Ahhh I'm so bad at blogging. Oh well. Things have been crazy lately! Fall semester has started, and school is as crazy as ever! We moved into the Reynolds' family-owned town home and we are loving it! We don't have to hide having Sonic anymore (ha) which is nice because now he can do all of his "business" outside which is wonderful. We also actually have more than one closet to store everything! We are really grateful for the opportunity to live in this home and will be sad when it is time to leave.
One awesome experience of the summer was seeing my beautiful sister Natalie on her mission in Temple Square, Salt Lake City, UT! It is so tempting to go visit her all the time, but we really don't want to be a distraction, and we don't want to make it harder on all of us, so this is the second time we have seen her since she left in January. Brooks and I decided to go surprise her on a random Friday night which ended up being perfect because the square was practically empty, so we were able to be with her for about an hour! We brought Sonic with us so she could meet him for the first time too, which was really fun for her.
So proud of her!
Sonic always makes friends!
We also made another trip to California in August for my birthday, friend's wedding, and a family reunion! I LOVE going home, and it is always so hard to come back. I always get my hair done by trusted hairstylists, go shopping with mom, and eat wonderful homemade meals. We left early on Tuesday morning and were able to make it for some dinner, a hair appointment, and my friend's bachelorette party! It was a blast and it was fun to see some friends from California again! Wednesday was my birthday which was perfect! We went out to breakfast to Mimi's Cafe (My favorite!) and then headed to San Fransisco for the day! We spent the day touring the city and walking along the pier! We went to Joe's Crab Shack for dinner, and I forgot how much better seafood is in California, ESPECIALLY when it is caught right off the pier in San Fran! It was special day spending it with my fam, and we wished the rest of my siblings could've been there!
Cami's bachelorette party at the Cheesecake Factory!
Golden Gate bridge!
Mom and I at Joe's Crab Shack. She looks like she could be my age!
Thursday was Cami and Matt's wedding! It was beautiful in the Sacramento temple, and we were lucky enough to be able to go inside and see them be sealed! It's so fun to start having more married friends!
Waiting outside of the temple!
Still swooning over how great she looked while setting up for the reception!
All of the bridesmaids!
The bride and I.
Friday and Saturday were a blast as well. Friday was a little more relaxed, and mainly consisted of shopping, dining, and going to the temple with my parents! Brooks and I love going through different temples, and it was our first time in the Sacramento temple, and the first time going through with my parents since the day before our wedding! Saturday was a family reunion with my mom's side of the family at my grandparents house. They have this reunion every year and always go all out! They rent a big blow up slide, BBQ tons of food, and have all sorts of games/contests/relay races.
Flash wasn't on, but still a beautiful temple.
My cousin Anna and Sonic, who LOVED the attention of all the cousins.
Sonic and cute Logan.
It was hard to come home, but we were glad to come back and move into our new place! Since then we have mainly been adjusting to our new place and new school schedules! We are both crazy busy with school and work, but are finding time to spend time together and relax.
He's allowed on the bed as long as we lay a blanket down.
Love this little guy!
First time at the batting cages!
He put me to shame.
Love when he teaches me new things!
Can you find sonic....??
Sonic in his new BYU gear! Whatta stud.
It even has a hood! hahaha
Random, but he is pretty much a gazelle... he can jump SO far and high, it's ridiculous!
Also, my cute nieces visited my parents this last weekend... COULD THEY BE ANY CUTER?!
Evangeline
Gennavieve
Well life is perfect, and each day that goes by I know I made the best choice in marrying Brooks, even though it was overwhelming at the time! Until next time! Xoxo
