Summer Travels

After all of the fun travels, Koa and I were happy to come back to our friends! (AND SEE JIMMIE OF COURSE) Four weeks was a long time to be away, but I knew after July 19 we would not be traveling, at least by airplane. Once Koa is two he now needs his own seat, which means another ticket. Thanks family for housing and feeding us, we loved every second with you guys.

The Swenson's are off to do their externships... bitter sweet, I am just glad they will be back in five months. Jimmie and I miss them tons already and it has only been like a week and a half.

There's no place like home. My sister Rhonda even got to spend a few kidless day with me in California. My brother Gary and his wife are living with my parents right now. It was nice having them right there. Koa had a little to much fun with the cousins, touching to much and loving baby Cali way to much. But luckily we left them with only a few minor injuries, scratches, bruised heads, and lots of laughs. Gary and Cara were probably more than happy to see us go... but they were very forgiving through Koa's learning process. Thanks guys.

I got to celebrate my 27 birthday with my parents and Rhonda down at Newport, Balboa, and ended up at Seal Beach. To bad Jimmie had to miss out on the fun party. It's just not the same without him around.

Koa and his cousins Tyler and Brendan catching some rays.

Spending time with family in St. George never gets old. Koa and I got to go see Grandma and Grandpa Cox in Cedar City. I know Jimmie was really jealous. Grandma even got a little crazy and hopped on the swing set with Koa. He was loving it! What amazing people they are. Jimmie and I are always talking about the love and kindness they show to each other. Thanks for being such an important part of our lives.

Aww the twins. Koa just could not believe that he got to have two friends around all the time. He spent some good time playing in their new sandbox which, handy man Clint built. Pezy, I must say I was impressed that you even attended a soccer game with me. That is true love. You probably got sick of me trying to hang out with you every second, but you are just one funny lady. Amber and her two girls got to come down and hang out with us. Of course we managed to fit shopping in when Amber's around!

Splash pad with Wendi and Jake's cute kids

When on vacation, time flies, especially when you want to see all your old buddies, I know I didn't get a chance to see everyone I would like to, time was quick especially in Salt Lake. But... it was great to see some of the old UVSC soccer friends.

The pink ladies, minus Teryn got to spend a few hours together in Salt Lake for Karrie Ray to go through the temple. It worked out perfect. I would not have missed it for the world. I love you Karrie and I am glad I have you all as my buddies. Good times, good times especially ended the day at Golden Coral. ha ha

Thanks to Andrea and Jeremy for getting married, it gave us a great excuse to come to the West! Their wedding was amazing, if I could redo my wedding, I would just copy everything they did. Her dress, colors, cake, reception and the great food they served. These two girls have been friends to me through thick and thin. We are always laughing due to the fact that Andrea (and yes you Juli) are so stinkin funny. Juli make sure you tell Nick I think you are funny. Hootie, I am so glad you did it and got married, Jeremy was totally worth the wait, I am glad you were so picky all these years! Juils thanks for carting Koa and I around. We just pretended like we were part of your family for the week. Thanks for the rides and letting us hang out with you!