Lots of summer fun!

Sorry I haven't updated in what seems like forever. What can I say? I've been busy (or lazy. Call it whatever you'd like...)

Back in April, Tyler & I went to the Muse concert at the E Center. It was so much fun! They put on an amazing show! We had a blast!


Tyler & I at the Muse Concert

Awesome Laser Show





On April 17th, Tyler ran the SLC Marathon! Something that I can't even imagine doing...Kenzie, Anthony & I were there to cheer him on. Tyler wasn't very happy about his finishing time, but I'm proud of him nonetheless.
Tyler right after finishing the marathon.


This summer has been great so far! Tyler walked at graduation on May 7th. He is still finishing his last semester- but still, he's graduating! :) I'm so proud of him! He has put a lot of hard work into school over the last few years, and I'm sure he's happy to have his bachelor's degree to show for it. Now we need to work on finding him a job that he will like. Wish him luck!

The proud graduate

Tyler & I after his graduation


Kenzie & Grandma


Tyler right before the ceremony


Also in May, we flew out to North Carolina to see our good friends get married. We were worried about how Kenzie would do on the plane. We thought she would scream, and cry, and basically make everyone around us miserable- but that wasn't the case at all. She was happy go lucky the entire time. She was pretty tired, but didn't fall asleep until we got to the end of the first flight, and to the lay-over in Texas.

Kenzie's very first plane ride



While we were there- we did a lot of stuff. The first day we basically just hung out, catching up on what's been going on in the last year since we've seen them. We also went grocery shopping, etc. The next day we went to the mall in Asheville, got the boys fitted for their tuxes, etc. That night, I went with Heather's family to Heather's bridal shower. It was pretty fun!

On Wednesday, we all took a tour of the Biltmore Estate, in Asheville, NC. Heather & Jason both work at the Winery there- so we were able to do a wine tasting (not a fan of wine, but I tried a couple of them.) Then we all went to the Biltmore Farm where Kenzie was able to pet a chick, and a goat. She loves animals so much! I think we went to Heather's mom's house for dinner that night. ( I can't remember which night we went...)
Kenzie and I at one of the many statues at Biltmore. I was being mauled. haha

Kenzie & another statue on the Biltmore grounds

Tyler & I on one of the balconies at Biltmore. What an amazing view there was!

Heather & Jason

The Biltmore House- It's beautiful!

Heather, Bonnie, Tyler & Jason doing the wine tasting.

Me & My Baby Girl :)

Kenzie was worn out after a long tour of the Biltmore Estate. She caught up on her Z's during our picnic.

There was a gorgeous garden area with this fun walkway.Unfortunately, you can't see the garden in these pictures.



Petting one of the goats



Petting the chicks



Thursday was the big day! We basically hung out at the house for most of that morning because the wedding wasn't til the afternoon. The wedding was quick- but nice. I missed part of it because Kenzie was being loud- but luckily she calmed down and I was able to go back in for the last little part. Heather & Jason both looked great! And definitely looked happy. :) Then there was the reception. Heather was getting pretty upset because she couldn't get the music to work. We were all still having fun though. Once most of the people had gone home- we got the music working so the girls went nuts and danced for quite a while. We were all crazy, and probably looked insane- but it was a ton of fun- so who cares?!

Jason & Heather trying to figure out the sound system

Cutting the cake


One of the days after the wedding- we went to a mexican restaurant that was pretty good. Then went bowling afterwards. I'm not very good at bowling, but it had been a while since we'd gone so of course- we had fun anyway. Kenzie kept trying to follow us up to bowl though.

Jason bowling, and Heather trying to keep Kenzie from getting in his way.


Back in June, Tyler's brother, Tyler & I went camping at Jordanelle. We chose the WRONG weekend to go though. When we got there- we were able to set up the tent, and the boys went fishing for about 30 minutes before it started raining. Once it started- it didn't stop! It was pouring so hard that it took us FOREVER to get the fire started. We were all frozen! So, after we finally gave up on trying to stay warm, we got in the tent and realized that everything in there was soaked too. Luckily the inside of the sleeping bags were dry. We made it through the night and packed up and left first thing in the morning.

Tyler & Zach getting ready for fishing

The boys fishing


On June 19th, my new nephew, Emmett John Pearce was born. He was 9 pounds 14 ounces, and 22" long. A big boy. But, he's adorable! He looks just like his older brother, Britton.

New brothers. Aren't they cute?

Sleepy Emmett :)




On the 4th of July, Janet(Tyler's mom), Tyler, Kenzie, & I went up to Heber for a family BBQ. We let Kenzie play in the little pool up there for a while which was really fun to watch. She LOVED it! I played volleyball with Tyler, and a lot of the rest of the family the rest of the time we were up there. My feet hurt so bad the next day, but it was worth it!
Generational picture of my Grandma, my Mom, Kenzie & me. 4 Generations.

The whole bunch (except Janet, she chose not to be in the picture.)

In between swimming

Total cheese. :)

Kenzie enjoying the pool

A couple a family friends, my Uncle Goff, & me playing volleyball. I look so worried that the ball will come to me. haha.

I actually hit it that time!

More volleyball

Hailey, Brooklyn & Kenzie playing in the pool. Look at little Brookie's face! She likes the water! So cute! :)

My little goofball trying to drink the pool water


I've had so much fun so far this summer, and there's a lot more to look forward to. Can't wait for more swimming and volleyball up at Bear Lake in a month! :)