Fall break!

This past thurday and Friday were fall break. So both the girls and Lane had no school. We had a fun couple of days off to enjoy together. On Thursday we went shopping on behalf of my birthday coming up next week. I picked out a few things for Lane and the girls to give to me. I got this perfume from bath and body works in my new favorite scent. Grace and Sophia stumbled across this a few weeks ago and told me to buy it and now I love it.

In the afternoon we took the girls to the Dollar theater to see Wall-E. Very cute and original movie. Grace loved it and well Sophia fell asleep. She takes after my side of the family.
Later that evening Lane and I went and saw Dashboard Confessional in Concert. It has been about five years since we last saw them. And they are still just as awesome as ever. We also got to see Plain white Tee and Panic at the Disco. For as much as I love going to concerts, I thought that I was going to go deaf. It was so loud. Its doesn't help that it was in an arena. Most of the concerts we go to are outside or in night clubs so the volume isn't too bad. But it did bring back lots of fond memories. On a side note- Our relationship was started at a ticket booth buying concert tickets for New Found Glory. He wanted the seats next to mine.

Here is a video of Dashboard singing the best song ever. They sang this song at the concert as well.

Then on Friday our great friends (the Roberts and the Jacksons) invited us to go up A.F. canyon to go off roading in their neat off road vehicles. These off road vehicles are awesome. They each hold 4-5 people and your in a normal seat so they are really comfortable. We did a campfire dinner and then headed back down the mountain. Beez and Chris are awesome drivers as well. You have to know how to maneuver the vehicles or you just might tip them over.
This is kind of what the vehicles looked like, but with back seats. I loved them, the girls loved them and so did Lane. They make for great family outings. We just might have to get one as well.




*Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures, so I just got the pictures you see off the internet.

The Beauty of the Mountains!

Last weekend we had our first big snow in the Mountains. What I love about living with Lane's parents is the view of the Mountains from their house. Once the storm cleared the mountains just looked so beautiful. I ended up taking a million pictures, but I will only post the best. Then on Tuesday we hiked up the same mountain to see the caves inside. This was our second time and we hiked up the mountain (1 1/2 miles) in just one hour with both girls and Grandpa. The Timpanogos Caves are beautiful and just in our backyard. They will be closing next week for the season so I am glad we got up there and saw all the beautiful fall colors.

This is Timpanogos Mountain. It is the tallest mountain in Utah.

If you look to the far left of this mountain that is where American Fork canyon is. That is how you get to the caves. They are on the North side of the mountain and about 3,000 feet above the valley floor.

These are the mountains on the north end of Utah County. I love that corner of the mountains.

No this is not the cave, but its part of the hike up to the caves.

Utah Valley in the back ground.

We finally made it to the entrance. We were very tired.

One of the cave Lakes. Water seeps in threw a fault line that runs through the cave.

Ahh!! Scary cave. Grace and Sophia loved every minute of being in the cave. Even when they turned out all the lights.

When we got to this part of the cave the tour guide turned to me and said isn't this so pretty and I said no, it looks like fat. What do you think?

This is the heart of Timpanogos mountain.

All done, now we had to hike back down which was mush easier.

The First Cut.

Wow, October is here. This year went by so fast. I love October so much. I love Halloween and The fall season. Its a wonderful time of year. Now this blog entry isn't about the month of October, but something that we just did yesterday in the month of October. I had Grace and Sophia's hair cut for the first time. My two girls never had much hair to begin with and by the time we left for Japan two years ago, they both had hardly any hair to cut. Then with the whole language barriers of japan I just didn't bother doing it. Then we got home and everyone was so shocked at how long and pretty their hair was, so I still couldn't cut it. Then last week both girls had school pictures and I knew the time had come. So last night we went up to Salt Lake and had my good friend Darcy cut their hair. I feel like my girls are no longer little girls. The cut looks good and both of them and I am glad they are happy with it. Here are the pictures of the cut.
The Before. Grace's hair was down to her waist and Sophia's hair went down to the middle of her back.

Grace's first hair cut. And yes I did save some hair.


Sophia's first hair cut. I saved her hair as well.


I could not get Grace to take a decent results photo so this is the best I have for now.

Don't mind Sophia. She is just showing off her new hair

Thanks again Darcy

Swimming

One of the luxuries of living with Lane's parents is getting to swim in the Saratoga Springs community pool. Now this pool isn't open to all residents living in Saratoga Springs, just the ones who live in the original Saratoga springs community. The pool is awesome. It is heated all year round and its is really big. So when it is crowed its not too bad. Also is has the most beautiful backdrop. Utah Lake and the Mountains. Last night we went for a swim and this time I brought my camera. Here are some pictures of some of the things we have been working on in the pool with the girls.

Grace Jumping off the diving board. Grace loves to do this. When Lane asked me to jump off the diving board the other day I couldn't. I know I am wired, but one of my fears must be jumping off diving boards.





Lane with the girls.

Although Sophia is afraid to jump off the diving board she loves to hold her breath under water. She is cute. She does really well. Even though she can't swim, this is a good first step.



In this picture you see the mountains and the Lake a little bit.

Vacation pictures.

I finally got my computer back and now I can post some pictures from the last month. We were pretty busy in August. We went to Canada, California, and Mexico. And the girls started school. Here are some pictures to highlight our trips.
One last Canada picture:
I couldn't get a better picture, but here is Lane and Grace on a tube. I am really happy that she enjoyed it.

Our trip to California:
Sophia is trying to style the hair that my dad has left.

My mom in the Kimono that I bought for her in Japan.

My dad dancing with Grace and Sophia.

My BFF Lynn and I at the shop she works at in San Fransisco. I always love getting together with her when I am in town.

My sister Susie with Grace.

Activities in between California and Mexico.
Sophia Rock climbing. Lane was so proud of her.

Grace and Sophia with their cousins outside the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving point.

Sophia's first day of school.

Sophia at the Gardens at Thanksgiving point.

All the cousins at the Gardens.

Our trip to Rosarito, Mexico:
I love this flower in this setting. Mexico is so beautiful.

Grace in the pool at night. I love the glow of the pool behind her.

Sophia playing on the beach.

Sophia asleep after the beach.

Our last meal in Rosarito Mexico. The famous Lobster meal. This will probably be the last time we go down there for a very long time. I will miss everything about Rosarito Mexico.