Thursday, March 18, 2010
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Extra Extra: First Post by Heather!
Alright, I haven't been keeping up my end of the bargain. Good thing William has time to post pics for us. I saw him yesterday at the multi-ward Halloween party, and he went as a Canadian--go figure:) I also saw him this morning when he was nice enough to take me to Sam's Club. JaNel, they don't carry the Kashi granola bars anymore. It's literally the end of the world.
So, as you all know my time has been occupied lately with Alejandro. I thought I'd post a pic even though you probably have seen it on facebook. We went to the corn maze Monday and had such a fun time (even though William had fun reminding me of the circumstances surrounding the last time we all went there). So, we are throwing out the "L" word now, but there is no ring. Just in case William and Justin go to Europe next summer, I'm giving you fair warning to keep the months of March-April free. I'm partly kidding and partly not:)
So, as you all know my time has been occupied lately with Alejandro. I thought I'd post a pic even though you probably have seen it on facebook. We went to the corn maze Monday and had such a fun time (even though William had fun reminding me of the circumstances surrounding the last time we all went there). So, we are throwing out the "L" word now, but there is no ring. Just in case William and Justin go to Europe next summer, I'm giving you fair warning to keep the months of March-April free. I'm partly kidding and partly not:)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada
On September 30 I headed back to Erie to visit JaNel. While we were back there we headed up to New York to visit the church history sites and then up to Canada.
On Thursday morning we headed to Palmyra to visit the Smith Family Farm, Sacred Grove, temple site, Grandin Print Shop, the Hill Cumorah, and then headed up to Niagara Falls. Here are pictures from the first day:
Smith Family Farm Home
View of the temple from the Smith Farm
Smith Family Frame House
Fireplace where Joseph buried the plates
Sacred Grove
Niagara Falls at night
We got to Niagara Falls with enough time to walk around what I think was part of the downtown area and ended up at Shoeless Joe's for dinner. The weather turned out nice that night, we avoided any rain that night when were were out walking around.
The next morning we ventured off to the Maiden of the Mist for our trip to the Falls. We were not as lucky with the weather in the morning as we were the previous night. There was some rain, and then add that to the "mist" from the Falls which made for some wet times. We didn't get any pictures of the two of us together when we were on the boat, but I did include one that JaNel took of me.
We made it to the hotel where we were staying for the night and then headed to the mall to get in some Canadian shopping. JaNel got some makeup that she had been looking for and I got some new Vancouver Olympic wear. It of course would not be a trip without a stop to Walmart, even in Canada, where we stopped to stock up on some Canadian chocolate.
After dropping off our goods to the hotel we headed to Toronto to look around and make a stop in Chinatown. Long story short we ended up getting lost and overshot Chinatown by about 30 minutes, but nonetheless it was a nice drive and a fun time once we got there. We didn't end up taking any pictures while we were there, but did get some of Toronto at night. Dinner was dumplings and soup at a little restaurant.
It was really a lot of fun being back east and visiting JaNel. As with any vacation it was not nearly long enough and there was too much to see in too little time. I was a little disappointed that I was not able to see the water park due to poor planning on my part. The area and scenery is amazing out there, add to that the changing colors with the fall and I am not sure if there is a more beautiful place. It is worth a trip!
On Thursday morning we headed to Palmyra to visit the Smith Family Farm, Sacred Grove, temple site, Grandin Print Shop, the Hill Cumorah, and then headed up to Niagara Falls. Here are pictures from the first day:
Smith Family Farm Home
View of the temple from the Smith Farm
Smith Family Frame House
Fireplace where Joseph buried the plates
Sacred Grove
Niagara Falls at nightWe got to Niagara Falls with enough time to walk around what I think was part of the downtown area and ended up at Shoeless Joe's for dinner. The weather turned out nice that night, we avoided any rain that night when were were out walking around.
The next morning we ventured off to the Maiden of the Mist for our trip to the Falls. We were not as lucky with the weather in the morning as we were the previous night. There was some rain, and then add that to the "mist" from the Falls which made for some wet times. We didn't get any pictures of the two of us together when we were on the boat, but I did include one that JaNel took of me.
