Utah

Dear Utah,

I miss you. I miss your hot summer days and crazy lightning storms, I miss driving past my old elementary school, I miss seeing a temple every few minutes while driving, I miss dunford donuts, and Cafe Rio. I miss my old roomates and highschool friends. I miss my family.

My heart is so full when I get to go home. So is the schedule. We always try to fit it ALL in. And this month was no different. I must confess I wish I took more pictures. We did SO many fun things and half the time we didn't realize until after the fact that we didn't take one picture! I guess that's part of just living the fun instead of worrying about camera stuff...

Anyhow, we did get some pictures. And I wanted to post a few H.O.M.E. Highlights....

Mini Golf with the Fam.

Visit from Great Grandma Thompson! 4 Generations!

My mom prepared the most amazing meals!

Jacob's first Zoo trip with the Uncles...

Ha, my little monkey!

Visiting friends! A tasty lunch at Pei Wei (also very missed!) with Ashley...

Amy, and Becca B. why didn't we get any pictures???

That makes me so sad. I miss all you girls! Next time for sure.

So many celebrations: My first nephew on our side is coming in just three weeks! We threw Rachel a Whinnie the Pooh shower since she LOVES all things Disney and used to collect whinnie the pooh stuff....

My mom and I made our first diaper cake, and we also created some tasty Tigger Tails like they have at Disneyland! Yum!

Becca and I went out to take some maternity photos of Rach. She hates being in front of the camera, but was such a great sport and I think we got tons of great stuff! Here's just a couple...

We also celebrated Johnny's 19th birthday and mission farewell...

(Can you tell we're related? Just look at the rediculous wrinkled foreheads! Hah!)

He's so much fun and I miss him so much already. But I'm sooo proud of him and very excited for his upcoming adventures in New Jersey.

Dear Family,

I miss you. I miss you everyday and can't wait to see you again.