update

Hey guys....
remember that blog I started in May and then never touched again. Well, I think I may be better about it now that my summer is over. If you get a chance...check it out!! trainingbycarrie.blogspot.com

Santa Monica and Malibu

Yesterday...Spencer and I went to Santa Monica. We walked along the pier, ate lunch on the 3rd street promenade, and walked along the beach. From Santa Monica to Malibu and back. We had a ton of fun...I think we'll go back and stay!!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Northern California!!!

San Fransisco Bay

So, Spencer gave a pretty good update on his blog about our trip to San Jose and San Fransisco to see his family. I have to admit I was pretty suprised when he asked if we could go up there last friday around lunch time. I'd been pestering him all week to call Aunt Karen and set something. I'd honestly given up on the whole idea when he decided to call her. Amazing what happens when I just leave it alone. I'll have to remember that one.....

Gorgeus, huh??

Anyways, I had a BLAST up north and definately enjoyed it a WHOLE lot more than either of
us thought I would! Its absolutely gorgeous and the weather was much more bearable than LA.



These are Spencer's cousins, and my soon to be cousins. From left/bottom to right/top are Annie (5), Kennion (8), and Mark (11). I made it my goal of Saturday to make Kennion smile for a picture. And guess what...I was successful!! Well...sorta. Mark had to tickle it out of him and I had to have some QUICK fingers . But it worked!!

So for 3 years I've heard about Grandma Curtis' applesauce cookies. But...in those three years no one has thought to make them for me. Well...thanks to my new wonderful Aunt Karen, I had my first experience with those infamous cookies. As shown here...the batter was delicious. And the cookies were quite amazing.

What else is there to do in San Fransisco other than drive around for what feels like HOURS looking for a parking spot? One word...

Yup...thats right! We ended up ordering 4 desserts and sharing them between the 7 of us. We got the very berry sundae, the peanut butter hot fudge sundae, the hot fudge sundae, and the cookie bottom sundae!! Talk about delicious!! I meant to get a picture of them before we dug in with spoons in hand...but got distracted. Whoops!

Mark and Kennion and Aunt Karen and Annie

Uncle Gary and Spencer

As you can tell...we enjoyed them completely. It was pretty fantastic!!

Weekend Getaway

So I learned this past weekend that I like northern California more than I thought I would. Spencer and I spent the weekend in San Jose area with Spencer's Aunt Karen and her family. We had a BLAST!! Pictures to come soon!

Hollywood Stars

So less than 24 hours in Hollywood and I've seen two stars!! Thats more than I've seen while visiting here over the past few years.

First: Spencer and I got into LA Monday just before dinner time and we all went to In-N-Out for dinner. As we walk in Holly notices a guy standing by the drinks who looks familiar. We both recognize him from something but can't place it. Chris and Spencer have no clue. What help are they?? Anyways, as we are leaving Chris goes to fill up his drink. He proceeds to ask the guy if he's been in any movies. The guy's response "Are you LDS?" Turns out he is LDS and was the bad fiancee in Charley. We KNEW we were right!! Ok...so not a big A-Lister but still. I was excited. And kinda wished I'd pulled a real "tourist" moment and gotten a picture with him. lol

Second: Spencer and I are wandering around Hollywood and Highland today. There is some "help prevent childhood hunger" thing going on in the main area. There are a lot of people gathered around but we don't really pay much attention. I then realize that there is someone of interest there too

For those who don't know who this is. Its Vanessa Coleman from High School Musical and she was on Dancing with the Stars. Spencer's sister is a HUGE fan of the HSM movies. I claim I took these pictures for her but I kinda enjoyed the whole "star crazed tourist" bit.

It was fun!!

Who knows what else will happen over the next two weeks?!?!

what to do with a night in LA?

Blog of course!!

Hey guys...here's a riddle for you (of sorts)
so what happens when your brother goes to bishopric meeting and your sister in law goes relief societing? and the cute niece sleeps?? Spencer and I sit on the couch in the basement and blog.

Pathetic I know!! But he has gotten into blogging. He's firs ton my life of friends and family. go check it out. I think he's pretty proud so far.

Visiting Utah with the Reyes Family

Make a Smilebox postcard

California dreamin

The best part about the job I have is my ability to travel. For those who don't know...I'm manager of the phones for a nanny placement agency based in Northern Colorado. But thanks to technology I can travel and take work with me. As a result...Spencer and I will be spending the next almost 2 weeks in sunny California. I plan on sleeping, visiting the beach, and shopping. All of course with my ADORABLE niece Whitney. I hope to be better about updating but seeing as its after midnight I'm off to bed. Maybe tomorrow....

We got here around dinner time today. Spencer and I spent 2 days in Provo. Its nice having Grandma's condo to stay in....but the beds are HORRIBLE (sorry Grandma) so I'm happy to be sleeping on nice beds for the next two weeks. We got to see Annie and meet her new boy. We got to see Shelby and Greg, friends from Fort Collins. And most importantly...we got to see Megan and the Reyes Family. Its been a while and I've known them the longest. This might be a first but I actually ENJOYED my two day in Utah. but then again...I'm glad to be in Cali too!!

Ok...enough rambleing....off to bed I go!

and what you've been waiting for...

ok....so I thought this was a pretty cute picture. Impressed I'm smiling? Me too...It was a LONG and HOT day!! but fun...



And...THE RING!!!! As a bridesmaid for my friend Shannon's wedding we went to get our nails done. My nails looked too gorgeous to pass up taking pictures. True to Carrie the nails are back to normal and have been since tuesday. (my birthday) It didnt even last a week. sad huh? I know I'm biased...but I think its the prettiest ring out there. Don't you agree??

Wedding Fun

We attempted rag curls for my hair. The rags were MUCH cuter than the actual curls. I was kinda disappointed in how they turned out. It looked cute in a pony tail but thats about it.



Cute huh??



The pretty flower boquets with hydrangeas and carnations and white roses. Gorgeous huh?



This was my hair after the reception. It was falling out a lot. but looked really nice...