Grand Canyon and Phoenix

Jeremy had a conference for personal trainers in fire fighting, through the Phoenix fire department, that his work sent him to for training. Since his work was sending him down for a few days I decided to tag along. We added a few extra days onto our trip and went camping in the Grand Canyon. Here are some pictures from our trip...

We flew into Phoenix in the morning and then drove 4 hours to the Grand Canyon. We had to stop for supplies and food so it took us awhile to get there. By the time we got in all the campsites were full. So we took the rental car...a hillarious little HHR off roading into national forest to camp the first night. It was a new experience for me, total desert, lots of bugs and lizards, and totally bare bones camping.





We drove back in to the Grand Canyon after we got camp set up to see the sun set. The pictures are hazy because the whole time we were there they were doing controlled burns. So there is some smoke settling in the canyon.







The next day we went for an 8 mile hike down into the canyon. It was a pretty hike but we kept getting these random rain showers on our way in. We wanted to get to the bottom but it was a pretty long way. We got about 3/4 of the way to the bottom, saw the river, and headed out. It really is breathtaking there.

We took SO many pictures of the canyon I just put a few up.

We got a campsite in the Grand Canyon the second day. Here it is.


Last sunset and smores night! The next day we went to Phoenix. I am smiling because I finally get to take a SHOWER!! YIPPIE!!

Jeremy went to his conference and got a ton of great info for the fitness/health program he is in charge of for work. He is totally pumped to get to work on it! I hung out by the pool and worked on my homework. This last weekend I finished my last class for my masters program!!!! I am just working on my Practicum now. Almost finished!

We also got to go to a Diamondbacks game while we were there.

It was a pretty fun trip!

Mexico Extravaganza!

Jeremy and I went to Mexico for his cousin Ryan's wedding. It was incredible!! Here are a few fun pics from the trip!

The trip was set in breathtaking Riveria Maya, Mexico. The Barcelo Maya Palace...on the beach.

There were lots of friends and family of Ryan and Lindsey there to celebrate. We had a great few days leading up to the wedding. We got to spend lots of time with his brothers and had a little too much fun at times!

Tequlia shots at lunch and fun times at the pool!

My favorite picture from the trip!! HAHAHA Matt and Chris sporting the short shorts!!! HAHA

Lindsey (bride) and me at the bachelorette party...

Catamaran trip to go snorkling the morning after the bachelor and bachelorette parties. Lots of sea sick people...Lindsey's cousin caugth this sail fish, really impressive catch!

Then it was the wedding day...couldn't have been more beautiful!

The groom...Ryan.

The blushing bride Lindsey and her dad.

My most favorite picture of Ryan, tears in his eyes the moment he saw Lindsey.

This was the most intimate and touching ceremony I have ever been to. It was so special to be there celebrating with Ryan and Linds.

Flaming shots at the reception. You had to drink the shot through a straw before the straw melted from the flame...good times.

We went into Play Del Carmen the next day with some friends from the wedding. We got to hold a monkey!

Jeremy and I spent a few extra days there after it was all over and relaxed and enjoyed the tide pools, beach, and pools. It was a great trip!