Since I've been home...

I've been to a lot of wedding activities with this handsome guy. 

Those are only pictures from half of them. Keep in mind that this was within a period of like 2 weeks. It's wedding season in Utah. 

This is Jordan Brock Smith. We lived together our freshman year. She was a stunning bride and I am so happy for her! 

Blakers and I also spent an evening at Strawberry Days and the Rodeo. I'm not sure what's got into me, but after seeing just a few minutes of the rodeo, I was telling Blake that I wanted to go to another one. We haven't gone yet, but I hope to go to another one before the summer is up. It is so exciting and everyone is just loving their life with their cowboy hats and boots. It's great. You should really try it out. 

Jonathan and I went on a sibling date to The Stadium of Fire. Best fireworks I've ever seen. I love love love the 4th of July. My most favorite holiday, hands down. I get teary eyed when I hear patriotic songs. And then I think of my dad because he just loves this country and is so patriotic and how a long time ago he was a pilot in the navy. It really makes me appreciate this country. It really is spectacular. I plan on going to The Stadium of Fire every year from now on. 

Blake and I spent a lot of time outside his apartment on July 3rd because everyone was camping out for the parade. We must be old or something because by 12:30 AM we had gone home to sleep while everyone else had stayed up till 4 or 5 in the morning. Anyway, we woke up early enough to catch the entire parade and it was really fun. Being from Pasadena, you'd think I'd be a veteran parade attendee, but also being Howard and Amy's daughter, you can understand why I can't remember a time that I've sat on the Rose Parade route. 

After the parade we got to spend just a little while with the Tay Team. Too little, but it was better than nothing. We just sat and talked in Blake's apartment and let the kids eat his treats. Thanks, Blake. Ie Mei made Mylee and Ailee's dresses. Aren't they adorable? I told Ie Mei that I wanted one too. Next year, please!

Poor Blake had to work on Independence day, but while he was away I got ready to have some fun at the Day Residence. Blake's parents just moved to a lovely house in Provo and invited Jonathan and me over for dinner and fireworks. It was so relaxing and enjoyable. We played ping-pong, BANG, and Dance Central and enjoyed one another's company. I'm not one to brag, but I do bring my A-game when it comes to Dance Central, so watch out! 

Jared and Mindy with sparklers/ the rest of us enjoying the homemade firework show.

Some bigger fireworks were just made legal in Utah and EVERYONE made a big deal out of it. I've never seen such big fireworks in residential areas. It was awesome. 

So other than weddings and 4th of July activities, I've just been schooling and working. Summer in Provo is wonderful. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as I am!

Just some extras:

Blake is goofy sometimes. I really love that. 

Note to self: When attending Blake's intramural games in the evening, drench yourself with insect repellent to avoid 12 mosquito bites all over your body that you scratch so much that you get scabs. Ew. 

We love half-off sushi at Demae on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  This is where Blake and I went on our second date. We sat in this same booth.