Picking up Chan in Vegas

Chandler flew into Vegas a few days after I did. He landed at about 11pm. I could have easily made the trip back to St. George that night but I didn't feel like it. I also thought Chan and I could have one good night together alone before we were with family for two weeks because our lives were crazy in Hawaii before we left with work and school too, I felt like I hadn't seen Chan in weeks. So I got a hotel room at the Treasure Island. It was so nice and new and the guy at the front desk was so kind to upgrade me to the highest floor 35th floor, King, corner room with all panoramic view windows of the strip and facing north-it had wrap around windows, etc it was lovely. I checked into the room at 9pm and got it all ready and warm and cozy and then went to get Chan and didn't tell him I got a room.

Here's a view one way..Then I was driving on the strip
I pick Chan up and I tell him "Im sooo tired, you're going to have to drive back to Ut." He said "Oh No! You're driving!" Then I say "Well are you at least hungry?" I pull in to valet the car at Treasure Island and tell him we will just eat first but to grab his bags out of the car-he was putting up a fuss with me that his bags would be fine with the valet dude and that he didn't want to carry his suitcase around and to dinner. I said "no seriously grab your bag" as the valet guy is slowly pulling away with our car... He was so happy that I got a room!

We went and walked around the T.I. and found one of my modeling pictures in a store- they use it for an advertisement..kinda crazy!

hahahahahahhaha and then I turn around and there Chan was bent down...ha what a cute dork!
We went to the cheesecake factory and ate at like 2am! It was divine!
Vegas was so fun to see all the Christmas lights on the strip
Outside walking around

The next morning we went to the Fashion Show mall and did some more shopping. I HAD to go into Z Gallery.. I was drooling, to say the least! I love that Chan loves to be with me in furniture stores and the mall in general!

Loved this table!

And bed

I watched the Fashion show for the second time this trip-I already watched it with my mom and sister! But this time we met up with cute Mike- one of Chandlers mission companions!

The irony of the whole thing was he met us for lunch at the mall and come to find out the mall had a Grimaldi's New York Pizza and they used to always eat there together!

Mike is such a sweetie! It was so fun seeing him and hanging out with him! This was a great way to start off our trip home!!!

TouchDown in Vegas

I landed at 7am in Vegas and my mom and sister Desiree was there to get me!

We went and walked around the Cosmopolitan hotel until the mall opened. There are so many new things in Vegas every time I go there! Inside the Cosmo there is a club/bar called Chandelier! It is a HUGE Chandelier that is THREE stories tall.. The cub/lounge is INSIDE the Chandelier
CHAN and LIER ;)
Is was so crazy to be standing inside the Enormous Chandelier
My sister is obsessed with shoes and this high heel was tempting to try on... ^ Apparently it didn't fit ;)
Part of the Chandelier
We went to the sweet Factory.. This is the celebrity candy store.. The lollipops there that have the jeweled sticks were 25 dollars. I wanted to get one so bad! What a waste..
Here were the lollipops!
Then we shopped til we dropped... Now we are headed home to St. George

This video doesn't give justice but its a cool videos to see the Chandelier lounge!

Venure work party

The night after C handler's work party was my company party. I had to fly out at 11pm that night to head home so I ran to the party for a few hours then went straight to the airport. I dressed for comfort of the plane and for walking around Vegas the next morning. So pardon my ragidy jeans at a nice work party. I was very impressed with how nice and well done our party was for us spa girls. We were on the very top penthouse floor of the Imperial on Waikiki Beach. The view of the beach and the Friday night fireworks was incredible!

Some of the therapist and I

We did a drawing prize and I never win anything and my number was picked! I won $100.00 to Wolfgangs- an awesome restaurant in Waikiki

Tracy and Linda
Chandler and I on the Lanai over looking Waikiki
A group of great girls at the spa that I have the privilege of working with!
And these are my spa attendants! We love them!

These are the top dogs of the resorts. The Japanese gentlemen in the center back owns the spas and I had to interview with him and give him a facial as well as 4 other interviews and facials. He LOVED what I had to offer! It is so nice to work for people who care about you individually and who treat you well!

Keahe, me, Nani, and Melissa

Melissa and I

Chan and I
And now I am being dropped off at the airport... Chan came 3 days later!
What a wonderful Christmas party! We had a great kick off in Hawaii to start our holiday celebration!

KP dinner

Chandler's work had a Christmas dinner at Haleiwa Joes in Kaneohe. It was a lot of fun to get together with his whole team! Sadly this is the only photo I got...

A Very Special Day-December 4, 2004

Although I was not there-Today is one of the most special days to remember. 7 years ago Chandler made the best decision of his life...other than marrying me ;), but lets be honest who knows what would have happened if it weren't for this days decision first before May 9, 2009. I don't know if its more special to me or to Chandler. ;)

Chandler got baptized! It is so hard to believe its been 7 years! I am so grateful for the people that were around him that influenced him and who was such a great example to him so that I can have him today! And of course, I am grateful for his wonderful supportive family who raised such a fine young man! My heart is full, its such a blessing to me that he made this wonderful decision. We met 6 years ago and he has come A LONG way since I first met him. He is one amazing individual! His growth, knowledge, and testimony of the gospel is out of this world! It has been so neat to see his growth from the first time we met, throughout his mission, and who he is today. And who WE are today because of his decision. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful member of of the church, Priesthood holder, returned missionary, and spouse in my life. Thank you for being my rock, my foundation, and my teacher. Thank you babe for making the best decision of your life so that I can be with you throughout all Eternity. I love you so much!

BYU vs Hawaii

Chandler's work had over 100 tickets to the "big game" to give out to brokers and other business prospects. We were able to go out early and have a tailgate party with yummy catered food sponsored by ESPN too! I have never seen anything like this! People were over board with their tailgating in the parking lot, chairs, tables, bbqs etc. People that have never been off the island before don't know what else there is to do so they do major tailgating! HA! Okay but it was really fun!

My friend Olya came along with us!

This is before we were walking into the stadium!

The group- Olya, Bethany, abigail, Nancy, Paul and I

Bonnie, Olya, and I finding our seats! Shaka!
We were on the second row but we moved up to the fourth! It was close really close!

Olya and I
Chandler, Mark-Chans Boss then Bonnie (Chan's Boss' wife and friend from St. Geo- known since I was a kid) me and then Olya
Half time show! HAWAII!
My sweet hubs!
Cosmo!
Chandler's mission buddie, Preston Hadley- #7. The night before Chandler took all of our youth out to the BYU players fireside in Makakilo and he had a great time listening to Bronco Mendenhall and a few of the other players give motivational talks! Wish I could have been there!
Pix with him after the game!

Cougarettes!!
And we won!!! 20 to 41!
We had such a great time! Great food, great people to enjoy it with!! Lots n lots of laughs!

Thank you Kaiser Permanente!