Thanksgiving!

Cameron and I had a great Thanksgiving. We were able to go to Pennsylvania and have the holiday with Cameron's parents. We had an amazing dinner with the Brown's, a family in the ward. I wish I would have taken photos of our dinner, but I always forget... Cameron and I did have the opportunity to walk around downtown Phoenixville. It was cool to see the old buildings and here memories from Cameron's high school years.

Here is the mural that tells some of the history of Phoenixville.





The famous Colonial Theatre that made an appearance in the movie "The Blob."





Cameron and the town.




Eating at the Black Lab Bistro.




Cameron's crab cakes.




While in Pennsylvania we were able to help put up Kevin and Susan's Christmas tree.







We also went to Cameron's 10 year class reunion. It was a lot of fun and Cameron really enjoyed seeing old friends.

Phoenixville High School, Class of 2000.




TJ, Scott, Scott's date, Kevin, Cameron, Cassidy, Brian, Brian's date.




Kenny, TJ, Cameron and Luke.




Us with Lucy and Nate Tyler.




We had so much fun on our little trip and can't wait to go back! Happy Thanksgiving!

Pine Valley Mountain

Yesterday Cameron and I and some friends hiked to the top of Pine Valley Mountain. It was probably one of the hardest hikes we have done in a long time. It was 12 miles round trip and it took us about 6 hours. The whole hike was so pretty, the leaves were changing colors, the views were amazing, all in all it was definitely worth it!

Here we are at the beginning of our journey, about 1.5 miles in.



A few years ago an avalanche came through here and wiped out all the trees, it's just barely starting to grow back.



The miles mile of the hike was brutal, it feels like you are going straight uphill. The trail is a mixture of loose rocks and boulders you climb over, so your legs are screaming at you to just stop walking. Even with our legs being as tired as they were, it was so worth it! Here is the group sitting at 10,000 feet up, enjoying the view.



The was a family of ladybugs that ate lunch with us, you can only see 6 of them, but down in that crevice there are like 30 ladybugs!



Cameron, sitting on Burger Point



Cameron and I sitting on a cliff, with St. George below us.



The view of St. George!



I feel so grateful that Cameron and I live in a place where we can go outdoors and see all of these amazing places. It is so humbling to see so much of the world that isn't covered in houses, and fast food restaurants. I feel like I need to thank my Grandpa Nilsen, because if it wasn't for him I know I wouldn't love to hike and be outdoors! Thanks Gramps, for taking me on all those hiking/camping trips! I am not sure if Cameron feels the same as me but, I can't wait to do this hike again!

A Utah Man, Sir, Will Be Till I Die; Ki! Yi!

This past weekend Cameron and I went to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah's homecoming football game. It was so great to see old friends and to finally be able to go to a game. The university's marching band and Crimson Line (dance team) invites the alumni to come back and perform for halftime at the homecoming game. Cameron and I were able to drum and dance at the game. It was so much fun!! Here are some photos!!


Cameron went and played ultimate frisbee with some of his old roommates before the game.



Roman, Ed, Cameron, and Rocky





Warming up before the game.



The stadium!



Cameron, Stephanie, and Tyrell



Trisha, Tasha, Cassidy, and Swoop





The Crazy Lady! Every game after the 3rd quarter the band plays a song from Blues Brothers and the "crazy lady" dances to it. Sorry the song is really quiet, I was on the other side of the stadium when I filmed this.



Crimson Line Alumni, I danced with all of these girls except five of them during my 2 years on the team.



So, Cameron and I just took turns with the camera so we never actually got a picture together! So sad!! On the drive back to St. George our tire blew up! Here are some photos of Cameron fixing the tire, I wanted to get better ones but he kept telling me to stay on the other side of the car... haha



All in all it was a fun trip, we were very glad that we got to see some old friends and hopefully we can do it again some day!!

YEEHAW!!!

Last weekend we had to chance to go to the Dixie Round Up Rodeo. It was a smaller rodeo than the rodeos I have been to in the past, but it was still lots of fun!! Cameron was a little disappointed that he didn't get to see any cars smashing into other cars (sometimes he gets demolition derbies and rodeos mixed up.)

Here are some photos!!

Buckin' Bulls




Braeden and Cameron



Brittnie, Alisha, and I



Steer wrestling, this one makes me a little sad,I always feel like they are hurting the Steers...

Last Bit of Summer

So, we didn't have a super exciting summer due to Cameron still being in school and both of us starting new jobs as nurses. But, we were able to take a quick trip to California for the weekend. It worked out perfectly with our schedules and it was over Cameron's birthday which made it even more fun! Here are some photos!

This is the Oceanside Pier. For some reason or another we have fallen in love with Oceanside! At night people line up along the pier and fish, you have to be careful not to lean on the wood railing because you might just put your arms in some nasty fish guts! Gross! We ate dinner at Ruby's Diner (The building on the very end of the pier) and we happened to see some dolphins while we were eating. So fun!!



It was Cameron's birthday while we were there and we decided to make the trip to Disneyland. I thought it was going to be super crowded because it was Friday but, the longest we ever had to wait for a ride was 40 minutes, no too shabby! Maybe, it's because it was Friday the 13th and people thought they were going to die or something.

This is us at California Adventure. Shortly after this photo was taken, I learned that Disneyland has nurses that work there. This has become my new career goal!



3D glasses photos are my favorite, I told Cameron to be silly, he told me that he didn't know how to make a silly face...



Here we are in Tarzan and Jane's tree-house. It could have been a much cuter picture, but I am doing awkward things with Cameron's arm... haha



Here we are moments before going on Thunder Mountain Railroad.



Toon Town fun!



To end the Disneyland photos I leave you with my favorite picture! The $8 spent on the turkey leg... totally worth it!



He we are freezing our butts off at the beach. I don't think the sun came out from behind the clouds one time that whole day!



Even though it was cold we still managed to get some sweet skimmin' in!



So I'm pretty sure we should send this photo to Victoria Skim Boards because it looks like a pretty sweet add to me!



And, last but not least, my favorite photo of the trip: Cameron trying to kiss me, and me shutting him down. Come on Cam, you can't kiss people on the beach, what if someone else sees us?? haha I love ya Cam!

CliffJumping

Cameron, Braeden, Alisha, Dan, and I went cliff jumping at The Sand Hollow Reservoir last week. It was lots and lots of fun! I am super scared of heights but, I somehow always give in to peer pressure and jump off anyway. I guess if my friend's name was cliff I would jump off him! haha (Jimmy Neutron reference) Here are some photos and we are very excited to go back!

The boys were not afraid and went right for the high cliff!



Me, debating whether or not I'm going to jump.



Me, actually jumping. I did eventually give in and jump off the high one.


Cam and Dan swimming around. Notice the dog just in front of him, his owner is behind Cameron and Dan. I felt so bad for this little guy, his piece of crap owner jumped off the cliff while holding him and then let go of him half way down. The poor dog was built like an English Bulldog and had these tiny little legs that could barely keep him a float. I wanted to steal him away or call the dog police to come take him. It was very sad.



Thanks Alisha for being the photographer!!