The Magic of Disney

A couple of weeks ago we went to Disneyland and had the time of our life. We hadn't been to Disneyland in forever. It was soooo much fun. We went to Disneyland the first day and felt all of the magic and rode all of the rides. The next day we went to California Adventure and had alot of fun too, but I think that all the Magic is definately at Disneyland. We felt like we were kids again, and acted like it too, it was great. We had churos and watched the fireworks. Gene and I had perfect seats right in front of the Castle. I was determined to find just the right place to watch the fireworks and there were hundreds of people everywhere sitting and waiting and then, there it was, an emptly spot just for us. I love Disneyland!!!

Gene, Parker Marc and I on Splash Mountain. We got SOAKED (we meaning me and Gene)

We got free Mickey ears when we got off the rocket ride. Super fun

Gene Parker and Marc on the faris Wheel.

The Boys excited to be wearing their hats

Me, Gene and Brent at the Tea cups, we could barely fit all of our legs inside, and the boys spun so fast we were all so dizzy afterwards.

Waiting in line for the Tea Cups

Gene in Tommorrow Land where we had ridden Space Mt. (my favorite ride) six times.

Walking into Disneyland before the fireworks

Gene and I in the hang glider just before riding Soaring Over California. Loved this ride

The whole gang, except me, I took the picture

Gene took this one, I thought he did a great job, I love Fireworks, and Tinkerbell

Us in our perfect spot, getting ready for the Fireworks and eating our delicous brownie

Sarah's Wedding

Yeah Sarah is married!!! We had so much fun a couple of weeks ago at Sarah and Koi's wedding in San Fransisco. It was absolutely amazing. Sarah looked sooo beautiful, and everything was so perfect, from the flowers to the food. Oh, and the cake, Sarah it tasted as good as it looked. I wouldn't have expected anything less from you. It was so great to spend such a special time with friends. We talked and ate and danced the night away. It is so wonderful to have such great friends. I love you all and can't wait for our trip to Florida Brooke we are so on! Miss you all and Tina I am supe excited to come and see little Matthew!!

Gene and I just before the wedding over looking the PresidioSara and Koi Sarah, your dads toast was so special I will never forget it!Two beautiful blondes and a brunette!!! He hee Love you guys

All the Girls but the Bride

To the Snow We Go!!

Me and GeneThe Girls and I at the Lake The YW Pres. getting ready for the big race
Us having moving only 3 feet and comming to a complete stop

Me and Gene right after the snowball fight
Katie, Joanne and I have become a bobsled team
We went so fast down the hillGene resting after his long hike back up the hill

Gene and I right before we left when it started to snow, Beautiful!!!!

Last weekend Gene and I took the youth of our ward up to Mt. Lassen. It was absolutely beautiful. The air was so crisp and clean and the pine trees every where with fresh powder snow dusted all over them it was gorgeous. We had such a wonderful time. On Friday we left right after school and drove up to the Hood's cabin. (It is amazing with enough beds for all of the girls and the leaders to sleep on. Thanks Jolene.) There we cooked speghetti for everyone and I was quite proud of us at how quickly we got it all together. Then we played games and had a little devotional and sent the boys packing to the Martin's home 20 miles away. After the boys left the real fun began. We played apples to apples with the girls and talked until we couldn't keep our eyes open anymore. Sat. we got up super early to get all the girls ready, because we thought the boys would be there early, but they didn't come around until 10:30am they were having a home cooked breakfast by brother Martin, and then had a snowball fight. After they arrived we then went to the snow finally. It was so much fun, I hadn't been sledding in such a long time. There was no one else where we were so that was great. we all took turns sledding down the hill and having a snowball fight. The Young Men's and Young Women's Pres. tried to have a race. All of us girls piled onto one sled while the boys went down on thier own sleds. The sled that goes the farthest wins. Well, I was in the front and I didn't quite have a hold on the rope, before Gene let us go and went down the hill with the others. and the toggle on the rope got stuck underneath us and we stopped about three feet from were we started it was hilarious. The guys went all the way down the hill and we got stuck. Finally we got it all together and tried it again, and we won, we went way further than the YM pres. but then we had the long walk back up. After the snow we went back to the Hood's for grilled cheese and soup. While we were eating it started to snow it was sooo pretty light fluffy flakes, we all went outside to watch and then decided we had better start heading down the mountain before we get stuck up there. It was such a great weekend. Thank you so much Sister Hood and Sister Martin for letting us use your cabins. You're the best!!!