Sister Bonding

One of the many incredible things about Garrick is that he serves in the Marine Corp Reserves. Throughout our courtship it never phased me, he'd leave for a day or two once a month which gave me time to spend with my roomies! But since being married it has been the hardest thing. Being newly weds, all we want to do is spend time with one another, needless to say I've become rather attached to my hubby. So it has been really hard for me to have him leave for days and weeks at a time. Luckily my sweet mother had the great idea of sending my little sister Kayla to keep me company while he's gone for two weeks.

Here's Garrick all ready to go. Those poor guys, they have been training in 120 degree weather!
I get dehydrated just thinking about it!

We were really excited to spend some much needed one on one time.  She was able to spend time on campus with Colby, Kelsi, and I. Basically we got her more stoked to come out here for school. We had a lot of fun watching The Office, making yummy food and going on girl dates. 

She was even here to spend Independence day with me! We started our day by attending the Grand Provo Parade (Provo goes all out for the 4th-who knew) People started camping out for their parade spot the day before! 

Please ignore our tired eyes, we didn't get much sleep all week. 

Here are some of our favorite numbers from the parade. Llamas? 

Everyone cheered for these guys!

I had to get UVU for Garrick, they were really well represented in the parade!

Then BYU of course, we were bummed we didn't see any tumbling or stunting.

Hot Air Balloons were another cool thing Provo does during the week of the 4th

We also had fun playing with Kasey and Emily at Uncle Kenneth's house. We really enjoyed  spending time with the family as well as each other. Overall, it was so much fun having her here. I'm so bummed to see her leave. Big thanks to Mom and Dad for sending her!