Friday, October 28, 2011

Conference Weekend








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I couldn't get over how cute little Landon's hair is! Its all fluffy and so blonde I just wanted to rub his head all the time. On Sunday in between conference sessions, Landon and I went outside and sat on blanket in the grass and took pictures. Being in Texas has made me miss the beautiful, soft, green grass that Utah has. So I took advantage of that every chance I could. We had a great time hanging out on the lawn waiting for my friends Rachel and Jason to stop by. I also took this great video of Landon that I had to share.    











love Utah in the fall. The leaves are so pretty and the weather is nice during the day, but it's just starting to get chilly at night. Thanks to my Mom and sister Traci, I was able to use their leftover (going to expire soon) JetBlue credit to get a cheaper flight. I love spending time with my family and friends while back home. Conference weekend (a weekend full of inspired church speakers, check out http://mormon.org if you want more info)  is always a fun time to be home around family. It means we get to have girl's night on Saturday and meet back together with the boys for dinner. And Sunday morning means my sweet Dad has made cinnamon rolls for the family. Mmmmm they are so good! I forget how yummy they are when I don't have them for a long time. Which is probably a good thing or I would need them everyday. need. 


Natalie was really awesome to make fun conference bags for the boys that included some  bubbles. Naturally they had to take them outside and play with the bubbles. Tanner being 5 had no trouble jumping down off the porch with his bubbles open..... Landon was another story. Poor kid jumped down while holding his newly opened bubbles and got drenched in soapy liquid. Well, half of him got drenched in bubbles. I ran inside to find a towel,  because Natalie was laughing too hard to do anything, including breathing. :) Luckily being covered in slippery bubbles didn't stop Landon from enjoying them. 




I am always really happy to catch up with some of my friends while I'm in Utah. I wish I stayed longer than a week so I could see everyone that I want to. But what do you do? I love any amount of time that I can spend with them, catch up and have fun! This little guy has grown up so much since the last time I saw him. I love his curly hair! 




This picture down here is of my former roommate Lindsay. We were roommates in Provo 5 years ago. (whoa that's weird. when did I get old?) We haven't seen each other since before I moved to NYC and she moved to Korea. So it had been like 2 years. And now she lives in California and I live in Texas. Luckily we happened to be in Utah the same week! It was so nice to get together and chat and hang out and go shopping! I love that even though it's been years, we can still just be friends and not be awkward. I also got to go to my other roommate kelly's wedding where I saw our other roommate Talli and her sweet baby. It was a great weekend for reuniting roommates.  




 I am so grateful for the good friends and wonderful family that I have. Thanks for always making me feel loved. I got to play with other friends and family that apparently I didn't take any pictures of. So know that I still love you guys, and I'm not leaving you out ;)

6 comments:

Kami and Chris said...

Yup. I feel left out. (Joke.)
GREAT picture of you and Lu.

~ Natalie ~ said...

Oh my word! I am laughing SO HARD at that video with Landon. "Grandma thought I had a conehead... ice cream head." HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
SO fun and cute! Thanks for sharing :)

Crystalyn said...

kam-I totally almost wrote in the post that kami in particular should not feel left out, because I love her. But then I didn't. And thanks! I think the last one we took together was before I got married.

nat- thanks! isn't he the best?! gandma kucketts house... he he he ;)

Ryan and Lisa Applonie said...

1. you look so cute!
2. I WAS IN UTAH THE SAME WEEKEND!!! Why didn't we all catch up :(
3. Whoa 5 years ago... when did we get so old!

and last... I miss sneaking into your dads bakery late at night and getting yummy cookies and rolls!

Crystalyn said...

Lisa!!
- thanks! You're sweet!
-Why didn't I realize you were in utah when I was?? that would have been the best! I would've loved to catch up and meet your sweet little girl. dang it. We should coordinate that next time :)
-I know, 5 years is ridiculous. It doesn't even feel like it was that long ago.
We had some good times. I'm pretty sure I survived on bread and cookies freshman year. I miss having the bakery nearby. :)

Hye Soo said...

You and Landon are so cute in those pictures! I love it. I miss you and it is always so good to see you!