Weekend Recap: Weddings & Birthdays Edition

Our weekend began Friday evening with a little gathering of friends (sorry, no pictures were taken) . Tim, Kelly, & Ben came over after work for a little homemade pizza party at our house. Kelly & I have been trying to get together for a couple weeks and my birthday served up a good reason to do just that. There was good food & good conversation. Ultimately, a good evening all around!

On Saturday, we woke up early & were on the road to Bend before 8am. Our first stop in Bend was a little visit with our favorite baby - Levi Heater (and his mom, Michelle, of course) ! Sam came up with a great nickname for Levi - '501' - and I couldn't love it more!

Levi enjoyed giving me smiles & funny eyebrow raises.

Sam & '501'.

After the visit, we went to my mom's house and helped her move stuff into the garage. She was so thankful to have her strong son-in-law there to lift the heavy items. Go Sam! Then we got all dressed up for the reason for the visit - Shelby & Justin's wedding!

All dressed up!

A beautiful view.

Mr. & Mrs. Francis!

Krisie & I - friends since we were 2.

The first dance.

Today (Sunday) I turned 24. I don't necessarily feel older, but saying I'm '24' now feels old for some reason. It was great to be in Bend with my mom, brother, & husband for my actual birthday and they spoiled me with thoughtful gifts, including jewelry, this piece of art, serving pieces, clothes, & a sewing machine!!! They also took me out to breakfast before Sam & I headed back over the mountain.

Birthday breakfast.

Weekend Recap: 4th of July Edition

photo by Sam Grable

We spent the 4th of July in Sandy this year. We attended a BBQ at Sam's grandparent's house with lots of family & friends. The weather was beautiful and there was an abundance of food.

Following the BBQ, we headed back to Sam's parent's house to play some games & wait for the firework show. Around 9pm, we walked down to the Sandy High School football stadium to grab a spot for the show. With an hour to kill, we took some pictures and sang along with Josh's iPhone. Once the firework show started, we couldn't take our eyes off it. For those who had attended the show previous years said it was the best one they'd ever seen!

Waiting for the fireworks to begin with the siblings & husband [me, Josh, Laura, & Sam] but missing our brother, Matt.

We also stuck around for the 5th of July for the annual Sandy Baptist Church's outdoor service. We had church, food, & games. Including a dunk tank, where Josh (brother-in-law) was dunked several times! So glad we didn't miss that!

Josh being dunked!

Wednesday Wish List

Is it really Wednesday already? With a 4-day work week and a rough couple of days (Monday & Tuesday, end of the month) , Wednesday sure has snuck up on me. Not to mention that it's already July! I sort of feel like the summer is slipping away already and that doesn't make me happy. So in order to remind myself it is still summer, while being locked in an office all summer, here is this week's Wednesday Wish List:Anthropologie's Blue Sky Thong is just the right thing to celebrate summer & the first day of a fabulous month (birthday month!) . And for under $20, you can't go wrong with a sandal like this!