and one more thing...

Danielle, Tam, and I were hiking up June mountain and somehow decided it would be a good idea to jump into a pool from the waterfall. It was really fun but sooooooo cold! Coldest water I have ever been in. (The water is from the left over snow at the top of the mountain so obviously.) It was in the low 40's. I think the guys were suprised we did it. But it was great to have a little adventure to tell about. Good times.

So it has been a while.

I always mean to post and just procrastinate! This summer has been really fun but seemed like it went by too fast. I only made it to the beach twice! That's not a real summer. Anyway, the beginning of August we went up to with my friend Tam to her grandma's ranch (with Danielle and Kiffy too) and it was sooo much fun. We hiked, did pilates, swam at the resort, took a day trip to Yosemite, basically just thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors.
This is one of the lakes in Yosemite. So beautiful.


Jason and I about halfway up June mountain. The boys were fishing in every pool that was made by the waterfall from the top all the way down. It was a really fun hike.
Jason fishing in Yosemite.
And me just walking around the park. I really love Yosemite. My favorite thing is the richness and intensity of all the colors in everything around you. Amazing. It was really nice to be able to spend some time with my good friends and just relax. A big thanks to Tam.

I love being an aunt!

So it has been over a month now, but my brother-in-law Jeremiah and his wife Hillary came out to visit with their 3 kids (Callie, Jackson, and Ellie) and I still wanted to post about it. We had a really fun weekend just hanging out with them and my other brother-in-law Justin with his wife Jamie and daughter Katelyn (they only live a few street lights away). I get to hang out with my Katie-Kate all the time, but the other 3 not so much, so it is a treat when I get to see them. They are so freakin cute and say the funniest stuff (Jackson always takes huge steps and says "Fe! Fi! Fo! Sum!" We try to tell him it's 'fum' but he doesn't care. He's the best.) Here are a couple pictures from the weekend that I took from Hillary's blog (thanks!) cause I kept forgetting to bring my camera.
Here is Callie checking out her 1st "real" manicure and Katelyn with her mom Jamie.
Katelyn gives me a little snuggle time after my pedicure.

And I got to hold Ellie during my pedicure.
Jackson thought this car downtown was the coolest. I love his smile for the cameras! Haha. Isn't it the best?



Here are the kids at my place when they first got into town.And Katelyn got to finally see her cousin Ellie for the first time.

Red, White & Blue

On the 3rd of July we went and saw my niece, Katelyn, in a 4th of July program our stake has put on for the past 24 years (when my grandpa first started it!) It was great. She looked so cute as a little cheerleader. It was a great way to start celebrating the 4th!

On the 4th Jason and I woke up and jumped on our bikes and rode for a few hours. We stopped for lunch and rode to my parents house as well. It was really nice to have some time with just us. Afterwards we cooled off in the pool and then headed over to the Swainston's for a huuuge block party. Colin lit off some pretty ridiculous fireworks to end the evening. I love the 4th.
Jason and Kiffy....
Dan and I....

Tam and Spenc making the shave ice. It was by far the most popular thing there. (The taco man did make some pretty killer tacos too. The spread of food was intense.)

I love the 4th of July. I am so grateful to live in the promised land and be free to live as I choose. It's a pretty amazing blessing to be born in such a great place.

You might not believe your eyes.....

For those of you who know what my mom has been through for the past 6 months this should be shocking. It was for me. My mom was able come to my apartment on Monday night for FHE! And my apartment is upstairs... so that meant that my mom had to be able to climb the stairs... I took pictures for proof. It was one of the best things I can't even tell you. My mom would not be able to walk right now if it wasn't for the prayers and faith of so many. Her doctors cannot believe the progress she has made. One said to be prepared to never walk again and another said it would be a minimum of 2 years. Here is my mom proving that faith can end with miracles.
I am very blessed to have such wonderful parents. They are 2 of my best friends. I can't imagine not having their constant encouragement and support. (Not to mislead any one. She uses her cane and walker for short distances such as around the house. But it is not really easy, she works through pain. Her wheel chair is still there for anything else.) Oh and on top of the whole coming up the stairs thing, she then proceeds to play several rounds of guitar hero! She has had 2 broken wrists (one now has sort of a twisty screw and 2 inch plate, the other was a fracture from a fall and still isn't completely heeled. She is one tough cookie.)

OCMCO Concert Numbero Uno (for me at least).

The OCMCO Patriotic concert was on June 11 and was one of the best things I have ever been a part of. It was amazing to have the opportunity to sing with such talented people and be lead by an ammmmmmazing conductor. That family (the Stewart-Wilson) is just oozing with musical talent. Singing with a full orchestra was unbelievable. I can't wait for the Christmas concert! Anyone who can go most definetely should. Check out the website www.ocmco.org.


So I took the camera instead of leaving it for Jason to bring! Nice one. Anyway, I at least wanted everyone to see how hot the ensemble was.
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I couldn't help it.

Do you ever feel like a kid on the first day of

school when you get a new "outfit" to wear?

Well Jason did yesterday. He got a couple new outfits.

Yay! It's not every day he gets new clothes!