Remember when I said Harper was a straight up mermaid? My parents just put in a pool and OH MY WORD. Harper was obsessed. I think Harper might end up being an Olympic swimmer or something. Or maybe just grow gills and a tail. Should we have named her Ariel? I have to say that even though we only visit once a year, my parents made a good investment putting this thing in. I mean look at that cheesy smile. Harper was twirling and splashing and kicking her legs every where. She was in heaven. Taylor was the best dad ever and swam with her the whole time. My heart seriously melted watching them play together. They are my favorite ever. 

xo, carly

Warm salty air, the smell of the ocean, sand in my toes, and the sound of waves crashing down...This trip to CA was just what the doctor ordered. It was an incredible time getting to go visit family and spend alone time with everyone. My mom decided to take us on a little get away down to Ventura Beach. It was so fun. Harper is a straight up mermaid. She was diving head first into the water and rolling around in the sand. I thought we would never get her to leave and would have to just move there. Taylor was so sweet playing with her. They really are the cutest pair. Being down there with my mom reminded me of all the fun beach trips we had together. It made me excited for all the fun adventures Harper and I will get to have as a mommy-daughter duo. We will need to start doing anual beach trips, or just move to the beach and never leave! Anyone want to join us?

xo, carly

Rexburg put on Octuberfest this year. Its essentially the Mormon version of Octoberfest. Instead of tons of different beers to try, they brought in 100+ flavors of root beer. Surprisingly the place was totally packed. They had it inside a rodeo arena on the local fairgrounds. There was a dirt floor, tons of food trucks, a dj, french fry making station, and bounce houses. Harper loved every second of it. All she wanted to do all night was get down on the dance floor. She looked so cute dancing with her little hello kitty back pack on. After pushing our way through tons of people to try some root beer (which honestly wasn't that great), we decided to get some waffles. They were soooo good. I always feel bad ordering things like that because Taylor can't have dairy. But Harper and I shared. Once we started leaving, we realized it was snowing! Poor Harper was getting drenched. Luckily we parked close. I'm so grateful for little moments like this with my fam. Sitting there listening to country music and slow dancing with my little girl are memories I'll never forget. 

p.s. shout out to uncle kev & aunt nicole for taking these pics. we love you lots :) 

xo Carly