Boating!

I love going boating with the Smiths. I can not go nearly as often as I want. The summer always just flies by. We went the very last week of the summer. Better late than never! It was the perfect day. Get home Sunday from Bear Lake and go boating the next day, perfect summer week. I wish life could always be like that!

Steph and I on the boat. We look lovely.

Steph is basically a professional wakeboarder. We didn't get any pictures of me wakeboarding because I couldn't get up. I was very frustrated.

Wind blown hair. Too bad that my hair couldn't stay like this the whole day! Ha.

Normally I don't love tubing. It totally freaks me out. But I actually had fun this time. Also, I could actually pull myself up on the tube. Normally it takes quite a few people to help me get up on there. I was so proud of myself for getting on it alone. I still got really scared but I enjoyed it. Our faces show it all.

Colton at the beginning of our boating day. His shirt describes him perfectly. He sure is a "Chick Magnet."

Colton loved when we would drive fast on the boat. He would yell, "wahoo!" the entire time that the boat would be going. It is pretty funny to watch him. He loves it. That is why the next picture is so funny...

He fell asleep on the last ride around the bay. I don't really know how that happened because it was fast and bumpy. It was hilarious. I loved our boating adventure and can't wait to be invited again next summer!

Class of 2011!

It is finally over! The day that I have been looking forward to for basically my whole life, but definitely the past 6 years, is finally here! I am a graduate of Weber State! I literally never thought I would live to see this day. I can't say yet whether the $30,000, countless nights of sleep lost, innumerable cold sores, miles put on my car, and bins of books that are stashed at the Gunter's is worth it or not but hopefully when I get a job I will be able to say that it was! I am just more happy than I could ever express that I will never have to go to Weber State again except for the Fireworks and I will never have to pay another dime to that hellacious place (once my parking tickets are paid)! I am ecstatic!

Graduation day was so fun! I didn't know if it would be boring or not but it was actually so so great!

The stage before the ceremony started.

Walking to our seats...

Receiving my empty diploma holder.

Braden also graduated the same day so we are both cute little 2011 graduating cousins!

Kallee and Whitney came to my graduation. It was so nice of them because graduations are pretty boring. I love them!

Grandma and Grandpa Smith came to support both Braden and I. They are so cute!

Grandpa and Grandma with both of their graduates.

Mackenzie graduated too!

My family. Except for Morgan. She is too good of a student to miss school.

Morgan and I when she got home from school.

We went to Mandarin for dinner that night with everyone to celebrate.

Me with the cake that Annie made us! It was so cute!

My Grandpa and Sandie were out of town during graduation so they took me to Maddox. It was really fun and nice of them. It is one of my favorite places to eat.

All three of us.

I loved graduation day and am so glad that I finished school! Now no matter what happens I'll always have my degree. I love everyone that supported me! I have gotten lots of cards, money, my favorite ring ever, a nook, and books from people. Graduating is the best!

It's the Greatest Time of Year!

Christmas! I love Christmas and everything that comes with it! I love getting new pajamas, seeing family, opening presents, and just relaxing. I didn't take too many pictures unfortunately.

Shadie with the stocking filled with such fun things that Santa brought her. She loved it all!

Mylie with her stocking. She wanted to get down to eat her yummy treats! She loved them too!

Morgie with our massive pile of presents.

Lynie with the presents.

Tyler.

Me with the presents.

The puppies LOVE the candy canes that they always get in their stockings. It is a tradition that Santa always follows through with!

Mom getting all emotional about her new band that my dad got her for Christmas. It is really beautiful. Cute Dad!

My dad probably getting all emotional about his new gun that he put on hold for himself at Cal-Ranch. I don't get the obsession with guns. Isn't one gun the same as the next?

Our dressed up family at Grandpa and Grandma Smith's house on Christmas. Lynsie said that she just wanted to be able to relax on Christmas.

The whole family on Christmas. Todd is really good at setting the timer on his camera.
Merry Christmas everyone! Ours was really great!

Jaron is Home!

These 2 years went by sooo fast! I seriously can't even believe how fast they went by. It seems like he just barely left. We all went to the airport to welcome him home!

Here is Colton waiting patiently and excitedly to see his favorite brother.

All of the girls waiting for J!

Colton and I getting so excited!

Here is the whole group with our Welcome Home posters. Mine says, "My iPod and I have missed you!" I thought that it was pretty clever.

Here he is! The person that we've all been waiting for!

First time that Jaron and Mary see each other. It was so cute!

The best brothers finally see each other! They were so happy! Colton sure loves him!

All of the cousins back together! Its been 3 years since Ty and Jaron have seen each other.

The family back together again.

Jaron and the Parentals.

The best part about airports are the automatic walkways. Imagine my disappointment when it was broken. I really think that Weber State should invest in these all over campus.

Jaron lost a lot of weight while on the mish. This picture shows it perfectly! So jealous!

Welcome home J! So glad that you are home and that we are Glee buddies now!