Summer in Utah- Part One

Long time, no talk! I'm here on my new laptop.

 I've been on vacation in Utah for over a week. I've had a family reunion, wedding shower and reception, baby shower, and two birthday celebrations. 

Here's the happenings of the first week:

Saturday July 14th- Allen Family Reunion

 Sunday July 15th- Family dinner and Matt's Birthday party

Monday, July 16th Matt and Kate pack up

Tuesday July 17th- Grandma's 81st birthday

Wednesday, July 18th Mini- Allen Family Reunion in Aspen Grove


My mom ended up recovering from her food poisoning in time to go to our small family reunion. Stella also ended up sick so we missed Mike and Moka and the girls. That left just the 5 of us but we still had a great time! We ate at the Foundry Grill in Sundance, played lots of ladder ball (where Kate finally ended Matt's winning streak), had a barbecue, and made microwave s'mores.

 Thursday, July 19th The Day of the Showers


We went to a bridal shower for my cousin Andrew's now wife Jessica. There was good food and lots of presents to open!

Then came Kate's baby shower that my mom and I planned. We had Sweet Tooth Fairy cupcakes, fun games, and other treats. 

Friday, July 20th


We played with the girls, and that night my mom, Aunt Bonnie, Maddie and I went to the annual MoTab Pioneer Concert. Katherine Jenkins was the guest star and she was magnificent! We checked out City Creek and ate at Blue Lemon.

Saturday, July 21st


Moka, Makayla and I got our toes done, and then that evening my mom and I went to the reception for Andrew and Jessica.

I'm enjoying myself in this hot weather, and counting down the days for BYU- 30 to go!


Love,
Megan Marie

Stampedin' and such!

This weekend was the beginning of the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. We've gone almost every year since we moved here and this year didn't disappoint! My aunt and uncle came up for the weekend so it was fun to show them the ropes (hah- cowboy pun). My friend Carlee joined me and we went to the Chuckwagon races and the Grandstand show. 

Eliza from The Wild Thornberrys?  

The 90's were alive and well!

 So at the Stampede a few years ago we went with Hank and Emily. The theme song was "This is the big show!" so we sing that all the time.

Paul Brandt was the special guest and he was really good! 

On Saturday we drove out to the Millarville farmer's market.

We also went and browsed through Inglewood. The weather has been so beautiful here once it stopped raining.

 This store had the cutest floor!

I stopped at Recordland and found a glorious soundtrack. But whenever I'm in there I feel so musically inadequate! I need some serious music education,

Tonight we got to see my cousins Hank and Emily and Blakeley! They lived here for a few years and have since moved back to Utah and I've really missed them so it will be so fun to have them here visiting for the week. Our friend's the Dahl's also came over for some BBQ.

 Today also happens to be my brother Matt's birthday! Happy birthday brother, thanks for the love.

Love,
Megan Marie