1/04/2008

Christmas in Utah

I can't believe it is 2008. I think this post will set the record as the longest by far so I hope you're ready for it! Our 2 week adventure to Utah for the holidays this year was fantastic. Chris, Ramon's best friend came with us. He has never really been anywhere outside the south so he really enjoyed taking pictures of the mountains and snow. It was funny to watch him get so excited about the snow and even the extreme cold weather! Anyway, enjoy the pics, I will be telling all the stories as you scroll down ...



6 am flight, Chase was wide awake most of the time (keep in mind it was a total of 6 hours) The first night Chase was so tired he fell asleep on Tata (Grandpa Ramon) - he was in heaven!
We discovered Guitar Hero and became addicted
That's right .. Cafe Rio for lunch the second day
Greatest food on the planet!!!
Chanel & Dan

Chris's 25th birthday bash

It snowed so much while we were there!
Downtown Salt Lake City
Snowboarding day one - headed up to Brighton
On the lift - ready to go!

It was in the negatives at the top of the mountain!
Chris did really well considering it was his very first time.
Ramon is a pro!
Visting my brother's family in Springville
Cute Wesley & Tanner
Ramon Sr. & Rainy his new finace!
Vegas run! The pretty drive down
Ridin dirty

Chase did so well during the 5 hour drive. He loved watching Dora on the dvd player!
First night in Vegas at Ceasars Palace - my favorite place!

Posing on the strip
At the Bellagio




The second day in Vegas I visited my family who decided to do Christmas in Vegas this year! It worked out perfectly because Chris was able to see Vegas & I got to visit my family!


Chase & Tommy - they are 1 day apart!
Ashley & Grandma
Alex & Grandpa
Ethan, Wesley, Kyrsten & Tanner
Top of the Stratosphere
Ramon & Chris riding one of the crazy rides at the top!

Ok - crazy story. Do you see Celine Dion in this picture? Her hair is pulled back and she has a black jacket on. Chanel & I went back to the hotel to freshen up and the guys stayed at Ceasars to do some Christmas shopping. Ramon calls me and says "Guess who is about 15 feet in front of me? CELINE DION!!!!" She was buying diamond earrings at Harry Winston in Ceasars Palace!!!! I was freaking out especially when I realized Chanel & I both had our cameras so Chris tried to get a few shots (thanks Chris!). They had closed the store for her and there were bodyguards inside and outside. I could hear fans freaking out in the background when I was talking to Ramon and I was so mad that I wasn't there! I mean, CELINE DION - hello!!!! She is the greatest!

Me sad that I missed her! :-(


Vegas was tons of fun, we are glad we got to go!
Relaxing after coming home Christmas morning ... Chase picked out the onesie. Haha
Christmas tradition - guys making breakfast
Muah!


Chase was excited about Christmas I guess. I still don't think he understands it. He got lots of presents from Santa and family & loved wearing the bows on his head!
Christmas dinner at Dan's parent's house


On our way to Brighton again!
It was freeeezing!!!!
My face was purple
My butt was so sore from falling so much at this point

Ouch! I cut an edge trying to carve and hurt my tail bone really bad.
Green St. in Salt Lake - so fun!!



Park City outlet mall (Children's Place was HUGE)
Downtown Park City

Dinner with Sergio and Melissa - Sergio is Ramon's younger brother who just graduated from the Marines and he and Melissa are engaged to be married at the end of May!


Sporting the hoodies!

New Years Eve was pretty laid back. We were going to go to a party but babysitting didn't work out so we just hung out at home (which I preferred anyway).
The girls!
Getting a little crazy with the sparkling cider!
Our last night ... Japanese food and temple square!


4 comments:

jessica said...

I am glad yall had a good time! I enjoyed all the pics!

JoshandMegs said...

oh man, sometimes i do miss slc. That is a heck of a lot more snow then we got last year in slc! If you loved Guitar Hero, try Rock Band...it is even more of a blast! I love those games!

Lisa said...

The boys went out and got Rock Band and it was a blast! I was the best at singing and the drums.

Tiffany said...

It looks like you guys had an amazing trip! How awesome to go to Vegas too! And that's a cute Christmas onesie Chase wore!