What a great Summer:D

I has been a fabulous summer and it is quickly coming to a close, but with Fall approaching I am even happier. My favorite season is Autumn, so I am looking forward to the cooler temps, colors, pumpkins, and scents. The biggest reason I am happy is that I have been dating a fabulous guy! I have never fallen so hard and so fast. He has 4 great kids, yes, you read that right, that I love. The confusing part is he has the same name as my brother, Ryun, but at least he spells it different, Ryan. I love spending every minute with him. That's enough details to share with the world for now, haha.

My other updates since I last wrote are moving, my youngest brother having a baby, and our first family reunion.

I am so happy I had the opportunity to move. There are no downsides at this point. I went from a house that is going to have 5 girls living there to a clean apartment with only one roommate. The apartment got all new flooring before we moved in, I got to decorate, and I live above one of my brothers. I thought living above a brother would be a problem, but it doesn't bug me at all. I love that we can turn our air on 80 and it is cold. I love that I have room in the kitchen. I love that my roommate and I have opposite schedules, but still get chances to talk. So here are a few snippets of what I have unpacked or decorated:

Beach Bathroom

Mini Greenhouse...I love having Rosemary, Oregano, Chives, Cilantro, and Basil at home

Thanks Janet for the shelf!

Shells from my travels

Love my God and Country

Nice place to sit in the evenings

If you look closely you will see my mini garden

Love my new couches and my roommates picture

Not sure that I like this line up, but don't want to deal with more nail holes.

 

We also had our first family reunion in Colorado this year.  The whole family wasn't able to come, but it was still very worth it and we are hoping to do it every year.  We stayed in my time share in a resort mountain town with room for all of us.  I was able to workout, taking E with me so she could play in the children's playroom.  My brother and sister in law were able to go on bike rides during this time too while my parents watched baby N.  We also went on a great 5 mile hike while my brother carried E on his back (he is pretty buff, lol).  We went swimming a few times, BBQed, and played Mexican Train a few times.  It was nice to relax and visit.  The downside was little E dislocating her elbow and my brother having to pop it back into place.  The funny thing is she was so happy afterwards.  We went to roast marshmallows and the gas on the fire pit was not working, so the maintenance guy said he was going to try one more thing and he walked away and E said, "Oh man!"  It was hilarious.   I miss both kids a ton, especially how smiley and happy N was.  Who knows when I will get to see them next, but I love all my family.



 

Looking forward to a fun birthday week next week.  I get to celebrate with Ryan, my friends, and hopefully my family.  In addition I am headed to St. George for my yearly trip with my friend to hike and see plays:)