Hello Friends...
Lately I have been so focused on work and stress that I almost forgot to take time out for myself...I said almost. A couple weeks ago our family went to our most favorite place on earth. Mammoth Lakes. Shannon and I started a tradition last year that will be our summer vacation spot forever. Shan mountain bikes, and I relax in the mountains. This year we went to the same resort, but this time we brought more family. Grandma Anita (shan's mom), Aunt Linda and cousin Jon joined us. We got a bigger condo and had the best time. We laughed, danced, ate, explored Yosemite, and had a quiet moment of reflection for their late Uncle Bobby. We are already looking forward to next year and bringing even more family. There is something about getting everyone together that just brings joy to me.
Then a week later I got to fly to Denver to meet up with my best friends from college. The three of us have really remained the best of friends. Even though we live in three different states, we have managed to keep in touch. They know me inside and out, we are there for each other in the most joyous moments, and our darkest days, and they are truly my soul sisters. We all had our first baby within three months of each other and then Minta had her second by the time her first was 13 months! She is busy. We love to conference call, laugh, and even cry together. There isn't anything that I wouldn't do for these two. I cannot wait for our next girls weekend getaway.
Here is a picture journal of the last two trips...
Minta and Rece with baby Jack. He is the most laid back baby ever and his cheeks are so kissable.
We took Minta out for dinner one night without the babies. It was magical.
Seriously...Minta is super mom!! She made the best Indian food for us AND the naan was even from scratch. She is the most amazing cook.
We busted out our dorm shirts one night and laughed so hard I peed my pants. Yeah.
This might be the moment I peed my pants:)
I love you girls!!!
Noah loves Mammoth Lakes.
Walking with Uncle Jon and Daddy. My fav pic of the vacation.
This was near the entrance to Yosemite. It just took my breath away.
The family at the overlook of Dome rock. It was magnificent.
Dome Rock!
A highlight of the trip was teaching Noah how to throw rocks in the river. The boys thought that they would be cute and bend over like Noah.
Attempting a family pic in Yosemite.
Rock throwing at its finest. It was so awesome!
Family pic over a stream. Are we adorable? I love my little family!
Yeah...This picture will be ammunition for life!
Hanging out in the village.
The boys dancing after a long bike ride hence the shorts!
Playing with snow at the top of the mountain. It was his first snow!
Riding in the gondola with grandma!
Family pic.
God's beauty is amazing!
At the lookout with a crabby Noah.
