Atlanta, Georgia

Jeremy and I have always talked about going to Georgia to see his mission. As soon as we found out that Lauren (Jer's younger sister) had a volleyball tournament there, we knew this was the opportunity to do it. It was a great trip! We flew standby and with a group of 10 people we were nervous we wouldn't get to Georgia EVER. It ended up working out perfect and we got there so smoothly. Lauren is AMAZING at volleyball, she would never say that, so I will do it for her. Haha It was so fun watching her play, we're excited to watch her at UVU. I think volleyball is my new favorite sport. 

Atlanta was so humid! I loved all the trees and the hills they call "mountains". It really was beautiful. The city is so confusing, I couldn't tell if we were going North or South, so thank you Garmin. We went to the aquarium which was really cool. They had a dolphin show and crazy sea creatures I didn't know even existed. Ryder absolutely loved it! The Coke World was Alex's favorite (she loves Coke). At the end of the tour we got to try every drink Coke has ever made, I think there were 60 flavors. Berverly was one in particular that was horrible, we made Ryder try it... 

The best part of the whole trip was meeting Jeremy's mission President and seeing all the people he grew so close to for those two years. It was fun for me especially to meet all the people I heard about in letters. I know all those people will have a special place in his heart that will never leave and I'm grateful I got to see that. 

Island Park

Summer time is so busy and I think for everyone that blogs starts to slack in the summer because why be on a computer when you could be outside at the pool (at least that is what I'm thinking right now). I do want to remember the fun things that have been going on so I'm just going to force myself to do it!

It is a tradition of my family's to go to Island Park every summer. I think we have been doing it for 13 years or so, at least ever since I can remember. As a family we look forward going up there, so a few years ago my parents bought property hoping to someday build a cabin for a fun family get away, but until then... we camp and stay in our time share! haha I actually enjoy camping so I didn't mind it as much as my mom did. The property is surrounded by trees and secluded from everyone, it truly is beautiful. We love fishing, riding ATV's, playing tennis, golfing, going to Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Play Mill Theater, and playing cards!!

Mike and Steve trying to be funny?

Mike driving through a mud puddle and falling in.

Mike crashing his 4 wheeler.

As you can see Mike is always making things interesting! Haha 

Heber Valley Camp

This past weekend we had a family reunion at the Heber Valley Camp, obviously in Heber. The church owns the camp and they hold stake girls camps there in the summer. I was recently got put in the Young Women's in our Branch and we are going there in August so I'm really excited. I didn't really know what to expect but it was so fun!! They have so many different challenges you can do like zip lips, swings, climbing really high, crossing bridges, etc. I highly recommend going!

Jer and Riley wearing Kristi's wig... haha

Grandma Myrna even did the 50 foot swing!

Needed get away

Things have been pretty stressful lately going straight from Spring semester right into Summer semester and working more hours for the summer. Jer and I both needed a weekend get away BAD! My dad bought a condo in St. George about a year ago and Jer and I have only been 1 time before this. We figured it was a perfect opportunity to go down and relax. We got to hang out with my parents which is always great but also very entertaining with my dad around. We stayed up until 1:00 AM one night and I really wish I got my dads dancing on camera but I'm really bad at taking pictures so you will just have to picture it instead... which shouldn't  be that hard if you know my dad. We did a lot of sleeping in, making breakfast, hiking, golfing, shopping, and laying by the pool. Anyway, thanks mom and dad for the fun weekend, we love you guys!

This is Jer on the I touch playing Tigger PGA Tour, while he has golf up on 

the computer next to him, while he is watching the Volvo tournament... I think he likes golf?

 My pictures are lame I know, I need to remember to take more.

Who reads cards anyway?

So my cute Dad got my mom a card for Mother's Day because he was trying to be thoughtful and romantic, here it is....

If you can't read it, it says:

With to-do lists as long as our

 grocery receipts its not easy 

to find the time to hang out the way 

we used to. 

But I hope you know how much

I appreciate you as a friend,

respect you as a mom, 

and love you as a SISTER.

Happy Mother's Day

Clearly my Dad didn't even read the card and just picked the first one that he saw, which was for a sister.  Good effort Dad... It's the thought that counts! And it was fun to laugh at all day, typical Howie!

Perfect Easter Message

I found this short video clip while preparing for my sharing time I have GET to teach tomorrow. It really sets the mood for tomorrow being the most sacred holiday we have. I love it!

Happy Birthday!!

Wednesday, April 20th was Jeremy's 22nd birthday! We didn't do anything very exciting because we both had to work, but it ended up being a great day anyway. We got to go to dinner a few different times this week with both of our families and got to spend time together not worrying about school or work. It's crazy to think that we have been dating since he was 17... Anyway I just wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY JER, I love you!

This was my first time baking a real cake and it turned out a little tilted but it was yummy in-spite of the way it looked... I got the recipe and idea from Im a baker. Obviously mine didn't turn out as good as hers but its the thought that counts.