Lagoon with the Family!

My dad got tickets from his work to take the family to Lagoon. It was so much fun! We haven't all been to Lagoon since I was little. This time was even more entertaining because we got to have all of my nieces there to enjoy the day with us. Here are some fun pictures from that day! Unfortunately, Mike was the only one who was not able to make it :[ He had to work that day...

 Here is my dad!

 Taylor

 Paris is having so much fun!

 Reagan

 My mom, Cynthia & the girls

 Me, Dannielle, and Dad

 Paris riding the cars!

 Paris

 Paris and Me hanging out.

 us again.

Mom, Dannielle, & I

REAL game!

The work gang took a trip up to the REAL Salt Lake Game. We used our pass or all passes to get free tickets! 

While we were at the game, Mike showed us how he could get us the hook-ups! We got some free food, drinks and icecream -- just because he knew a guy. Mike just has a guy for everything apparently!

 Melissa & I

Mike, Melissa & I at the game.

DATE NIGHT!

Meet my DAD. Jade. You know, the really cool drummer for the Brandie Frampton Band!

http://www.brandieframpton.com/

Well, he played a concert in the park last night and did AMAZING! 

We had a little date night of it and enjoyed watching Dad ROCK!

Here we are having a crazy good time!

After the concert in the park, we hit up the wonderful 5 Guys, and went to see the one and only BATMAN!

and Kirsten found some popcorn in the parking lot :]

Wedding Festivities

Earlier this week, Mike and I got to go to a wedding! I love weddings! Mike's cousin got married in the Logan temple. It was such a wonderful experience and I loved the opportunity to remember what it was like on my own wedding day, just over a year ago. What a blessing and a privilege it is to be able to be there during such a joyous moment!

The Logan temple... One of my new favorites!

 Waiting with my nieces before the wedding!

Addison was a little tired!

Just had to take a picture of this gift. Its The Family Proclamation with pictures of the bride&groom around the sides! What a gorgeous couple they are! Props to whomever gave this to them!

Because the reception was the night before the wedding, and Logan is a little over two hours of a drive, we decided to stay at a Bed & Breakfast in Logan!

We stayed at Seasons at the Riter Mansion. It was a huge old home, redone to look amazing! 

DEFINITELY recommend it to anyone staying in Logan. And on CityDeals you can get $50 off ! 

Did I mention how fabulous breakfast was? Apple shaped pancakes with apple slices cooked right in them, topped with caramel syrup, a specialty at the Riter Mansion!

Every Family Updates

I have an unwanted back to school countdown. Because I am taking a class Saturday morning, I begin my final semester of college in just 20 days! Someone needs to tell summer to SLOW DOWN! 

This may be the first semester of my entire life where I'm DREADING going back. Normally, I am extremely excited, pumped and ready for a new challenge. The past two semesters I was so-so excited. Now... Kill me. 

I think I'm catching a BAD case of Senior-itus! 

Since summer is almost over, my husband and I have been trying to make the most of the disappearing days. The last week has been insanely busy for our little family. Busy, but great!

Last Saturday, I took my little brother to Seven Peaks. He and I haven't had a day together in the longest time! It was so fun to hang out with him, hear his stories, and realize that he is not really a "little" brother anymore! He has grown up so much and is such an amazing young man! Seven Peaks was quite the adventure for us! With a few hours of waterslides, wedgies, and a brief lightning storm, we decided not to stay much longer. So we hit up the Taco Bell and headed on home.

Sunday was so wonderful. Mike and I went up the canyon with some of my family (Mom, Dad, Taylor, and a couple of my aunts and cousins. Later in the week, more of the family came up) Mike & I went for a walk in the evening and enjoyed this beaut!

On Monday, Taylor, Mike & I went for a hike up to Scout Falls. Despite the fact that I work out now more than I ever have, this hike was killer for me (for those of you who know where this is, it really isn't that hard of a hike). My excuse? We left mid-day, 100 degree weather, and what was I wearing? Pantalones! I was SO hot throughout this hike that I finally reached down and ripped off the bottom half of my jeans. Check them out below :]

And here is the view!

Can I just say, these mountains are BEAUTIFUL! 

Another shot of the mountains on our way out of the canyon, during a brief thunder storm!

A big shout out to my mother, who plans our family camping trip every year! She always puts in so much effort to make the week FUN! Hiking, eating, jewelry making, movie in the canyon, murder in the dark, canasta and more! GREAT JOB! and thank you creating the memories!

(here's a few pictures...more to come!)

Reagan wanting to drink from the big girl water jug!

Putting rocks in and out of the tree stump! Hours of free entertainment!

We came here to set and reach the highest goal possible

Peter Vidmar in the 1985 General Conference said:


"I am very honored and proud to have represented my country in the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Participating in that great competition is an event that I will always cherish and remember. My involvement in gymnastics, however, has taught me qualities that go beyond athletics. The qualities, characteristics, and keys to success in sports are factors that carry over to all other aspects of our lives.

In whatever you want to improve upon, whether it be schoolwork, athletics, music, or studying the scriptures, just give a little extra—every day. Fifteen minutes a day for one year add up to over ninety-one hours. I only use fifteen minutes as an example of how time well-spent can add up. I know that I would be a better individual if I applied this more in other important areas of my life. I sincerely hope and pray that I do this.

As children of our Father in Heaven, we can have setbacks of sin. But we must never quit or give up hope. Heavenly Father has provided a way to overcome spiritual setbacks through the great gift of repentance. He truly loves us and wants to forgive us. All we have to do is to go through the process of repentance, and we will triumph over our mistakes.

I would like to emphasize keeping a proper perspective on our goals. Let us never lose sight of the gospel in pursuing our temporal ambitions. We didn’t come to this world to become Olympic champions, or great doctors, lawyers, or businessmen, or to become rich and famous. We came here to prove ourselves worthy of returning back to the presence of our Heavenly Father. We came here to set and reach the highest goal possible."




As I was reading this today, I was thinking of how I am not always focused on the eternal perspective of things. It's very easy for me to give a couple hours each day to study for school, or to achieve my fitness goals, but how often do I spend time in my scriptures and praying? Not nearly the amount of time I give to other things in my life. 

What a great reminder of what I need to be focusing on. I need to remember the true purpose of  my time here on earth so I can accomplish the "highest goal possible".

BBQ/GAME night!

Can I just tell you that Trent & Star definitely know how to throw a party!
Mike & I came late, so we missed out on the delicious BBQ.
We played the ultimate game of Ultimate Frisbee, murder-in-the-dark, and telephone charades!

I wish we had gotten more pictures of all the fun, but I did obtain this fancy piece of Mike dancing!