Best of Summer 2009

My third trimester flew by with some serious blog neglect, so I wanted to do a little recap before 2010 gets too far underway.  In reverse order, here it goes...

July 31- August 3, 2009  Maggie and Matt Hoffman's Wedding in Portland (aka Roaring 20 Reunion)

Possibly the most beautiful wedding I've ever been to...from the vineyard to the blackberries in the centerpieces to the sunset over the vineyard to the Rabbi's blessing to Roaring 20 dancing to "Only You."  Perfect wedding for a perfect couple.  Portland didn't disappoint either.  Although slowed down by late pregnancy and the sweltering August heat, we walked the city streets until we dropped.  Lydia and I were also able to experience possibly the BEST Thai food in the world, including Thailand itself.  Bangkok Kitchen on Belmont Street.  GO there.

July 23-26, 2009 West Yellowstone, Montana

After a one-year hiatus, Lydia and I returned north for our annual fly-fishing/Yellowstone adventure.  Except this time, I was quite a bit bigger, so no fly-fishing or serious hiking BUT we did do a little doggy-paddling in the hot and cold Firehole River and got caught in a thunderstorm while drift-boating down the Madison.  I can't wait to take Liam!

July 30, 2009 Derek and Ambree's Wedding

We were asked to sing at Wes's cousin's wedding dinner, so I played piano for our "Falling Slowly" duet and then my dad accompanied us on the guitar for the "Lucky" finale.  Good times.  Derek and Ambree made a beautiful couple!

July 17-25, 2009 Charles Family Reunion

2009's activities weren't exactly designed for a preggo girl, but I did play a little tennis, went to a cute diner in Kamas, attended an open-house/carnvial at the National Ability Center, and spent some quality time with a sweet baby girl named Avery- Liam's closest-in-age cousin!

July 14, 2009 American Idols Live Tour

Adam Lambert is a genius.  Hands down.  Liam must have agreed because he was rocking out in my belly when Adam busted out Led Zeppelin and Muse.

July 4, 2009 Trial Lake, Uintas for the Rawson 4th of July Picnic

Yes, that is a tent.  Yes, that is my tent.  Yes, I camped while preggo.  No, it is not recommended.

No, I will not do it again.  Beautiful though, eh?

July 3, 2009 Fireworks and Music with the Charles' at the Canyons with some dang cute munchkins.