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Saturday, April 24, 2010

Sun and fun...

What a great day. I woke up and went to Zumba with Jaime and danced our butts off! Then we headed up to Zion NP to go bike riding and bbq with Ryan, Michelle and their kids. Dodge was super excited! He was such a little trooper too. He road all but probably 300 ft. I was so suprised he made it all on his own. On the way back down he was trying to keep up with me and crashed and burned. He skinned his knee and it scared the poo out of him. After some tears and Michelle kissing it better we were off again. Little Addison road in her bike trailer and took in the sights. Now, that is the way to do it. I wonder if they make one big enough for me?

We went to the city park in Springdale and bbq'd hotdogs and hamburgers and even made s'mores. Dodge and Addison love Galen and it is so cute to watch him interact with them. Dodge is Galen's buddy they sat around the table telling knock knock jokes. It was pretty funny. Addison has developed this soft little personality and voice that just makes you melt. She fed me marshmallos and chips and shared her food with Galen. Apparently, she loves to share. It was a great day. I can't wait to do it again.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Zumba, zumba!

My buddy Jaime took me to Zumba a couple weeks ago and I fell in love! Maybe it was Jaime grabbing my butt or maybe it was the sweat dripping down my face, I don't know... All I do know is for an hour 2 or 3 times a week I get to go be a goof ball and burn some calories while I'm at it! Who said working out needs to be hard? Not me, I love getting my sweat on to some music! Normally, I dread the actual getting up and getting to the gym but I honestly look forward to this class. Best part is, no one is an expert and while we are making fun of others who think they can dance, I know damn well they are making fun of me too and I don't feel bad! It makes me laugh when I try to do some of the moves and wish I had a mirror so I could laugh at myself but seriously I would be on the floor! It is so fun but dang it I wish I could move my butt like some of those latinas girls. I think it's because I don't have a butt and well shaking your tailbone isn't quite as cute as shaking your booty. If you have not tried Zumba it's a must!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Spring fever....

I love seeing the flowers blooming and the green grass growing and hearing the annoying birds chirping! The colors are just amazing! (Side note: when ever I think of green grass, I find my self saying this saying in my head that we had to say in Basic Training during our bayonet training... "what makes the green grass grow? BLOOD makes the green grass grow!") Ok, enough of my morbid sense of humor! Not only is the weather beautiful but I also know school is almost over. WOO HOO!

Soon it will be so hot all I want to do it sit in my a/c or swim in our pool but while it is in the 80's I am going to get as much outdoor fun as I can.  We have been on a couple bike rides and have another one planned for the weekend! I'm ready to do some more hiking and biking! Bring on the weekends!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Our first bike ride....



Galen and I have been a couple for almost 8 years and I honestly don't think we have ever went on a bike ride together. Many walks, runs & hikes but not bikes at least not that I can remember. So today we dug my bike out of the garage headed and fixed it up so that we could go on a ride. We planned to go on an actual ride however, by the time we got back from the bike store I had to go to class. When I got home Galen had fixed my chain and put on my new peddals and had the bikes ready to go. We just tooled around the neighborhood but it was fun to just get out together and enjoy the beautiful day. Sunday we are heading up to Pine Valley for a ride and a picnic.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Happy Birthday Galen!

We celebrated Galen's 27th birthday today! I love trying to suprise Galen. I am a horrible liar and even more horrible about keeping secrets from Galen. He can read me like a book. On Monday after getting back from Oregon I borrowed Galen's truck and headed to Cedar to buy him a new bike for his birthday. Galen totally thought that I was having his windows tinted. (hope he isn't too disappointed) It was cold and raining and he told me that I wouldn't be able to get the windows tinted. He was trying to see if I would accidentally blow it and so I went with it. I called him and said that I was actually going to need his truck on Thursday. Joke was on him I was totally in Cedar City when I called. So I hid his bike in the garage and covered it with blankets. I was so proud of myself for pulling it off and didn't think about it after that.

Today, I left work and suprised Galen at his work with balloons and his favorite carrot cake. After work I picked up pizza for dinner so we could watch the Yankee game. As I am driving home my mom calls to see how Galen liked his bike. I begin telling her how I hid it in the garage and was going to give it to him when I got home. Then, I turn down our street and I see our trash can sitting on the curb... I think oh crap he has seen the bike! I blew it! I hang up and hurry inside and well needless to say if he did see it, he is the best liar ever:) Success! Happy birthday love!

