Utah Trip {Part 1}

We made the rounds to family and friends while we were in Utah after our Bear Lake trip. On our way to St. George from Vernal we stopped in Orem/Springville for a couple days to see Uncle Devin, the Brooks, and so I could go to the parade of homes with my friend Jenna. We had a lot packed into those couple days including dinner with Papa while he passed through to Vernal, ice cream with Melissa Bowers, the fair and a parade with the Brooks, Avalynn played with Uncle Devin while I went to the home show, and we stopped at the hospital to see my aunt Andrea who is on bed rest with twins. 

Folsom!

Cami's friend, Jessica Wright, was getting married in CA so I decided to tag along because any excuse to go home to CA is one I will take. It was such a fun few days to be able to see friends and enjoy the wonderful Folsom weather. Going back brings so many memories of wonderful years living there. We stayed with Ron and Leslie and had so much fun with them. Lots of laughs, Minuet to Win It games, and the best hospitality you could ask for.

We flew standby on buddy passes and Avalynn was exhausted on the way out there, after we couldn't get on the first two flights. But it gave us lots of time in SLC to go hang out with Cole, go to the gateway, and eat at CPK!

We had dinner at Jack's Urban eats with Matt and then yummy Nuyo!

Cami and the beautiful bride Jess

Ron and Leslie have two dogs that Avalynn was in love with! She would follow them around the house, and the first thing she would do when she woke up was ask for the dogs.

Before we left on Monday we went to Islands for lunch with Ron and Leslie

Sure love these two!!

Colorado Trip

Brennen's Camaro was being stored in Colorado over the summer, and to allow his dad to park in the garage during the winter we went to pick it up and bring it back to Idaho. It was a fun trip to relax and spend time with Brennen's parents. Avalynn enjoyed having a big house to roam around, lots of attention from Grandma and Papa, and becoming more familar with her 4-legged friend Salem.

We were able to go to two softball games of Brooke and Shanda's on Saturday. Avalynn loved being outside, but I think she loved all the attention she got even more!

Traci was holding Avalynn and I couldn't help but to keep snaping pictures of her, I just can't get enough of this little girl!

After the softball games we went to Osborne Farm in Loveland to pick some pumpkins. Avalynn loved being pulled in the wagon and quickly learned that she felt much safer holding onto the front (top right picture). While we were in the pumpkin patch looking for that perfect pumpkin, Miss A decided she wanted to get in on the action and took a tumble out of the wagon. She is one tough cookie though and only cried for a few seconds.

On Sunday we went to Aunt Deana's house in Parker for a BBQ and to see Grandma Pearl who lives with her. It was fun to spend time with them and see other family members as well. This 4 generation picture will be one I'm sure Brennen and Avalynn will cherish forever, as Grandma Pearl is the one Avalynn's middle name, Rose, is after.

These pictures are just a few of our little princess from the trip

I had the chance to meet up with my 2 best friends from elementary school, Lacey and Karissa. It was so fun to see Karissa's little girls and to catch up with them.

Utah Trip: {Devin's Soccer Tournament}

Devin had a soccer tournament while we were there, so Avie and I jumped on the opportunity to go root him on and escape the St. George heat for the cool mountain air of Park City. We enjoyed 5 games in 3 days, along with some shopping, and time with family. My Grandma Stagg came for part of the time from Vernal so we were able to see her while we were out there. Devin's team ended up getting 2nd place, it was so fun to be able to watch him play!

The Fans

The Team

Utah Trip: {Jay's Wedding}

Being at Jay and Maddie's sealing was an awesome experience. I love going to sealings because it reminds me how much I love Brennen. My mom decorated the reception, and of course she doesn't do anything that isn't perfect. I had so much fun dancing all night with my siblings and cousins, my mom, aunts, and Avalynn even got down on the dance floor. Miss Avalynn just might be a future winner of SYTYCD!

Utah Trip: {Celebration Dinner}

Avalynn and I were able to go to Utah for fun filled 10 days. The first event on the agenda was my cousin Justin's wedding. He married a cute girl named Madison in the Provo temple on the 31st. The night before the wedding my Aunt Linda hosted a Celebration Dinner for the family of the bride and groom. The theme was "Old Fashioned Picnic" and it turned out darling!! I even got to help a little by designing the menus!

Pit Stop in St. George

My dad was coming to Rexburg to bring my sister Cami back to St. George for the summer, so I decided that Avalynn and I would tag along and make a stop there before we flew to Austin. We said good-bye to Brennen as he would be making the 28 hour drive, while we would just do a short 8 hour drive and then catch a plane! It was so fun to be able to spend time with my family before we left for the summer.

We went straight from driving down there to Uncle Devin's soccer game

Avie had to sport her school colors! Which helped cause Devin's team won and he scored 2 goals!

Great-Grandpa Despain was in town for the day and stopped by to see us

She got her first car!

Had cereal for the first time

and we got to enjoy being outside in the sun

Mimi drove us to Vegas to catch our flight

Avalynn was a little angel on the plane. She only fussed for about 5 min before we landed and slept a lot of the way.

Now we are in Austin! We are loving it so far and will post more about it soon!

Texas

We made it to TX! The last 2 weeks have been CRAZY to say the least. Once I get everything unpack and settled I will update on what we have been up to!

Girl's Weekend

Every year since we have graduated from high school, a couple girfriends and I have met up for a girl's weekend. This year we decided that since I would be in St. George they would fly into Vegas and we would go to St. George. It was such a fun and relaxing weekend, it is always so good to spend time together and catch up. Brittney brought her daughter, Mackenzie, so Avalynn got to meet a new friend. Thanks Britt, Mack, and Nicky for coming to visit us!

We drove through Snow Canyon

Ate at 25 Main downtown

Went bowling (my brother and cousin joined us!)

Went to Vegas for the day

It takes 2 people to get a baby in the carrier!