Summer

When I think of summer, I think of swimsuits, tan lines, the pool, sunscreen, sunburns, playing outside, blizzards from DQ, icees from Snow Shack, and hiking around the red rock.  This summer however, has gone a little bit differently.  The biggest change-up from previous summers is the fact that I'm a whale (that's bloatd).  I am due in 6 weeks and I'm really starting to feel the pressure - mentally and physically.  Tonight at Costco, I was trying to pick out a watermelon when Tim came up to me and asked, "Are you trying to sneak one out of here?"  I was doing pretty well until about a week ago when my darling sister-in-law went through 29 hours of labor to deliver a gorgeous little boy.  Now, I'm up to bat and have no clue how to play baseball or take care of a baby.

Other than that life changing event, Tim is starting Law School next month and we are packing up to move to Provo for the next three years.  We are so excited but as we were walking the other night, Tim asked, "So how are you going to handle not having your family so close?"  I burst into tears.  I've loved having my family next door. I will miss them. So Tim has been studying everyday, trying to get ready for school and I have been working for my dad.  Learning the appraisal business is not as easy as my dad lets on but I'm learning a lot and I love having some extra money.  We just bought a stroller with that money and spent an hour on Saturday playing with it. 



My brother, Lance got home from serving a mission in San Jose a few days ago.  He is the sweetest handsomest boy and I missed him so much.  I don't know how thrilled he is to be home but he's trying to get back into the swing of things.  My mom signed him for up for BYUI this fall so he'll be leaving in August.  Overall, this summer has been wonderful and busy - just how I like it.

This was taken when Lance had just gotten off the plane and how typical of my family to be LATE!  Luckily, the Rynearsons were there to cheer him in until my parents finally got there.  They are the best!