I have been putting off writing in my blog for way to long now. So now that means I am going to be lazy and group a few events together so I can hopefully catch up a little quicker.
This summer flew by, just like summer always does. It was a good thing too because half of my summer was spent away from my Bradley. From the time Brad left for Alaska till the day I did, my weekends were booked with a lot of family time. I couldn't have asked for a better family to get the time to go by faster! My last post was about our trip to Lava that is usually about the middle of July. So from there till the time I get to Alaska is what this is going to be about! :)
First off, was Rodeo Weekend. We go to the Famous Preston Night Rodeo along with the parades and carnival every year since before I can even remember! It's a tradition that I look forward to every year!
On the Sunday of Rodeo Weekend, we also always have a family reunion in Preston. It was fun, as always, and after we went back to my grandma's and played a few games! This is when I had to say good-bye to my cousin Katie! She was headed out to play college soccer at Iowa Western (the same place I did!!), and it was a bitter-sweet moment! I was so excited for her, but sure do miss her at all our family get-togethers now!
The weekend after Rodeo weekend, my grandma asked us to join her in the Relay For Life that was being held in Preston. She is a cancer survivor, and we were so excited to support her in it! I was amazed by how many people were there either because they survived cancer or had a loved one who they lost from the dreaded disease! It was really fun, and I'm so happy that we got to be there for my Grandma!
The Saturday after the run my cousin, Connor, made the decision to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was beyond proud of him. He is so lucky to have such an amazing group of supporters around him, and even more a little sister who made that decision just a year before! Their lives are going to be forever changed, and words can't express how proud I am of both of them! This world is so crazy these days, and when two kids like these two can decide at such a young age where their priorities lie you know that they are something special. No matter what anyone tells you, Connor Boy, this church is true and it is going to make you the happiest person ever. I know for that for a fact! So proud of you!
That was the last of my summer before I headed out to Alaska! My summers continue to get better and better each year. I have the BEST family to spend it with and Brad and I are so blessed to have them in our lives!
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