summer days

I thought once summer rolled around I would have post after post to keep this blog busy. 

Fortunately I'm spending less time at the computer 

and more time doing fun things outside of the house. 

And to be honest, 

I think I still need to cut back on the amount of time I'm getting on the internet 

or sitting inside the house. 

So for the last couple of months of this beautiful hot weather, I'm making it a goal to spend as much time as possible outside of this blasted house. 

Whether it's going for a walk, to the grocery store or just sitting outside on the front porch all day, I'm breaking free from this house. 

I want Oak to run around outside all day long rather than watching sesame street and reading books. 

He needs to be wild and free before the cold winter snow cages us back inside.

So if you don't hear from me too much in the next few weeks, I'll be glad. That means we're having fun.

Here are some pictures of our Pioneer day weekend to hold you over in the meantime:

s+s 7.9.11

It's insanely weird to me that this lady is married right now.

My "albino" (or as her father calls her, "rat") little cousin is a big girl now. 

I always called her my albino cousin when I was younger because of her glowing white hair. 

You could see through it to her pale pink scalp. 

And that's pretty much how I remember her when we were younger. 

Moving to Utah and living close to her family, I had no idea how close I would become with them. Especially Siera. 

She immediately became my little sister and best friend. 

Watching her start dating and listening to her talk about marriage made me realize how much I protected her. 

I'm so happy she found Sage and that he loves her so much. 

Here's to a very happy relationship with your husband, a bright and successful future and lots and lots of babies. Soon. =)

what it's all about

red, white & blue

to sum up our 4th of July weekend: 

lots of food, family, fireworks and fun.