corn dogs, stinky animals, and the zipper

yep thats right, we went to the state fair!

this is why the fair is awesome

copious amounts of fried food

niya was NOT disappointed with her first corn dog

fun time with family

amanda was more than delighted to show niya how to love animals

lots of animals for you to look at, touch, and SMELL (gag)

niya was a little unsure but drew made sure she touched them, weather she liked it or not

rides that make you sick, and fear for your life.

 how tight can those bolts be? i mean they did put that zipper together in about 5 minutes

how can you not have fun at the fair?

we love labor day

we all went to california for labor day weekend. we couldn't miss the annual trip to the beach house that we love! it was really crowded this year. me drew and niya had to share a room with my parents. we don't mind though. the more the merrier! 

niya was always on the run. here she is escaping out the door to the balcony. i guess she decided it was time to explore and get to know the house

she wasn't so sure if she liked the sand. it was kind of like how she is in grass... paralyzed 

finally she warmed up to the idea and decided it was kind of fun

grandpa gave her boogie board rides

gunna showed her the birds

cousin colby wanted a ride too

she loves grandpa

and aunt sunny

it was cousin layla's first birthday. so we had a little celbration

party crowns and all

and of course a pinata 

drew had to come to the rescue when the pinata got wild

drew even got to go surfing a couple of times

it was a perfect weekend

kam belly soup

today is a really sad day for me. i just said goodbye to my best friend kam. no she didn't die, although the mood might feel like it. her, and her little family are leaving utah to start a new chapter of life in naples florida. im really excited for them to go have this new, and exciting adventure. im also really jealous that they get to live by the beach. im more than a little bit sad for myself to be losing her. 

we've been friends since 2001, we were both starting beauty school. we've been through a lot together since then. fun times, room mates, dating, boyfriends, heart break, laughs, engagements, weddings, babies, and the list goes on. through it all kam has truly been one of the best friends i've ever had. she is always there for me, and i can always count on her to make me laugh. really there's no one else that i laugh more with. she supports me, and loves me, and values me. there is no one kinder, more down to earth, and more honest than her. im gonna miss her

i'll punch naples in the face for stealing you away

i love you!