California Sunshine

We spent some of last week in Cali for my cousin Erica's wedding. It was a much needed vacation, that went by way too fast! We decided to drive and we were really nervous with Goldie... I mean 10 hours in the car is a long time for anyone, but for an active toddler... SCARY! But she surprised us both and did AMAZING! Thanks to my sisters KarLei and AuBrey, and the Foster Farms chicken commercial with the singing chickens (she loves that commercial!) she was able to keep entertained.

Erica's wedding was so beautiful, I wish I took pictures of the reception because it was a dream. She got married in the San Diego Temple, on the most beautiful, sunny day. We were able to sneak to the beach for a little bit before her luncheon. Goldie was really intrigued with the ocean, we will have to take her back when she's actually able to play and have fun in the sand.

Overall it was a nice getaway and fun to see our California family! It was also nice to be able to swim in the warmth and get some sun on our skin! We are excited for some warmer temperatures!

I have so many sleeping pictures of her, but I just can't handle the cuteness.

We stayed at the most beautiful resort in Escondido, I just wish we were there longer!

Apparently while we were in the temple all Goldie did was get down and smell all the flowers. She is so gentle with them!

We hadn't been back to San Diego since we lived there our first summer married. It was fun to bring up all of those memories of that summer we spent working and playing in San Diego.

Goldie and Dada waving bye to the ocean.

Happy as long as there was food in her hands. 

Rodeo

My family has always gone to the Cassia County Rodeo in Burley, ID since I can remember. It is one of my favorite summer traditions. It brings out my inner country-girl! This year was a bit bitter sweet because it was Goldie's first time, but Scott was in New Jersey for work so we really missed him. Goldie LOVED the animals. She would go nuts every horse or cow we saw. She also really loved the fair food.... tater tots, maple bars, snow cones, scones.... She was in heaven, and would beg for tastes of everyone's food, even strangers! We also go to the 4H auction and watch all my Idaho cousins show their dairy heifers. It is so fun! I actually love watching, the auctioneer sounds just like they do in movies or something.

Not only did we go to Idaho for the fair, but it was also my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary! So all my mom's siblings planned a surprise party for them, and we actually pulled it off! We arranged to have the stake president meet with my grandparents and while they were at the meeting the whole fam decorated their backyard for a BBQ. It looked like a wedding! We had hamburgers, Uncle Matt's homemade fries (the best), cotton candy, liquid nitrogen ice cream, and homemade root beer! My grandparents have accomplished so much in their lives after getting married at only 17. They have beautiful farms, and feedlots, and a love that is seriously the cutest. I am so grateful for their examples. They are two of the most Christlike people I know. We love you grandma and grandpa!

The great-grandbabies... Roman, Soon to be Lyla, and Goldie

Seriously... How cute are they!? And I love the sign.

My grandparent's yard is unbelievably beautiful. I love the corn in the back pasture!

Rodeo with Aubs!

Can't forget a bounce house for the kiddos!

She LOVED the cows.

Frozen lemonade face.

Checking out the 4H animals.

chicago

A couple weeks ago we got the opportunity to visit Chicago! It was such a blast. We went with our best buds Izzy and Eric.

This is what Chicago consisted of:

-Eric is a huge cubs fan so we had to visit Wrigley field.. twice! 

-We near mastered the transportation system. The L train and buses.

-We went to the pier and went on a giant spider infested ferris wheel. Eric saved our lives by killing the giant black widow in our little cart. 

-Of course we did some shopping on the million dollar mile. The nike store was heaven.

-We ate lots of good food (pizza, hot dogs, cake shakes, doughnut ice cream sandwich...aka pregnant lady's paradise!)

-We visited the bean, so cool! 

The people were so nice! Every time we said we were from Utah we would either get, "how many wives do you have?", or "of course, you're friendly and pregnant." So yeah... it was way funny. We loved this trip, and the memories we made! It was the last big trip with just the two of us. Thanks Izzy and Eric for inviting us!

bear lake & denver

We had our Beck Family Reunion in Bear Lake this year over the weekend of the 24th of July. It was so much fun to see all of the Becks. These family reunions are always so great, and I look forward to them each year.

We got to go to a giant cave and do some exploring. I believe we hiked 880 steps... I learned my pregnant  self doesn't have quite as good of balance, so I was clinging to Scott most the time. The cave was amazing! We were all on the look out for bats, but luckily we didn't see any.

My mom jumps at any chance of holding a baby. 

My Aunt Kassie organized some service projects as well that we did in our down time. Last September she gave birth to the cutest little boy ever, Crew, and he has down syndrome. So we made blankets, stuffed animals, hats, and little activity bags for kids who are in the hospital for long periods of time. It was a lot of fun to do all together. We also got to go to the funny play Juanito Bandito... it was hilarious, and we loved it!

We also got to spend time at the lake. There was a water trampoline, paddle boards, paddle boats, floaties, a canoe, and sand toys. The little ones were in heaven! I wish I would have taken more pictures! 

loving the water!

And if you go to Bear Lake... you have to get a raspberry shake!!

This past weekend I took a girls' trip with my mom, my baby sister KarLei and my Aunt Kristen. KarLei had a soccer tournament in Denver, so it was an 8 hour road trip. Such a beautiful drive. I was able to go because Scott was on a business trip in San Jose that same weekend.. so I didn't want to be alone! The trip consisted of eating and soccer, as do most of our trips, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I loved watching Karl play, it made me miss soccer so much. Her team ended up winning the tournament! Way cool... her team's third tournament in a row (including state cup)... I know I'm such a proud sister, she is just so stinkin' cute!