a ViSit FrOm bAcK hOme

Erin and her sister Chelsea came into town to visit and take care of some personal business.  I took a day off from work to go to the doctor because I got bit up by some bug at school and I wanted to make sure that I wasn't allergic to anything.  It also happen to work out that I got to enjoy the day off as well with Erin and Chelsea.  We went to IKEA and other shopping stores and then had a late lunch at the California Pizza Kitchen. 

The next day we went over the San Francisco early ad walked down the Pier and to the wharf.  On the walk back more people were out so we took a detour and walked off the main street and found ourselves deep in the shopping area.  I was in heaven with the Ross store in SF, there were rows and rows of size 10 shoes, which in other Ross stores, I don't have that many options.  And oh the rows of purses!!!!  Then off to a couple of other stores and then off to some Brewery that Erin wanted to go to.  It felt like we walked 5000 miles, but in reality the total trip that we walked was 9 miles.  I had an enjoyable time but damn my feet were hurting on th way home as well as the next day.

Raiders vs. Patriots

National Anthem by Brian McKinght

me & Dougie enjoyin the game

Kickoff with another sold out stadium

Tom Brady

The following week the New England Patriots came into Oakland, and yet again this was another team that I wanted to see.  It was another sold out game and the weather was awesome.  The week before the weather was rainy and overcast, so it was nice to enjoy the game in the sun.  The Raiders were doing a great hanging in with the Patriots, but with the interception and penalties it killed the Raiders going into halftime.  The Patriots came back out after halftime doin what they do best and ended up winning the game.  I still had a great time even though they lost.

Raiders vs. Jets

Mark Sanchez

Tailgaiting in the parking lot

Sold out stadium

Enjoying the game

Kickoff after Raider touchdown

First home game of the season for the Raiders against the Jets.  I wanted to go to this game because former BSU player Kyle Wilson plays for the Jets.  It was an awesome game with great seats, great company and an added bonus with the Raiders winning.

meeTinG NiYa

 So I became an aunt in August and over Labor Day, not only did I go home for the awesome fair food, I came home to meet my sweet new niece Niya.

I flew into Salt Lake Friday afternoon and had mom and dad pick me up in Pocatello. I had called her earlier to see if she would take me to Burley to see Teresa. Of course mom didn't object because she would get to see the baby as well.  Niya is so sweet and so precious that I just didn't want to let her go.  I'm so happy and excited for Teresa and John. 

We also had a baby shower for Teresa and Niya on Monday.  Family and friends came to meet Niya showering her with hugs, kisses and gifts.  I was pretty bumbed that I had to leave but I look forward to going home soon to see Niya again. 

LaBoR DaY WeeKeNd

Since I moved out to California 4 years ago, I haven't gone home for Labor Day which means no Eastern Idaho State Fair for 4 years either.  However this year was different because Teresa had a baby and I wanted to come home and meet Niya, and what better time to do that than Labor Day. 

I've been going to fair since I was a little kid and as my dad says "it's tradition".  When I go to the fair all I do is eat, eat and eat.  There is so much good food, it's just so hard to decide what to eat first.  However, I have my usual which includes: Pronto pups, Indian Taco, scone nuggets, chicken-teriyaki bowl, bread from the bread barn with honey butter and much more. 

At the fair they also have their entertainment which includes a wide variety of stuff.  Well on Sunday night me, Tammy and Craig went into the fair to get some food and wander around.  We lucked out and got to watch the tractor pulls for free and it was pretty awesome.  It's hot-rod tractors pulling a weight as far as they can go and it's hella loud and so country, that I love it. Even though I didn't get to spend as much time at the fair that I wanted, the 4 years was so worth the wait.



Tractor Pull



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