Monday, April 5, 2010

It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is snoring....

Otherwise known as our Easter weekend trip to Portland, OR. We headed out last Thursday to spend the weekend with Galen's family and for a suprise birthday for a family friends. Which his family had been planning for like 6 months and pulled it off with out a hitch. Totally awesome!


Galen's mom picked us up at the airport and we headed straight to Kenny & Zukes for a late lunch/dinner with Galen's dad. Galen has been talking about this place since he visited there with his sister durning our last trip to Oregon, last June. According to Galen, "they have the best Pastrami ever." Since well, I am a chicken and I don't really like meat, I went with a hotdog. I did try the Pastrami fries which weren't too bad... (not my favorite but don't tell Galen)


After dinner we walked around the Pearl District with Carl. It was "First Thursday" the art galleries were free and there were street vendors that were selling art and crafts. It was so fun. We went to a gallery called "Bullseye" or something like that. Any way they had a bunch of glass pieces, my favorite was a glass camera and a glass apron. I totally enjoyed all of the buildings downtown. I was bummed I didn't bring my camera with us. We went to "Cupcake Jones" for dessert and OMG, they are best cupcakes ever! I highly suggest this place.


Friday, we went Boutique shopping with Lois. Galen wasn't excited but I was! I totally love boutique shopping. It reminded me of our trip to NYC. Definately a highlight for me. We met Galen's sister for dinner at Bamboo Sushi which was totally amazing. We love sushi! Then we wrapped up the night with a movie (The Blindside) at McMinnamins Pub (pretty sure I didn't spell that correct) this too was fun. I think this was Galen's favorite part even though he didn't want to really go there. But honestly who wouldn't like a movie theater where you can order food and drink beer. Totally a different movie experience than I am used to. The place was awesome, down below there were tables and up above where we sat it was theater seating and then every other row was replaced with a table. If you are ever in Portland it is a must try even if you don't want to drink beer :) My ginger ale was wonderful...


On to Saturday... We woke up and Carl made sourdough waffles. Waffles are my all time favorite and so is sourdough so it was a great day for me. Then we went hiking up to some waterfalls. Hiking in Oregon is amazing. The forest looks as though it is a live, all the trees have moss hanging down like fur.


Time to PAR-tay! The suprise party went off with out a hitch. Gough  walked into the restraunt and was totally suprised. We got to see a lot of people Galen's family knows from Moscow and Mark, Sarah and Julia Galen's friends from Moscow . We finally met Mark and Sarah's beautiful boys! Noah and Silas are total hams. (Galen is now baby hungry) He keeps telling me how cute their babies are. It is pretty cute because this is a side of Galen I haven't ever really seen.


Sunday we went for a walk and Lois made meatballs and sauce for dinner. They all are wonderful cooks. I need to learn how to cook still. It was fun to finally see Galen's parents new home. I loved it and I was suprised Galen did too. Galen is kind of territorial and I didn't think he would like it since it wasn't the Moscow farm. The house has so much character and a great livingroom and a fun studio above the garage. It really fits his mom.


Our flight was delayed an hour which, I think is a pattern the last time it was too! But overal it was a good flight. Up came Galen's bag and then we waited and waited and my bag never popped up. I was getting nervous but in the middle they had switched another flights luggage to a near by carosel so I thought I would check to see just in case there was a mix up. Then I see a grey bag and I yelled to Galen to help me get it. He comes back and says that isn't yours. So panic sets in... Galen heads to the office and I just stood between the two looking for my bag and thinking I have flown my entire life and this has never happened. Galen comes back and says it appears someone accidentally took my bag instead of theirs and they pulled the other bag and trying to contact the passenger. All I can think about is my new boots, all my other shoes, my clothes and I start doing the math and I'm frantically telling my mom I have over $400 worth of shoes in that bag alone not to mention all the clothing and 2 Northface coats. Finally they got a hold of the guy and had him bring back my bag. I have never been so shocked and sad all at once. I just sat outside the office ready to cry. Galen though jumped into action and handled everything so well and just got things done. Needless to say we got a travel voucher for having to sit there for so long.


In the end it all worked out and we had a great visit. Even with the rain! I officially am homesick for the Northwest.