We were able to go out to Utah to visit some of Micah's family and be with his Gran on her first trip to the Bountiful Temple. It was such a great weekend even if it was a fast trip.

"In the NAVY we can Sail the Seven Seas....."

Micah signed with the Navy!!! He was accepted for their Healthcare Professionals Scholorship and our prayers have been answered. The Navy will pay for his school, books, equipments, and give us a stipend each month. We will owe them 3 years after Micah graduates where Micah will be an Optometrist on a base. We are hoping for a base in Virginia or D.C. so we'll see. I am so amazed at where our life is going because if you would've asked me 2 years ago about Micah serving in the Navy I would've been the first in line to disapprove. But through faith and prayer we have come to realize that this is an amazing opportunity that Micah really wants to do. We'll just have to wait and see where it takes us...

Orange Beach with the Duffy's =)

Our first trip down to the Gulf Shores was amazing. I can't believe how beautiful the beaches are!!! We were shocked and are now big fans. I can't wait to spend more fun times there with friends.

Haircut

You know the feeling...for about a week you stare in the mirror at your boring hair that you can't do anything with and think..."I'm just gonna cut it all off....that's it, I'm doing it". Well even though 6 inches isn't the most drastic cut of my life....I regret it just like I always do...haha, oh well, it's just hair!

Micah's White Coat Ceremony

Micah's family came to Birmingham for Micah's White Coat Ceremony. It was so nice to have some of his family here for the occasion. Micah is now a second year and getting his white coat signifies starting work in the clinic setting. Only 2 more years to go....

We Painted

Here is the apartment...I need to put up more pictures of it but we are happy with how the stripes turned out. Micah helped so much!

Bush Gardens

Micah went on every ride that Caleb wanted
Micah and Jeremy rode EVERY Rollercoaster!
Kenna LOVED the swings...I got dizzy after the 10th time ;)
Kenna and Caleb in "Italy" stompin some grapes
Sweet Uncle Micah holding a very tired McKenna

Water Country USA!

On our tour of fun things to do in Virginia, we spent an awesome day at the water park near Bush Gardens...short lines, clear skies, warm day....it was perfect!!! McKenna went down all the big slides with her Aunt Missy and Uncle Micah...except this one where my bottoms got permanently wedged you know where. ;)

Colorado Bryant's first trip to the Beach!!

Virginia Beach was a blast!!! The kids had never seen an ocean before considering Colorado is not on the coast ;). McKenna and Caleb were in the water the entire day...and besides Caleb constantly spitting out the salt water...it was the perfect day. And who knew the Vulcan was in Virginia too...;)

Williamsburg

We loved taking Paula, Jeremy and the kids to Williamsburg. There are so many cool things to do as long as you dodge the horse poop in the streets you'll be set. =) McKenna and Caleb liked the different clothes and food but it was so hot we all just wanted to get back to the hotel to go swimming.

Virginia with the Bryant's

We visited my family up in Virginia for a couple weeks. Jason and Tina live there too and it was great spending time with their kids. It was also great seeing Grandma Bryant who we never get to see anymore. Jason, Paula and the kids also flew out from Colorado for some fun!!!

D.C. to ride the metro!!

Micah and I took my brother Jason's family and my brother Jeremy's family into D.C. one day to ride the "exciting metro". One of my nephews, Caleb, loves anything having to do with trains/metro's/anything that you can ride on a rail :). He (and Micah) were also very excited to go to the Air and Space Meuseum since both of them have a thing for planes. It was a fun day with family in our Nation's Capital.

Myrtle Beach with the Kinney's

Myrtle Beach is always fun with Micah's family. Every June we spend a week with Micah's Dad and his family and with Micah's sister and her family. We never miss it!