snapshots of my life.

I'm back to reality after a week in California and a day in Las Vegas. It's nice to get away once in a while, right? Even though I was exploring the world in Spain last year at this time, California was a nice getaway. Here are some of my favorite photos from the trip.

First mountain biking adventure

We started out on Monday morning with a trail called "Top of the World." I had never been mountain biking for real ... let's say, there were a few spots on the way up that made me a little nervous. You look up and see a giant hill ... but somehow, we made it to the top! And the view was beautiful. Definitely worth the work. Then on the way down, just breezing down, realizing you'd come up those same hills. Kind of like life, right? Looking back and seeing things you've accomplished that you never thought you could do.

Slacklining in the park

This ferris wheel had names of cities in Spain -- i loved it! 

Sushi with Rebekah & her dad. YUM! 

We even tried "real" sushi -- sashimi. It wasn't my favorite. The texture is quite interesting. But I love sushi rolls!

My favorite part of the trip -- Balboa Island. Great typography :)

The beautiful Newport Beach Temple. We did baptisms here!

We made a stop by an animal rescue. No, this is not a real seal.  

Tide pools! 

Saying goodbye to Reba at the airport. Thanks for the fun trip!  

Las Vegas Temple. I've never seen it in person before either! 

Amanda was waiting for me at the airport. So great.

Shopping at H&M in the Forum Shops. Amanda had never been to an H&M before.

So, all in all, it was a great week. It's hard to be back to Cedar City, where the stores are limited & the wind is constant. But,  there are so many adventures day-to-day here too. Amanda and I even had some great adventures getting lost in road construction in Vegas ... but we had fun, even with the lack of knowing where we were going. I love having such great friends. Blessed, I tell you!

Alright, until next time.