Living aquarium and Lagoon

Last weekend Dave and I both took Friday off with hopes of leaving the valley I wanted to leave Utah so we ended up in Salt Lake.. I know I'm a good wife. Anyway it was still fun to get away and spend sometime alone.
Friday we left and went to the Living Planet Aquarium, it was actually really cool its kinda small but has quite a few animals to check out. I really liked the octopus and really didn't like the spiders.































After the aquarium we headed to the long awaited Cheesecake Factory


On Saturday we were planning on heading to Lagoon with my family. Dave and I wanted to do Lagoon-a-beach since both of us get sick on the rollercosters. We only made it thirty minutes before the rain started and they closed it on us. Oh well we had a good time and gave the lifeguards a good laugh as we went down the slides freezing and screaming.

Girls just want to have fun!!

A couple of weeks ago all the girls in my family went to Park City for our annual girls night. We had a Blast we shopped, played games, stayed up late (thanks to the kids),went swimming, made homemade strawberry jam and just enjoyed each others company.. Thanks mom for planning it you did a great job! love all you guys!

Celebrate growing older.

I found this on someones blog and just loved it. Everyone of them....Written By Regina Brett, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taughtme. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometerrolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else..
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion, Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23.. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone and everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give it time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
.32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now
.36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Bee's and Birthday's

On Saturday we headed down to Salt Lake to celebrate Mylee's (my brother Jesse little girl) first birthday it was a cute party they did a mickey mouse theme and had it at their pool. Then after the party Dave and I headed to the Bees game which was fun until it started raining and we left around the six inning... but still we had a good time and will be going to many more this year where hopefully it wont rain.

Memorial Day

This year for Memorial Day we went to Vernal for the Merkley family reunion. It was a fun quick trip with nothing left out games, food, late nights, screaming kids, and of course a good time. Thanks everyone for a good time, and Jill for putting it all together.

Girl cousins at the reunion:Ashley, Jodi, Megan, Me, Jill, Michelle, and Autumn

Me and G-ma Bev

My favorite family member

Us with Megan and Jeff taking a quick bike ride. It was really cold but fun and nice to get some fresh air.

Ogden Marathon

May 16 was the Ogden Marathon and no I didnt run all of it, only 6 miles. But that was enough for me. My dad, 2 of my brothers, my little sister and I did the relay of the marathon and had a blast doing it. We did pretty well by taking 20th out of 90 teams with a time of 3.45.
We decided it is something we will make a tradition out of and try to get more of the family to participate with us next year (well see how well that goes over).

The night before the race, look how excited we are.

After the race, still all smiles:)

My #1 fan

Me and my sis

Resting after the big race

Markelle and I with our Huge icecream cones, haha they were even smaller in real life.

WICKED Health Days on top of Mothers Day!

A couple of weeks ago all the girls on Dave's side took a trip to SLC to see the play WICKED. It was a fabulous play which we really enjoyed.

Dinner at the Macaroni Grill

The map of OZ

Us waiting for it to start

Then this weekend was Smithfields Health Day and according to Daves dad it is a holiday worth celebrating so that's just what we did. We actually me, Sid (my brother), and Val (friend from work) started the day off with the 10k. Then we were off to the parade,then the fair where I had a delightful shaved ice and ended the night with the baseball game and a lion pup. It such a fun weekend, and we ended by celebrating Mothers Day with Daves mom. We are so grateful for the wonderful mothers that we have both are so fun and are willing to do anything for their kids we love them so much. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

Val and I (sid was in front of us so he missed out in the pictures)

Taya walking in the parade

Us at the baseball game


Eating our lion pups

HALF WAY TO 50

So this last weekend was Dave's 25 Birthday(the 24th) We didn't do anything way big or grand but it was fun and that's just the way he wanted it... He enjoys the simple pleasures of life like staying in and watching TV almost every night:) Not my idea of fun but anywho... we started the night with dinner his choice, Wingers. Then walked around Kohl's and Sports Authority and ended the night by renting a movie. It was his day and this what he wanted so that's just what he got!!

Plus a few presents the night before. Somehow he weaseled his way into getting them early.

His favorite present!


