First, the trips. Summer is not summer without summer trips. The first trip of the summer was a road trip to California with my close friends Chad and Lucas, and my sister friends Ashlyn and Michaela. Chad served his mission in Long Beach so we stayed at a member's apartment there. She was this sweet little Cambodian women who spoke little English and made the best food. There were other friends visiting the same weekend so there was a total of 10 people crammed into her 2 bedroom apartment. But that's what trips are like when you're in college- as cheap as possible. What could be cheaper than a free place to stay? While in California we went to Huntington Beach, ate great food, and lived the California life-style for the weekend.
The second trip: I went with Chad and Andrew on a local weekend getaway. We went backpacking up Little Cottonwood Canyon up in Salt Lake. The hike to our destination was SO HARD. Straight up the mountain for miles with a 40 pound backpack. I thought I was in shape, but I had to take so many breaks. Our destination was a small valley up high in the mountains surrounded by mountain walls, green grass, a flowing river and a breathtaking view. The best kind of hotel room. After our night in the mountains, we headed to Park City. After living in Utah for the past 2 1/2 years I thought I better check out the coveted Park City. We stayed in a hotel on the base of the slopes, ate to-die-for food, walked down the cute main street, and took a ride in the Alpine Coaster. Sometimes local "vacations" are just what you need. See the trip HERE.
The third trip: My friend Trevor invited me to a ranch in Colorado with him and his 12 other friends. One of the girl's grandparents owned the ranch. The ranch included: 10,000 acres, a lake, wild life, a fully equipped cabin with wifi and cell phone service, tipis, and fun toys. The best way for me to describe everyone on the trip is newlyweds. Everyone was married except for me, Trevor, and one other girl and guy. Everyone was so nice and so fun to hang out with for the four days we were there. While ranching in Colorado we rode four wheelers, played many many games, swam in the lake, canoed, and explored the endless anchorage. It was a blast, I was genuinely sad coming back.
Beyond the trips, this summer has been filled with sand volleyball, dollar theater movies, new friendships, starry nights, and fun adventures. Anna's birthday was in the middle of summer so we through her a fun party which you can watch HERE. I also made a video of some of the last summer days, you can watch it HERE. And Here are the random pictures I have accumulated on my phone over the four summery months:
My friend Maria and I want to "Provo Yacht Club" event and learned how to sail boat.
Fun date zip lining in Sundance.
The Fierce Four Billat Sisters.
A very fun and interesting game night.
Colorado Ranch Trip.
Colorado Ranch Trip. The original home on the ranch.
Colorado Ranch Trip. Trevor and I four wheeling every where.
Colorado Ranch Trip.
Colorado Ranch Trip. Love Colorado.
Colorado Ranch Trip.
Colorado Ranch Trip. I got cow poop sprayed all over my foot and leg right before this picture. Warning: Watch where you drive your four wheeler
Colorado Ranch Trip.
Colorado Ranch Trip.
Colorado Ranch Trip.
We became obsessed with Dominion over the summer. It may look like a nerdy card game but... well it is a nerdy card game.
Weekly longboard rides down Provo Canyon. My favorite.
Hot Air Balloon Festival.
My high school friend Meghan came to visit me for a weekend and it was a blast.
(Nolan, me, Cheyenne, Meghan, Jon)
The beautiful sights of Utah. Exploring Heber.
Up in Heber.
Up in Heber.
Temple Square visit with Michaela.
Shaved Ice with Cheyenne.
Real Salt Lake game!
Nights at Andrew's cabin.
Rain or shine, we longboard.
Balancing over Utah Lake.
Movie nights and naps at Nolan's.
California Road Trip.
California Lovin'.
California Lovin'.
California Lovin'.
California Lovin'.
The best place to get a shake in Heber, Dairy Keen.
Doughnut Falls.
Me and my sister friend Michaela.
Chad and I living the cabin life.
I went mountain biking with a friend and realized it's a way tougher sport than I thought it was.
Canoeing in Utah Lake.
(me, Nolan, Michaela, Cheyenne)
Canoeing in Utah Lake.
Mountains are my passion.
Obsessed with Utah.
Back packing trip through the beautiful mountains.
Hike. Hike. Hike.
The very small, humble tent.
Park City, Utah.
Alpine Coaster.
Alpine Coaster.
We went to the parade of homes, and I loved every second of it.
Food truck round-up with the sibs.
(Ashlyn, me, Brendon)
One of our Syddall Sisters, Shilo, went on a mission to England! We went to Colorado to hear her farewell talk and we loved it.
Hanging out in the Syddall home.
Rope Swinging at Mona.
Completed my 5th Half Marathon. I was extremely exhausted, I did not train for it like I usually do. *Note to self: training makes all the difference
Weekly strawberries and cream at Nolan's
Fourth of July and Bear Lake. Watch the trip HERE.
My family came to visit. Chase and I decided to go on a quick hike. He told me to send this picture to my family and to notify them that this was a real waterfall in the picture.
(Part) of the original food group started over two years ago. These are some of my best friends that I've made at BYU.
(Brian, Caroline, Ashlyn, Lucas)
