This has been the first summer that I haven't been a lifeguard/swim teacher/swim coach in, well, lots of time and my melanin levels have yearned to be poolside. As it turns out, basement floors in the Harold B. Lee Library do not excite as previously thought.

But it's been a full summer. A GOOD summer.  Vitamin-B (copy-righted by Phil Dunphy!) and I went home to see family. I don't even think it's offensive in my family to ignore adults anymore.  Baby Ellen and Sam have trumped six adults.

Sam, who has added dances such as "robot diaper" and "git it git it boy" to his repertoire. Steve Jobs, FaceTime has been a blessing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ben's family has the best cottage on Douglas Lake in Northern Michigan. I had a great time getting to know Ben's extended family and bond with his immediate family. Plus, nothing get's a man's heart going like a lake and a tent.

See what I mean?

Finally, we came back to Provo. And work. And dry heat. And messy houses. But we've found ways to be happy. Like we hiked Squaw Peak a few weeks ago. 

This is the exact moment that we realized our children will have hyper-productive sweat glands. If it's any consolation to them, we know how you feel.

Also, Ben's best friend got engaged! Garrison and Meredith are planning on getting married the same day as we did exactly one year after us, so for the rest of our lives we'll be connected through marriage date. Can't wait to go to their wedding and celebrate with them! This time, I'm eating all of the food. I got ripped off by nerves at my wedding.  I'm comin' for you, Wildfire.

More to come about up-coming school, spiritual thoughts and book reviews!