an update

Oh hey there, blog. I've been neglecting you for a short while, and I'm sorry. It's just that this semester of school has been so busy. Thank goodness the semester is over in just a week…I can hear the hallelujah chorus already. Aside from school, I've been busy with some fun things as well. So here's a bit of an update on the last two-ish weeks!

For the Fourth of July weekend, we packed up and headed out to Palisades lake with some friends and family for a few days of camping, boating, and all things American. I cannot tell you how great it was to finally get to go spend some time out on the lake. I think if I could spend every day on the water, I would. It's one of my happy places. And when you're surrounded by the best of company, you just can't beat it!

Dex had his first trip to the groomer right before this trip where I specifically asked them to not cut off all his curls. Still hurting over this one but still loving him all the same. (It'll grow back…it'll grow back.)

square ice cream from Rainey Creek Country Store. 

Bliss.

On the night of the Fourth, we went to Idaho Falls to watch the 2nd best fireworks show in the nation (really). Thanks to my awesome in-laws, we had the best seats you could get for the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration. This isn't just any fireworks show…it's one that's synchronized to songs that make you feel only the most patriotic of feelings, like Martina Mcbride's "Let Freedom Ring" and Celine Dion's "God Bless America." Yes, Celine, yes. Andy argued that she was actually French Canadian and she shouldn't be allowed to be singing songs about America, but I say sing on.
In all seriousness, I really am so proud to be a citizen of this beautiful country. 

fireworks pics…you've seen one you've seen them all.

My dad came to visit this last weekend! My siblings and I were all so excited to get to spend some time with him. My dad and I are two peas in a pod. You can read a little more about him here if you'd like. He rocks. I seriously laugh harder with him than I do with most. We grilled out, went to the farmer's market, played some golf (not me, I just drove the cart because 1) no hand-eye coordination and 2) no time fo dat), and we even managed to play a few board games without going WWIII on each other--which if you're a member of the Guin/McWhorter family, you know is no easy task. It was so much fun to have him in town, even if it was for just a few days. We had so much fun, I really forgot to take many pictures. So here are the ones I do have.

cherries from the farmer's market.

Thanks for a fun weekend, Dad!