Christina's Wedding

I drove back to Salt Lake City with Steve from Goblin Valley to catch a friend's wedding, while Bryan headed home with the kids. It was nice to have a bonus day with my mom. We filled it with shopping, chatting and yummy food. I have not had a day like that with my mom since, well, I cannot say...years and years!! Love this woman who is my constant supporter, therapist, best friend and just happens to also be my mom.
Christina and I have been friends since elementary school. We are definitely two different people and have not always seen eye to eye, and still don't on some things, but we are always a friend first to each other. I was thrilled for her to find happiness with Malone. Her wedding was wonderful and I can honestly say I think this is the happiest I have ever seen here. Love this friend who has become an incredibly strong and fierce woman and mom. She is an example to me of hard work and perseverance. I hope nothing but the best for her!

Spring Break 2018: Goblin Valley

After St. George, we drove to Goblin Valley to meet up with Grandpa Nielson and our friend Jared with his two daughters, Hanna and Charlotte. The kids were thrilled to see Grandpa. That was so sweet to watch their reunion. When Jared arrived later that day, the kids picked up like no time had passed at all between them. Jared even brought me loaves and loaves of my favorite bread that is only sold in certain parts of Idaho and Utah--such a good friend!
It was a gorgeous place to have another adventure. We went into actual "Goblin Valley," hiked Wild Horse Canyon and Bryan and Jared took the kids to explore a cave while I stayed back with Myles during his nap time and my allergy hangover. The kids were very disappointed when we left a day early due to the ridiculous wind.