We are family!

Isn't there a song that goes along with the title? Maybe not...

We recently had an Izzy family reunion and it was a blast. A bit chaotic and crazy with nine nieces & nephews ages four and under...but that's how I like it. :) It was so fun to be back with my whole family, Heaven must be a bit like what this weekend was.

We met at Sherese's house and went to a beautiful reservoir, the kids loved playing in the water and the boys enjoyed fishing and bow practice! That night we slept in tents in her back yard, oh how I have missed camping! No, that wasn't real 'camping' but my summer wasn't quite complete without sleeping in a tent. :) The next day the boys helped Eric on building their new house, while the ladies stayed home with the children and tried to entertain them. It was such a fun weekend and one that I will always remember! I'm so blessed with such great best friends.


Obsessed with my munchkins. And sunsets. And the beach. And life. :) 

If you click on this picture, you'll notice that there are two Kyles (brown sweatshirt). He must have moved as I was taking my panoramic picture. :) 

Loove sunsets. 

Snack time for the kiddos! 

Sherese made this awesome plastic thing filled with water, the kids loved it!!

What kiddos don't love bounce houses?!

The boys - hard at work! 

It's coming a long quite nicely. :) 

This little man loves his grandpa (and namesake!). 

Trying to be in the shade and eat some snacks. :) 

I'm such a lucky, lucky auntie. 

Star & Moon (mini ponies) were a hit!

I could eat him. 

We missed Loren & Meg for the picture, as well as Eric & Kyle! 

I looove these crazies. :) 

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In other news...I've almost completed a month of school! And for those who missed my announcement, I'm engaged!!!

Just kidding...that's somewhere down the road. :) I've decided to serve a mission and couldn't be more excited. Accepting the Lord's will is an amazing thing, and the peace you can get from that is life changing. I didn't really want to serve a mission, but I know that is what I'm supposed to do, and I know that with Him I can do anything. So excited to share this joy, happiness, and peace with others! Life is just too good. 

Sam & I went night hiking the other night...so fun! We didn't even die, or get lost (almost did:), see any scary creature...or fall down the mountain! haha. But we did see tender mercies...our flash lights lasted the entire time! I love seeing how God watches out for the little things in our lives.

I heart nature. *above taken at Maughan's Hollow...below taken in my backyard during a thunderstorm!*

And I just have to say that I love having these two so much closer now!!