Family Vacation in Arizona

So, I don't know about any of ya'll but Todd and myself were in desperate need of vacation. And, that is exactly what we did this past weekend. We spend hours in the sun, soaking up the sun in ARIZONA!! Every year, Todd's family goes on a yearly trip and this year we went to hot Arizona. We had a great time and Todd planned the whole trip for us all. What a man he is!! We are sad to be back to reality but we loved seeing our family!! Here are some pictures from our memorable vacation...

The Folkman Clan

Sunbathing with our shades on

Dinner at the Russtler's Roost...Western all the way

The restaurant had it all...even a bull

So, see the big 8 story slides in front of you? Yeah, Todd and I both went down these. Talk about free enema! Yikes (picture courtesy of the Internet)

Happy One Year Anniversary to Us!!

It has been a wonderful past year for Todd and me. We have learned quite a bit about each other. Who would have known men and women are so different with thinking, emotions, decision making, etc?! It's probably a good thing we are opposite in a lot of ways because we truly complement each other so well. We have loved every minute of our marriage and we look forward to many more memories and happiness. Our anniversary was officially yesterday (May 17th) but we half celebrated it on Saturday evening with dinner. We officially are taking a Las Vegas trip in the beginning of June for the true anniversary celebration and to go one more time before the big move. We went to Vegas on our honeymoon and are excited to be going back a year later...pool, good food, spa trips. Who can beat all of that? Anyways, we went to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Park City for dinner on Saturday...melt in your mouth steak, so yummy! That was the wonderful dinner surprise from Todd. He is the absolute best. We had such a great anniversary, besides the part that we both had to speak in church, yep that's right. How ironic is that? Well, here are a few pictures from our dinner at Ruth's Chris.

Todd studying the dictionary in the front lobby of the hotel (where the restaurant in located).

Me reading in the big chair

Baseball anyone?

Todd and I decided to finally go to a baseball game yesterday since it was one of the last home games this season. It was fun but chilly when the sun started going down. I grew up going to baseball games (Atlanta Braves) and it was fun to go with Todd. I have to say though that one of my favorite things about a baseball game is people watching (not in the creepy way). It is so funny to see the different kinds of people that end up at the games...all different sizes, shapes, ages, etc. I try to watch the game but I find that I people watch way more. And to top the night off, I got a big soft pretzel from the concession stand. I probably waited about 30 minutes in line for one and I thought about forgetting about it but I love soft pretzels. It wasn't the best, but it satisfied my craving for one. I have tried a lot of soft pretzels in my day and Sam's club big soft pretzels, hands down, are the best. Baseball, warmer weather, flip-flops...Summer time is just around the corner!

Todd doesn't like this picture but it's the only one we have together. So, good or bad, here it is...

Graduation!!

Todd graduated this past week from BYU. Yahoo! His parents came into town and it was so nice to spend some time with them. Graduation, job, home, what next?! We sure are starting to feel more and more like real "adults" every day...and loving each minute of it.

Viva Las Vegas!

Well, Todd and I had a chance to go down to Vegas for a weekend. It was fabulous! We went from 20-30 degree weather in bitter cold Utah to 65 degrees in sunny Las Vegas. It was fun to get away together for a weekend, much needed. All in all, we ate great food, shopped til we dropped, and relaxed in the spa (well, I did and a big thank you to Todd for that!). Here are a couple of pictures from our trip...

If any of you know Todd, he loves to watch, learn about, and do MMA (Somehow I get suckered into being his sparring partner). This is Randy Couture's gym in Las Vegas. Unfortunately it was closed the day we went to see it. Todd will have to practice with Randy another day. In the meantime, rear naked choke hold anyone??

Bellagio Buffet...scrumptious

The biggest slot machine I have ever seen in my life...we think it probably makes the most money out of all the slot machines combined!

Outside of the Palms Casino and Hotel

Spray tan anyone?

Beautiful Bellagio and the "Dancing Water"

We went to dinner at Mesa grill with Todd's Dad and Brother. Very yummy, although I think my mouth perhaps burned a little from all the spice!

Happy Holidays and Happy Birthday

Our slightly anorexic tree but we loved it!

The women in their pajamas on Christmas Eve

All the men and their pajamas



One of the gifts that Todd gave me, a bright pink ski coat that I love

I know that Christmas and New Years are over but we wanted to share some pictures of our fun time with family. Also, my birthday was on the 29th of December and I turned 25! Todd had secretly placed balloons in my car while I was at work. Then, when I came home he had put a Happy Birthday sign on the wall, so cute! We had a wonderful Italian dinner at a nice restaurant and spent the night relaxing...my favorite things to do.