In July I got to go home to New Mexico for a wedding and for the 4th! It was such a wonderful trip, I absolutely loved being there! I got to see friends, visit with family (take a walk with my granny), and hike! I couldn't have asked for a better trip...well, actually if Matt had come along, that would have been fun :-) My dad will probably say these pictures don't count because they are so old (over 2 months), but I am going to post them anyway!

Me with my beautiful mother at the Albuquerque Temple

Dace and Jenn, just married :-)

So cute and happy!

Andrew, Leanne, and me waiting around for pictures, having a good time! They said that this picture was for Matt.

The amazing view that I've missed so much. I would walk back here and see it almost everyday when I lived at home and its incredible, a picture doesn't do it justice!

My tall daddio!

A view of Los Alamos from our hike (the little white specks at the base of the mountain are buildings and water towers...)

My cute, cute, cute parents!

Me with the awesome NM sky behind me, waiting for the fireworks at Overlook Park.

Dad and me

My sweet Grandma, yes I said sweet :-)

I finally tracked Jean down! This is me with one of my heroes, Jean Lyman. I haven't seen her for a long time because she's always out and about the world, doing amazing things.

New York City

After visiting Ithaca, we were able to stay with Dan in NYC. It was Matt's first time there and we had lots of fun! We walked Broadway, saw the Statue of Liberty, went to a Yankee's baseball game, and ate a New York bagel shop :-) It was so much fun to see the sites and be with family!

Brooklyn Bridge

Manhattan Skyline

Michelle talking to Andrew who couldn't make the trip :-(

Mom and Matt on Broadway

In Central Park

Dan and Matt in Central Park

The Seinfield Restaurant!

Dad, Dan, and Matt by the yummy kabob street vender :-)

Bagel Shop- Dad is very excited about his pound cake

Ithaca, New York

When we went out to New York, the whole family went out to visit Scott and his family in Ithaca. We got to go hiking in a beautiful park, with a path following a river. After the hike, we had a picnic and played with the girls on the playground. We also got to go walking behind Scott's house, which happens to be a green, wooded area that is just gorgeous. There are tons of waterfalls all over Ithica and we went to several of those. The weather was nice and cool, with a "little" rain when we toured Scott's office at Cornell. We ate key lime pie popcorn (thanks Trina!) and played games. Went to church and sang songs with the girls. Ate some chicken wings for my dad, and visited. It was awesome to spend time as a family. I know there are tons of pictures, but I couldn't pick just a few...

Trina and Allison

Along for the ride.

Dad and Mom

He's a Grandpa?!

The girls: Lisa, Michelle, Trina, and Evelyn.

The boys: Scott, Dan, and Dad.

Uncle Matt and Evelyn. She liked Matt because he would let her walk on the walls...go figure!

Dad and Me

Matt put Allison right to sleep!

I guess I can claim I was the one to teach her how to drive, huh?...

Uncle Dan and Grandma are the best!

Scott's Office Building

We were all standing up at the top of the bell tower and Matt was standing with his leg crossed over the other. Evelyn kept almost tipping over and we finally looked over to see why and it was because she was copying and trying to stand like Matt! It was pretty funny.

Definately related, probably one of my favorite pictures!

Beautiful big, blue eyes!

We all clean up pretty good!

Behind Scott and Trina's house.

Scott wall jumping, he was way good.

Dad with his little grandkids! They sat still for about 2 seconds, so we got lucky with this pic!

Such a fun trip! I could have stayed out there forever, it's too hot here in Texas! Anyway, I have pictures from New York City, but it'll be a couple of days before I get those out...