"I'm SAILING!!!!"

Yes that's right we sailed... in UTAH no less!  While some people may choose to sail in more tropical conditions, like say.. the ocean, we prefer Jordanelle.  This was our main event for Joni's birthday this year.  I really wanted to get us some cheap tickets to fly out to California for a day... but apparently it was not in the cards.  However, since we couldn't fly to the ocean, we had it imported in...  because we are just that important!!  (we also had it filtered so it wouldn't be salty... we only have the best for our Joni!)  It was actually really amazing and awesome!!  We went out in the evening on what had to be the chilliest day in September and we got to see the sunset and the moonrise!!  IT WAS AWESOME!!

 

The lovely ladies: Joni and Callie

and equally lovely: Allyson and I

These two!!  I don't have a single picture of them acting normal.. or I guess I should say this is their normal!

Our captain trusted Callie enough to steer the boat!!!

Ha!!  Callie was living in fear that the boat was going to tip over.. and with a big gust of wind it did tip a lot... the best part is this is no posed face (as you can see with Allyson's equally scared face)... And yes Callie is grabbing my legs in hopes that she isn't tossed off..

Photo taken by Allyson (she is a master at photography, as am I obviously after that last picture...;)

Now they are playing with their animal cookies before eating them, each was christened with a name.

THE MOON!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONI!!

Our sturdy boat!

It's official.. to me.. FALL is here!!

I don't know if it just because I want it.. but I'm pretty sure I can feel, see, smell and hear fall in the air... Its' officially Autumn!!  It has been one awesome summer, full of crazy busy fun and I'm pretty sure it was double the length it usually is!!  So now I'm excited for it to just be calm, peaceful and cozy!  Fall is my favorite time of the year.. it means a fresh start because school starts.  (And even though I'm not in school... I still went back to school shopping and bought binders, notebooks and folders.. yes, it is a problem.) Fall means sweaters, rainstorms, beautiful colors, crispy cool mornings and nights... and just plain happiness!! 

 

Anyways, so my cute niece Alana was here the other day and I conviced her to let me take some 5th Grade Photos!!  She is very patient.. and even rolls her eyes but goes along with anything!!  Haha.. I still can't believe she is almost a teenager... I was in 8th grade when she was born.. and I feel like we grew up together.. (as I am still growing up...)

 A gust of wind almost blew her over (and she was trying to stay still for me!).... hehehe I love her face!!

 Reading her favorite book... Michael Vey.  Unfortunately she let me borrow it to read and I left it in my car... all summer... lets just say that the book ACTUALLY melted.  Its too bad that I already lost her trust of borrowing things...

Hopefully this fall will be as eventful and exciting as the summer was... only in a more calm and peaceful manner?

Summer crazy fun!!

Life has been pretty great around here!! I just love summer!! So first, my cousin Brenneck got his mission call!! He is seriously such an awesome guy, and gonna make an AWESOME missionary!!

Next we had to try out the worlds best corn dogs!! They were pretty amazing.. And as a plus.. The guy selling them welcomed us to heaven as we ordered!!

We got shaved ice.. A new experience that I had yet to try.. And it was delicious too!! Mostly I noticed that it was the perfect evening.. So if you missed it.. Then you missed an important day.. Sorry!

My niece came swimming in this attire.. And when I asked if I could take her pictures she was all to happy to pose for me!!

Ellie held baby Zeke.. This is her smile..

My flowers have finally bloomed!!

Joni finished her first half marathon!! She is way too cool for me!! It was fun to see her so excited!!

I tried out Beto's infamous breakfast burrito! Also delicious!!

So basically it sums up to.. I eat a lot!! Ha!! It's been a pretty great summer and I have just been soaking up the sun and loving it!!

Sunday Evenings

I love Sunday evenings!! We eat dinner as a family and then just hang out, talk, go for walks, sleep, joke, look at pictures and just enjoy calling each other family. This week my dad tried on my sunglasses.. And he totally has the attitude!! Ha!! My dad is awesome!!

Lazy hazy days of summer!!

Ok so quick update on my very exciting life! Ha! I bought a new duvet cover.. My old one was purchased when I was in 6th grade! Yes I totally wore it down to the threads!! (Unfortunately actually because it had a giant hole on the top!)

I planted flowers!!

Beautiful sunset!!

Haha!! My sister pinned a website on Pinterest that will make you invitations based on colors and wording that you choose.. And of course I made my wedding announcement!!

Pool party at my old bishops house!!

Callie, Joni and I posed with the hunky hero on Chasing Liberty! (We just couldn't help ourselves!)

My mom swears this is the correct hold for a toddler throwing a tantrum!

Ellie and I at the splash pad!!

Alana and I at the Taylor Swift concert!!

We were literally on the back row!!

On my way to Kelsey's wedding... Can't believe she is all grown up now.. Who will I hang out with?

Joni and James!!

Love summer!!