Surfing, reunion, and Texas

Well, it has been over a month again but lots has happened naturally. This time I have pictures to prove it.

Most recently, I just got back from the best weekend ever with Blake in Houston, Texas. Lots of good old bonding time, kayaking, good food, and relaxing. Blake's tradition is to make Sunday dinner and I got to help him make a traditional Venezuelan dish from his mission. Shredded beef, black beans, rice, and fried plantains. It was pure goodness. All fresh ingredients and tasty. I hope we make that again. Then after dinner it was a mad game of cranium with friends. It was amazing. I am still on a happy high.

A beautiful sunrise in Galveston. Yes, mom I actually was up that early hehehe

My Beautiful babies all decked out and ready to play. Here Blake is super bummed that the weather was crappy and too windy so we couldn't go kayak fishing. He really wanted to catch a shark. Yikes, I was just going to kayak and be the official photographer.

Happy Feet and plan B at Armand Bayou after a nice nap. No sharks but the possibility of gators. We were bummed we didn't see any. Although Blake's kayak got bumped by something and it was decided it could have been a gator checking him out. You never know.

My Fisherman in action

The Boren's all hot and sweaty but having a great time.

What's up people? I am the kayak Queen. Ok, I just wish I was.

My Action shot. It was windy so I was really digging in.

Mister handsome letting me take a picture. He is a stud.

So for old news...

July 17th Got to go surfing with my gal pal Kristin and we tried out a new spot at Otter Rock. It was small and windy but super worth it. What can I say surfing is always worth it no matter what.

July 31st - August 2nd Rocked the Quick family reunion in Washington at the end of July. Super fun times with funny people. Took a historic train ride to Snoqualmie Falls, took a dip in Sammamish lake with the kids, ate lots of yummy food, with the basketball court in the back yard lots of pickup games took place, Then my favorite we all sat around the fire pit roasting s'mores listening to stories from great Auncle Jimmy about he and grandpa growing up in Montana. Who knew they were little hellions. hehehehe. Then it was open roast hour with lots of family secrets being dished out by loving cousins. I had no idea my mom sunk a boat or that grandpa used to trow crab apples at cars!!!. hahahaha Needless to say it was pretty funny and caught all on film. I love my family.

The Crazy Quick family photo

Until Next time..... I will try to be better about posting so it is not so boring. Peace out!

Anniversary post a few days late.....

We did it! We have made our 4 year mark! Love you!!!

Lots going on since last month

Ok, It has been ages since my last post.

Here's what went down since my last post:

Spring Break March 20th - 29th:

• Drove to Seattle and chilled with the rents
• Flew to Salt Lake chilled with the In-Laws
• Drove to Las Vegas and partied as hard as a Mormon can for three nights. Saw the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Explored the Strip, Enjoyed awesome weather, Etc... Too much to babble on about.
• Drove back to Salt Lake, Chilled with family
• Learned to Ski for the first time at Alta and met up with Kumar. thanks for teaching us.
• Flew to Seattle, Drove to Vancouver, WA to crash a wedding reception. then drove home.

April 4th -Skiing

Went Skiing at Hoodoo. Blake is crazy good and we had an awesome time. This is our new sport

April 10 & 11 - Singing and Skiing

I sang in the Easter Concert and even has the female solo. It was amazing. So i did that Friday and Saturday. Blake supported me on Friday then took off for the mountains right after my performance with Skiing on the brain. Blake rocked it at Mt Hood on Saturday. I went to the beach with my killer friend Kristin and helped her pick out a new wetsuit. It was so much fun barely make it back in time for the concert hehehehe

April 17th - 19th Camping and Skiing

Klondike camping and skiing adventure. Drove up to Mt hood friday after work and pitched a tent. I froze but that is normal for me. Went skiing all day saturday. It was like 70 degrees and glorious. We were pooped when it closed so we pitched out tent and took a nap. Cooked dinner on the camp stove. yummo!!! Konked out. Ok We went apostate on Suday and went skiing all day again. It was great! Sorry mom. It was like 70 degrees again, i was getting so hot that i started to crash on purpose so i could just lay in the snow and cool down. Blake took on thh jumps and Black Diamonds. You are a stud!

last weekend April 25th - Surfing!!!

Went SURFING with my gal pal Kristin. She got to test out her new wetsuit. It was the best day ever. It was cold and rainy but perfect. Actually went to the right surf spot this time and totally had a blast. Still got a little sunburned. Go figure. Wish i was still tan. Blake had to study Boooo.

