Quick trip to Vegas

We took a spur-of-the-moment road trip last weekend to Las Vegas. It was kind of crazy and unorganized as far as planning goes, but it ended up being a great trip to see BYU basketball play in their tournament and a nice break from the cold. We found a great deal on a hotel that we split with some friends and David's sister and her husband. After driving all of Friday afternoon, we spent the evening eating and walking around the strip, basically just people watching and exhausting ourselves.

On Saturday we slept in and then sat by the pool. It was a really nice pool and I even got a little sunburned...whoops!

The boys then went to the BYU basketball game, while Carly & I continued to enjoy the nice weather. We met them later for some shopping and dinner at Maggiano's. It is our favorite Italian restaurant, David and I just love it. They don't have one close to us, so we found one in Vegas. Score! 

L to R: Ryan & Carly with their little girl, Me & David, Daniel, Jen & Phe

 

The next day we went with Jen & Phe to a yummy buffet...ha typical Vegas, and then drove back to grand old Utah.

Overall a quick whirlwind of a trip, but still so fun! Excuse my lack of photos, I am the worst at taking pics. Now if only it felt like summer already in Utah...

Remembering Grandma Shirley

 My grandmother Shirley, who is my dad's mom, passed away about 2 weeks ago. This last weekend was the funeral and it was a great opportunity to remember her and be with family.  Although we were sad that she is gone, it was truly such a happy funeral! That may sound strange, but we could not be happier for her to be in heaven with her husband (finally!). To learn more about life after death and the Plan of Salvation, click here . 

You see, her husband (my grandfather) died in a military plane crash in February of 1961. This left her alone with five kids at home, my dad being the youngest at age two. She was an amazing mother and woman. Shirley lived a long, lonely life and died at age 90 after battling Alzheimer's for over 9 years. I love my grandmother and I am glad I get to see her again someday!

 

 Here are my grandparents as a young married couple. I LOVE this picture of them, it adorable:

My family at the cemetery:

 

And this is the whole group. Every child/spouse and grandchild was there:

 

 This was the first time all the grandchildren were together in over 10 years:

 My two sisters and me. I love these ladies:

Here we are after the funeral for a family luncheon. It was beautiful, classy, and had delicious food, just as my grandmother would have liked it:

 

And here I am with my sweet niece, London. Basically we passed her around all weekend. We couldn't get enough of her! It was so fun to see her again and I miss her snuggles already. 

 It was nice to see my family again so soon and see cousins and relatives that I haven't seen in awhile. What a blessing to have the knowledge of the gospel! I know that families are eternal and that we can be together forever, all of which is possible through our Savior, Jesus Christ.