Just because we love Disneyland so much

It is no secret that we LOVE Disneyland more than anyone else in the entire world! 

So while all of the Richards headed back to Salt Lake we stayed and did another day at Disneyland!

 We are so happy that the Gochnour's were able to come and spend the last part of the day with us. 

 They have the very cute toe head children!

 There was a line for the pineapple slush things, and I the wait was worth it!

 If my doctor knew how many times I rode The Tower of Terror he might freak out. 

Knott's Berry Farm

Have you ever been to Knott's Berry Farm? Most people haven't, but I came from a family who plans vacations around amusement parks and so I have definitely been. It is similar to Lagoon, but it has some more serious thrill rides. One of my favorites is wooden roller coasters because you feel like you could jump off the track at any moment. Anyway I would recommend a day here. This is where we went the day after we had been at Disneyland all day. I am surprised we had any energy left!

And since all of the Richards trips also have to involve good food we had our favorite meal in California.

 If you go you MUST go and eat chicken at the diner right outside of the park. At a Boysenberry pie! It is a rare berry that is a raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry.  MMmmm!

Jeff and Melissa

What is Snoopy doing with his right hand?

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 One thing about this place is you have to do the train ride! It is the best train ride ever. They use real old passenger trains. And they have actors that play bandits come on and "stick you up" and stuff. I look forward to it every time we go!

Possibly my favorite picture of my parents yet!

Jane and Melissa

Us with my little niece Emily

some of us had more fun than others on the train

At the end of May we went on a trip to California with my parents, and my brother Bart and his family and Jeff and his girlfriend. I am pretty sure that I was more excited to go than everyone else combined. Now that I have this pacemaker I have more energy and was excited to use it. 

 If you haven't rode Woody's Round up in California Adventure then you are seriously missing out!

 Joe was reminiscing about how his feet would hurt so bad when he was a kid and would visit Disneyland, He did not want my nieces to be slowed down by hurting feet, so most of the time he was carrying one of them. I am proud to say these girls were there when it opened and lasted until the fireworks. I think it also helps that Lagoon has trained them to wait in lines. 

I am already counting down until August when we go to Disneyland with the Preston's!

Joe's birthday

On May 13th, Joe celebrated his 29th birthday! It happened to also be mothers day.

 We were in Pocatello looking for a place to live, so we were able to head over to Burley

 for the day. We were able to celebrate his birthday for Lunch with the Preston's in Burley, and 

Dinner with the Richards. Lucky Joe got 2 cakes!

 I do not know how we will get along without our silly nieces and nephews while we are in Pocatello. 

Aren't they adorable! (2 more cute ones are not pictures)

Happy birthday Joe!

The graduate

Words cannot express just how awesome last Friday was for Joe and I! He graduated from BYU law school and received his Juris Doctorate! I am so impressed with how hard he has worked the past three years. I know that he will be an excellent lawyer. Now he gets to look forward to studying and taking the Idaho state bar

 We are so lucky to have both our parents and all of Joe's siblings and Mamma D and Grandpa in attendance at the graduation.

 I really love my brother in-laws and how they keep us laughing. We will truly miss them when we head off to Pocatello without them.

 I don't know who is more relieved that law school is over....me or Joe?

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Joe you are truly amazing and will be such a great lawyer! Congratulations!

Bucket list

I think I am in denial about leaving Utah County. People hate on it all the time, but really it is great, and I love it and I will argue with anyone who is brave enough to say otherwise. One night last week I had a breakdown about moving and got really upset because I have so many places that I want to eat at down here and I feel like I don't have time. You must understand that growing up in the Richards family our world revolved around food. Multiple siblings of mine actually plan out trips to go specific places that they see on Diners Drive in's and dives. So after my breakdown Joe and I headed out to try to eat at a new place we have been meaning to try and it was great. And tonight I was able to cross off another place from my list. Here is where you come in...What yummy places do I need to go eat at? Or what in Utah County do I need to go do before we leave?

1. Smoking Apple in Lindon, We have eaten here a lot, but we would like to visit it weekly before we leave

2. Terra Mia-Gilatto was amazing

3. Sweet tooth fairy- Went here tonight...Amazing

4.Malawi's Pizza- we have been here a lot as well, but it is one of our favorites so we need to keep coming back.

5. Slab pizza

6. Awful waffle

7. J Dawg- again we have been here before, but it is a classic

8. purple turtle

9. Chef's table

10. Dickie's BBQ

Pocatello does fortunately have a Cafe Rio, thank goodness!

Pokey

This past week Joe accepted a Job offer in Pocatello, Idaho! He starts the beginning of June! He will be working as a clerk for a Judge. We are both scared to move out of our comfort zone of Provo and move to a city where we do not know anyone except the Judge and his wife. This is a year long commitment and then who knows where we will end up! He graduates from BYU Law school on April 20th. I am so proud of him and all his hard work. He is the best husband and friend that anyone could ask for. I love you Joe!