We made it to the hotel where we were staying for the night and then headed to the mall to get in some Canadian shopping. JaNel got some makeup that she had been looking for and I got some new Vancouver Olympic wear. It of course would not be a trip without a stop to Walmart, even in Canada, where we stopped to stock up on some Canadian chocolate.
After dropping off our goods to the hotel we headed to Toronto to look around and make a stop in Chinatown. Long story short we ended up getting lost and overshot Chinatown by about 30 minutes, but nonetheless it was a nice drive and a fun time once we got there. We didn't end up taking any pictures while we were there, but did get some of Toronto at night. Dinner was dumplings and soup at a little restaurant.
The next morning we headed back to the USA so JaNel could get back to work. Here are a few highlights of the road signs:
JaNel was driving a little fast to get the entire sign in this picture
JaNel was driving a little fast to get the entire sign in this pictureWe made it back just in time for JaNel to drop me off at the rental car place with enough time for her to make it to work. After getting my rental car I headed to Ohio to visit my family and also made a stop Kirtland. Here are just a few pictures of my time:
Here are two pictures from Chagrin Falls, the area in Ohio where my dad lived:
It was really a lot of fun being back east and visiting JaNel. As with any vacation it was not nearly long enough and there was too much to see in too little time. I was a little disappointed that I was not able to see the water park due to poor planning on my part. The area and scenery is amazing out there, add to that the changing colors with the fall and I am not sure if there is a more beautiful place. It is worth a trip!
Yellowstone August 2009
So it is now almost the end of October and based on JaNel's last post, I think it is time to update the blog. Here are some pictures and highlights from the trip that Heather, Justin, and I took to Yellowstone in August:
Here we are in the tent in Rexburg
Here we are at the start on our up to Idaho
Here we are in the tent in Rexburg
Had to take a picture under the Montana sign
The painted bison just outside the entrance to Yellowstone
The painted bison just outside the entrance to Yellowstone
Old Faithful, it was worth the wait
Playing in Lake Yellowstone
At the campsite in Yellowstone
Just a point of clarification, these are not buffalo, they are bison
And the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Playing in Lake Yellowstone
At the campsite in Yellowstone
Just a point of clarification, these are not buffalo, they are bison
And the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
It was definitely a fun trip, although we should plan on spending more than a day and a half in Yellowstone next time. It was amazing to see all the wildlife and natural wonders on display. It was also beneficial to have a biologist with us to teach us the difference between a buffalo and a bison.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Anyone else there?
Hey, wasn't this supposed to be the place where everyone can keep in touch and let others know what is going on in our lives? Well so far you all are not keeping up your end of the sharing!
I am going to Puerto Rico! Flights are booked and everything! I'll be going Jan 23rd - Feb 6th with my parents and Jina. It will be nice to leave all this snow and be someplace warm!
I am going to Puerto Rico! Flights are booked and everything! I'll be going Jan 23rd - Feb 6th with my parents and Jina. It will be nice to leave all this snow and be someplace warm!
Friday, September 18, 2009
It's my BIRTHDAY!!!
Alright dudes! Can't I have a birthday without thinking about how old I'm getting? 29 is not so bad... right Justin?!? I got something exciting in the mail today and it was the best ever... somebody sent me a card and a mixed CD! Thanks Heather! The radio stations here could be better. A lifeguard gave me the Jason Mraz CD he won off the radio about 2 months ago. I dont like many of the songs so I just listed to track 2 & 3 over, and over, and oaver again. Good thing the two best songs are back to back! Right now I'm off to Pittsburgh with Issac. He is taking me out to dinner somehwere around there and then we are going to this big 3 day YSA thing. Tonight is game night (my favorite)! Of course I have work on Saturday so we'll be driving back tomorrow morning. I miss you all, it's a sad birthday when all of my bestest friends are 2,000 miles away :(
Until next year! I put in a good wish for all of you!
JaNel
Until next year! I put in a good wish for all of you!
JaNel
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Celebrity Look-Alikes
So a girl at work showed me this at work today and I thought it was too much fun to pass up without running everyone's picture through it. I am not sure how accurate some of these are, but they are fun! Who ever would have thought Heather was the lost daughter of Barry Manilow?!
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