Idaho Weekend

 This weekend we traveled to Idaho (Rexburg/Idaho Falls to be exact) for these cool kids graduation. Adams brother, Scott and his wife, Christie graduated from BYU Idaho and although we didn't make it to the actual ceremony (stupid I-15 traffic) we did make it in time to snap a quick picture in their robes. 

 On Saturday we had a big bar b que in their honor. We of course ate tons of good food and enjoyed an afternoon with family.

 Adam, Scott, and their two younger brothers Ben and Josh were in charge of the grill. Adam explained the how deadly important (see faces below) the task  of manning the grill is. He made everyone an honorary grill mate to the grill master.

 Everyone had a lovely afternoon chatting and eating.

We took a few family photos and of course had to get in the mandatory crazy face picture. 

 Adam tormented his siblings and we had lots of fun being silly and goofing around.

 That evening my love and me fed the ducks stale bread on the river banks at the Idaho Falls Temple.

The weekend was relaxing and full of great memories.

Fourth of July

The 4th of July is right up there with my favorite holidays. The fireworks, the bar b que, the warm weather, it's all sort of magical. We had so much fun this year celebrating our nation for two days straight. Get ready for an overdose of fourth of July fun in with the Anderson's. 

Day 1:

On the third we upheld tradition and watched fireworks in my parents neighborhood at Eagleridge golf course. 

 We had a picnic and got everyone together for a fun night.

Best friends Liz and Josh joined us for the fun.

  The fireworks were beautiful and did not disappoint. Eagleridge always does such a good job we loved it.

 After fireworks we headed back to the house and had some fun with sparklers
(my personal favorite part of the 4th!)

Day 2: 

On the fourth we hosted a housewarming party bar b que with friends and family. Adam got to try out the new grill and Todd supervised. Best friend Haley and little sister Ally prepared yummy treats in my new kitchen.

The menu consisted of burgers, bar b que chicken and corn on the cob. For dessert I made a fourth of July inspired cheesecake and there were lots of yummy sides. I still can't get over how good those cherry limeades were...IBC thanks for that!

It was so fun spending the day with such awesome people.

All in all a successful fourth of July! Topped of with a second helping of fireworks.

 

Hope you had a great holiday as well!

Baby Shower

Best friend Tess and her husband are expecting. So our closest friends since forever (Jr. High...and before) got together, with our cute moms and had a yummy dinner and celebrated Tess and the little guy that will be here soon!

We ate at Cafe Trio which, as per usual, was divine. My new favorite there is the pasta carbonara - but if you try it be prepared, it's rich and heavenly. And creamy. And cheesy. And bacony.
And fattening. So that's good.

Tess got lots of cute stuff. Elephants seemed to be an unconscious theme of the night, which was awesome. And I got to feel the little guy swimmin' around in there!

Overall a wonderful night spent with girls I love and their amazing moms.