an amazing guy and I'm glad I'm lucky enough to be in his life!

(: thanks baby!

Shout Out!

A BIG  thank you goes to:

Alexis

Brent

Curtis

Julie

For all of your help these past few days watching this big fella while we were away!

It meant a lot to us!

& I think RJ found some new friends..

Except for Piglet & Alexis.

They were in it for the food!!!

HAHAHAHA JK!

Thanks everyone(:



RJ

As you know Jason and I got a new puppy.

A St. Bernard.

Something Jason has wanted for a long time.

We got him on the 11th, and boy he's a big puppy.

He's only 15 weeks. But he's as big as a full grown dog.

He's cute and cuddly.

Lovable, and super smart.

So we would like to formally announce

RJ

He does do lots of funny things that make us fall in love with him.

We quickly found out how much of a "Chick Magnet" he is!

 He is very quiet and the perfect little puppy!!



Viva Las Vegas

Jason has been working a lot so because we haven't had much alone time together so we decided to spend our Valentine's Day in Vegas!

We left on Sunday morning and returned Monday night.

We stayed at  the best place on the strip!

Called the Aria.

& we live my the phrase "go big or go home"

Jason reserved the most amazing room!

Up on the 53rd floor we could see everything!

It was beautiful!

We had loads of fun spending time together, and just being ourselves.

Those are always my favorite times.

Just reminds me of why I love him.

How much fun he is, and how funny, and perfect he is.

Our room was huge!

The bathroom was probably my favorite part, it was perfect.

Heated toilet seats, mirrors everywhere, walk in shower, jetted tub!

Although it was for fun, I did want to stay longer.

It has the most interesting art, and decor.

We went to Crystals which is the mall inside the Aria.

Filled with Prada, Louis Viton, Gucci.

The only part I do not want to relive is the flight home.

I did warn Jason before hand that I wasn't the best flyer.

I don't throw up, I just feel like I'm going to and my head hurts, just uncomfortable.

On the way down I was good, after just working the flight my blood was pumping and I was hot &sweaty! (Lucky Jason)

I was awake and playing with the iPad, and listening to music,

laughing, talking.

He kept asking are you okay?, you need anything?

And surprisingly I said I was good.

The way home however, I was out!

I felt sick and just wanted to puke my guts out.

I was trying to sleep the whole way, and poor Jason had

 two hours of silence from the seat next to him....

Overall it was a great trip & can't wait for the many more to come(:

Crayon Art

First good attempt at

Crayon Art

More to come!

..One day!

(;

I workout!

I don't know if you guys know but lately my dad has been on this

"I workout!" kick.

I guess he likes the song!

Haha!

Obsessed with Pinterest I saw this....

And laughed sooooo hard!!!

Made me think of you!

I love you dad!!

(:



Run Away!!

Monday January 23rd, 2011

Of course we got some ridiculous fog!

I was only scheduled to work the morning flight so I could head home and get ready for our trip.

Little did I know that it would end up being such a big deal.

Our flight ended up sitting in the originating city until the fog cleared.

Long story short after a lot of complaining and arguing with passengers,

 the plane finally landed around 11am, when I was scheduled to be off by 10am..

Finally left at 12. To where Jason was sitting on the couch waiting for me!

I finished packing and we were out the door by 12:30!

Headed out and had to get gas and Jason forgot his wallet...

So in real truth I think we got on the road around 2pm!

We were honestly worried about the pass because we knew it had been hit pretty hard, and been closed.

But we went anyways(:

This is what it was when we got there!

Clear!

Yay us!

So we plowed on through.

With Jason's new tires on the tahoe it was a breeze!

We got to our hotel and checked in.

Yes I'll admit its not the normal hotel we have stayed at the modern, hip ones.

We stayed at the Edgewater which was still a 5 start hotel just a different feel.

I think Mom and Dad would have loved it!

It was more of a cabin feel!

All of the rooms had stone bathrooms, walk in showers, and fireplaces.

This was our view from our room.

We were right on the water, our balcony was hanging above water!

CRAZY!!

Anyways we dropped our stuff off and headed downstairs to go shopping(:

We hit the streets and I swear went to ever store possible!

I made my biggest haul at

Three floors people! 1, 2, and 3!!

We headed to dinner at the Cheesecake Factory!

It was actually really good.

I've never eaten there so it was better than I thought.

Of course we got cheesecake!

After a few hours we headed back to the hotel.

And saw!

Next morning we took our time waking up and getting ready!

Jason LOVED the fireplace, he kept it on all night long.

But he sat in his robe by the fire, eating his cheesecake, watching Yogi Bear(:

Isn't he so cute!!

Finally we got ready and it was lunch time!

So we headed down to the restaurant in the hotel called 67

It was so pretty! It looks over Elliot Bay.

Lunch was pretty delicious too.

The Raspberry Lemonade was probably my favorite!

After lunch we headed out. 

Went and saw the Space Needle!

Haha! The ride up felt like a ride almost and it made me sick!

Once we got to the top although it was foggy it was super cool!

You could see everything!

You are wayyyyy high up there!

I've never really been scared of heights but its just so weird to be that high and not be inside!

 After that we did more shopping!

And took my favorite the Monorail

And got some delicious Chocolate at Godiva

and I got make up and Sephora.

And Jason got a new coat from Columbia!

After hours we went back to our hotel room and dropped off our goodies and headed to dinner with one of Jason's friends who lives up there.

Actually the same one who owns the Helicopter Jason took me up in!

We were going to go up again, but it was broken!

We ended up at PF Changs.

It was fun, we talked for hours.

After dinner we headed back to the hotel and I finally got to hop into..

The best bathtub ever!!!

While eating this..

Uhm? Perfection!!!

Haha(:

We got up the next day and packed up, checked out, and headed to Redmond.

Mostly to Carnation and Duval.

Jason used to live up there and his family had farms so we went down memory lane.

Drove aroumd looking at what used to be his stomping grounds when he was young.

Seeing where he used to wake up every morning to feed the baby calfs at 4am before school!

Now it's all gone, their houses, barns and friends homes are all gone and rebuilt on with horse stables and trees. It was really nice to get out of the city and see where he grew up.

Talk about his elementary school, and how everything used to be.

After a while of driving we headed to lunch at Canyons.

And made our way towards North Bend..

where I did more shopping..

And yes Jason wanted me to say that yes I did get down on myself in the dressing room because I tried on 6 dresses and none of them fit right, and nothing looked good! So yes! I was upset!

So, he took me to the candy shop and got loads of goodies and ice cream!

Man, he knows how to cheer me up!

(:

And we made the stop at the summit to check out all the big cabins,

and decided next year we'll have to rent one for the weekend or two.

But we finally made it home!

It was a blast!

And words will never thank Jason for all these perfect little get aways we go on!

Makes our love stronger, just to run away from the world for a few days!

When he works 18 hours straight each day for 4 days straight.

Its nice to have our time.

(:

Thank you once again baby!