Addict

Sometimes you just find your spot. 

You love it. 

They love you. 

The food speaks to you. 

And you just can't stop going back. 

That is Bombay House for us. 

They know us. 

We love them. 

Go Jazz, Go!

Talia and I have been besties since the 90s.

I'm not joking. 

Love being able to chat the night away with her while watching the Jazz play. 

Even better when I get a text from my babies saying they are at the Jazz game too. 

Porter thought he was pretty big and told Natalie that he was just going to come sit with me. 

Wedding Bells for Ry'lee and Michael Scott

Picture the perfect backyard fall wedding with only the closest friends and family. 

Then imagine it even better than that and you pictured Ry'lee and Mike's wedding day. 

I couldn't be happier for these little lovebirds to tie the knot. 

They were meant for each other. 

Thanks for letting us share your day with you. 

Bombay House Addicts

We seriously may have a problem. 

Daph and I rediscovered our love for Bombay House. 

We go there weekly.

They know us. 

It is slightly embarrassing. 

But not enough for us to stop. 

Ry'lee has joined in the fun more than once. 

She's not convinced on the nan bread. 

We think she is crazy. 

This night just happened. 

People just kept calling to see what we were doing and suddenly our party went from 2 to 6. 

Fun night. 

2 highly medicated girls. 

3 girls in stretch pants. 

3 boys that just laughed at us. 

6 full bellies by the end of the night. 

Hawaii

The beach.

The sun.

A bestie.

What more could a gal want?

Last year, Talia suggested we go on a trip for our 30th birthday.  

I couldn't agree more. 

She left being a mommy, a wifey and just came as a bestie! 

We had the best time. 

We stayed in Oahu and did a lot of fun things. 

We hiked Pillbox and ended at the most gorgeous beach I have ever seen.

We went snorkeling.  

This was big for me.  

I love the ocean. But not BEING IN the ocean. 

This was a first and I loved it. 

We hiked Koko head. 

We thought it would be easier for us with being on sea level. 

WRONG. 

The humidity nearly killed us. 

But the view was worth the burn on the mountain of stairs. 

We went to Pali Lookout. 

It was beautiful and SUPER windy!

We tried so many times to get a picture and this was the best that we could get.

I laughed when I saw this sign.... until I got hit in the face with a bee. 

There was a whole lot of this happening throughout the week.

We went and did baptisms at the temple. 

Funny story: They always have the under garments for those that aren't endowed. 

They only sizes they carried was a medium... youth size. 

There is nothing youthy about these curves. 

I thought I was going to die wearing them. 

I had marks on my shoulders and legs from them. 

Good thing baptisms are short otherwise I would have been in trouble.  

But tell me why of all places... Hawaii has only small and medium?  

We spent the afternoon and evening at the PCC. 

We had a great time and enjoyed the great dinner that night. 

I could live at this beach. 

Thankfully, Talia's Auntie was there to help plan each day. 

She had great suggestions and we found some real local spots to go each day. 

Spent a morning over watching the dolphins at the resort next to us. 

Dolphins never get old. 

Had to get a Shave Ice. 

SOOO good. 

I haven't been boating much this summer, so I decided to go wakeboarding.

I love wakeboarding.

But salt water is rough. 

Never again in the ocean. 

Too much water in my eyes and mouth. 

We had the greatest trip and created memories for a lifetime.

I'm so thankful to have such great friends. 

Talia and I met in Junior High and have been great friends ever since. 

Thanks for having such a great idea, pal.

Next year birthday trip?  ;) 

We love Keri

My sweet Porter loves Keri as much as I do. 

When he found out she was coming to town for the weekend, he demanded a sleep over. 

We had the best time and had to enjoy the pool together the following day. 

I love when my baby says we should "take a picture"

I am pretty certain he is my baby that was sent to my sister because he was too much trouble for heaven! 

California Dreamin'

I'm starting to really think I belong in California.

The amount of time I spend traveling there annually is starting no get a little ridiculous. 

I know there is still at least 1 more trip in 2014. 

The ocean and warm weather continually call my name. 

I planned a trip with my dear friend Melinda and her sisters. 

I was lucky enough to see Keri while I was out there. 

It was a weekend at the beach. 

and one of my favorite trips I've had. 

We were staying in Long Beach and enjoyed beaches in Hunnington, Long Beach and NewPort. 

Keri was kind enough to make the drive to Long Beach to beach with us. 

We rented a Kayak and paddled our way through the water. 

Turns out our way out was with the current. 

So we got our workout on the way back. 

It was a lot of fun and we just chatted away the entire time. 

We have some good adventures ahead of us! 

Meet Henry. 

He is the sweetest boy you'll ever meet. 

This was the face I would wake up to every morning. 

I sure am missing his sweet smiles. 

We explored Balboa Island on Sunday. 

It was gorgeous and so fun to wander around the beach and pier. 

I'm so thankful to Melinda and her sweet sisters. 

I felt like I was with my own sisters. 

I feel lucky enough to have three great sisters of my own, much less to have some adopted sisters as well. 

We all laughed and chatted the entire weekend together. 

I loved it.

This girl is top notch and I am grateful that we have both kept the friendship up after she quit. 

She is quality and I need those type of people in my life. 

You know it is a great trip when you are really sad when it is time to get on the plane. 

I could have continued to stay out there all week. 

But thanks to a job, I had to come back. 

It was such a wonderful few days at the beach. 

Hopefully, I can sneak on the next Altmyer sister trip!  ;)

Lady Gaga

You gotta love when you receive phone calls from your besties, boyfriend with tickets to Lady Gaga.

Am I the biggest Gaga fan?  No. 

Did you put on a fantastic concert?  YES!

We had a great time together and Ashley's Little Monster was rocking with all of us Big Monsters.