Back to reality

I have been home from my WONDERFUL trip for quite some time but I was greeted with an instant dose of reality as soon as I got back and so it has taken me some time to make a post. The night I got home Charlie got the stomach flu and it has since been passing through our entire family including me. But enough about the realities of life and on to my exciting trip!

I got to spend the first half of my trip with family. I had a great breakfast with my dad and spent a ton of time with my mom and sister. I also got to see my wonderful grandparents and that was a real treat since I don't see them very often.


I was able to spend a few days at my parents beautiful cabin. It may not look like much here...they are under some major renovations and it will be amazing once it is all finished. I love being up in the mountains that close to the stars. It is truly a spiritual and peaceful experience.

I spent some time with my niece's and nephew. They are so cute and so much fun. I wish we were closer as they are the same age as my children and have so much fun together. Looking at this picture makes me miss them already!


We got to spend the day at my most favorite place in the world...Sego Lily day spa. My mother treated all of us for a day of beauty and it was pure HEAVEN. We had a great day of bonding and relaxation and it is not a day I will soon forget. Thanks mom!!!!


I went to the temple twice in one week, what a treat! It was great to go to the Jordan River temple since that is where we were married and we are coming up on our 10 year anniversary. It was fun to think back to me walking around in my wedding dress there. It seems like forever ago.

The second part of my trip was spent with my BFF. We giggled and had so much fun together. We spent part of our time together in Las Vegas and we ran into so many celebrities!

I decided to try out for American Idol while I was there. Here were my reviews:

Simon said, "That was absolutely dreadful!"
Paula, just clapped like a seal and then put her head on the table next to her Coke cup.
Randy said, "Yo dog, you've got mad skilz!"



We will just have to wait and see if my audition shows up on the next season. Ryan Seacrest is really short just in case you were wondering.

We stayed at the "lovely" Flamingo hotel, Donny and Marie's second home. We never saw them but we thought it was funny.

And as you all know I am such a hot babe that I got invited to the Playboy mansion. We got to hop in bed with Hef. The whole experience actually made my skin crawl a bit, but how many women can say they have actually been in bed with the Hefster....ok so quite a few but still aren't you jealous?

And for my final most glorious moment. I GOT TO KISS BONO! Ahhhhh, I can die happy now.

The trip was quite a treat. I was able to relax and enjoy just being me for a few days. I was able to giggle in my head as I saw all the other mothers dragging strollers and children everywhere I went. I loved seeing family. I cherish each moment I spend with them as I know they are few and far between.

A HUGE thank you to my amazing husband that allowed me to go and took great care of the children while I was away, and yes the house was even clean when I got home. I think it was hysterical that he hijacked my blog while I was away...he really is quite creative.

I am glad to be home with my sweet family and so appreciated my wonderful experience!