Aladdin at Tuacahn!

Last night, my mom and I went to see Aladdin at Tuacahn.

While we were there, my mom spotted her cousin John and we talked to him for a few minutes. Then we went in and found out we were sitting straight across the aisle from him! He even brought us some ice cream. It was very nice.

There were new songs, new characters, but the same wonderful story that everyone loves! It was such an amazing performance, with live camels, chickens, peacocks, dogs, and horses. It was so worth the trip!

One Last Hurrah in AZ

Today was my last full day in Arizona with my Grandma.

So we decided to go to the movies and see the new Bourne movie.

It was a really good, suspenceful movie!

After the movie, we went to Red Lobster for dinner.

I got the Honey BBQ Glazed Shrimp Skewers. It was seriously delicious.

I had an amazing time here, and I loved every minute I got to spend with my Grandma!

Thanks to my parents for sending me down here!

Blowing Bubbles in Arizona

Today in Arizona I played in the pool with two adorable little kids from Hawaii. They loved watching me juggle and blow bubbles in the water. It was so funny to watch them laugh and blow bubbles too. We swam and played for soooo long that I left the pool exhausted! It's definately time to sleep.. Goodnight world.

It's Sunny In Arizona

Well, the sun works. Here I am in Arizona visiting my favorite Grandma, and we're swimming everyday. Let me tell you the sun works. Thank heavens I have my dad's skin and don't burn very much, if at all.

Happy Birthday Emily!

It's Emily's Birthday today and I wanted to make sure she felt the love, even though I am away on vacation. So here are 14 things I love about Emily!

1- I love how Emily makes me feel like her sister and lets me tease and play with her, just like any sister would do.

2- I love how mature Emily is. Even being 4 1/2 years younger than me, she makes me forget how big of an age difference that is and makes it seem like we are the same age.

3- I love how Emily hugs me EVERY TIME she see's me.

4- I love how Emily will do stuff with me like go laser tagging, go shopping, or just go play at a park.

5- I love how Emily will talk to me about anything. And I love that she knows she can talk to me about anything.

6- I love how patient Emily is. I can be so annoying sometimes but she always puts up with me, and forgives me when I go too far.

7- I love how Emily will let me do her hair... if I can find the hairbands.


8- I love how Emily will play Mario Kart with me, and not laugh too hard when I fall off the edge a bajillion times and come in dead last.


9- I love how Emily and I love the same K-Pop group, and we both swoon over them.


10- I love Emily's sense of humor! She is a funny girl!


11- I love Emily's willingness to help me with anything. When I was sick, she brought me yummy rolls that her mom made. And when I was washing the cars, she came out and helped.


12- I love how strong Emily is.


13- I love how happy Emily is.


14- I love that there is no other person like Emily. She is the coolest "little sister" in the whole wide world!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SQUIRT!!!

Stadium of Fire 2012

This year's Stadium of Fire featured a performance from American Idol winner Scotty McCreery. (Look how good those stars are! I helped make those pretty and move them around!)

My DREAM CONCERT happend at SoF this year. The Beach Boys made a stop here on their 50th Anniversary tour. They sounded as good as ever and the energy in the arena was electric! Everyone was on their feet dancing and singing around as much as they could. It was an AMAZING concert.

Once the fireworks and everything was done I ran into Mike Love backstage and had a great few minutes talking to him. He said he was happy to meet me and then kissed me on the cheek before he left and I went back to work. I was in awe of how nice he was and how happy he was.

It was truely an amazing experience in my life.

Florida 2012

Day 1: Epcot!

Favorite Ride of the Day: Soarin'

Favorite thing that happened: Ilene jumped when a firework went off on the Soarin' screen. It shook the whole ride!

Still at Epcot, enjoyed turtle talk with Crush.

Awesome ride! Love smelling the oranges :)

Day 2: Magic Kingdom

Favorite Ride: Space Mountain

Favorite thing that happened: We went on Splash Mountain and everyone was making fun of me because I am afraid of water. It's a good thing I have a sense of humor because I can laugh about it.

We got a smoked turkey leg to share in Magic Kingdom while we watched the parade go by.

Day 3: Animal Kingdom

Favorite Ride: Expedition Everest

Favorite thing that happened: The rain came pouring down and so while we sat down for lunch, most people left the park. The rain stopped and we had a great time in a nearly empty park!

On the safari; we got stuck in a herd of giraffes! Cute!

This guy is a stud!

Favorite! Rode 5 times this day.

Day 4: Temple and rest day!

Favorite thing: getting to do 10 baptisms and 5 confirmations.

Day 5: Back to Epcot!

Favorite ride now: Mission to Mars! (Everyone was telling me how sick they got on it but I was not even fazed by it. I could have gone a few times.)

Favorite thing that happened: We spent about an hour in Japan, just looking at the shop. It was a nerd fest in there and we all loved it!

Canada! (We forgot there was a Canada until we walked past it.)

Japan! In the pouring rain!

Day 6: Hollywood Studios- Star Wars Weekend

Favorite Ride(s): Star Tours, Rock'n'Rollercoaster, Hollywood Tower Hotel (AKA Tower of Terror)

Favorite thing that happened: Dawniel and I went on Hollywood Tower Hotel three times when Joe, Ilene and Emily left the park for a while.

 

"Volunteer" they said. "It'll be fun" they said.

I HATE WATER!!!

LOVED being there for Star Wars weekend. LOVED Star Tours. LOVED all the characters.

Once again, pouring rain, but this time we were okay with it!

Day 7: Back to Magic Kingdom

Favorite Ride: Still Space Mountain (Ended up riding it 7 times, this picture was taken right before the 5th time)

Favorite thing that happened: We went to the Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and they put Emily and I up on the screen with the caption that said "Loving all the attention!"

Day 8: Back to Animal Kingdom

Favorite Ride: Still Expedition Everest!

Favorite thing that happened: Joe went to see Finding Nemo the Musical and Dawniel and I rode Expedition Everest SEVEN TIMES IN A ROW. This picture was taken just before the tenth time (I rode it 12 times total)  

Day 9: Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

Favorite Rides: The Hulk, Dueling Dragons, and Spiderman!

Favorite thing that happened: After a huge drama involving getting on the Dueling Dragons, I got to go on it, but I didn't want to go alone. So I convinced Joe to go with me. We got on and I asked him, "Do you hate me now?" and he said, "Absolutely". It was a really fun ride but I think what made it more fun was looking at Joe at the end of it and seeing the hatred in his eyes.

I love Spiderman with all my heart, and this ride was really cool!

The Hulk goes upside down 7 times. I went on it three times in a row!