Our Weekend in San Diego

Matthew and I had a wonderful time in San Diego. Saturday we started out early and visited the San Diego Zoo which is amazing! We got to see the typical zoo things…animals, some of my favorites were the pandas, koalas, and the orangutans. We were able to see the whole zoo and it only took us 7 hours! Our feet were tired by the end but it was worth every minute! We had really good luck seeing animals while they were active instead of sleeping of hiding away in their caves.

After the zoo we went to the beach on Coronado Island. It took us a while to find our way to the beach once we got there it was wonderful to get our feet sandy and feel the cool beach breeze. We both agreed that the water was still too cold for swimming. We ended our day with Greek food for dinner and dip in the hotel pool.

Sunday we spent at Sea World watching Shamu, dolphins and seals perform. I have always wanted to go to Sea World and it was a perfect day: 90 degree weather and a not too crowded park. It was a great relaxing and fun weekend and it was wonderful to spend time together.

Easter Weekend

Happy Thursday! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! Matthew and I enjoyed a very active weekend with something planned every day. Good Friday we spent the evening with friends dyeing Easter eggs and playing games. We didn’t get home until just after midnight. After sleeping in until 10:00am Saturday morning we went bowling where I had the very rare pleasure of beating Matthew our last game of the night.

Sunday morning we went to church not once but twice at different churches! It was a busy morning with one service ending at 9:30am and the next starting at 10:00am with a 25 min drive in between. We barely made it. In the afternoon we sat down for a fantastic Easter lunch with the McVay’s, Marlow’s and Arun Chittur. After lunch we enjoyed the beautiful weather outside playing Corn Hole, my competitive side tried to stay calm when the game was boys against girls. Dana, Jen and I put up a fight but the boys won every game. We finished the night talking and eating delicious homemade strawberry shortcake made by Dana. All in all a great Easter weekend!

Matthew aced his test on Monday and has a big trainer ride today. He gets to practice the all important key turn for the first time. Yikes, scary! But at least from now on he gets to wear his flight suit. YAY! I love the flight suits.

This weekend we are going to try our San Diego trip again barring any unforeseen traffic citations from Italy. Oops.

Enjoy the slide show below showing our Easter fun!

Back From Colorado

Well, I just got home Monday from my quick trip to Colorado. I was there to help throw a bridal shower for my friend Danae Jensen who is getting married May 28. It was also a great time to catch up with family and friends. Although not as much as I would like because I was so busy running around like a crazy person! I was able to have a wonderful dinner with Floyd and Laurel, go to a fun Pampered Chief party, and go to church at Foothills on Palm Sunday. I also had a terrific time seeing Danae and Scott’s new apartment after coffee, and then of course the bridal shower, which went off without a hitch I am happy to say.

I am so happy to be back in the warm weather! Now that I am home it is time to start focusing on getting ready to move. I can’t believe we are just two months away from being out of our
first house. I am going to be sure to take lots of pictures. Please keep this move in your prayers as it looks like we are going to have to move ourselves because Matthew is not going to get his orders early enough to have the Air Force move us before I leave for Colorado once again.

However, there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Matthew and I both get to join my family on an Alaskan cruse to celebrate my grandparent’s fiftieth anniversary! Matthew graduates from class on June 12 and the cruse leaves June 13 so even though it’s cutting it close he will be able to come with us. YAY!

I hope you all are having a great week!

Here is a picture of Danae (far right) and her mother and sister at the shower.