Monday, September 5, 2011

Summer Is Officially Over...

[This was typed a while ago] We are back on the West Coast. Just a little sad considering we did so much during this trip but there was still more to do and see! The trip was so fun and I cannot thank my parents enough for letting us tag along.  During this trip I entered 8 new states (if you call D.C. a state)(New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C.), tried Lobster (lobster roll) and crab (crab cakes) for the first time.  I liked both of them! But after Marissa gagged when she tried the lobster I lost my appetite and couldn't enjoy the clam chowder I had. Thanks Riss. I also finished the Hunger Game series (see below).  We were in airports and planes for way too long, obviously.  And spent way too many hours in the car together... Marissa and I drove our parents crazy, I'm sure of it.  But they miss and love us so it's okay, right?  We are happy they tolerated us. :)




We tried to occupy ourselves in the car at least...

Here are some pictures of us at Plymouth! 




 The Fudge Lady.  She gave us tons of fudge so I thought she deserved a picture on this oh so popular blog. 

 On pretty much every vacation we went on Marissa and I would get these rocks. Please don't ask why, because I wouldn't know an answer.

 Through the fence I saw a tail flip.  I freaked out thinking it was a horse...




On our last day we went to Boston. I loved it! And we ate at America's Oldest Running Restaurant! Super cool. Mom and I got a sweet tour about the Boston Massacre. Super interesting!





When we got back to Washington we went to Les Miz. I loved it! I didn't read the book or see the movie and there wasn't a synopsis in the book but I still knew what was going on! Second row tickets are amazing! Thank you SO much mom for dragging us along :)  When we made it home we spent as much time as possible at the lake and we even made it up to Stehekin for a few hours.  Dad let us drive the boat (even though a stupid tiny piece of wood made its way and we were delayed a few hours).  It was awesome to get some bakery goodies and drink out of Rainbow Falls.  I even got to see Ben Barnes up there! Going with Rock made the trip even more enjoyable.

















I miss those boys!

I am now back in Utah... So much fun. I finished American Heritage, forever! But I do have to say I enjoyed reading about the events that happened at the places we visited. But that stress is gone and I am starting a new one, Chemistry 105. Yippee!! I am finishing up at the shack (we close at the end of Sept) and I have a new job as an aide.  I am also taking ZUMBA! We will see how that goes, first day wasn't the best.. haha I am definitely not a dancer. It will be an interesting class for Stacey and I. 

8 comments:

The Ascanios said...

I feel like I've read this before...haha and PS: you're still missing a state!

Grammy Rae said...

She at least got her blog updated, where is yours, Marissa? Thanks for the pictures and the update of your life I always enjoy it

Grappy Dale said...

FYI, you girls don't need to be "stuck" in the car to drive your parents crazy. Great pix of Rock with his head on the boat seat...kinda disappointed with the way his aunts are driving the boat I suppose. After all, he drove ALL the way to Stehekin without any problem. Ok, so he was upset with his 1st mate who wouldn't let him run over wood and go as fast as he wanted.

Kelli said...

Love the update! Good luck with Chemistry!!!

Lindsea said...

Mom I LOVE the purple shirt you wore to the play! So pretty! Thanks for updating whit :) I enjoyed hearing what was going on in the pictures. What was Rock doing on the boat with his head on the seat??? That picture cracks me up.

Shannon said...

You buy the rocks because they are just so stinkin' fun to pick out! :) And lobster rolls - yummmm.
We just went to Stehekin for the first time today with Len and Lesa. So pretty, and that bakery is well deserving of all of the oohs and ahhs I've heard.
We definitely let our a victory whoop when Bronte was done with AH.
Have a good year!

Shannon said...
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Shannon said...

Sorry for the delete - my comment posted twice for some wacky reason!