Summer Fun

Over the 4th of July weekend I went to Bear Lake with Wade. It was such a beautiful weekend up there and it was the first time, yes, the FIRST time in forever that my family was actually able to enjoy the holiday. With the boat rental finally sold, we had time to enjoy ourselves just like our neighbors always have! Amanda and Brad came up on Saturday morning and that afternoon we took the waverunners for a ride. It was Wade's first time to ride a waverunner, and I would have to say that he liked it alot. We spent that night playing games like speed scrabble (love it!), Nertz, and Spades and eating pizza from Lakeside. We made it to church on Sunday with the other 1200 people there and then watched Fly Boys. Later that afternoon I went on my first 4-wheeler ride with Wade. It was so much fun! I loved it! Not to mention it was a tad bit cooler up in the mountains. We enjoyed several bike rides and just some good old fun! Monday morning I got to ride the GP1200 and if that machine doesn't give you a rush, I don't know what would, it was so much fun. t was so nice to finally have a holiday like all the other people in the world! I can't wait to go home again and play!

Me and the Babe

I can't think of anything else quite as fun as being an aunt. It has been so much fun to watch McKenna grow and change over the past nine months. She's such a cute little thing and is definitely full of personality! She seems to know exactly what she wants at all times. She's now got both of her two bottom front teeth. She's so much fun! I love to see her get dressed up in her cute little summer dresses and her cute little swimming suits too. She's so much fun!

Hawaii

We had an AWESOME time in Hawaii. Seven days in Maui and three days in Oahu! Wow! We are so lucky to have been able to go and spend that long there. We did so many fun things from the beach to Pearl Harbor and Luau's and Sunset Cruises to the PCC. The people in Hawaii are so nice and friendly pretty much wherever you go. Melynda and I saw many beautiful sunsets and enjoyed walking along the beach too. Big Beach was probably one of the coolest places that we went to. I would have to say that Boogie Boarding was one of my most favorite things that we did there. The water was a beautiful crystal blue and warm. It was actually really refreshing to jump in and cool off from the heat. It was so much fun to have the whole family there in Hawaii together. It's our first vacation since the babe joined the family. She was too cute in her new little swimming suits and sun dresses. I'm so glad that Melynda and Leah could come too. M's definitely part of the family so there's no reason why she shouldn't have been there! I will most definitely go back to Hawaii someday because it was so pretty and really alot of fun!

Sisters

At Lindsey's graduation we got this cute pic. We were surprised and really glad that Jackie was still there. We attempted to do our own self portrait, but I kept cutting off my face and then Jackie and Lindsey would close their eyes. Lindsey's friend offered to take this pick for us once she saw how much we were struggling. I love my sisters!

1 more day!

I can't even believe that it's only one more day until vacation! I got to leave work today at 10:45 and it was the BEST feeling ever! I will have to admit that it's probably going to be a little strange not being at work for such a long time, but good nonetheless. Tonight I went to Lindsey's graduation and it was really nice. It's really strange though, how she's grown up so fast. Being back at the high school and there for graduation I remembered my own graduation already 8 years ago. Wow! That's so weird to see that in writing. My cousin Spencer was the Valedictorian, and he did an awesome job on his talk. When he got up to speak, I was reminded of my opportunity to speak at high school graduation. I remember standing there willing the sweat on my forehead not to shine!! I was so nervous, but I am so glad that I had the opportunity. Lindsey is such a great girl. On our way home, Dad said that he talked to another Father of a son in Lindsey's class who said Lindsey is always trying to encourage his son to stay on the straight and narrow. What a compliment that was. She's grown up to be such a pretty girl and is such a great example to me. She's so positive and outgoing and everyone that meets her likes her. I must say that Linds is also very very entertaining. I can't wait to go on vacation and enjoy her company for a while. I'm sure it will be great to have her living closer when she comes down for school! Congrats Linds!

friday night at home

Melynda and I went for dinner and did a little shopping at the mall. I got some fun shimmery lotion and some new wall flower scents at Bath & Body Works. I've found the cutest swimming suits for McKenna and I can't wait to see her in them! One of them is from the Gap and it's even a little halter top! How cute is that? I decided that I'd paint my nails tonight just for fun. This is the first time since I've grown my nails out that I have painted them such a bold color. I always love it when I see other people with their nails painted, so I decided that I would try it out myself even if it only lasts until Saturday night. We're watching Footloose and doing a little blogging. It seems like it's been forever since I've posted. Only one more week until I go home for Lindsey's graduation and then Hawaii that same weekend. I am so happy that I have something to work hard for this next week at work. I believe that we will have one heck of time there in Hawaii. Life right now for me is actually going quite well. I'm happy, happy, happy! I guess that's part of why I picked the pink polish!

we need a win!!!!

 

So, this is my buddy Dale Jr. Isn't he a looker? Currently Dale Jr. is ranked 12th in the Nextel Standings, and he's moving up each week. It seems like every single race Jr. gets the short end of the stick. He's always getting turned or bumped or whatever else can possibly happen on the racetrack. I am still hoping that he can get a number one finish soon! This season he's done fairly well, he's had 1 top 5 finish and 3 top 10 finishes in 9 races. Not so bad. Every week I hope for that number one finish will happen, but Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon keep on keepin on! Even though it hasn't happened yet, I'm not trading who I'm routing for! I am NOT a fairweather fan! I just read that Jr. and his sister are possibly announcing tomorrow that Jr. and other DEI racers will be racing for JR Motorsports. Should be interesting. Go Jr.!!!!