Wednesday, August 26, 2009

CALIFORNIAAA!

Sam and I have been really taking advantage of our 2 week vacation before fall semester starts. the day after finals ended on friday the 14th, we took off to visit my sisters in california and to see my niece millie get baptized. we had soo much fun with everyone over the weekend! i loved seeing my sisters again. my parents were in town and it was nice to see them also. then on monday we took a day trip down to San Francisco with my parents. it was quite a full day and we got to see a lot!! then on tuesday we had planned to head back to provo, stopping at Lake Tahoe for a couple hours to spend some time at the beach. however, sam found out he didnt have to work the next day so we decided to take a spontaneous detour to Las Vegas! we found a CRAZY cheap room so we figured why not! it was soo random and soo fun! i had a blast spending time with my hilarious and wonderful husband! so there are quite a few pics because we were able to do and see so much in so little time. it was crazy but fun!Me with Millie after her baptism! she is growing up so fast:
we spent the afternoon and evening at Folsom Lake in Sacramento:
Simon:
Madelyn is such a cutie!! :

In San Francisco with the parentals:
cool ship from WWII and Alcatraz in the background:

sea lions at Pier 39:
at lunch.. amazing seafood!! loove san fran!!:

Golden Gate Bridge.. kinda foggy:

Seeing the Redwood trees in Muir Woods:

the California coast!! way windy but so beautiful:
Glen Alpine Falls (i think thats what they are named)... near Lake Tahoe:

Lake Tahoe.. gorgeous lake!
VEGAS! we stayed in the Stratosphere. not bad!
we went to the Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace.. beaufitul statues and architecture:
the Bellagio:

6 comments:

Christa and Randall said...

jealous!!!! looks like you guys had a blast. san fran is my favorite city! thats awesome you got to go. i love your dress in the first few pics! you are gorgeous.

Kari said...

It was so fun to have you guys here! We had a blast and I know the kids loved seeing you too! Great pics and I can't believe you guys did actually go to Vegas! That's awesome! Enjoy being spontaneous while you can! Glad you guys had fun! Love you!

HolliJo said...

Oh fun! I'm glad you guys got a break from school and work and such!

mema said...

We had so much fun with you and Sam! Especially in San Fran! I loved it! I know that game night was way more fun with you guys in town :)Can't believe you went to Tahoe and Vegas on the way home! So glad you had a nice break...
love, MOM

Emily White said...

kat your hair is getting so long! how was the motorcycle trip

Sarah said...

Looks like you had a great time! Hip hip Hooray for modest swim suits!! I knew you owned one!! Maybe that should be the ONLY one you should wear:)