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7.10.2013

After lots of traveling, Bentley's 1st birthday photo shoot, celebrating Bentley's 1st Birthday and spending many late nights crafting, doing a cake smash, having visits from lots of family, and everything else in the world going on I needed to take a little break from the blogging world for some us time. I am feeling so rejuvenated and grateful for this much needed break. I'm so glad to say I have a full month of nothing planned until we head back up to Utah in August for Brady's break. I'll be honest, it feels so great! We have lots of updates and so many exciting things coming up. Get ready for a flood! :)

Right after my segment on Good Things Utah, Bentley and I headed straight for Lake Powell! Every year Brady's family spends a week up there and it is like heaven on earth. If you have not been, you must! It is so beautiful and the scenery cannot be beat. The day after we got there, it was my birthday! The big 24! It sounds so old and I never imagined I would ever get here but here it is! 23 was a pretty great year... we'll see if 24 can even compare. 


Brady was still in California and didn't make it to the boat until early the next morning but he made sure to still surprise me! As soon as I got into our room I found the most beautiful roses and a sweet little love note. Best husband ever? You better believe it! :)

Here is a glimpse into our fun filled week and Bentley's first time at Lake Powell!





Bonding with sweet baby Say. This girls got a cuter wardrobe than any adult I know!


Lots of boat rides with my boys :)




What's a boat ride without a dance party!?






5 minutes spent with Bentley...




Who wears short shorts!?








We had the best time ever! :)




30 comments:

  1. Such gorgeous photos! Everyone looks like a model, haha what a great looking family. ;) I'm so jealous of your full month with nothing planned! Enjoy it!

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  2. Happy Birthday to you! Thank you for stopping by!

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  3. This looks like a blast! Great pictures!
    Ginny

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  4. Oh my gosh, what an amazing time! I Love a day on the boat! You are just beautiful, I love your bathing suit and skirt - where are they from? I hope you had a wonderful birthday! You have the cutest little fam.

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  5. SUCH a cute little family! First time by the blog and so glad to have found it. :)

    wordsaboutwaverly.blogspot.com

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  6. You have the cutest swim suits. Is the neon one a swim suit too? I love it. Also, bentleys swim shorts are the cutest little things ever. We're did you get them?

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  7. Gorgeous photos! I agree with everyone else--love your suit & skirt!!

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  8. Aww happy birthday sweetheart!! Love the pics. I MUST know where your got your outfit from. The top part is the bathing suit, right? Amazing!! Hugs!

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  9. Happy belated birthday! You have a gorgeous family, and you my dear are stunning! Your son is too cute, and his little rolls! OMG. I want to squeeze them. haha.

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  10. Happy Belated Birthday!!
    Your time on the lake looks like it was PERFECT!!
    That little man of yours is adorable. :)

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  11. Great pictures! You look sooo beautiful, Jamie!
    And happy happy belated birthday!

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  12. Ya'll make such a beautiful family! My favorite of these has got to be the bright one of you holding Bentley on the boat. Gorgeous shot. Happy birthday, honey!

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  13. Happy belated birthday! Looks like you had an amazing time with family at the water. :-)

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  14. You have the most beautiful, adorable family ever!! Thanks for commenting on my blog, I wandered on over.

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  15. Happy Belated Birthday! Looks like ya'll had a wonderful time! Those little short shorts of Bentley's are too cute! I'm loving that neon orange outfit you wore!

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  16. Girl, get real!!! You are soooo young and beautiful!! 24 is not old!! What i'd give to be 24 again, but with Max and Jordan! Bentley's pictures with the sun block are so cute!!! He is getting to be such a little man! :)

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  17. Happy {belated} birthday!!! 24 is not old at all, i'll be 25 this year...weird hahaha.
    Gorgeous family, gorgeous pictures! Looks like y'all had a blast

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  18. Best vacation ever for those little toddler boys! so glad i found your blog:)

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  19. you are your family are SOOO beautiful!! happy birthday!!!

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  20. Great pictures. Your baby boy is precious. I love his swim shorts. And I love your bathing suit. Happy Birthday! Love,

    Shauna

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  21. Happy 24th birthday!!! What beautiful pictures!! This lake looks gorgeous. (I'll have to keep it in mind the next time we decide to venture out west!!) Of course, Bentley is the star of these pictures (even though your family is beautiful)!! I'm glad to hear you'll be getting much needed R&R this month. Enjoy!!

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  22. Happy Birthday!!!! Such great Summer pics of your beautiful family!

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    1. Beatiful pictures; gorgeous family! Thank you for the comment on my blog!

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  23. I can't get over how beautiful your pictures are! Happy birthday! Who's the photographer capturing all of these great moments of your lovely family?

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  24. You are crazy gorgeous!! Love your suit color and how you just sparkle in it! You make being a mom look like so much fun- so sweet! What a fun little guy!

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  25. Looks like you had such a great time! I love your dress, it is gorgeous! (As are you!!) Can't wait till we finally see you guys again--maybe now that we're both finally back from all the craziness we can catch up. =)

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  26. Love the pictures! Looks like y'all had a great time! Where did you get your swimsuit? It is so cute and looks wonderful on you!

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  27. Ahhh I love your photos! You're so pretty! We need to get family pics done so bad. We haven't had any "real" ones done since Mya was born :(

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  28. Gorgeous family photos! Love the pops of bright colors you had!! Your little guy is the cutest!

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