October 16th or BUST

My sweet sister Laura is engaged!! Both returned from their LDS missions within 2 weeks of eachother and days later after reuniting, they were engaged (though quick, I might add that they have known eachother a total of 4 years). We've managed to almost totally plan the wedding in a week and this weekend we fit her dress to her (my mom and I actually chose and bought the dress for her, and in a true miracle, she loves it!), do her invites, and take their engagement picture. We had about 20 minutes till the sun was fully set, so this was a SUPER quick shoot. These are pretty much the only pictures I have of them where they aren't sucking face. We're just as excited for them as they are. We love you Laura and Jared!

Together Forever

I was able to go to the temple to see Sofia sealed to my brother and his wife Jessica. It was a very special day for everyone. We love you Sofi!

Happy Seven Year Anniversary Husband!

Today is our anniversary. We were able to go out to dinner on Saturday to the Tree Room up at Sundance to celebrate. While we were eating the most delicious food known to mankind, we made a list of the top 10 memorable events of our marriage. I wont list them here, but boy have we had an awesome marriage together! We've been able to travel, finish school, support eachother in careers, bring two children into this world, and grow as individuals and a couple immensely over the years. I can honestly say that Geoff is my best friend. He's the one I want to share all my joys and sorrows with, and at the end of the day, curl up next to in his safe arms. I'll love you forever husband!





Seven years later, I still feel this same way about being married to you!

Sunday Sunday

Three and a half...and some

He's been real sweet as of late.

Kite flying in zero wind

Isaac asked if we could make a kite and fly it. It was a fun little project until we finished it and Isaac told me he meant a paper airplane.

I bake

And then I may have eaten three right out of the oven.

We are a family...

...I had almost all my brothers and sisters with me.

Minus Luke and Sara and co, everyone was able to make it to RDC this year. RDC is a camp that my mom's great-grandma started, so it's been in the family for quite some time. Most of my brothers and sisters have worked there over the years as well and we went there a fair amount growing up, so it holds a special place in all of our hearts. I was so excited to see family whom I hadn't seen in a while (Laura just returned from her mission), hadn't met before (Sage, my sister Emily's baby), or wouldn't see for a while (Seth, Caroline and Tommy who are off to Ghana till December).

The weather was kind of crappy the first couple days, but thankfully the Olympics were on so we didn't get cabin fever too badly. The last days were gorgeous and sunny and we fit as much as we could possibly do in a day. I enjoyed lovely morning runs with my sister Laura, talks with my sister Emily, playing with nieces and nephews, kyaking, playing tennis, laying out, eating delicious food, laughing with Seth, and just reconnecting with everyone including my own little family.

There are loads of posts and I hope you wont hate me for it. My little brother Luke is away on his mission in Paris France and I'm hoping he will enjoy seeing the family.

*family photos taken after Matt and family had left unfortunately







A near miracle getting all the kids to stay on this bench and look at us.



My kiddos.



My sisters, minus Sara.

Ami and Poppy

My parents are the best grandparents! They spent every second with the grandkids on this trip. I am so grateful for them and their desire to build a relationship with my children.

Lucy with Ami (my mom).






Isaac with Ami and Poppy.



My mom took Lucy on a horse-drawn carriage ride. Lucy loved it and was very vocal about the "doggies" the whole time.

Baby Sage

Introducing my newest niece, Sage. I was ecstatic to get to see her at camp and that my sister came despite the fact that Sage was only three weeks old. My kids were obsessed with her. Lucy wanted to eat her and Isaac wanted to hold her every second.

A smattering of family photos

Tommy (my brother Seth and Caroline's son).



Sofia with her infectious smile. I've never heard a cuter laugh than hers.



My brother Matt, Jessica and Sofi.



New parents Emily (my sister), Sage and Ryan.



Seth, Caroline and Thomas.



Seth and Tomatillo.



Aunti Em with Sage in a sling and Lucy.



Tommy in the most hideous full body sun protecting get-up known to mankind.

Some of the activities

Isaac on the sailboat with Uncle Matt.



All the boys out on the floating dock.



Watching Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang over and over again with Auntie Laura.



Shhhh.



Cowboys and Indians with Uncle Seth.



Wacky Canoe Races! Caroline and I placed third in our portion of the relay. Seth had his telephoto lens and I'm awaiting his pictures which I'll post at a later time.



Lucy proudly wearing our Sherry Family ribbon.