The BEST of 2009!

So... Despite the economic downturn of 2009, my life this year has been AWESOME! listed below is a summary of our fantastic year!:

-- Blake went snow boarding for the first time EVER
-- We went to Disney Land for Chantels Birthday
-- Got engaged on February 12
-- Bought engagement ring on February 14th (Valentines day)
-- Got married on May 28th
-- Headed to Cancun, Mexico for a week for our honeymoon (week full of snorkling, kayaking, swimming in the beach, swimming in the pool, eating at McDonalds, jet skiing, rappelling, zipline, hiking ancient Myan pyramids, biking, caving, swimming with dolphins, riding dolphins, petting sharks and sting rays, sightseeing, etc)
-- Went camping at the cabin in Joes Valley with friends
-- Went camping at Pitsburg Lake up AF Canyon
-- Went hiking and camping up Snell Canyon (canyon about house in Spanish Fork) and saw a bear on the way up
-- Went four wheeling up Reeder Canyon (Joes Valley) and almost got in a wreck with some other crazy four wheelers. But on the bright side, we experienced the most beautiful ride that one could hope for.
-- Hiked the Black Box in the San Rafael desert and got stranded in it overnight. it was a great adventure which story shall be shared for years to come.
-- Attended time at the Merrell Reunion and had Chantel play her first round of Frisbee Golf.
-- Attended the Garbe Reunion and make the largest straw tower!
-- Attended the Wilberg Reunion and help set up a shower house.
-- We had our brand new house built and finished by July. we moved in for Blakes Birthday.
-- We became sunbeam teachers
-- Chantel began a new job as a Teachers Aide for the School of the Deaf and Blind.
-- Blake survived 4 layoffs at work and feels SUPER grateful that he still has a job.
-- And to begin the new year right; we went camping in the cabin for new years day!

All in all, Chantel and I have had a Wonderful year in 2009! The best of our lives! May 2010 prove to be even better!!! We have much thanks to give to all of our wonderful friends and family that help make our life so wonderful!