Wild Wild West

A few weeks ago, Craig and I took a much anticipated trip to the west in search of what we should do/where we should go after Craig graduates in May. We started in Las Vegas and stayed at the South Point hotel (10 min. south of the strip). Not as fancy as some of the ones on the strip, but new and within our budget. Here's what our room looked like:



We were SO LUCKY that Ross, Annie and Elliott happened to be in Las Vegas at the exact same time and we got to hang out with them. Way cool. It was great to see you guys! Sorry, no pics of that (we forgot to pull out the camera until a few days before we went home).

After driving around Vegas, we made our way over to St. George to check out the area and say hello to Heath and Amanda. Thanks again for showing us around! Then, we flew up to SLC for a super quick visit to see Craig's fam and talk with some dentist friends up there. A special thanks to Shea and Mindy for your advice and hospitality.

Finally, we flew to Phoenix. Craig hadn't been back there since my sister Kristi's wedding in 2006, so it was fun to be there together. We weren't there long, but were lucky to see lots of friends and family between our driving around and checking out Phoenix and surrounding areas. A huge thank you to all the friends and family who came to our baby shower/shin-dig on Sunday! Here are some fun pics from that:


Props to my sister Milissa, the chef, who made crepes for everyone - you da best!


Cousins - Amy Nyman, us, Morgan and Nick, Madison, Amanda, Jordan, Josh and Joslyn, Charlotte and Johnny, Milissa, Kim, Brandon (and little Elizabeth in front)


My crazy sisters - Amanda and Kim - love you guys!

Talbot family - Neely, Aunt Rose, Uncle Brian, me, Craig, Austin and Tyler

Me and my nephew Alec (with the cutest teddy bear ever from him, Justin and Lori)

Peterson family - my sister Brooke, Uncle David, Aunt Sharilyn, cousin Natalie, us and Kathleen

Wiehrdt family - Me, Aunt Michele, Grandma Wiehrdt, Mom and Aunt Maddie

We are in awe at the incredible love and support we feel from family and friends everywhere. Thank you all so very much!!