Benefit

This is for a close family friend.

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery - 7/31/09

Winding Down

Hello!!! As most of you know Dave and I will be moving back to Salt Lake in a little over 3 weeks. We've both been pretty busy and haven't had a chance to update the blog but now I finally have some time because my last day at work was Friday. I wanted to take the last month for a few reasons, mainly because I wanted to be able to enjoy the last few weeks in San Diego without having to worry about work. I also wanted to have time to clean and pack as well as spend time with my parents who are coming in town the last week that we are here. Can you believe it's already been 2 years?!

I promise to update more often and post more pictures now that I have the time. Hope all is well!!

The Tonight Show!

On Thursday the 25th Dave, Josh and I went to the Tonight Show in Universal City. It was so much fun! As soon as I found out that Conan O'Brien was going to be the new host of the show I knew I had to try and get tickets for it. Aside from standing in line for 3 hours it was such a fun experience and I'm so happy that we had the chance to go.

The drive to LA.

We stayed here on Wednesday night.

Dave & Josh at the City Walk in Universal Studios.

This is Ocean Beach. We went here on Saturday because they were having a street fair.

Me & Dave in OB.

Father's Day Weekend

On Friday the 19th, Dave's parents flew to San Diego to spend the weekend with us. After a few trips to Rite Aid on Saturday morning, we ended up spending the day exploring the ships at the Maritime Museum. Here are the pictures from Saturday.

Dave and I waiting in the car while Miles and Mary Lou were in Rite Aid.

By the way, Dave got an iPhone.

This is a picture I found online of the Midway. It is a HUGE ship!

Dave and Miles before we got on the ship.

Mary Lou & Dave.

Is it obvious that I forced Dave to pose with me in this picture?

Miles & Mary Lou.

I took this photo when I realized that they were dressed the same.

Dave's "Iceman" look. (We have too much fun.)

The Star of India.

Onboard the Star, looking out at the HMS Surprise and the Russian submarine.

Funny story behind this picture. This was taken on a mini-ship onboard the Star and while I was taking this picture a little boy came up to us and said, "Excuse me? This is for kids only.". It was so funny! He was so cute and polite about it.

Like I said, we have too much fun. This is the bathroom area. It is a wooden bench with a hole carved in it and a bucket underneath.

Inside of the Russian submarine.

Dave.

Father's Day @ Hotel Del Coronado.

Dave and I at the Hotel Del.

I love you Dave! Happy anniversary!

June 9, 2007

Shandie's Overdue Update

Dave has been keeping the blog updated lately and I really appreciate it because I have been pretty busy. Now, things are back to normal and I have some spare time to update everyone.

First of all, I just checked my grades and I got A's in both of my classes. I'm really excited about it!! (I think my grandparents used to give me $25 for every A when I was in high school. I wonder if that counts for college as well. Ha ha!) I registered for 2 online courses over the summer and will continue taking classes in Utah in the fall.

Speaking of Utah, we just returned home from a trip to celebrate my dad's 50th birthday. It was so much fun and he was a good sport with all of the jokes about his age. Not only did we visit with him we were also able to make quick visits with my mom and Cal and Dave's mom (Miles wasn't home at the time unfortunately). It is always nice to see friends and family but for some reason this trip was very therapeutic for me; I feel refreshed.

Dave & Pat decorating for the party.

The finished product.

Ever since Mary Lou bought me the cupcake cookbook I love to make them for every occasion.

The man of the hour.

Grandma.

Grandpa.

Me & Dave.

Jarid, Me, Codi.

Uncle Kelly & Aunt Shirlee

Charlie found the cupcakes.