And The Oscar Goes To...

The King's Speech!

Can I just say that I absolutely loved this movie. Dustin and I went and saw it in Park City this year and it truly deserved the Oscar. Everyone should go see it.

Leprechaun Canyons

Ever since Dustin and I met, he has always been wanting to do "outdoorsy" things. We have been hiking, camping, skiing, wakeboarding etc. So when we got the offer to go "canyoneering" with his friends he quickly replied: YES. I on the other hand was a little more hesitant. Let me explain. Canyoneering consists of making your way through slot canyons. These slot canyons can be no more than 10 inches wide, while you are 15 feet off the ground, and 80 feet below ground. Getting through these canyons means rappelling (piece of cake thanks to girls camp (not young women's camp)), crawling, wedging yourself between the two sides of the canyon, controlled slides, using just your feet as a wedge between the two sides and walking sideways for a long amount of time.

We got up at 5 AM in order to make it to southern Utah in time for a canyoneering trip that day. We decided to do the easiest canyon first to test out if we were capable of doing the hard one. The East canyon was definitely easier. However, for me it was still a challenge. After that day my whole body was sore and dead tired.

(this is what the guy from 127 hours was doing when he got stuck)

The East canyon is shorter and wider. The main canyon is where the real "entertainment" is. That night was the coldest night of my life. We were all bundled up in sleeping bags and five layers of clothes but there was no way we could get warm. In the middle of the night the four of us eventually ran to the car to sleep comfortably. Dustin's friend Kyle even slept in the trunk. That morning I woke up sore as can be. I was not ready to do the hardest canyon with sore muscles. Let's just say I began to be an unhappy camper. We decided to do the fat and lazy approach, by driving to the canyon. Turns out we drove to the wrong one and ended up back at the camp within 20 minutes. Now we get to do the hard approach. I think this was the hardest part of the whole trip. I am a little scared of heights and climbing on the sides of slippery rock mountains is not my thing. Dustin was extremely patient with me and helped me a ton. I was definitely not having fun. Eventually we made it to the main canyon and started our long journey. Now I don't have any pictures of the really tight and hard stuff, so you'll just have to take my word for it. 

In the end it was an awesome experience. It definitely tested my physical and mental abilities but I did it! If you ever want to experience some good canyoneering, I recommend Leprechaun Canyons. If I can do it, you can. 

Life Update

I figure I should fill everyone in on what we have been up to since we have been married. Here you go...

We went on our honeymoon to Acapulco, Mexico...

Sold Dustin's massive truck...

Been old folks for Halloween...

 Gone to Idaho Falls to visit Dustin's mission president and his wife...

(those are the "falls" in Idaho Falls) 

 Went to see the Conan show in Burbank, CA...

Went to Park City, UT for shopping and for the Sundance Film Festival (even though we didn't get in to a movie)...

Spent time with Dustin's family in Nevada...

(On our way to some hot springs)

And tried to go here...

But the people in Egypt decided to revolt a week before we were scheduled to leave. Now we are trying to figure out where to go to replace Egypt. Egypt is pretty hard to beat. 

We have had so much fun since we have been married! We are looking forward to what is to come. 

October 16, 2010

We got married! October 16, 2010 was a day to be remembered. Dustin and I were married in the Oakland LDS temple for time and all eternity. It was a beautiful October day in Danville. We were able to have the reception at my house. My mom did an amazing job decorating with so much help from family and friends. It was absolutely beautiful. Dustin's family was able to travel many hours to be there for it and many friends made time in their busy schedules to be there for us. There was so much love and support from everyone. 

My bridesmaids looked so beautiful in all their different black dresses. I have such hot friends. 

Dustin and his groomsmen. 

Some decorations from the reception. 

Overall it was the perfect day. I couldn't have asked for anything better.