Have a Magical Day!

                                      

Only one day upon my return home from Utah Jon and I flew to Orlando to Disney World and Universal Studios for a week of glorious fun together!  We had planned and paid for this trip in advance weeks before mom became ill, had a stroke and passed away - but needless to say, it was a welcome reprieve after all of the emotions experienced due to mom's passing in addition to all of the running around while Cam was home visiting and then my return trip to Utah to help Ashley with her wedding plans and trip to St. George.

Jon and I had so much fun; two kids at heart let loose in a candy shop!  Our first time back to Disney without kids in tow lol :)  We were able to leisurely enjoy every last ride and adventure we desired and spend endless hours talking, laughing and planning for the future.

Some of our favorites:  Magic Kingdom: Thunder Mountain Express, Space Mountain, Pirates, The Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, Dumbo, Carousel of Progress, Mickey 3-D movie     Disney Hollywood: Tower of Terror, Aero Smith Rockin' Roller coaster, Star Tours, Aeriel, Beauty and the Beast  We didn't desire to go to Epcot or Animal Kingdom this trip.  At Universal Studios the Harry Potter ride and village are delightful and we loved the 3-D Spiderman ride!!  At Disney we especially enjoy the various musical numbers performed by marching bands, barbershop quartets, etc., people watching, riding my little scooter around, using many fast passes and eating ice cream :)  Disney is such a magical place.  

 

                                    

So Soon?? My return trip to Utah in August :)

I flew back to Utah with Cam after his week home here in the burgh in order to celebrate Ashley babe's upcoming birthday and start preliminary plans for her upcoming wedding, visit with my precious aunts and uncles, and also for a two day girls trip with Loraine to St. George.  It was a whirl wind week and a great deal of fun!

We found Ashley's dream wedding gown which is timeless and simply exquisite!  Also, secured her venue at The Bungalow where Jon and I also had our wedding reception (her choice something she has longed for and as she says a tribute to her parents) and also enjoyed visiting with my fairy god-mother Jane who owns the Bungalow.  We also acquired ideas for flowers, invitations, etc.  In addition, our girls trip was a riot!  We had such fun driving all over the place including going to Zion park.  St. George red rock is so beautiful; check out my facebook page to see all of the pictures!

A Week of Bliss with Cameron Here in the Burgh!

Cam flew home for a wonderful week spent pursuing activities and adventures and enjoying delightful, long hours of laughter and conversation!  He wanted to tour Heinz Field, attend a Pirates game, kayak in the Three Rivers in Pittsburgh, attend a temple session in the Washington DC temple, walk Missybelle in Boyce Park, see friends, dine out and simply hang with his folks ... it was such fun!!  Cam is such an incredible son and brother!  I love that he attends various temples in Utah on a continual basis, that he works hard at his job, is a fabulous big brother to his little sister Ashley, always demonstrates kind acts of kindness and service to others, shows endless amounts of love and affection to us (his mom and dad), chooses to have a cheerful, proactive attitude, continues to work with his leg (since his horrific accident) in order to run once again (he is running/jogging his first 5-K since his accident three years ago!!) and holds true to his beliefs, ethics and testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  He also continues to date hoping to find the girl of his dreams who is equally motivated and spiritual.  Cameron Jon is an incredible son!