Family

This past weekend was great. My family came to Nate and I for Easter this year and it was a blast. I definitely should have spent more time studying for my tests and finals that I had this week, but I must say that this was one of the most enjoyable weekends....just enjoying and relaxing with the fam. Thanks family for driving the 350 miles down here, taking us out for every meal, and enjoying the great things the Dixie land has to offer!

Snow Canyon State Park

Me showing my excitement about my new Chacos!

The wonderful Mom and Dad: Mom does such a good job at making sure we do things as a family. She is always looking for new things for us to enjoy and we always do! Thanks Mom for being so much fun! Dad has such a way of showing me how much you can appreciate everything around you. He always has such great insights and views on life and I just love our conversations. He helps me remember to enjoy life and not to take anything for granted. I love you both!

Getting some of that "Red Sand in our Shoes!"

Rocking out to some guitar hero...Nate doesn't seem to enjoy it as much as I do...

It rained the entire hike, but WOW it was gorgeous!

We didn't go out along the ridge due to rain, wind, and Mom's fear of heights, but the view after the switchbacks was just as enjoyable!

Playing around in the park on Easter Sunday

Nate: Tackling Miles to get to the easter egg.
Miles: Trying to fight through Nate's arm hold.
Dad: Trying to get out of the way of the two crazies!

Yes...this is me ruining what could have been a nice, normal photo...but its definitely more fun! Thanks fam for one of the best Easter weekends ever.

A little Slice of Paradise

I have to admit, I have been completely spoiled and blessed this spring break. I had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii with some great friends and it was AMAZING. It all reminded me so much of the Philippines and made me that much more excited to get back there. Hawaii is such a beautiful place and it was so wonderful to completely forget the worries of school and just relax. Here is a little bit of all the fun I was able to experience...

The waves were incredible!

Meeting the Famous "Wally" Amos

Diamond Head

Waikiki Beach with Lia and Kiko

China Man's Hat

Punchbowl Memorial

Once again, a perfect spring break! Thanks again to the Bank's family for letting me tag along. MAHALO!

Road Trip!

So after much study and diligence, a couple of great friends and I decided it was time for a road trip to California. We took off on our adventure Friday morning, stopped in china town for some drinks and made the rest of the trip to Rancho Cucamonga. We noticed we were getting low on gas, so we stopped in Barstow where we filled up in the SNOW! We continued our trip and prayed that our weekend get-away to Cali wouldn't be ruined with cold weather. We didn't get a lot of sunshine, but we had so much fun. We spent our time SHOPPING in LA at the Shopping District (where we got tons of great deals), going to Hollywood, driving around Beverly Hills looking for famous people where we saw Steven Spielberg (yes...we saw him!), going to the LA temple, Venice Beach, the San Diego temple, Old Town San Diego, La Jolla Beach, and lots more shopping! As we began packing on Monday morning to make our way home, we were informed that the freeway back to St. George was closed because of snow...which put us in California for another day. You would think this would be a great feeling and all, being stuck in California for an extra day, but instead of enjoying it...I stressed the entire time about how I was going to make up the classes and tests that I would have to miss for not making it back to school. Fortunately I had understanding instructors and it all worked out. Overall, we had a great trip to California and I adore the girls I went with. We had a really good time. I wouldn't mind spending more years of my life there in the Golden State.

Bubble Tea from China town! It was a first experience for Whit and I, and we both loved them! Thanks Lia!

I Love Journey! Not only do they have great music...but their lead singer is a Filipino!

So much fun! Thanks for the memories Lia and Whit!

Here are a few other things that I have been up to lately aside from the studying for Midterms!

My Mom and Chris came down for the Mr. Dixie pageant and the Chinese New Year celebration

Best looking Geisha's I've ever seen!

Dillon and I attempting to make a kill for Assassins!

Roommate reunion-Love these girls!