My newest toy :)

1983 Honda V45 Magna - 750cc

Skydiving!!

Each year, Dallas and I trade off planning anniversary dates. This year was MY year. We've done some really fun things in the past, but for some reason I got this crazy itch to take Dallas skydiving. It's been on my Life To Do List for years, but I've never done it. So, I called, set it up, and paid the deposit. All without Dallas having a clue. Priceless. I gave Dallas directions and had him drive. Without realizing it, we drove right past the "Skydive Oregon" sign. Trying not to be obvious, I told him that we needed to turn around because I thought we had passed the turn off. Well, it WAS obvious, since there was a gigantic empty field right next to us with airplanes and a huge SKYDIVE OREGON sign. So he looked at me with this look that he only has when he's trying to keep a secret from me OR when he's really nervous, and said, "Are you serious? You're SERIOUS? We're doing THAT?! You're serious?" Hahaha...I'm so evil. It was the BEST EVER!! We are still waiting for the DVDs they took of us, but here are the still shots from the photographers.

Vacation with the Crazy Dixes

Here we are at Phantom of the Opera in Portland. We decided to check it out in Portland the night before we headed out to Victoria. We didn't really get any amazing pictures there, but of the 4 times I've seen it, this was the BEST!!!



Sorry Taylor, I had to put this one up. I love his face in this picture. Lol.



Here we are overlooking East Bay in Victoria. Beautiful view!



This is Plaster Man. I gave him money. He danced. We took a picture.



This was the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. This pic isn't the best, but this kid painted this picture with spray paint bottles. No brushes, just bottles and a couple of pieces of paper here and there.



Steph and me waiting for our Fish 'n' Chips.



This was our hardcore tour guide for the "Ghostly Walk." He had all sorts of great ghost stories to tell us about Victoria.



This is where the ghost of a little boy lives. He fell down the well and died and shows himself in pictures every now and again. Can you see it? I can't either.



Um...weird?



We visited a large castle.



After our Kayaking trip. We got to see several seals up close!

(Ashley tried to leave this sexy photo out!)

This is for the Simmons/Boyer Pro Golfers of Auburn Lake Trails! :)



Dallas and Taylor strategizing at the last hole.



This is Steph and "Noodle." He was a good ball.



Us at the Harbor in Victoria.



I know this picture's lame, but I LOVED this place. Roger's Chocolates. MMmmm Good. We went back here several times.



This little guy was amazing on the accordion. More people should learn to play this instrument.



Love him! This is us in front of some fancy schmancy glass art at the Glass Museum in Tacoma.



Seattle has a fascinating history of how it was rebuilt after a huge fire wiped the city out. Because of this, there were a bunch of underground tunnels created while the city was being rebuilt. We were able to take a cool tour and see it all.





The top of one of Thomas Crapper's Crappers.



The bottom. They sure spent a lot of time decorating these things back in the day.



Investigating...



After the Underground Tour in Seattle.



On the food tour in Seattle!



We just sleep in our underwear, but Dallas forgot to bring his "presentable pajamas" on our vacation. Since we were with company, I let Dallas borrow one of the 3 pairs of pajama pants I brought. Unfortunately, due to the audience of our blog, I could not add the subsequent picture of him mooning all of us as I was making fun of his sexy new sleepwear. He's got a nice bum though!

4 Years!

Dallas and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary last month! Since I'm doing a blog update of the last few months, I felt THIS was a very worthy topic to post about. It's amazing to me that all at once our wedding feels like it just happened AND that it was a lifetime ago. Dallas and I have been so blessed these last four years and experienced so much together. Aside from all the busy and crazy things we've been doing the whole time, I think the thing I am most grateful for is how much our relationship has developed. I remember thinking when we were engaged how I couldn't imagine things being any better than they were at that moment. I can't tell you how many times I have felt that very same way since then. Dallas' ability to love and forgive never ceases to amaze me. He has taught me so much about living every day to its fullest, the importance of letting go, being passionate about the things I love, making a choice every day to be happy and most importantly, how important it is to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. I thank the Lord every day for Dallas and what he's brought to my life. I suppose it is impossible to explain to you all what makes me love him so much, but I guess that's the beauty of it.

Here are some pictures from our wedding day. They say this is the happiest day of your life. They're wrong. It only gets better!

Snickers Speedwalker Ad

I love this!! For all you fans of Mormon Cinema, you'll recognize Kirby Heyborne from Singles Ward and his other movies. I sure do miss my Saturday Morning cartoons with Mr. T!

What Taiwan's New President thinks about Mormons!

I thought this was a cool little article about missionaries in Taiwan.  Thanks to all you wonderful Elders, Sisters and Members in Taiwan who have helped to build such a wonderful reputation.  Click on the link below.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2008/07/16/2003417620

Here are some fun pictures as well of my mission.  I think these depict the stereotype of crazy young people riding bikes everywhere and talking to people any chance they get :)  We did stick out like a sore thumb!