A few years ago Garrett's mom and step dad sold their cabin and in place of it bought a camp trailor and boat. We were really sad not to have the cabin anymore, but we have definitely gotten used to the boat! We love to go to the lake! We like to pack a pole, some yummy snacks and spend the afternoon at the late. There is nothing like being out on the water and forgetting the worries of the world.
Four years ago today I was laying on the beach in Cancun with a group of girls while the boys were all out deep sea fishing. Everyone was saying "Well if he's going to do it, now would be the perfect time and today is our last day here." I told them I really didn't think it would happen because he didn't have a ring. I went back to my room with the girls to get ready for dinner and then went to Garrett's room - he wasn't there. (He was up at my parents room asking for my dad's blessing.) He told me that he had to call work. At dinner Garrett didn't eat much. My dad kept making jokes asking him if his tummy was upset or something. I asked him if we could go walk on the beach and watch the sunset since it was our last night there. We excused ourselves from dinner and went to the beach.
Throughout our relationship, Garrett would always ask me "Will you Marry Me?" and I would say "Yes." So when he asked me on the beach I said yes right away just like every other time. This time though, I looked down and saw him on his knee and the rock and I fell to my knees too. I didn't cry all I remember is I couldn't stop smiling or giggling. We went back to where everyone was getting ready for the show they had every night at the resort and everyone knew already! I was so excited. I couldn't wait to start the rest of my life with my best friend by my side.
I love you Garrett. Thank you for everything you do for me. You bring out the best in me and you love me even though I might not be the most graceful person you know. :)
Since we don't have kids to take pictures of and post all the fun things we did for Easter, I thought I would write a top ten things we are grateful for.
10. Robin Eggs! They are my favorite treat! I wait all year for those to come out. Yummy
9. Easter means it's spring, so every thing is in bloom
8. Which means that my allgeries are also in full force
7. Summer is coming and warm weather is not far behind
6. Dry itchy winter skin can go away
5. We have jobs and are able to have a home to live in and food on the table
4. Our families we are able to live close to and see often
3. Coloring Easter eggs at Garrett's dad's house - the old fashion way
2. My husband and my best friend, I love you Garrett
1. Our Savior who Atoned for us so that we may live with him again
HAPPY EASTER!
On Tuesday Garrett called me to tell me that he was going to get to meet his girlfriend! We watch Dancing with the Stars every week and joke about how Julianne Hough is his girlfriend. He has a little crush on her. So he told me we were going to the concert, but that we were able to go meet her before and that he needed to take his own sharpie, something for her to sign and a camera!
So we got there early, waited in line and got to meet her and talk to her for a few minutes. We thought that it would just be a line and you would walk through and meet her. They had her in a room and however many people were in your group went in at a time. So just the two of us went in by ourselves and got to talk to her. She was very nice and Garrett couldn't stop smiling. We took a picture with both of us, and then after the concert Garrett said that he needed one with her by himself. So he waited in line and took one with her - and she remembered his name. He was so stoked! Good times.
Part of being a Frei means being in the good ole outdoors - a lot. If it's helping dig trenches and pulling weeds, working down at the farm, or one of the biggest things these boys do, it's riding for cows. I never knew the extent of what it meant to ride for cows until Lainee asked me if I wanted to go with her to watch the boys push cows. This gave me a whole new perspective of hard work. All day long in the blazing heat, horseback, moving cows from one place to another. Garrett is such a hard worker and I'm grateful for the dicipline this has taught him. He is so handy to have around the house; if anything breaks, he figures out how to fix it. This was a great experience to be a part of and I'm glad I know what he does when he says he's "riding for cows."
After the hard work, they were ready to play. Pres and Landon went over to the watering trough to see the gold fish, and once again the boys have to have a comptetion. They got into a fishing competiton to see who could catch the most or biggest fish. Next thing I know Garrett has on rubber boots and is IN the trough. He caught a fish with the leftover sandwhich bag and the little kids went crazy when he showed them. He is so good with the kids, I know he will be a great dad to our kids, when the time comes.
We left from Los Angeles, California. It was a windy overcast day and we were ready to head south for warm weather! I've never been on a cruise before so Garrett was excited to see my reaction when I saw how big the boat was. It was HUGE! I thought for sure I would get lost on it. When we got on the boat, we went and checked out our living quarters for the next week and then it was off to explore the boat. There was an Ice Skating rink, Casino, rock climbing wall, mini golf, library, dance club, pool after pool, there was so much to see!
With a loud blow of the horn, we were ready to head out to the open sea. The Coast Guard escorted us out of the harbor and we were ready to set sail! Mexico here we come!
Day at sea. We explored the boat and once we had found where everything was, we found our favorite hang out spot! All you can eat soft serve ice cream. Ya baby! Then we went and played suffle board. We played in couples and once I got the hang of it, I did ok. Garrett is quite the competitor so after a few warm up rounds, the real competition was on. Luckily, we won! Go team! Then we went back to our rooms to freshen up and go to the first formal night. 
Cabo San Lucas
When we got to Cabo, we went on a Glass Bottom boat to a place called "Lover's Beach." We rented snorkle gear and we were off to play in the ocean. The cool thing about this beach is you could walk to one side and there was the Pacific Ocean and then on the other side was the Sea of Cortez. We played in two different bodies of water so that was pretty neat. When it was time to eat, I was a little worried of how sanitary things were so we headed to the only American place we could find - Hooters.
