July Adventures.

This  month I have felt like it was completely impossible to find time to blog, but here I finally am.

The business really all started the last week of June. So busy in fact, my mother didn't even get a birthday blog post (sooo sorry Mom.) We did start the week off though, by celebrating with her at Olive Garden.

Then of course their was the 4th of July weekend...Friday we had my grandma and grandpa's annual 4th of July BBQ.

Saturday we spent the day on the lake with Tyler's parents and Misty & Russ. We went to Mona Reservoir since its so close to Hunsaker's home. It was fun and much less crowded than Utah Lake! Saturday night we went and watched fireworks with Chelsey, Mitch, Russ, and Misty.

There aren't any docks so Tyler had to walk out to the boat...he was freaking out because the water was so cold.

 Tyler showing off his wake boarding skills. I will be able to do this...one day!

 The group on the boat...minus Kirk and Kim.

Russ and Misty watching the fireworks.

Tyler and I enjoying the show!

Me & Misty.

(I realized later that I didn't get any of Chelsey and Mitch! My bad!)

This was one of the funniest moments of the night. Tyler was sitting in a camp chair and suddenly we all heard him say whoooa whooa...and ended up on the ground in a bunch of weeds.

Sunday we had a going away party for Jeff since he moved back to Vegas to live with him mom. So sad Tyler and I didn't get a picture with him before he left. We were planning on taking one and then forgot :( but I did manage to get one with Jaynee and Cameron who are also moving away very soon!

Monday we woke up nice and early and went to the 4th of July parade, hit up 7peaks, then a movie, then a Neighborhood BBQ followed by fireworks! It was a Busy and VERY FUN 4th.

The 2nd week of July we went to Arizona for my cousin Emilee's Wedding. We were sooo glad we could be there for her and as always, it was great seeing family! Tyler's not sure he ever wants to go back to the crazy heat though!!! He was happy to come home!

On the plane on the way down.

In the car on the way to the temple!

Us at the Mesa Temple. I was planning on getting a picture where you can actually see that its the temple but after walking to the car to get the camera I decided I was done with the heat and it wasn't worth going back out in the shade, so we just snapped one in the shade.

Me & the Pops at the airport ready to come home!

Our plane got delayed several hours so we all showed how thrilled we were. We were even more thrilled at 2am when we finally got home! ...should have seen our faces then!

The 3rd week of July was full of lots of fun too. We went to an owls game for FHE with Russ and Misty. Then on Saturday we went to Wyoming for the Hunsaker Family Reunion. It was fun to get to meet Tyler's Grandma Hunsaker for the first time! Saturday night we decided to camp overnight and had lots of fun doing it.

 

We played minute to win it and Russ got to do the Rump Shaker.

 Jack was super cute eating this popsicle & he loved it!!!

Our family with Grandma Isabelle.

Sunday was Tyler's BIRTHDAY and we spent half of it in the car driving home. We did go by his Grandma's barn before we headed home. It was a pretty low key day, once we were home he opened his presents and had his favorite Magelby's chocolate cake! Well...he had cake, I just watched him blow out all 25 candles!

Tyler has been looking at this forever...so I bought I gave it to him!

....This post really could go on forever, but since I already feel like this post was overkill I think it will save some fore next time! Needless to say, we've been busy!

Arizona

 This Month Is Not Going Like I Had Planned...

I did plan on going to Arizona.

...but a Grandpa who was supposed to be on the trip with us, getting hospitalized & passing on was not in the plan.

It was a great trip, don't get me wrong, but my Grandpa Schaefer passing away while we were gone definitely put a damper on things.

Early morning before we were even out of bed on Friday, January 9th we got a call from my brother, Kevin, telling us that he (my Grandpa) got taken by the paramedics to the Emergency Room after a struggle he'd had that morning. A lot of the signs to us sounded like a stroke but he'd passed a stroke test. We were worried, but went on with our day cuz it was Nate's Birthday.

As the day progressed we learned he had quite a few things wrong with him, all things, however were completely curable. Things weren't looking too serious, he just seemed to be really sick. The hospital figured a few days there and he would be fine, sadly though, things got worse from there.

He ended up in ICU...still we were positive, and figured he'd recover.

But by evening things weren't looking up.

Early evening he told my aunt that he was going to go quick.

I don't think any of us knew how serious he was. We still figured he could and would recover.

But by late evening...his heart stopped.

A nurse performed CPR to bring him back, but at that point it was decided that when it happened again, we would let him go. A little before 1am Saturday morning, he did go.

It was a shock to us all, but the hardest part was knowing that my aunt had been the only one in Utah & she gone through it all basically alone.

Luckily, she flew out shortly after he passed on and was able to fly out and be with us for the whole reason we all went to Arizona, which was for my cousin, Melissa's, wedding.

Here are a few shots from the event:

 

 

No offense to the groom.

I didn't cut him out for any reason other than I wanted a close up of her.

She looked so beautiful & so happy!

Besides the wedding we also went to a baby blessing for my newest cousin, Baby Mia.

I look a little scary, no makeup due to a morning full of tears with my family.

I decided I'd be better off not putting any on until RIGHT before the wedding.

I had puffy red eyes from crying & apparently he did too.

I realized after...I never even held her. Couldn't believe myself.

That shows how crazy the weekend down there was!!!

Last but not least we celebrated Nate's Birthday.

We went to Breakfast.