Pictures to follow at some point when I am not busy.

Time Out for Women Slumber Party

Last weekend I got to go down to Seattle and go the the "Time Out for Women" conference. It was amazing!!!!!!! I totally had needed a time out. I got to whisk my sister away from her family and meet up with my Aunt and cousins at Mom's house. Poor dad, there were seven ladies in the house. Needless to say we were everywhere and it was a total slumber party. Well hardly a slumber party we could not shut up and talk late every night. Hehehehe

I love my family and it was awesome to meet the newest cousins. Kim, you are awesome. Sarah, Welcome to the family!!! You are amazing too.

Thanks dad for putting up with us and for making the best breakfast ever.

We went to the Saturday session and my favorite LDS artist was there. Hilary Weeks!!! We got to meet her and get CD's signed. I love you!!! All of the speakers were amazing, hilarious and so uplifting. It was just what I needed. The one thing that stuck out to me was this: "Turn your complaints into a prayer. Add Heavenly father at the beginning and at the end of your complaints add in the name of Jesus Christ. You will fell better, have more communcation with the lord, and in essence handing the lord your problems. He knows you and knows exactly what you are feeling." I thought that was pretty clever. I am going to try it out. Maybe then I won't complain as much.

Here are a few pictures from our day.

Me and my Awesome big sis Melissa.


Hilary is soo awesome.





My Mom & Aunt Nancy. Cute sisters.


We totally got to meet to meet Hilary Weeks!!!!


All the hot ladies sunday morning.
Back Row: Mary, Aunt Nancy, Sarah, Me, Mom
Front Row: Kim, my sis Melissa

There were so many great tidbits I gleaned but they are in my notes so you don't get them. basically i can"t remember. But it was the most prefect day. Then after we walked down to the waterfront for Dinner. We had the intention to go shopping that night but we were all tooo tired so we went home. Although we did go to walmart. We were all so excited because all of us don't live close to one. We were only going to be there for a half hour but ofcourse being women we were there for over an hour. Hooray for Walmart.

Snow

What the heck! It is totally snowing today.

Toby the Wonder Dog!!!!

Blake and I are house sitting/ dog sitting again.
I love this dog. He is my adopted child.

Toby the Wonder Dog!!!!!

So last night I was giving Blake a head massage and Toby started growling at us.
It was pretty hilarious to see him soooo jealous of Blake. He is used to just me playing with him and giving him attention. He was wanting his doggy massage.
Hehehehehe what a funny dog.

We went to the dog park on Saturday for a sunny stroll and to play fetch. We found an awesome field right by the river with no other dogs around. It was perfect to play fetch. Or so i though.
Toby and i were having a great old time playing when all of a sudden a little yappy dog came cruising over to where we where. Boy did he want Toby's ball. They both started playing but then the other dog started to get nippy. I did not like that. Anyway I tried to get the dogs collar but he was to quick. Owner still cruising at the other end of the park with not a care.... I had enough so I finally got the ball and held it above the doggies heads. Toby was a good boy and sat when I told them too but the other dog started jumping trying to get the ball snapping is jaws the whole time. Needless to say it bit me trying to get the ball and I was not a happy camper so I fianlly had to put athority in my voice and commanded it to sit. It did and the owners little girl finally showed up and put it's leash on. The Owner casually walks up and says "oh did we interrupt your training?" Interesting. I said "No, just playing." So then I thought it was amusing that I got her dog to sit. I must be a natural trainer. heheheheheh

OK so i may have dramatized here but it really bothers me when people let thier untrained dogs roam free and they get into other peoples business and bit even if it was an accident.

So Toby, You are the great dog ever!!!! So well behaved and fun to be with. We would adopt you in a heart beat even if you are super fuzzy!!!!

Our New baby

Our new JEEP! It is awesome!!!!!!

A frosty cool spot we found on our adventure yesterday.

The "Beast" in action.

More cool People

Best Friends

Good buddies. Lucky that our hubbies are best buds. We lucked out.

My cousing Shannon and my mommy.

All the Cool People we saw at Christmas

Awwww Kara and Blake. She is now a married woman. thanks for letting us crash the sealing

My Bro Timmy Pooh. hehehehe

Awww family times.

Blake and his Bro Blair. Good times.

SLedding after Christmas with the Johnsons