Bear Lake

On our big camping trip we decided to spend it half camping and then the other half at the lake. This is Bear Lake, it's gorgeous lake that is half in Utah and half in Logan. Brenton has many memories of this lake. I have been wanting to go, but this is all melted snow water, so it doesn't warm up until Aug. So Aug came and we made a day of it. It was so much fun. We were on the Idaho side. Along with Jaron and his family that went camping with us, Brenton's Mom Jeana, brother and his wife Kenyon and Mer, met up with us. Sadly to say I don't have many pictures to document the lake due to the fact I was in the water the majority of the time. This water is blue of blue. I suggest that everyone go there at least once in your life.


This is a shot from the road. I am told this lake is about 20 miles wide!

The Brenton. This is after our long day in the sun. I made sure we slathered on the sunscreen, luckily for us we did not get sun burned, but it would have been so easy to do. The sun was bright that day!

Okay so the cows. We're driving from our campsite to the lake, it's about 15-20 min. And usually in the mountains I'm used to seeing wildlife...deer, rabbits...whatnot. But not here, in these mountains there are just random herds of cows. They would just be standing right in the middle of the road, usually when you would come around a sharp corner. Luckily for us, Jaron had a monster truck and a great eye for animals, so he cleared the path ahead of us.

Here we are getting ready at our campground. Faythe just loved posing.

While the parents were breaking down their part of camp, Brenton was showing Wyatt the way of the flex. He didn't quite get it, but I'm sure it won't take him too long.

Brenton and I before we headed home.

Camping at St. Charles

About two weekends ago, Brenton and I got a major camping bug. For Christmas, Santa brought Brenton a tent, but we just haven't had reason to get it out. So finally we just said we're doing it. Brenton's older brother Jaron and his wife Candice had the bug too, so with the 4 of us, and their two kids we went a camping! After work on Friday, Brenton and I headed up to Weston Idaho, to meet up with Jaron and fam. From there we drove about an hour and a half to get to this great spot, St. Charles. We got there pretty late at night, but it was camping so it was all good. Since there was a fire restriction, we could only have a fire if there was a proper and designated fire pit. It was getting too late, and so the place that we found, sadly enough did not have the fire pit, so we did without..but it was still great.


Saturday morning Brenton and I were in charge of breakfast. Since Brenton's family is serious when it comes to camping, his brother had all the great gadgets for a good camp out. Brenton made some rockin' pancakes and eggs.

Here is our great camping space. In the chair is my sister-in-law Candice.

Brenton being the morning person that he is. Woke up at the butt crack of dawn. He was very patient and waited as I awoke an hour or so later. I still wasn't ready to get up, but he was getting tent crazy, so I put on my shoes and we went for a little hike. Brenton found a trail that led us to a little creek. It was a really nice place.

Okay so my little Nephew Aidan, this picture is for him. Last year, he had done something wrong and when he was being corrected he got this pouty face. Then he just said, "I'm sad, I'm lost in a forest" Wow..it was amazing, no one ever knew where he got that from. So that was last years phrase, "I'm lost in a forest" (he also started "I'm lost in a forest, I'm afraid of lobsters..love that kid) So again, Aidan, this is for you...We're lost in a forest!

Haha...yeah camping!

Cute little Wyatt. He is a firecracker, to say the least. He was directed by his parents to bring pants camping, but the stubborn that he is, settled on shorts. It wasn't until the sun went down did they regret not bringing pants. He found himself a stick at this point and was using it for a sword.

Ahh..Ms. Faythe. She is too cute. She was helping us put our tent up. She LOVES the camera, and has just the perfect smile and pose.

The First Anniversary

Yeah we made it! One full year. On Sunday we celebrated our first anniversary! It was a great year and we had a lot of fun. I think time stops after you get married because it just goes by so fast. Here are some things that occurred in our first year of marriage:

Brenton started school~Jazmine stopped school (don't worry mom I'm going back in 2 weeks)~Brenton left Washington Mutual and moved to Fidelity and LOVES it~We got to play mom and dad to my niece and nephew for a whole week~We bought our first Christmas tree and $100+ later we had Christmas decorations~Jazmine turned 23~Brenton's brother Dallanleft for Iraq for a year in June~My brother Jared got married~ Brenton turned 23~My mom graduated with her Master's Degree..go Mom!~ 2 nieces and a nephew were born~We had 4 trips to California to get the family time fix~We were Primary Teachers for 5 year olds~Moved to new apt~Jazmine chopped her hair off!

Well that is really all I can think of for now. Most of the real exciting things happened to other people, but since we know them, it counts!

Here is just some fun pics of what we did throughout the year.

Here is our official First Anniversary picture. We had a great relaxing weekend in Salt Lake. We took Friday off and had a whole day date. We went out to dinner and movies and just had a great time.
Here is my handsome husband. He is just way too cute!!
Yes it still fits!! I love my wedding dress, and this is the only time that I felt it okay to put it back on. I love it so much more, I missed my dress. Please ignore my hair, I am claiming a shadow that makes the big poofy-ness...I swear.
This is us at the zoo. We went to Hoggle zoo with Brenton's parents back in June. I haven't been to a zoo since I was a wee little kid, so this was very fun.
Okay so the Hoggle zoo borrowed a white alligator from New Orleans. No it is not an albino alligator, it is a white alligator which means that it has color in it's eyes, but his skin is white. Apparently, some researcher found a nest of 18 white alligator babies, and since their skin will get very sunburned and they standout really bad, the researchers put them in zoos. It was cool, but sad. This poor guy didn't have much room to play in, he just sat in his little pool of water while everyone starred at him. :(
Ahh the Brenton man and Giraffes. So this pic makes it look like the giraffe is coming out of his head, but fear not, it's just my poor camera skills. These guys were so cool. You could go into a building and on the second floor and be eye to eye with them. One of them got real close and a guy was able to touch it!!
Here is me at the temple with the in laws. Brenton's little sister Kaitlan went through the temple for the first time, and this was the first time that I got to go through the Logan Temple. In the back you can see my evil brother in laws suffocating mama Jeana (Brenton's mom). She has a thing with private space and the boys just love teasing her.

Santa Cruz. I know I have already posted it, but it's worth a mention. Our first trip to the beach for the year. Well actually, so far it's the only trip to the beach.
Whale watching. My poor nephew in the back was SO seasick. I think by this time, he had snapped out of it, but we were already headed back to the dock. He is so cute with his little turtleneck.
So this what happens when you get too eager to see the sun. Brenton and I were SO sunburned. We spent about 3 hours out in the sun and Brenton was so kind enough to document this moment for us. It took him about a week to not be red. We learned our lesson!
Everyone can remember our first move as a married couple. We absolutely love our new place. If anyone is moving to the Sandy area, I suggest this apt. They really make their tenants happy. One morning, Brenton and I were driving to work, and right as we pulled out of the complex, two employees were stopping cars and were passing out breakfast to those going to work. They gave us a box of juice, trail mix, and a yogurt. It was so great..so come be our neighbors it's fun!
I realized that Brenton and I don't really take pics together. Here is one of only a few. It's not our best picture, but I figured since I don't have many, I can't be picky. We are at his brother Dallan's B-day party. His brother has since been shipped out to Iraq. He is in the Marines, and so he left early June and he'll be back June of 2008.
Oh look another pic of the cute couple. I think this pic has already been posted too, but it's just too cute. So us being all snuggley up in Monterrey Bay,California.
This was the first trip we took in the beginning of the year. Brenton is the man when it comes to my nieces and nephews. They just love him!!