BIG NEWS... Brett is no longer an intern!!

We didn't take the kids to the graduation, but we did get them for the reception after. Brayden loved the cake.

We were so happy to see Brett graduate from his internship on Friday. It was such a nice ceremony. The Surgeon General spoke at it. His talk really made me proud to be a wife of a Navy man and a doctor. :) I truly am so proud of Brett for all his hard work and long hour. One of the attending doctors was talking to us after, and he said to expect nothing but great things from him. He said he has got so much heart, and that he will be a great doctor. I agree. Brett parents came down, and they really helped make the whole event so special.

While there were here we did some fun things. Brett and I got to go on a fun date. We went to the gas lamp area of San Diego, and had dinner. Then we meet his parents and the kids at Seaport Village. The next day Brett and his dad got to go golfing, and then they took the girls to the Padre's game. (Everyone who went got free jerseys). Sharon, Brayden, and I went shopping and then to dinner on the bay. As we were eating dinner we saw a fireworks show. It was a great evening. We had a BBQ here today, and then they had to go home. I feel so blessed to have such great in-laws, and ones that I truly get along with. Thanks Banks.

FRIENDS

We made a 10 day trip to Utah and Idaho. We always have such a great time. I got to go to dinner with my good friend Kara. I also got to get together with some of my college girlfriends. My cute friend Sunny planned a water play date at my friend Michelle's house. My other friend Reggie isn't in the picture because she was our photographer. Between the 4 of us we have 9 kids age 5 and under. It was so fun seeing my friends and getting caught up. I am alway so thankful for my good friends. They always so great to be around and I alway leave them feeling like a better person.

FUN TIMES AT THE BANKS

We got to spend a few days at the Banks. I think the kids favorite part of grandma and grandpa Banks is playing in the backyard. Brayden loved the tractor, Alan's Porche, all the golf balls and tennis balls. We also got to see Alan take second in the Strawberry Day tennis tournament. After the tournament we went over to his tennis and business partner house for a pool party. ( Notice how cool the scenery with Brynn on the slide. Every time I go there I am always so jealous of there beautiful location and house). My cute sister Kelsi came down to watch my triathlon, but she got so sick that she had to miss the race. She came with us swimming later that day, but she was pretty hammered. Earlier in the week I got to hang out with her at my parent house. It was so great to be with her. We had fun shopping together and just hanging out at the house. She took the girls on a date to the movie and then to McDonald and the park. They are still talking about how fun it was. I am so amazed at women she is turning into. She is the best sister ever, and although she is young I look up to her so much.

PROVO TRIATHLON

YEA!! My brother Jayson and I got to do a triathlon together in Provo. It was his first one and he did so good. He ended up taking 4th in his age group. I was so happy for him I got a little tear in my eye when he crossed the finish line. It was a great race, and I felt like I race well. I actually was lucky enough to win. It was a great feeling, and it makes all my long hard training worth it. I got a new citizen watch. It was so great also because Jayson and I had a great cheering section. My brothers, Shane and Daniel, and Jayson girlfriend Stephanie ( also our photographer), my cousin Dayne, and Eric were all there cheering super loud. It was a blast. My cute kids were home with my cute mother in law. I always have to give credit to the one who gets my kids for the day. ( Thanks Sharon). It is nice to take a vacation from being a mom, and just feel like I am a triathlete for a half a day. It is a nice escape.

SPENDING TIME IN IDAHO

We got to spend the first part of our trip in Idaho. My kids had such a wonderful experience. The first thing Brayden wanted to do was to get on my brother Jordan's motorcycle. The first thing the girls wanted to do was go in the garden and get strawberries. They also loved playing in the tree house, the playground, and the walk-in doll house. The second to last day we were there my sister-in -law Tina came with the kids. Brynn and Aubrey had so much fun playing with Ella and Bria. They had a slumber party. The picture of them in there room was when my dad came in and gave them all princess rings. They thought it was like Christmas , and all he gave them was a small ring. It was pretty cute. Around 12:45 I checked on them before I went to bed and they were still awake. (Good thing it was only one night. It was just so cute seeing them have such a good time with each other). Tina and I had a great time as well. We got to go to the temple together and on a great bike ride. I am so glad our trip overlapped. ( My sister is law is a trooper. My brother Brandon has been deployed since last November, and she is doing so great. I hope I can do as well as her when Brett deploys). It was a wonderful time in Idaho, and of course we had to go to Blast Off. Thanks to my parent for making our time in Idaho so great. I love my parents, and I am so thankful for everything they have sacrificed to help me have a great life. :)