Road Trip

Toward the end of the summer in July, I decided to take a fun road trip up north to see a few friends. I had lunch with my sister Sharise in Provo and hung out with her for a bit. I also stayed with Shandra and Jayson for a night-- so good to spend time with them! It was right around Shandra's Birthday, so we went shopping and got her ears pierced. I got to see Melissa Vance and her boys-- we went swimming together- so much fun! I miss seeing her at work everyday! This picture below is Chelsie (friend from St. George, who lives in SLC) and Natalie & Natalie (who I met on the Lake Powell Trip)-- super fun girls! We did dinner and movie with some of Natalie Sullivan's friends. I also hung out with Deon and Tyler (her fiance) and Deon's family (for the 24th of July celebrations). Cami came with us to the REAL Salt Lake Soccer game-- my first professional soccer game! I stayed with Jenn Banks in Provo and we went to Park City and hung out with Natalie and Natalie for the day. Jenn and I had some great times-- walks with popsicles, 7 episodes of Gilmore Girls and Jamba Juice! Good times! I am so grateful for all the amazing family and friends in my life! I am so blessed and grateful for all the good times.

Charise & Cami at the REAL Salt Lake Soccer Game

Cami, Michelle, & Deon

Fireworks after the Soccer Game

Lunch in Park City

Jenn and I stopped at Granny's for ice cream on the way back from Park City-- Jenn's favorite spot in Heber.

Junk Food and Treats to watch our Gilmore Girls and catch up on life! :)
Girls nights are the best!

Sheep Bridge

Down by the River! Anilee took us to this awesome place at the river. We had a fun group of our friends that wanted to be adventurous! We jumped in (where it was deep) and we rafted down the small rapids. We ate food, stuffed cheetos in mouths (Spencer, Athena, and Paul had a competition). It was a fun time with friends enjoying the summer days!

Paul blowing up the raft.

Charise, Paul, Anilee, & Spencer

We played 500 with squeeze-it bottles :)

Josh and his jumping skills

Sarah and Erika were the photographers

Charise, Paul, Athena, & Spencer

Lake Powell Singles Adventure

My friend Jacob and two of his friends planned a Lake Powell Trip with friends and singles from all over the country. It was so fun to relax, play, and make new friends! We started with about 35 people at the beginning of the week and ended up with around 65. I didn't stay until the very end, but it was so much fun! My friends Amy and Jayson came out for a few days to share their boat with us! So much fun!

Joe and Farrah were the best entertainers of the whole group! :)

One morning we were all woken up by Joe screaming (like a girl) because when he was cleaning up his tent, he found this tarantula! The little bugger had crept under his tent in the night!

Abe and Justin

Amy and Reese wake surfing

A crew that went out on the boat

Gardner Family Reunion- Fish Lake

My Grandma Bev put together a Family Reunion this year for all of her Children (the Gardner kids). It was so much fun to get everyone in one place! Fish Lake was beautiful. We had wonderful meals, played games, and just enjoyed each others company! I just LOVE my FAMILY!

Kathy, Grandma Bev, Arielle, & Karalee

Annette & Reese

Sisters: Michelle, Lori, & Annette

Tyler & Shaylee

Fishing game for little ones! Thanks Myers Family for putting it on! The best part was when Derek pulled over a real fish! :)

Janelle, Brandon, & Brad

Corn Hole! Uncle Dave's favorite game!

Chelsea & Elyssa

Grandma Bev and her kids. Lori, Dave, Michelle, Annette, & Matt

Brandon & Griffin

The Whole Squires Clan (Lori's Family)

Dad, Mom, Me, & Gary & Alecia

Michelle & Grandma