Wicked!

So over the weekend we had a girls weekend...and went to Phoenix to see Wicked! It was so so so so so HOT there. There were having record heat when we were there.
Here we are just getting ready to go in and get our seats. Sherry who is standing next to me is the funniest person ever and we had so much fun together. We joked all weekend that the next trip we are going to Vegas to see the Thunder Down Under...and I am a little nervous that she might actually be serious! (Ha Ha)

Sometimes before the entertainment starts you need to find a way to entertain yourself.

This is me and my cute niece Aleia.

My sister Amy (Aleia's mom) and Aleia

Me, my Mom, and my sister Amy at this Mexican Cantina that was so fun and so so good. I am not a big Mexican food fan but I definitely want to go back here. We had these burritos that were amazing!

I love girls weekend. One of the best parts was just sleeping in and only worrying about myself. I adore my kids and hubby but every once in a while it is such a good break to get some alone time where no one is asking for anything. You don't have to worry if someone is fed, dressed, brushed their teeth, or wandering off somewhere. At the pool I got to lay out (which never happens anymore) I read a book and slept past 7.

The play was so good. This was our second time seeing it. We went to Phoenix last year and saw it. It is one of my favorites! I have to say that the cast the first time we say it was a little better but it was still GREAT!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

Last night Jared's football team (The Wasatch Revolution) played in the RMFL Championship game and won! They have a good time playing and had a good season. Congrats Jared and the Revolution!!!

Championship Game

Last night Izak's team played for the Championship. We lost but they played so good and made it so far in the tournament. We were so proud of their little team and how far they came this year. It was a really fun season!!!!

And they all got a trophy at the closing ceremonies after the game. It was great. Way to Go Mets!!!

I have to say that Jared did a great job coaching. My boys are so lucky to have him as their coach...so Way to Go Jared too!

Poor Jaxson

So Jaxson's baseball season is over a little early. He broke his arm climbing a fence at baseball. He decided to climb the chain link fence instead of go around and his cleat got caught and he turned baseball into gymnastics with a front flip over the fence...if only he would have landed it! He was pretty tough about it though. He did not cry. I thought I might and I had to leave the room when they set the bone. But luckily they put him to sleep while they did it so he will never know I was not there.

I guess at least the casts are water proof now.

But on the positive side Ike made the All star team! (which Jaxson is a little bummed about)

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!

Me, my mom, and sister and my sisters friend went to Vegas to see Lion King at Mandalay Bay. We had so much fun. Lion King was so good. The costumes are seriously amazing! There are elephants and zebras and all kinds of animals.

And I always love the stip. It is so fun to walk around and just watch people. What better place than Vegas to watch people too. We went to the M&M factory and bought the kids presents.

I don't go away without my kids very often so it was kind of a nice break to not have to worry about anyone else but myself. Fun girls trip.

Then after Vegas instead of flying back home we took a car service (which by the way was so nice and easy and a lot cheaper than renting a car) and met Jared and the kids in St George for the rest of the weekend.

We went to Pirate Island Pizza with the kids. They liked it a lot. It is pretty fun inside...the pizza was not the best but it was fun.

After the weekend we were all worn out!

Except for Payton who never gives up...she wants to make sure she does not miss out on anything!

I can't wait for Wicked next month. That one is my favorite. We are flying to Phoenix again to see it and that is where we saw it before. I will take lots of pictures!

New Baby!!!!

So I thought that I would finally introduce you all to our new baby...

He is big, hairy, and slobbery! But he is the sweetest DOG ever! I am so in love with him. He was supposed to be Jared's new baby(can't you totally tell that Jared picked him out) but I am so in love with him.

And actually he is better than any home alarm system we could have gotten! His bark alone will scare anyone and his growl kind of sounds like a bear. If he would not have already been named Mack I would have totally gone for the name Bear.

Mack and Jared's brother Matt's dog Murphy. Murphy is a miniature Schnauzer and Mack is an French Mastiff.

So I just thought that this was really funny! He actually was asleep like this. And he snores really loud. Now you all know why him and Jared get along so well. I swear this is the exact position Jared sleeps in too!

Just so you can see how big Mack is...this is our friends Great Dane Mercedes.

He gets a little excited with other big dogs.