Happy Campers

Kyle and I have been talking about going camping together probably since about 2 months into dating. We used to day dream about the tent, the smores, and the sleeping bags that zip together. On a Friday evening, near the end of August, the camping adventure finally came! 

The place: Bear Valley Springs. Tehachapi. Grandparent's front yard. 

Beacuase of that, I almost titled this entry, "When all else fails"... But we just really wanted to try out all our gear!

We found a pretty flat place in the field in front of their property. Our tent is sweet. Two poles, room for 4, and glow in the dark zippers! Totally sweet. 

Look at us! Tent: check. Lantern: check. Giddiness: check.

And our bellies were full of rich hot chocolate and Grandma's fresh peach pie!

100% worth the wait. 

Park City, We will meet again...

Still catching up. My cousin Kyle Raymond Vaughn had a magnificent wedding in Park City, Utah. I personally love destination weddings. Can you say family vacation? What a treat. I flew out a week before to meet my Mom and Dad and sister for a week of mountain adventures. 

Park City is A-doreable. (You must annunciate the A) Everyday I saw a new place in which I dreamed of opening a bed and breakfast...Or a just a new place to live my life. We loved it. I loved my time with my sister. We had our own little apartment. We had the backseat. We had each other to entertain. It was like the good 'ole days....We thought we were hilarious and sometimes the parents agreed. Sometimes. 

I must say it was bizarre not to have Kyle with me. He had to work but was able to fly out the Saturday of the wedding. The separation reminded us both of our dating days, those blasted days of long distance. But somebody has to work around here. 

Main Street and Caitlynn Mae. So cooperative.

One day we just drove through the beauty.

Favorite trees for life. They seem magical. I want to go to there. 

Our vacation was so balanced. One day we were trekking across the mountains on a bike trail and the next we were enjoying a light picnic dinner and a good book. 

P.S. We found the biggest dandelions known to man.

I think we forgot the main reason we were in Park City was for a wedding until we were put to work in the kitchen for the rehearsal dinner. A wonderful evening...Maybe we should start a catering company? We need Mom.

I love this picture. Mainly because I loved Sundance. All nestled in the beauty of the mountains. Way to go Robert Redford. You sure know how to pick 'em.

Park City and I will see eachother again. 

(I apologize, to the 3 of you reading these (ha), that there are no pictures of the wedding...Maybe sometime) Just keeping you on your toes. 

A Groomsman and Some Sharks

July was wedding central. On July 12, 2009, Kyle's good friend Stephen Matthew Duncan got married and Kyle was honored to be a groomsmen. I loved seeing my husband standing beside someone he cares about so deeply. I am confident that Matt and Kyle will forever support each other in their commitments to Megan and me. (Yes. The boys both chose Meghans) 

Did I mention Kyle looked so incredibly handsome?

The Underwood Gang. Together again.

Oh, and there was definitely dancing.

I'm sorry, but isn't she just beautiful? Miss Jill Jasmine Underwood...

The church was simply stunning. Oh, hey Kyle.

Because Kyle was in the wedding and had to do all the bachelor festivities (ie:GOLF), we got to go to the beach! So lovely. Phil and Peggy bought an inflatable kayak for their summer excursions. It. Was. Awesome.

Jill and I totally caught some waves...AND saw 3 sharks! Booyah.

The kayak has sort of become their new child...

Shark sighters. 

A much needed mini-vacation...

Thank you dear family... Marvelous memories.