. $30 Round Trip Tickets.

When the airport 10minutes from your house has $30 Round Trip tickets to Vegas and you already have a free weekend stay in a Hotel on the strip, you just can't say no...right?!
This trip was one of the best Vegas trips we've taken yet. We went Thursday-Saturday, got free 1st class upgrades on the way there, saw the show La Reve and loved every second of it, went to the wax museum for free, went shopping, ate way too much, walked a ton to the point where I bought new running shoes and had no shame wearing them at night bc of how bad my feet hurt, found out that I've already had the chicken pox because I broke out in shingles and got some of the best quality time with Levi! I have to admit, I've been one to be super attached to my phone. Guilty as charged and not proud. But this particular weekend I left it in the hotel quite a bit and let me tell you, not being tempted to check instagram, Facebook, pinterest, etc. texting friends and clients back, was the BEST!! I didn't even have an itch for my phone when I didn't have it, more of a relief to be honest.
I love quick weekend getaways, especially when we can do them under a budget and still have the greatest time.

.Where the Weather is Always Pleasant.

Back in uhhh...January...we took a quick weekend trip to San Diego to visit my sister Hillary. Christy and Chris had to deliver some furniture for Hillary's in-laws, so we jumped in the back seat with Mason and took off!
We always stay with Hills in-laws, they have the best.house.ever!! Went to the swap meet, slept in, see our nephews, traditional Mexican food and donut runs and seester time.
I forget that the drive to Cali really isn't that bad. With the weather already hitting the triple digits, I've got a feeling we are going to be out there quite often this summer...

.Thursday Nights.

Ever since the day I met Levi, we have always had the same plans every Thursday night. It may possibly be one of my favorite traditions. To go watch "Two Out Rally" play softball. Levi has played with the same team for the last 4+ years. I try and go as often as possible when I don't have clients or when it's not to hot/cold. And now they play 10 minutes away! Only down fall of the new stadium...cost $3 per person (yes, even they players have to pay!!) to get in each time. But to look on the bright side, we are saving time and money with him playing much closer than before!
I love my softball player

.Out with the Old, in with the New.

Sometimes last minute parties, make the best parties. One thing, well a couple things, we will do different next year is to make sure all the "House" chores are done prior to the day of a the party. Levi and I were running around from 7am-7pm getting everything cleaned and set up. It was well worth it tho.
We had plenty of food, Relay Races, a little game of Musical Chairs (quite hysterical actually with adults), Bingo, White Elephant, S'mores, Fireworks, Kinect and of course ringing in the New Year.
Looking back, 2011 was probably one of my favorite years yet. Bought a home, went a cruise, Hawaii-twice, Alaska, California, plenty of weekend getaways, brother beat cancer, sister adopted the most perfect baby boy, parents came home from their mission, went through all the ups and downs with fertility, and grew closer as a couple.The trials and experiences we've had have only made us stronger.
Looking forward to 2012 and the new years resolutions that we have yet made....whoops!!

.New Years Eve's Eve Celebration.

You know when you were a teenager and would drive up to Sunrise at the crack of dawn, snowboard for the day and drive back home in the same day?? Well, apparently we still think we can play like kids.
The snow was ok, but better than Utah's snow so I guess we can't complain!!
Levi got to test out his GoPro and helmet he got for Christmas. Hoping for some more snow here in AZ soon so we can go again!!