The long lost blogger has returned.

Yes I know, I am a terrible blogger. Forgive me, I have failed the blog universe. It's been an interesting few months. A long busy summer, I can't complain. We traveled a lot, did quite a bit around the house, and I started a ton of craft projects that I may or may not have finished yet. Next post I will highlight some of our house projects and show you how our little house is finally becoming our own! I also want to share a really great organization that is doing some big things and I'm excited to share with everyone soon. For now, here's some fun Summer pictures.



We went to Slide Rock for the first time with my Mom and the kids. The creek was so very cold, even 
with temperatures in the triple digits.

 Fourth of July we relaxed by the pool all day, it was a beautiful overcast day with scattered showers that felt more like we were on the East Coast than Arizona. London went swimming for the first time(not by accident anyway) and didn't like it very much. Matt's friend brought over his dog though and London was like a puppy running around with her new friend. Then later in the day we went to my parents' house to shoot off fireworks, it's still a bit of a novelty since last year was the first time it was legal to have fireworks.

Late July our CA family came down to AZ to visit for a week which also happened to during my birthday. Sammy and I had a mini stay-cation at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass and we all went out to Olive & Ivy in Scottsdale for an amazing birthday dinner. The husband also surprised me with an orchid lei that smelled absolutely amazing.

 It just so happened that Matt & I were going up to Northern California the day after the family went home, so we got to see all of them for two weeks. The first day we were there we went to the Danville Relay For Life. A couple months ago we had dedicated a luminaria in memory of Grandpa Irish, it worked out that we were there during the event so we went to the ceremony to see the luminaria with my little sister Morgan. It was very touching to see all the luminarias lining the track in memory and honor of those fighting cancer. Definitely an experience.

We had a great time enjoying the beautiful weather, spending time with family, and sightseeing. One day Matt and I drove up Mt. Diablo to see the view.

From the top of Mt. Diablo.

Looking north toward Napa.

We also went down to the coast so Matt could see Monterey for the first time. We had lunch at Pebble Beach then drove down the coast to Carmel. My Dad is the best tour guide.

Pebble Beach Golf Course

Me and my Dad at Pebble Beach

We went out on the boat, took a beautiful trip to Napa with Dad and Krizia, and Matt made a new best friend. My little brother is getting so big! And he thought Matt was the greatest thing ever. It was adorable.

View of San Francisco from near Berkeley

At Rombauer, my favorite winery(Of course!)

Matt and Jameson watching the Olympics.

Sammy and I celebrated our birthdays together belatedly with a girls night. 

 
My mom and I went to Coronado Island last weekend with Caleb and Haley. It was absolutely beautiful, if a little crowded since it was Labor Day weekend. We had a great view of the SD bay, Haley loved the beach, and we made a trip to the Point Loma lighthouse before we went home. 

Caleb & I at the Hotel Del Coronado

Sadly summer is over. We have gotten a short break from the heat, but I'm sure it will be back before it cools down. Soon enough it will time to pull out the fall decorations. Can't wait to bring out the sweaters and boots!