I Love Summer.
Why?
It always brings the unexpected and the most fun adventures.
To me summer means friends, sun, so you think you can dance, tan feet, watermelon, lazy days, the fourth of July, swimming, vacation, smores, my Birthday, corn on the cob, fairs, fireworks, popcicles, and fun.
I have had a mega fine summer thus far in L-town. It has consisted of:
Moving into a nasty little apartment, but I do have my own room and bathroom which is rather nice.
I have a new little nephew. Ty Dustin Hillam. And I may be partial because I am his favorite aunt, but I think he is probably one of the cutest babies I have ever seen.
Mel let me come and take some pictures of him while I was home last week, and considering it was with my dinky little point n' shoot and light from the window I think they turned out pretty good. Obviously not maximum quality but we made due. Plus when the subject is as cute as Ty its hard to take a bad picture.
I'm so excited to have this little guy in our family. And to see how he completes the amazing
Hillams little family. I love them so much. And so blessed to have such an incredible family.
Last week I took the week off and headed down south the the K-Town so I could spend a week full of adventures with this girl.
Stephanie DeLaMare.
We went shopping at the outlets in Park City. Went to a drive-in movie. Roasted Mallows. Sling shot-ted. Played a little game of capture the flag. Hung out with the girls. Got sunburned swimming. Put together a package for the Elder Strong's. Laughed. Watched Glee. Laughed. Had a sleep over. And it all went by to quickly.
Its crazy to think that my best friend will no longer be on the same continent as me in 17 days.
We have never not known each other, and have literally grown up together three houses apart for 20 years.
You might recall a
post mentioning this beautiful girls twin sister (my other bestie) Shannon Sue Ellen. We have all gone through so much together. I don't think they will ever know how much I have looked up to them and their beautiful examples and testimonies.
Their dad got called as a mission president to the Philippines. So Dave, Kayla, Ben, and Steph are all moving June 27th. It is going to be such an amazing experience for their family, and I can't think of better people to have been called to this.
It just sucks that my best friend is leaving me. I know I should be super happy for them which I totally am. But sometimes I like to be a little bit selfish as well.
Step-On-Me you are going to have such an amazing experience, and I am going to miss you everyday. But I think it is safe to say if we can make it through 20 years...the next 20 will also be an adventure. All I have to say is Bring it on.
The six chicks + little Cambria. About to go swimming.
Slack Lining. Very difficult. Uber Cool. Makes Rick look like a GIANT.
I am super sad I didn't bring my camera on the boat. But the miss Laura Luke and I went Wake Boarding today with some awesome friends. Little to say this picture sums up the experience...Minus the freezing cold temperature and cloud cover that did not add to our summer goal of getting tan.
But we did have fun, and my fore arms got a massive work out. They hurt so bad I am having to type this with my toes. Wake Boarders are hard core it is a tough hobby/sport. My new goal: be able to stay up longer than 2 seconds next time I go.
Other fun shananigans of Summer 2010 so far...
Going four wheeling and to a Bee's Game with a cute boy.
Having Crepe Saturday's and Sunday's with the roomies.
Meeting new people.
Catching up on all of the Glee episodes.
Went golfing for the first time.
Seeing my brother Inlaw skydive.
Spending Memorial day with the Family.
Being able to read books. Hooray.
and just lovin life.
Hope you are having a great day.
It's Official...they are off to the Philippines.
