[Silver Lake] a peaceful escape

Adam and I along with Grandma & Grandpa Pistorius went up to [Silver Lake] this afternoon, which is up Big Cottonwood Canyon by Solitude Ski Resort. I was excited to go there not only to take Adam since he has never been but because I wanted to see what it was like in May, sure enough there is still snow on the ground. There was more snow on the ground than what I expected there to be and it also was still a bit chilly. It was so nice to get away for a few hours from the hustle and bustle of the city to the quiet and peaceful mtns. We were only there for a short time but we will definitely come back later in the year so that we can walk all the way around the lake on the boardwalk since today's visit did not do [Silver Lake] justice. I did get a few great pics from our visit so here are a few of my favorites!!!

[Roses] are [Red].....

I got a dozen [ROSES] today!!! I was so surprised. I came home to find a note from the floral company on the door saying that they left the flowers at the office of our apartment building. I got so excited and immediately went there and retrieved them. There so gorgeous and amazing. I love to get flowers and since I was not expecting it I was even more happy!! The card said Happy Belated Mother's Day :). Thanks baby they are beautiful and when you see the pics I'm sure you'll agree!!

Belated [Mother's Day] post!!!

Hey Everyone since I have been busy and since it's like pulling teeth to get Adam to write on our blog, this post is a tad bit late. Adam & I had a great [Mother's Day]!!! We woke up and were a tad late to church but made it in time to teach our little sunbeams. After church and a bit of a relaxing period we went over to my moms and grandparents house for dinner and get together with extended family. I gave my mom this amazing CD of Primary Music played on the piano buy a guy named Paul Cardall, he is on the list for a heart transplant and is an amazing piano player! My mom loves things like that so she was happy. I gave my shopaholic grandma a gift card to Kohl's!! I know you may be thinking how impersonal to get her a gift card but for a grandma who has everything she needs that's the only thing I could think to get her. She was happy so that's all I care about. As for Adam's mom she is clear in New York so we were not able to see her on [Mother's Day] but she is coming this weekend so we will be able to give her gift then. I did get gifts from my mom and grandparents!! My mom got me numerous things such as new socks which I needed, a gift card to Michael's and to Red Robin. My Grandparents got a me a new church dress which I needed so they did a great job and chose perfectly. Thanks Guys!!! Overall my [Mother's Day] was a nice relaxing day to spend with the people who I love and who love me the most!!! I just want to end this post by saying how much I appreciate all my mom does for me!! She is always willing to do anything to help me out. There aren't enough thank yous in the world to express how grateful I am for her and all she does to make my life easier so thanks mom your the best love ya!! To grandma, all I can say is nobody has a better Grandma then me!! She is so talented and amazing, I have learned so much from her over the years and will cherish all that she has taught me and will teach me in the future. She does anything it takes to help me out and I am so grateful for that. thanks G-ma!!

To my mother-in-law Vicki, thank you for opening your family and heart to me I have had a great time getting to know the amazing people in your family and look forward to many more fabulous years to come!! 

Vicki my awesome mother-in-law

Me, Mom and Grandma at my Bridal Shower

3 generations in one photo!!

[FaMiLy PhOtOs]

Thanks to Tawsha of The Color Blue Photography we had an amazing photo shoot for our {FaMiLy PiCtUrEs} they turned out great and since there are so many I had to make a slideshow in order to showcase them all. Enjoy!!

The {CrAfTy} side me!!

I have been in the CrAfTy mood lately....thus you get to see the makings of that mood. I had a baby shower to go to and wanted to make something for it, so I racked my brain and the picture below is what I ended up creating. I love how it turned out and it only took me about 3 hours. I had seen these before and I have always have wanted to make my own and so I finally had all the ingredients :) They make a great gift and are definitely original!!

This is the name of the baby on the way

What a BeAuTiFuL EaRtH we have...

What a magical world we live in.... Today we saw the movie Earth by Disneynature. I have always known that there were amazing places on Earth but every time I watch a movie like this I always wish it will never end!! The planet we live on is more complicated and yet so simple at the same time. Beauty is all around us but sometimes we don't realize it because we live in a world with many distractions but once we take away all that we have its core beauty. The animals that are in the movie are amazing. It's one thing to see them in a zoo or amusement park and a total other to see them in their own element. They are constantly battling not only at  times the unforgiving elements that surround them but the other animals that see them as there next meal. The risks that at times are not choices but musts.  They are willing to do anything to protect the next generation of young. 

How easy do we have it to just be able to have a roof over are heads to protect us from the harsh elements. We don't to have to stalk or walk/swim hundred miles to find our next meal not knowing if it will even be there when we arrive. I am so grateful that I have what I have!! To be able to feel safe and taken care. Yes we have things that we have to worry about that the wildlife don't but I think I would take what I have over them any day!! Heavenly Father created this BeAuTiFuL EaRtH for us to enjoy and I am grateful for those who may have risked or sacrificed to make this movie. I'm definitely amazed at the circle of life..

The sweetest thing....at least to me anyway :)

Yesterday Adam said he had a surprise for me and of course I ask what is it LOL!! He said it wouldn't be a surprise if he told me. We played Disney Scene It and the whole time I'm thinking to myself what could it be.  Afterwards he presents me with a CD with the game [Yahtzee] on it!!! I was so so so excited!!! You might question my excitement over a silly [Yahtzee] game but the reason I was so excited over it was because for the last few months I have been downloading it off the net and without buying it you only have 60 minutes of play time. It was becoming so annoying that right in the middle of my game it would shut down since I was out of time... :( 

Now that's all about to change cause Adam is the best and like I said before he gave me the game on CD so I now don't have to only play for only 60 min...which by the way goes by really fast!! LOL

Thanks Adam your the best!!