Devil’s Lake Camping

Oh man. We had the greatest time camping at Devil’s Lake a few weeks ago. It was GORGEOUS. The weather was perfect. We found real hikes! It was also very uncomfortable to sleep on an air mattress at 33 weeks pregnant. And even sitting in the camping chairs was a struggle. But it was so worth it. We really just had the best time and I’m so glad we got to go camping one more time this summer.

We can’t wait to go back to Devil’s Lake next year with our baby boy! It will be a different experience for sure but it will be so much fun!

4th of July in Nauvoo

Just when I was getting in a good swing of blogging…I got out of it again. Ah well, here’s to trying again!

We spent the 4th of July in Nauvoo at Kevin’s grandparent’s house with them, his aunt, his parents and two of his siblings. It was so much fun! Kevin’s brother Chris recently returned from his mission to Brazil so it was the first time we had seen him in 2 years! We spent most of the weekend relaxing on his grandparents amazing patio, eating amazing food and just talking and catching up. We also did a session in the Nauvoo temple (it was the only temple in the country open on the 4th!) and took a carriage ride around Nauvoo. Aunt Ariane got to feel baby boy moving and hiccupping and thought that was pretty cool!

It was such a fun, relaxing weekend and it’s always such a treat to spend time with our family. Kevin and I are both blessed with amazing families and we feel so lucky!

Squaw Peak Hike

Over the 4th of July weekend, Kevin and I took advantage of the Provo temple being closed for cleaning to go on a morning hike to Squaw Peak. We’ve done this hike every summer since we’ve met and it was fun to continue the tradition. Unfortunately, we aren’t as in shape this summer as we were last summer and we huffed and puffed the entire way to the top! Thankfully it was a gorgeous day and a gorgeous view which made it all worth it.

I love hiking with my awesome husband!

Smith and Moorehouse

In June, Kevin and I met up with my family and a few other families from my home ward who we have been friends with forever in the Uintahs for some gorgeous camping. It was a blast! We played lots of games, ate delicious food, laughed a lot, took tons of pictures and enjoyed a weekend in the mountains!

My only complaint is that we forgot our nice camera! But the iPhone did a pretty good job at capturing our wonderful trip.

Life has been happening

I can’t believe it’s only been two weeks since I graduated from BYU! Life is so so different now than it was just two short weeks ago. Here are some updates on what we’ve been doing with ourselves lately.

My post-graduation dinner was at Gloria’s Little Italy, where the food is delicious and picturesque.

We’ve had the chance to spend lots of time with my hooligans siblings lately which is always a riot.

We took some senior pictures for my stud-muffin of a brother. Dang! I have a good looking family!Jeffrey’s photoshoot led to some impromptu pictures, some of which included lilac crowns (which, despite what Janna says, are hard to make!)

We’ve spent some time playing games by ourselves and with friends.

I started a new job, which I struggled with at first, but now really like. On my third day we took a van ride up to Sundance with the residents. It was way pretty!

We got to babysit (and corrupt) one of our favorite little neighbors, and have enjoyed evening walks whenever it isn’t raining.

I took a road trip with Janna and my parents down to St. George to celebrate Cammie’s graduation from Dixie. It was so great to have more family time!

Last week, Kevin and I went for a gorgeous hike up Slate Canyon. Unfortunately our hike was cut short because of a naked man on the trail! We didn’t actually see him, but turned around when a considerate hiker warned us that we were about to walk up on him.

Summer is here in full force, even if the weather this week has seemed otherwise. We are really enjoying our little life right now! I’m working about 30 hours a week doing fun activities with the elderly, and Kevin is taking a full load of classes and juggling two jobs. We are working hard to have as much fun as we can though, and we are so excited to see what this summer has to offer!