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We just got back Monday night from our vacation in Texas, and man was it hot there!! It was so nice to see my sister again and her little family. She just had another baby about 6 weeks ago, and it was perfect timing to see the little guy. He is so dang cute, getting chunky monkey and he is a really great baby.

The first night we got in to San Antonio kinda late, so we got back to my sisters house, and hung out for an hour or so, then went to bed. The girls were so funny and shy the first few hours, I hate that I only get to see them every 6 months or so.

Tuesday morning we got up somewhat early and drove 5 hours to South Padre Island. We stayed in the nicest Condo. ( I unfortunately didn't get many pics of our vacation cause my batteries died in my camera and I forgot my charger.) We were only about 300 yards or so from the beach, so it was perfect to just walk down and play in the water whenever. The girls loved the water, and it was so nice to just even hang out and get some sun. Baby Kohen even loved it, there was a perfect little breeze and he didn't cry the whole time we were near the water.

We stayed at South Padre for 3 days, and drove back Friday afternoon. Saturday morning we took all the kids to their grandparents house across town and we all floated the Guadalupe river. It takes about 2 hours or more depending on where you start, and because it moves kinda slow. It was so crowed that day because it was so stinking hot!!! like 105 or so!! We all got kinda sun burned but I think it was worth it.

Sunday we all went to Church for Kohens blessing. I am so glad that we were able to go down for that, because I wasn't able to go when the girls were blessed, and it was nice to be together as a family. (minus Karl) After Church we all took really long naps, then went downtown to see the River Walk. Its so beautiful there and so full of history. If you ever get a chance to check it out I recommend it.

Monday morning we got up early and I gave all the girls haircuts, and colored Shannon's. The little girls are so funny about their hair, and showing it off.

My mom and dad bought a car down there, and so they headed out about noon Monday to road trip it home. Shannon and Jason took us to the airport, and as soon as we pulled up Kamryn started crying. We all thought it was because she thought her daddy was leaving, but then she starting crying out "CHON!!!" It was so stinking cute!! She and Shawn were inseparable for most of our vacation, and she didn't want him to leave. I guess I am just chopped liver or something. All in all it was a perfect vacation and much needed.

What we have been up to....

So, I haven't posted anything for awhile; its been kinda hectic around our place. June flew by in a blur, and I don't really know what we did except alot of working, and a little bit of play. I cut my hair off again, and am getting used to it being short. I love my bangs short, but I get impulsive when I have bad hair days, and cut it myself.... not always a good thing.

Two weekends ago when it finally stopped raining we went and played at the park with Jenny and Shane, and our dogs. It was nice to get out side when it wasn't raining, and I really miss Jenny. ( I know you will read this, and you need to move back to Idaho!!)

Last weekend we went to Missoula MT for my little cousin Jordan's wedding. It was a fast weekend, but it was so nice to meet his new bride Pam, and see Jody and the rest of the fam. Its so crazy to think that Jordan is old enough to be married!! I used to watch him after school when we were little, and its nice to see how he has turned out. We love you guys!!

Over the Fourth, we had a family reunion with Shawn's family, but I didn't get any photos cause I was at work all day. That's right I had to work on the Forth of July!! Who seriously gets haircuts on INDEPENDENCE DAY!??!? Once again, I missed out on alot of family fun, but I did make it up in time for the BBQ and the fireworks.

And this past Sunday I was able to meet up with some friends that I grew up with. I has been so long since I have seen them. Sarah and her husband Joel came from Washington, and we met up at Cortnie and Wrays house for a get together. Shawn didn't go, he had too much stuff to do at home. Anthony was also part of our summer gang, and I really miss having us all together, it was a little strange not having Robert and Gabe there, but hopefully next time we will all meet up. Sarah, Cortnie, and I grew up together since preschool or so, and I miss them so much!! We are all left handed (CRAZY HU?), and so different, but I know they are some of my best and closest friends even thought we live so far way.

Tomorrow we are off to Texas to visit Shannon and Jason, and play on the beach, so I will post photos after we get back. I am so excited to get out of the rain here, and have some fun in the sun!!