June

There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little bigger, and live just a little bit better.  

Janina is one of those people to me.  She makes me a better person and I am thankful every day that she came into my life.  

This pic is actually from Landon's graduation last month but I just realized I didn't post it and I loved it too much to not include it somewhere.  

Cannon got a new bike and we have LOVED riding our bikes together as a family.  It's been so hot we have to wait until the sun goes down a little.  We have some really fun bike trails by our house and this has been a staple in our summer activities this year.  

My boys matched one day and I thought it was super cute.  I love these two with all my heart.  

I had some really fun friends in Junior High.  Unfortunately, they all went to a different high school than me and we ended up losing touch.  Mandi posted this picture on FB one day.  It was taken the last day of 9th grade.  We walked over to the mall after school and took some pictures and then went to Garcia's for food.  I made the suggestion that we get together and re-create this photo.  I was totally kidding but everyone thought it was a great idea and so we did.  We met at the mall EXACTLY 20 YEARS after the original picture was taken and re-created the whole day.  It was really fun to see everyone and catch up.  

We've changed...just a little bit.  ;)  

Wow 20 years can go by fast!

June brought the sad news of our dear friend Steven passing away.  

He was a very close friend and it was very unexpected.  

Curtis has never really lost someone so close to him before.  

It was very sad.  

It was probably one of the nicest funerals I've ever been to.  The stories about Steven were all very uplifting and amazing.  He was a kind and loving guy with a huge heart and no one had a bad thing to say about him.  He served in the Air Force and the military funeral was truly humbling.  It was really special to get together with childhood friends and think about stories and memories we had of Steven.  We will miss you Steven!!!

June brought some pretty awesome rainstorms...

and some amazing sunsets.  

We also made our first trip to the drive-in.  

Summer is flying by TOO FAST!!!

Lake Tahoe

Last year the Hebdon side of my family started the tradition of getting together in Lake Tahoe for a Hebdon family reunion.  Sadly I was having too many health problems to make it and missed out on it last year.  This year I was really excited to take my kids on a little camping road trip with that side of the family.  Curtis couldn't join us, but we had a great time and made a lot of memories.  

Since Sparks, NV is on the way, I stopped and visited with my Aunt Shelley and Cousins Tina and Jennifer.  I don't get to see them very often and it was really fun to visit with them.  

I was a little nervous about camping without Curtis.  He is such a great camper and always gets everything set up so perfectly.  I have never set the tent up without him.  Cannon knew exactly what to do though and both kids were awesome helpers.  We got camp set up in no time.  

This camp ground was so cool and fun.  My cousin Heather has kids the same ages as mine.  Ethan is just 4 months younger than Kylee and Tanner is just 2 months younger than Cannon.  They got a long GREAT.  It helped that there were so many fun things to do.  They LOVED driving around in this cute go-cart.  

The boat was a huge favorite too.  

I wake boarded for the first time in my life and loved it.  

My kids were brave and road the "hot dog" and it really surprised me.  They both had no fear and had a great time.  

The lake was SO pretty!!!  

I love nature.  

I especially love being there with my kids.  

My grandma gave me this Diet Coke and I had to take a picture.  I've always felt like I was her favorite grand child, and now I have the picture to prove it.  

Kylee is SO MUCH like me.  She LOVED riding in the kayak and I got a great workout taking her out on the lake over and over and over again.  

It was beautiful and so much fun to spend that much time with her.  Right after I took the picture she said "This is the life mom!"  

I couldn't agree more.  

My Aunt Lori gave me a massage on the beach. 

It was super relaxing.    

It was a very fun family reunion...even if only half of the family came.