Okay his real favorite present, golf pass

In honor of my wonderful husbands birthday I just want to give a shout to him and my top 25 favorite things about him..
1-I know everyone thinks their husband is the Best in the world but my husband IS the best in the world for me!!
2-He completes me, he is my better half
3-He makes me laugh
4-He puts up with a lot from me
5-He supports me in everything I do
6-He is smart
7-He is a hard worker
8-He is a good singer(when he wants to be)
9-He is good with finances
10-He makes me want to be a better person
11-He is a good example to me and everyone around him
12-His testimony
13-He is good at grilling
14-He is good at anything and everything he puts his mind to
15-The way he can make me feel beautiful
16-How he is understanding when I spend a little money on myself
17-The way he can find joy in the simple pleasure of life
18-The fact that he went back to school for our families future
19-When he lets me play footie's at night with him
20-His humor (most of the time)
21-His is always in a good mood (this one is sometimes annoying)
22-He is so patient (this one is Never annoying)
23-He never complains or talks bad about anyone
24-He always puts others first
25-He loves his family specially me and he is very good at showing it(although I wont ever complaine if he were to bump it up in the romance department)
I love you Dave, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Easter!

This year for Easter my parents came into town to celebrate (lets be honest it was to see the grand babies) either way it was fun to see them, plus they brought my little sister who doesnt get to come very often so we had a really good time. On Saturday night we dyed easter eggs. I havent done this for a couple of years so I had forgot how much fun this was I think I did just as many or more than even the little kids I just couldnt stop myself. On Sunday we had a great dinner and then had our Easter eggs hunts, first we had the adults egg hunt. Yes thats right we still have egg hunts as adults and Ill tell you they only get better because the adult eggs get filled with money. Im sure it was funny watching all of us come flying out the front door and start running around like the kids do. And really I think we have just as much or more fun than the kids do. Anyway it was really fun Thanks mom, dad and gma bev for the entertainment.

After the kids got to have there hunt and I have to say it was pretty fun watching them run around also. And then of course we finished off the night with a family poker game.

But as fun as it was to spend time with the family its not the real reason for the season. Easter is to celebrate our lord and Savior. I am so grateful for the Gospel and the knowledge I get from it. I love the fact that I get to spend eternity with my family and without Jesus Christ and the sacrifice that he made for us we wouldn't be able to do any of those things. And for that I love him. Now that's a good reason to celebrate. Happy Easter!
dying our eggs

Dave and I

Jodi, Me, and Meg

hunting for eggs

Our winnings

2 Roses for 2 Years

Then

Now


April 6 is such a great day besides the fact that it was the day the Gospel was restored, the priesthood was restored, and Christs Birthday! It was also our wedding day and this year we celebrated our 2 year anniversary. We went to the Olive Garden (thanks mom and dad) and then the real celebrating came we came home to watch the NCAA final game!!! Whot Whot! (for those of you that know me know how sarcastic Im being right now, Im not a big sports fan) But Dave was in charge of our anniversary so I guess I should have seen that one coming. Either way I still love him and was greatful to spend the night with him. Happy Anniversary babe I love you!

Aprils Fool + Alisha = Trouble

Were Pregnant!! Or so Dave thought.. On Wednesday when Dave got up he came into the bathroom to get in the shower and stumbled upon a positive pregnancy test. It took a min to set in and he had to double check the test a few times before he slowly set it down and walked over to me and asked if it was for real and how I felt about it. His only words were "well I guess it was meant to be" then he jumped in the shower (which was good cause I couldn't hold back my laughter much longer) It only took Dave about a 10 minute shower to figure out what was going on... when he got out he look at me and said "I know you, and I know what day it is, so you promise to me that you were the one that really took this test?" Busted!! I just started laughing and told him no. It took a few more minutes before Dave laughed at this.

For a lot of people this would have been enough for one day but I still had one trick up my sleeve. Later that night I replaced one of Dave's beloved Oreo cookies with one that was full of toothpaste so when he bit into it he got a refreshing taste of peppermint.. haha ok maybe it wasnt as refreshing as disgusting but boy was it funny to watch his face as he realized that it wasnt a normal Oreo. I love my husband so much and am so grateful that he is willing to put up with me and the ticks I pull on him.