The first weekend that Richard and I were in Arizona, Richard went to Danny's bachelor party in Prescott and on Saturday night, we had Alexandra's bachelorette party (which was a complete surprise to her). First, we led Alex to the Princess hotel, where we had a room for the night, and got ready. Then we drove her to this new place called Geisha a Go Go, where we had a private karaoke room waiting for us. That was a blast! Then we took her to a Western restaurant across the street and she rode the mechanical bull. It was a great night and I was so thankful to be able to fly in from Washington early to be a part of it all.
On our way to sing some karaoke (which Alex didn't know yet) with the beautiful bride to be! 
Nicole, Marcie and me singing a really cool song : )
Alex and her friends from Tucson having fun! I love this picture, they look so happy.
Alex and her mom singing "My Girl" with me and my mom, we were awesome.
A bunch of us next to the mechanical bull, and no, I did not ride it and I probably never will!
On March 5th, Richard and I flew to Arizona. We were there for 10 days! The main reason we went (besides seeing family and friends) was because my cousin Alex, and Richard's long time friend Danny, were getting married. I'll put up pictures from the wedding in an other post.
The weather was absolutely perfect, sunny and in the high 70's. It was hard when we arrived back in Portland to rainy, 40 degree weather : ( Richard and I had such an amazing time with all of our family and friends, as we always do. We sure miss everyone in Arizona, it seems to get harder and harder each time we go back to visit. Here are some pictures from our time there.
We actually went to 2 weddings while we were there. Richard's friend from high school happened to get married during the same week. This is from that night.
Here we are with our friends Christina and Daniel, who happen to be getting married in June (which is when we will be back next) So many weddings!
The week that Richard and I were there was my brothers spring break. My mom got a room at the Princess and the Westin Keirland for my family to have a little vacation away from home... in the same city : ) The hotels were beautiful and it was great to be able to lay out in the sun by the pool in March, only in Arizona!
My brother Jonny, Richard and my dad pretending to be cool.
We can't wait until we get to go home again!
This weekend, I went to Arizona! It was kind of a last minute trip to surprise my cousin, Alex, for her Bridal Shower. I came in Thursday night and got to see my brother, Jonny's, last basketball game of the season. On Friday, after a dinner at church, Alex was supposed to come to my cousin/sister-in-law, Marcie's house. My other cousin Karie picked me up and we headed to Marcie and Jared's. Karie knocked on the front door while I hid and she went inside, after she shut the door, I heard Karie say "and here's another package" and she opened the door and I walked in : ) Alex was very surprised to see me there, she said "what are you doing here?!"
I got to spend Saturday with Alex going to her wedding site and then Sunday I went to church and then the shower. Richard and I had to spend Valentine's Day away from each other, but it was nothing new since we have never been able to spend it together while Richard was away at school. Maybe next year will be our first <3
When it was time for me to leave yesterday, I didn't have to say any sad goodbye's or think about how long it would be until I came home again because Richard and I will be back in 2 weeks for Alex and Danny's wedding!! Can't wait : )
Me and Alex right after I surprised her.
Me and my cousin Ashleigh on Valentine's Day, hence the pink outfits.
My mom and I walking around Alex and Danny's wedding site, it is going to be a beautiful wedding!
I think that Clover, our cat, misses Arizona so much that anytime it is sunny here in Washington (not too often) he is over by our patio door laying in the sunshine coming through the window. I think he agrees with me that it is just too cold here : )
For the past 4 months, I have been nannying three days a week for a 2 year old girl named Zoey. She is adorable and so much fun to spend my days with! She calls me "Yesheanne" =) Last Friday I was with her from 6:30am to 5pm, which is a long time trying to keep a toddler occupied, so we decided to take a little trip to the river. Her house is really close the the WA/OR border and the Columbia river so I packed up her stroller and we took a walk along the river. It was great and she loved the water!
Here we are by the I5 freeway that crosses the river. Isn't she so cute?! She loved the camera =)
On our way to sing some karaoke (which Alex didn't know yet) with the beautiful bride to be! 
Nicole, Marcie and me singing a really cool song : )
Alex and her friends from Tucson having fun! I love this picture, they look so happy.
Alex and her mom singing "My Girl" with me and my mom, we were awesome.
A bunch of us next to the mechanical bull, and no, I did not ride it and I probably never will!
We actually went to 2 weddings while we were there. Richard's friend from high school happened to get married during the same week. This is from that night.
Here we are with our friends Christina and Daniel, who happen to be getting married in June (which is when we will be back next) So many weddings!
The week that Richard and I were there was my brothers spring break. My mom got a room at the Princess and the Westin Keirland for my family to have a little vacation away from home... in the same city : ) The hotels were beautiful and it was great to be able to lay out in the sun by the pool in March, only in Arizona!
My brother Jonny, Richard and my dad pretending to be cool.
Me and some of my beautiful cousins, Ashleigh, Marcie and Karie after we finished getting everything ready for the shower.
The yummy food and pretty flowers.
Alexandra playing the, never disappointing, bubble gum game!
Me and Alex right after I surprised her.
Me and my cousin Ashleigh on Valentine's Day, hence the pink outfits.
My mom and I walking around Alex and Danny's wedding site, it is going to be a beautiful wedding!
Lighting the candles...
Singing...
And Richard blowing out the candles in one huge breath.
Here we are by the I5 freeway that crosses the river. Isn't she so cute?! She loved the camera =)
