August

August was a crazy month.  Having a semester end is always nuts and this was no different.  Add to that - my niece, Kaylie, got baptized, we spent a week in Cali, continued to work and study and have a social life, all while trying to live like normal people.  Yeah, it's a crazy life we have here.  But I need to update on the fun parts of this month, so here goes!

First off, Kaylie's baptism was great.  It was so fun to be able to take a short trip to Cali to be a part of her special day.  I love being involved in the craziness of family events - of course, until it's all over and I'm more pooped than before my "vacation."  But I love being able to spend time with my family, since I don't have the option of seeing them more.  Here are a few pictures from that night.

 Me & Kaylie

 Goofy parents

 Troy & Lexie eating....cute?

 Tanner, who barely slowed down enough for me to grab him and snap a picture

 The kids with their face paint - Carter

 Kaylie & Brenna

 Logan

Karsen

After I came back from California for the baptism, we finally finished up the semester, and celebrated with some of the gals from class with lunch at Costa Vida!  Here we are!  

After getting back from California the first time and taking all of my finals for school, Ben & I headed back to California for a week-long trip.  It was nice to get away and be around my family.  I miss not being close to them.  But the visits are always worth it!  We took some family pictures since we were all together one day while we visited.  It was pretty priceless attempting to take pictures with a million people.  But, we did end up getting a decent picture.  What do you think?  Pretty good looking family, eh?

Here are a few other ones from that day...

 Me & my handsome husband

Sisters - don't we look alike??  haha..oh waiiiit.....

Here are some other random pictures from our week California!

 Troy & Austin being silly

 Khloe & Lexie..this makes me laugh for some reason

Ben, Dad & I at the Mormon Battalion in San Diego

Most of the kids...too funny

Tanner - he actually smiled for me...cute kid

Austin, Carter, Karsen & Troy at Vince's - anxiously awaiting their food

Karsen, Ben & Kaylie in the pool

Me and the girlies - Kaylie, Khloe & Lexie - at the beach!

Ben & Khloe chillin at the beach.

All in all, it was a great get-away.  Love visiting and spending time with all the crazy people at home.  Can't wait to go back!  Or maybe we can convince some people to come visit us!!  =]