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Fill In the blank: summer edition

Just today I decided I would start doing Fill in the Blank Friday’s like some of my fellow bloggers and friends. Here is my first go at it.

·      What is your favorite summer treat: Watermelon & Popsicles

·      Favorite summer past time activities: Bonfires, soccer, river trips, night games, summer concerts (Deer Valley) & stake Lagoon day

·      Where are you going to vacation or visit this summer: The Uintas, Oregon, and Southern California (hopefully) and maybe New York City! Lots of camping trips too

·      What kinds of things do you like to do in the summer: Swimming, hiking, laying out, barbeques and hanging out on the deck till the sun finally goes down

·      What is your go to outfit when it is hot outside: Sundresses hands down… with or without a bikini and cute sandals of course

·      When it is hot outside what do you like to do most: Go to the pool or the lake 

·      Is there anything you hate about summer? Working everyday! Not like when you are in school and you have 3 months off, that was the best

·      What are you excited for most this summer?  NOT  PLANNING A WEDDING!!! Even though when wedding day finally came it was the highlight.

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A couple of weeks ago we said good bye to my brother, Alex, and his wife Kathy and his little girls River and Sloane. We had a big family bonfire out at Mormon Flats in East Canyon. It was honestly the perfect way to send them off on this new adventure. We have spent many days, nights and weekends at Mormon flats as a family.

We are sad to see them go, but know that their time in Wisconsin and more school for Alex will pay off! We sure do miss them already. River and Nixon we starting to become pretty good buddies, as for Sloane, Nixon’s tail seemed to always whack her and make her cry! We love you guys and are excited for this new chapter in your lives, even though we won’t be close by to watch it.

Some pictures from the evening

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Even though this past week was a four day work week, it seemed to be a long one. We did some pretty fun stuff though. On Memorial day I ran in the Park City PC5 Memorial 5K, of course I represented Matt and was remembering all the good memories throughout the run. What a great way to celebrate the 5 Park City graduates who passed away in a 6 month period in 2008. I did think a lot about where I am today compared to where I was that year, I am so grateful for those trying times, but so grateful for present times, for now. How far I have come, how happy I am, but there are still days where complete sadness takes over. Matt was a best friend and our whole group of friends has definitely learned and struggled from the event of Matt’s passing. How much he has defined each of us in these four years is pretty neat. He was meant to go and do something more than be here with us. He is continuing his mission with our Heavenly Father and I know that was his plan. I truly miss Matt and love him dearly, but he led me to greater things like my marriage and the man of my dreams.

We also spent some time spending money at the outlets… especially in Nike, here is what I got! I have to look cute while training for a marathon don’t you think?

On Monday evening to continue the celebration of Memorial day, we had a family picnic at Liberty Park. We got some BBQ and found an empty picnic table and enjoyed our time people watching, eating and hanging out. It was a lot of fun and considering all the people around Nixon was well behaved.

The rest of the week was spent running, biking and celebrating Frank and Coleman’s birthdays. We ended up having a great dinner with the Linthorst clan and getting some Sub Zero ice cream which was a lot of fun. We just love them to pieces. And I guess Coleman and Frank are pretty rad too!

(I pretty much love him to pieces)

Last, but not least Saturday was a fun day we went running, biking, hiking, swimming and hung out with family and friends. And Sunday we celebrated my friend, Brenna’s graduation from college and my mom’s birthday it was a great way to end the week.

(after my 9 mile run)

(Nixon sticking his head through the kitchen window trying to sneak in)

So hello Monday bring it on!

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Happy Friday Everyone!

Even though this week was a short one, it seemed to take forever to end! So excited that it is finally the weekend. We will be seen running, biking and swimming at the pool. What are your plans for this warm, glorious weekend?

 ENJOY!

xoxo a & t