8/19-8/27

Nate got to spend a whole week with me during his last R&R. Unfortunately, it was due to my grandma passing away but luckily, the bosses gave him extra time off to go to Boise and be with me and my family. I am so glad he got to be there, it was nice to have him just squeeze my hand and give me hugs all weekend whenever I was feeling sad (and Nate learned that I'm a big baby...in case he didn't already know or had forgotten), oh and to be photographer :)

We did try to have a little fun during the visit since no one could remember the last time Nate had been up to Boise and we all knew he wouldn't be back for a long time. We went through a bunch of boxes looking for stuff and found so many funny things I didnt know I still had. Like old journals from when I was 6-9ish? They were pretty funny and got some good laughs! Nate also got to meet the majority of my extended family. I think he questioned his decision to marry after that!
And now here's a ton of pictures from the week.

this was actually the day got home.
i was sooooo glad to finally see him again!

 on our way to boise we stopped at malad gorge.
its one of the coolest places!

nate at the gorge :)
this was actually where he originally planned to propose 

on the gorge bridge!

on friday we hiked up to a neat old mine.
this was the old bunker cabin.

my dad kept calling it our first home. 

this was where they separated their treasures.

inside.

still at the mine building.

my dad had to check it all out too.

there it is!
it was really cool.

my dad and his dog:)

on saturday we decided to take the boat out since nates never been with us.
i hadnt been in a few years and apparently ive grown chicken since then.

nate did awesome for not having wakeboarded in at least 2 years!

my moms turn.

awww :)

dad had a turn.

i think i enjoy skiing more than wakeboarding now.

thats me!

nate struggled getting the board on and off.
i wish i got a picture of his toes curling over the front of the boots and almost the board!
i cant get the bindings tight enough on my little feet.

and then, the real reason for the trip.

this picture melts my heart.
all her grandsons lovingly carrying her away.

this picture breaks my heart.
grandpa watching them take her casket away for the last time.

so glad this guy was there.

luckily we still got a few laughs!

gotta love this old fart!

this cracks me up.
my dad and his siblings and father.
bryan and grandpas faces are priceless!

We had a...time (I almost said really great, but that would be a lie. It was HARD! But nice to be around family) in Boise.

We got back to Utah at 10am to start moving stuff into our new apartment!!!
More on that later...