FREE breakfast at Denny's for the birthday boy!

...And a FREE ice cream sundae. EVEN at 10am.

We also went and saw Alvin & the Chipmunks.

Arizona is full of Snowbirds...and apparently the old folk didn't wanna see this flick.

Nate pretty much had the theater to himself.

December in a Nut Shell

I'm Baaaack! I left the blog world pretty much all of December, but I'm back & fully ready to catch up! I find it funny that when I actually have something blog worthy I'm too busy to blog about it, because I'm too busy living it, but here I am. Ready to post.

This is what I experienced while away...

1. I experienced a miracle! What miracle you ask? I survived finals...and it gets even better than this, I got all A's this semester. Don't think I even did that in high school.

2. I saw my cute sister dance at the UVU drill competition (December 12). Aren't they cute?

These girls did awesome! Placed well in all of their routines and were so fun to watch.

3. I spent time with family. We had two Clyde Christmas Parties this year!

Party One (December 13): Our "traditional" Christmas Eve had to come early this year and in a new location, I had a great time with our more extended Clyde fam.

Uncle Jeff playin the accordian for us.

My siblings with Grandma Pinkie

Grandma Pinkie entertaining us all!!!

Party Two (December 20): The typical party at Nana's. Full of fun, nativity, and exchanging cousin gifts! Thanks Mckay for my great gift...although I must admit I was slightly disappointed you didn't give me those Star Wars legos, like your Mom said you were going to give me! :(

Nate made a great donkey this year, I think he enjoyed it more than any other part he has played.

The Single One's

4. My Best Friend & Roomie got hitched (December 19)! It was fun to be a part of it and see her so happy. Congrats Jaynee and Cameron.

Since Jaynee doesn't believe in sleep we had a crazy night with the girls the night before the big day.  It was full of laughter, memories, jokes, and a 1 am run to In N Out. At 2 am, we finally called it quits even though the bride didn't want to. Little did we know, she would stay up an additional hour and then wake up at 6am to go to the gym to run. Crazy girl!

She might not look it here, but she was happy as ever. Jaynee & Cameron are perfect for each other and so cute together. Love them both.

Jaynee dancing with her Dad.

Isn't she gorgeous?

 

The girls.

Just me & the bride.

5. Natalie turned 16 (December 16)! Woot. Woot. She is still thrilled...and dying to go get her license!

We celebrated Texas Roadhouse Style w/ a Giddy Up and all.

I was too busy w/life to give her a birthday post so this will have to do!

Happy Birthday Sis!

6. Had a very wonderful Christmas! Santa spoiled me and my whole family! He surprised us with a Wii. I never thought I'd use it, because I hate video games, but I'm actually kind of liking it!

 

Nate got a Austin Collie jersey which was his favorite gift! It got a bigger reaction than the Wii.

Natalie is a little accessory queen and loaded up on jewelry, purses, scarves, and a new wallet.

 

Boots, Jeans, School Tuition, Jewelry...Santa definitely loves me. I was spoiled rotten. Ty really spoiled me this year too. He bought me a new camera, a case for it and a new memory card (yes, I lost my last memory card. Some creep at UVU probably found it and now has all my pictures.) He also got me a BYU jersey, a movie, and a clock...which is awesome...I have to make it myself, but it's going to be an activity for us both! He has one himself, too. I'm shocked he's volunteered to do a craft. haha. My grandparents also gave me great gifts that I love! Thank you Pinkie, Nana, Grumpy, and Grandpa Schaefer. I appreciate how generous you all are. Love you! I'm a very lucky girl.

Page & Kevin were the most spoiled of all.  They got a new tv and my parents bought them a blu ray player. Page surprised Kevin with a Wii and he surprised her with a Cricut. Santa brought them Guitar Hero for their new Wii.

We got my mom this super cute shelf! She was pretty happy about it. She'll probably kill me for putting this picture on the internet, since she has no makeup on, hates her picture being taken, and is in her pajama's, oh well. (sorry Mom, everyone else made the blog so you had to as well.)

 

Dad and Grandpa Schaefer

It's become a fun tradition to have him come see us Christmas morning!

We Love You Grandpa!

7. Shianne & CJ got engaged (December 5)! Pretty exciting stuff! He got home of his mission and within only a few weeks there was a ring on her finger.

I'm so excited for them!

...and props to Stephanie Cheney. She did a great job taking these.

8. My awesome brother got an intership at Channel 2 (December 22). Maybe if he's lucky, they'll like him enough to hire him and he won't have to move out of state come spring! If any could pull it off, it would be him. Nobody can talk sports like he does. He also got another gig at BYU. Good Job Kevin!

9. I finally made it to Temple Square to see the lights (December 27). Tyler and I doubled with our friend Jeff, and his date, Kelley Anne. We had a lot of fun. I didn't get the many pictures and didn't even go where I wanted to take them, but we were freezing so we made it a short trip!

I do love this one! Turned out pretty great. I'm loving the new camera!

Love this one as well.

Tyler and I

Kelley Anne and Jeff

10. This is a soon-to-be happening (January 9), but I'm sharing because I'm excited. My cousin, Melissa is getting married so I will soon be heading to Arizona for her wedding. I am so anxious to get out of this bitter cold Utah weather. I'm excited to see all of my family down there, including my cousin Mia who I have yet to meet. She was born in October and is VERY cute!

They're definitely not in order, I realized I did this kind of dumb, but oh well.