its called being spontaneous!

Guess who went to the Valley of the Sun this past weekend! Yup! this girl right here!

The Plan.
Last Tuesday while at Sammy's eating a Shake, my friends Brigham and Casey were discussing a trip to Arizona. My ears perked up as soon as they said it, instantly I wanted to go. The money topic came, so I felt this was my chance to pipe in; volunteering my parents house to save money. Interested, they agreed. By that point Brigham decided not to go, leaving the trip to be just me and Casey. (Now casey if you read this know that you are my friend!) haha. Well I was a little nervous first of all to be going with just Brigham and Casey only because I barely met them a couple weeks prior. But then having it be just Casey? I hope and prayed that my family wouldn't scare him off or anything. haha. So the plan was made. Thursday morning.

Thursday came and words could not describe my excitement...I was going HOME.

The drive.
Was a blast!
Luckily Casey and I have the same taste in music, so that was a bonus, AND had some good laughs along the way. I felt like I had known Casey for awhile. haha. I have to say the music we jammed out to the most was 90's music. I introduced him to alot of the newer music of today, it was interesting how much of my stuff he didn't know...and vice versa. Lol. It seems like when I travel with people TO arizona they end up getting a ticket. haha. Passing through Fillmore and BAM a highway patrolman gets Casey. just 10 over. Lol. The cop acted all tough and Casey handled it well. If it was me I would of been shakin from bein nervous to also bein mad that I got pulled over. haha. just $90. Lol. "Oh well, I was due for one, its been 6 years" said Casey as we drove off.

Another cool highlight from our trip down was our "Starburst Station" I suggest everyone have one of these in your car. I got teased my my wrapper folding skills, most people just crumble it up, NOPE not me I actually fold it. haha.

The Heat.

We arrived in the valley about 8pm. A nice 10 hr drive. We swtiched in Page so I got to make the AZ drive. As soon as we were on the 101, passin the casinos-Tempe Marketplace-San Tan Parkway. I knew I was home, and boy home never looked so good!

Beware of Dog...Oops!
When we got to the house, my family was out at dinner, and my amazing friend Tanay had dinner waiting for us at her house. Before dinner I had to go to the house, as soon as we walked in my dog Betty starts barking with excitment, and greeted me with jumping and wagging her tail. As I enjoyed her excitment, Casey didn't get the same welcome. Let's just say my dog nearly attacked him. haha. I had to physically pick her up and remove her from the house. My pitbull/lab didn't not like the guest. Not the first time, but I forgot how protective she can be. Luckily she warmed up to Casey, and the rest of the weekend wasn't a disaster.

Dinner.

Tanay you can be my personal chef! We had chicken fajita tacos!! AHH amazing!!! with homeade guacamole and salsa. You have one lucky husband Tanay! He gets to eat like that ALL the time!

Friday.

Casey went to the wedding and I headed out to the CLUB. Before I walked in the door Eli ran out and tackled me! I was happy to see my best friend once again! The fun part came...walking into the gym during announcements. A second in the door and whispers and gasps begin. "NICHELLE!" " IS THAT--??" "LOOK NICHELLE IS HERE!" It was an amazing day, full of hugs and questions of  "when are you done in living in Utah??" "I miss you!" "Come back to Red Mountain" "Don't leave" great day with great kids! The same thing happened with the teens but more dramatic. I thought I got tackled by Eli?? NO WAY! I had 6 Teens run me into a wall, they were so excited to see me.

I was there for a good 5 hours, talking to old friends, teens, and kids. GREAT DAY!

Finally came back to Gilbert, and visited Kylee! Later that night picked up Casey, and played cards with the family.

The Fun Part.

My Aunt Kay and her two kids came to town. Now when my mom and aunt get together who knows what jokes will come or sarcasm. Luckily Casey being the sarcastic guy he is was able to be witty back. I can be pretty witty myself, but that night I was just there to listen, laugh, and play. haha. Let my family do the teasing. haha. We had a blast at each game we played!

Saturday.

We were supposed to leave, but for one I was WAY too tired, and wanted to be with my family one more day. Casey was a good sport about it, and agreed. My dad had tickets to the Diamonbacks game that night, and so we got the opportunity to go to that. My families ward was there also, and having never been in that ward because they moved into it while i was in Singles ward, most of the time people don't know that my parents have a 20 year old. So you know what that means I'm the one people talk about...like "I wonder if she's inactive?" or "I wonder why they never mentioned they had a 20 year old." haha. We had a good time! the Dbacks pulled through and won. Casey and I rode in style to the game in my dad's Chrysler 300. Afterwards we went to AZ mills to see a movie--The Other Guys. Sadly I FELL ASLEEP!! first time ever! I paid $7 to take a nap. WASTE! haha. Casey said it was a good movie...so I'll take his word for it.

Sunday.

We drove home. Way more quiet drive home than before. For me it was weird seeing Casey so quiet becasue he was very talkitive the entire weekend. We both had a pretty good nap while one person drove. We saw a FULL rainbow as we drove through Utah, I saw lightning strike a mile away from the car. It was LOUD, and Casey finally got his Jack in the Box. haha.

A Summary.
Overall it was an amazing trip. Recharged my battery. I miss home that's for sure. But I know I'm here in Utah for a reason, and I know there are some things I need to change *coughs* my Job. I'm excited for school to start! This semester will be pretty interesting-especially when the snow comes!

If I didn't get to see you in Arizona, know that I still love you! haha.