4th of July......Camping in Red River!

Ok, so not much happened in June, just school, so I'll skip straight to July. So for the 4th of July we wanted to do something fun and get out of the flat country for a while. Lindsey and I thought it was about time we went camping again. What better place to go than Red River, it's not too far and it's much cooler there than here. Some of our classmates decided to join us. Kat and Kyle, whom are not really the camping type, agreed to come along. When we told Kat we would be bringing along a dutch oven, she asked, "Where will you plug it in?" She was dead serious. But she also thought that everyone who camps puts up Christmas lights at their campsite. Again she was serious. Chris was also able to get away for the weekend and join us all the way from Dallas. Anyway, Lindsey and I couldn't wait and as usual were probably a little over excited. In my excitement I went and bought my very own tent and fishing rod (my dad lost mine, way to go). The day I bought them I went home and set my new tent up in the kitchen, I mean that's what you're supposed to do right? Needless to say it barely fit in there, but it was perfect! (sorry no pic of that, but I'm sure you have a great picture in your head) The trip was a blast and we all enjoyed ourselves.

How many boys does it take to set up a tarp?

This was Chris' job for the weekend :)

The tents were set up, time to relax!

Chow time....we had hobo dinners, yummy!

Good morning sunshine! Me, Chris, and Lindsey waiting on breakfast......and I promise that beer can in my chair was left over from the night before, I'm not that hard core!

At every meal we had a very mature game of "not it" to see who had to do the dishes. Unfortunately Chris and I were not very good at that game.

Lindsey thought it would be a good idea to feed the chipmunks out of her sandal. I'm surprised they went anywhere near it.

Chis and I just chillin

Chris and I hanging out by the campfire.

Group pic

This is what we were gonna do to scare bears away if need be!

Happenings in May.....

After I returned from Utah, I had a few events to attend before beginning summer school. One of my good friends, Monica, that I worked with in Stephenville (yes she is also a physical therapist) got married and I actually was able to attend. I missed like 5 or 6 weddings while I was in Utah, geez didn't they know they were supposed to wait until I returned! Ha Ha, totally kidding! Also, my little cousin Allison graduated from high school and I couldn't miss that.

The beautiful bride Monica and myself

Me, Monica, and Jennifer whom I also worked with in Stephenville

Chris and I

My girl Megan and me

Me with the little cousins Courtney (left) and Allison (right). Allie ditched the cap and gown before we were done with pics!

Courtney and I at a Johnny Cooper concert.....little Allie wasn't old enough to get in with us.

A long time......

Well obviously it has been a long time since I've posted on here. I started not to continue writing but decided I would try to continue updating those of you who are interested about my life. So honestly not alot has happened since my last post. I am back in Amarillo and in summer school. By the way, summer school is awful.......who in their right mind wants to be in school during the summer when there is soooo many other things you'd rather be doing! Anyway, I have managed to take a few trips. So over the next few posts I'll try to get you guys updated.

Wrapping up!

Well, it's been a while since I've wrote on here......oops! I've been out and about around SLC checking things out. So since I last wrote, we have enjoyed the last weekend of skiing (a few weeks ago), a trip to the zoo, hanging out in the park (when the weather would permit), a trip to park city to wander around, and of course checking out the local eateries. I will say I tried sushi last week.....I'm not really sure what to think about it. I didn't really like the kind I ate that night, in fact the rest of the group had to finish it, but I would try it again.....a different kind at least. While in Park City we opted to visit one of the local breweries. As usual, we weren't disappointed. I must say I will miss the local beer when we leave here. I used to drink only bud light or miller lite, but I have recently acquired a taste for the Hefeweizen that many of the local breweries make. So despite all the running around we are doing, our time in utah is quickly coming to an end......like in 2 days. I am actually kinda bummed about it. I have had an amazing time here and it has went by too fast. It is absolutely beautiful here and I love the scenery. I love the fact that the land is not as a flat as a pancake here and they don't have dust storms! But I do miss Texas, I miss all my family and am ready to see everyone. So that being said, this will probably be my last post for a bit. I am leaving SLC saturday morning and will head through Colorado. Lindsey and I are gonna stop and camp around Colorado Springs for a few days. I will be back in Texas on Monday.........GOODBYE UTAH, IT'S BEEN FUN!

A little fun with Chris and Matt on the ski lift

We had to celebrate the last weekend of skiing, I mean come on who wouldn't!

Frisbee in the Park on a beautiful day

We stumbled upon this hippy fest at the park.....this was some kind of weird contraption.

Welcome to Hogle Zoo

This guy was scary!

All cuddled up for a nap

Play time

The giraffe wouldn't quit staring at us

We went to watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir perform.....it was pretty awesome

The Mormon Temple in downtown SLC

The beautiful gardens on Temple Square

Vegas or Bust!

Well it turned out to be a bust for me.......I was a big fat loser. But we had a blast. Las Vegas is only about 6 hours from here. And we got to stay for free at the Bellagio (Lindsey's friends from back home hooked us up!), what more could you ask for. The Bellagio is a hell of a lot nicer than where I stayed the last time I went. Anyway, I lost money, who doesn't. But I'm not a big gambler so trust me it wasn't much. We walked around mostly and checked out all the casinos. Lindsey friends again had the hook up so we got to go in this awesome club on the 64th floor at Mandolay Bay called Mix. They had a bottle limit to get in, which means you had to buy a bottle of alcohol to get a table. It was pretty awesome. Anyway, that's basically sums up our trip.....short and SWEET!

Too bad we're not actually in Paris!




Group pic at dinner in Caesars Palace


The Bellagio


The Fountains at Bellagio....we didn't have the best view


Me and Lindsey


Lindsey, Me, and Megan (Lindsey's friend from Tulsa)


View from Club Mix in Mandolay Bay


So our bottle was grey goose, this was at our table....talk about VIP!


Me at the Gardens in the Bellagio

Camping in Moab UT.......amazing!

Ok so I know it's been a while since I've wrote, but I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off. And yes some of that does include my clinical, it's not all play. Anyway, last weekend was Lindsey's birthday and she had the itch to go camping. So that's what we decided to do. We were able to get off work on Friday and head down to Moab, UT which is in the southeastern part of the state. A couple of the students that work at my clinic also joined us. It was nice to have some company other than Lindsey.....don't worry we both feel this way. So we camped under the beautiful stars all weekend! Saturday we went to Arches National Park and hiked all day long. It was absolutely beautiful there. Sunday we went to Goblin Valley and ran around there for a few hours before heading home. Pretty sure we hiked a good 10 miles at least last weekend. When we got back to SLC, we were absolutely exhausted. But we had an awesome time. Check out the pics. Oh, and just to make you guys jealous.......we're heading to Vegas this weekend! Can't wait!


We're goobers!


Petroglyphs on one of the rocks.....Lindsey wanted me to translate for her, but little did she know that those were from the wrong tribe....Geez!


We were working hard to hold that rock up! Whew!


Nice view


Me in front of the Delicate Arch!


Me and Lindsey


Look closely and you can see us out there


Lindsey, Me, Chris, and Matt under this crazy tree


We were ecstatic to be there....can ya tell!


Be very very careful!


Under Sand Dune Arch



Landscape Arch




Entering Goblin Valley.......Aaagh!


Look at all those Goblins!


Too bad we're not in a band, cuz this should be an album cover!


Me and a Goblin


Yes I climbed up there all by my very self!


This place is amazing!



I'll add more pics later, we took tons! But I gotta get ready for work now!