A little bit of Haley in July.

As soon as we got back from our trip to California we jumped right back into our busy life here at home.

My youngest sister Haley came to Utah for a couple of weeks so we got to spend LOTS of time with her.

Clearly she is the SEXY one of the sisters.

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While Haley was here we:

Went to a blogger meet up and then snuck up to Sundance to visit Aubrey.

 Jenny.

 Gentri.

Deidre. 

Got a pool for our backyard.

Did some crafts.

Ate Yummy Food.

Went shopping.

Taught Hunter some cool tricks.

Did a few HOME Projects (Haley has GREAT Home Decor Taste)

Went to the Lehi Parade.

And hung out at home.... A LOT.

One day we went to the new Provo Rec Center with our other sister Aubrey and her husband Daniel. 

That place is so awesome.

For $5 you get an all day pass to so many fun activities.

We spent our time at the pools and loved soaking up the Utah sun.

Hunter loved the little kids area! 

We will definitely be back soon.

He always has too much fun.

I forgot what its Like to be 17 and on Summer Vacation.

Haley slept in until noon most days! 

It was so fun to have her here. 

She made herself at home and we LOVED it that way.

We hope she visits again soon.

1st Birthday Weekend Celebrations. (3 weeks later)

Kevin and I had to be in LA for business the weekend Hunter turned ONE, so we made sure we took complete advantage of being in California on his special day.

We skipped out on most of our meetings and spent TONS of time celebrating our little guy for FOUR days.

On Thursday we did Disneyland.

(See post HERE if you haven't read that one yet)

Friday we cruised around LA and the surrounding areas. 

We drove down Rodeo Drive.

Stopped for some cupcakes at the famous Sprinkles.

Tried to creep on some famous people 

(driving around the neighborhoods hoping we'd see someone)

And took an evening drive by the Los Angeles Temple.

 That night we hung out in our hotel holding on to every last minute with our "baby".

(I probably only cried 100 times)

Saturday, June 22, 2013 our Hunter turned ONE YEAR OLD.

We had a delicious breakfast at our hotel and then headed out for an afternoon at the beach.

Clearly a Birthday Beach Bash was a success.

Pruney Baby Feet. 

Wild Beach Hair.

One Tired Birthday Boy.

After some much needed showers to get off all of that fun sand, and naps all around, we went to dinner at Islands! 

Hunter got a yummy kids meal and Birthday Dessert. 

Mommy had the most DELICIOUS burger ever.

(That Aoli stuff is really addicting)

Clearly he was excited to dig in.

We all crashed at the end of such a fun filled day. 

I think it's safe to say he had a GREAT 1st Birthday.

Sunday we hung out in Santa Monica at the 3rd St Promenade before our flight.

Such a fun area.

An outdoor mall area right by the ocean.

Tons of great food, street entertainers and gorgeous weather.

Practicing Our Kisses.

Before we knew it we were back at the airport heading home.

It was an amazing, incredible and PERFECT birthday vacation.

I am so grateful for a husband who works so hard so that we can play even harder.

I am so blessed with a beautiful smart little boy and am overwhelmed with joy at the fact that he is ours forever.

We love you Hunter Boy.

Happy 1st Birthday.

(PS. Don't tell your future siblings about this trip OK? Our little secret)

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