Recent Trips

We've been slacking a little with our blogging so here is a little update of the last month or so. Liz finished up her semester at school. I went on a trip to Las Vegas for a week. Liz wasn't able to come with me because of finals. I forgot the camera most of the time that I was there except when I went to eat at a mexican restaurant with my boss. The restaurant had a couple of fake horses outside so we decided to get a few shots with them.


I did a little gambling and won $200 but lost $700. Just kidding I played a few slot machines and only lost $5. Then last week, Liz came with me to Hampton, VA. While I was out working, Liz toured the area around the hotel snapping photos. We had a hotel on the bay by a marina so she got a lot of shots of boats.


The last day we got to go to Virginia beach and play in the ocean. I buried Liz in the sand and gave her a huge body with a long crab arm.

Homemade Treadmill!

Gonzo spent over twenty minutes playing on his homemade treadmill. It was funny watching him.

A Very Fun Weekend!!!

This weekend we spent a wonderful time at Parker Canyon Lake. We camped, ate smores around our campfire, and hiked. It was a blast. It was a beautiful night. The sky was very dark, and we could see all the stars clearly. We really enjoyed sitting around the campfire, and relaxing. That night I was freezing. I don't like waking Tyler when he is in such a deep sleep. After shivering for a couple hours I woke him up and tried to squeeze into his one man sleeping bag. He had stolen all the heat, and my sleeping bag was not doing the trick. I didn't fit too well, but atleast I wasn't cold anymore. I think it was in the 30's. When we woke up the next morning we hiked around the lake. It was very pretty. The lake didn't look large from where we were camped, but once around the back side of the lake it seemed to never end. It was a lot larger than it looked. We have been planning this camping trip for a long time now, and it was definetly worth it.

Tyler's Oreo Blizzard

I just got back from a week in Virginia just outside of D.C. Overall it was a pretty boring trip. Liz stayed at home with the hermit crabs while I was in meetings during the day and wining and dining at night (well at least dining). While there I realized how boring trips can really be without my little buddy Liz there. And I did feel bad about eating out for every meal while she was home living on turkey sandwiches and mac and cheese. So last night we went out to a nice restaurant together. I've realized though that eating out gets old real quick. It's also very fattening.
My first trip out to Virginia I ate like a fat kid in a candy store and put on five pounds. So this time I had learned my lesson and ate light. I even ordered a salad 2 times which I'd never done before and found out that they can be quite delightful.
I also experienced my first real big snow storm where it snowed 12 inches the first night in Virginia. I would have gone out and rolled around in the snow but I didn't want people looking at me funny. Overall I'm not in love with traveling but its good to break up the routine and remind me how great it is to be home.

We are now enjoying our new workout program in the pleasure of our home. It has really helped us find the time to enjoy staying in shape. We purchased the bowflex from the Craigslist in Tucson. It just happened to be from someone Tyler used to play soccer with at the institute. It is a small world. I just ordered my dress for my cousin Sharon's wedding in Alaska this summer. Once I get sleeves, and make alterations I will post a picture of the dress. I am exstremely excited to go to Alasks I love to travel, and it will be great to see Sharon.

During this past month we have had a lot of fun. One of the closest friends that I have known since I was 12 came down not too long ago. Her and her husband are living in New York. We had a great time bowling, and then we enjoyed a barbecue at her folks house. When I asked her what we were barbecuing she said T-Bone. Little do you know that T-Bone was Riqqie's pet cow that had been around since we were little. I must say he had a well lived life, and tasted pretty good too. It was great to see them. This other picture is Tyler, and a Mastiv the dog looks bigger when he is walking. Yesterday was an amazing day. Tyler and I have been trying to get in better shape, but we both absolutely running. Sorry all you pro's. We have been going to the park, and hitting softballs. It has been a lot of fun. The only problem was I didn't have a good bat, and I have wanted one for a long time. Tyler bought me a nice bat yesterday. It is a Senergy- Easton.I have had my eye on it for a while. Although my birthday is not tell March 21, it is still me birthday present. Then we went back to the park, and hit hit hit. Ah Amazing. Also by brother was in town the other day and we were able to go out to dinner with him his wife and their son Preston. That was a lot of fun too.

Just another part of the family

First off I would like to introduce you all to our small, but significant pets. We have six hermit crabs. I know there are not the normal house hold animals, but they are very funny little creatures. We had to get more because the biggest one bullies all the little ones around. So obviously we had to buy a bigger one to bully him around for a while. We often let them crawl around the room we just block off the dark places under the dressers. The first thing Tyler does every morning, and right before we go to bed is check on them. The are always tackling each other trying to see who gets to sleep in the corner. They also make this weird screechy nose when they get mad. We've only heard it a couple times.