Senior Olympics

The past two days Nate and I have been in St. George for the Senior Olympics. We went with 30 students from BYU and worked in the health screening clinic. We worked Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 5:00. Nate went to complete 50 internship hours and I went to fulfill an assignment for one of my classes. During our time there, we tested the contestants blood glucose level, blood pressure, vision, BMI, and bone density.

I have to say I never knew Senior Olympics was so legit. The contestants were age 50 or above. The oldest person I tested was 92 and was competing in table tennis and was still in great shape. Others were there to compete in sports such as softball, tennis, 5k's, 10k's, marathons, triathlons, etc. These men and women were very inspiring!

We tested their bone density by taking an ultra sound. We were able to determine their risk for osteoporosis. Despite what this looks like, this lady is not getting a foot massage!

We had to break down their results to them and discuss possible options to increase bone density.

Table Tennis

Testing blood pressure



We rode down in these 11 seater vans. (I like to refer to them as "mormon vans.") This was our group and yes, Nate was the only boy in our group.

This was honestly such a great experience. I learned so much while I was there. Nate and I both made goals that we would stay in shape so we could one day participate.

Are you kidding me?

My friend Emily told me about this, so I thought I would try it. According to this website, this is what our children will look like. I won't lie, I wanted to cry after seeing this. Could these kids be any more homely?



She looks like she's balding.


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Meet Jordin

Nate's family came to our house this past weekend to bless our newest little niece, Jordin. She is adorable! We couldn't get enough of her!




I thought this was funny so I had to take a picture of it. Jaden was getting made at his Uncle Nate for taking away his ball. This went on for a few minutes. So cute!
My family also loved Jordin. Everyone kept passing her around.



Oh and did I mention BYU beat UCLA 59-0? I forget if I did! :)

CAN OF WHOOP!!

YEP, THAT'S RIGHT! BYU vs. UCLA, 59-0. NEED I SAY MORE?

Trip to Seattle and Our Addiction To What We Love Most...BYU

Let me tell you what our home will consist of for the next few months... BYU football, school for both Lynlee and Nate, BYU football, STATS class at eight in the morning for Lynlee, BYU football, work for Nate, BYU football, both Nate and Lynlee's birthday, BYU football, pee wee (oops I mean city league) football for Nate, BYU vs UTAH football, oh and did I mention... BYU football?

So for the next few months, we will eat, sleep and drink it. You know you need a reality check when after you're engaged, you learn both of you had this on their list of "must have" qualities for their future spouse... "must be a hard core BYU fan!" You might also need a reality check when today your good friend Emily (fellow BYU fan) tells you, "you might be a little too into it."

When Bronco Mendenhall says to wear blue to the home games, we wear blue! No questions asked! Sometimes I have to remind Nate that he's actually not on the team. Is there some sort of counseling for this type of addiction?????

So to kick off what is predicted to be a good season for the team, we flew to Seattle this past weekend for four days for the BYU vs. UW game. After an extremely close game, and way to much anxiety, I am proud to say we won!



I probably could've tried smiling harder. I think I was just really nervous.


During our trip to Seattle, we also shopped, ate amazing food, and did some site seeing. On Sunday, we all went to Nate's parents house to eat. It was fun for my family to see Nate's house and where he grew up.

Here we are at the fish market in downtown Seattle. It was amazing.

Kauai, Hawaii

Smith Luau



Our cute little nephew Landon came with us. We loved playing with him.















Lindsay and Grant honeymooned on the same island so they came to our hotel a couple days to swim and hang out.

Lindsay and Grants Wedding

First, I just want to say how good it feels to be home. I left on the 13th of August to attend the wedding of one of my best friends, Lindsay Garns. The wedding was just outside of LA in Valencia, CA. The trip to Cali was a fun, four-day girl's trip. From there, I met up with Nate and flew to Hawaii for a week with his family. On our way back home we stopped in Seattle for two days. Apparently we are fitting a lot in before having kids.

Lindsay and I have been nearly inseparable for four and a half years now (until Nate came along of course). We have experienced so much together and have had so much fun along the way. She was my maid of honor at my wedding and was able to attend my temple ceremony as well so it was very special for me to be there for hers too. Her wedding day was perfect!

Grants brother and I had to give speeches at their luncheon.

Normally I have Nate with me to get the rental car and navigate our way around town while I just sit along for the ride. Unfortunately, Nate was not with us on this trip. Don't ask me how I was the one who got nominated to put the car under my name and drive it. So five of us girls had to navigate our way around the LA area. I'm proud to say we only got lost twice! I won't lie, Nate probably would've been shocked at how well we did!




We were in charge of this candy table which turned out really well. It tastes as good as it looks. I would know because I got sick from eating too much of it.


Whitney and I made sure to see Laura and Cortney. They are our really good friends who now live in LA, and Cortney was Nate's "best man" when we got married. We spent the day with them at the beach and went to dinner that night.


Nate you should've known I wouldn't leave you out of this post so here's a picture of you (mostly because I think you're cute, and then partly because I think this picture looks cool)... To conclude this trip, and begin the next, I met up with Nate at the airport in Seattle. Crazy how much you can miss someone in only four days.


I'll post pictures of Hawaii soon!