Ward Family Reunion

James family has a family reunion once a year but not everyone gets to come every year. This year everyone of the siblings were here we were only missing 1 sister in law and 4 kids. We stayed in Island park for 3 days which might seem like enough time but after all was said and done it felt like it went by way to fast. Cheyanna has almost become a member of the Ward family because she has been around for the last 3 years for the reunions and many other family activities. I think she enjoys it and I know its nice to have her around. We ate, laughed, talked, played at the river, floated the river, chased kids, sat around the campfire but mainly had a good time. Its a lot of work to go camping but the memories are worth it I guess. Thanks David and Holly for the fun weekend and everyone else it wouldn't be the same.

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Concert

My sister loves loves loves Julianne Hough and I found out that she was coming to town with Blake Shelton so I suggested that we go and of course all I got was YES YES YES jumping up and down then money being thrown at me so I could buy her ticket. She has been anticipating this concert for months now and ecstatic. I happened to have the day of that day but we had a family reunion to get ready for and it was crazy. I forced James to go at first but he had a good time in the end. Luckily one of the girls I work with was taking her husband so James had male support and not just a bunch of girls. It was a lot of fun to go but the best part was watching Cheyanna and all her smiling I think she had a perma smile for over a week. Sorry for all the pictures ( I should've done a slide show but I didn't so o well enjoy anyway)

Julianne came down into the crowd high fived me and stood next to me singing for like 45 seconds (way cool)

They came to the front of the stage to sit and sing a song... Chey was about a foot away from Julianne, right next to the guitar player.

We got to sing along

Can't get much closer then that (Chey touching her hand)

Chey and I (with Julianne)

James and I (with Julianne)

Monica and Matt ( I work with Monica so we met up with them at the concert)

Front row are you kidding me

All of us hanging in between singers

Squeeze together

Then Blake came out ( he was awesome, more then I expected)


James and I (with Blake)

Love that smile (he's pretty good lookin)

Chey and I (with Blake)

While waiting in line for autographs (we waited for about 45 min to 1 hour after the concert, but worth it I know Chey was way excited)

Right before we met her

I couldn't get either one to look at the camera together and her security was getting upset becasuse we were taking so long but it was worth it to watch Chey and see her smile.

I even made James wait with us to get more signed because they would only let us do one thing per person we kinda pushed the envelope a little but she was very kind about it.

Happy 4th of July!

Some how each year James and I have been able to spend every 4th of July together even if he lived in a different state for the summer. However the good thing about this year is I didn't have to fly to see him. I love the 4th of July and I am so greatful for the country we live in. Sometimes we have our challenges as a country but it is alot better then many other countries out there. I can't say enough about our soliders and what they do for us. Thank you to those who have passed, those who fight now and those to come. Thank you to my Uncle Karl who has served and is still serving, for your dedication and all you have done in your service. We traveled to my mom's house in Utah for the weekend. We totally relaxed, played games, had lots of laughter and ate a lot of food.

I look a little crazy in these pictures but we had a lot of fun watching the fireworks a time old traditon!

Hawaii

James and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary in Hawaii it was a month late but well worth the wait.We had a blast and it was so nice just to spend a week together with no other worries. Even though a lot happened while we were gone it was so nice to relax, hang out and just chill. Our room was small but nice to come back to and eat if we wanted and have our own space. We spent alot of time at the beach, eating, swimming, we snorkeled, went zip lining, and enjoyed a luau. We want to go back as soon as possible it was beautiful and the weather was wonderful. We talked about what it would be like to move down there but then we would miss out families too much. Plus I think everyone talks about that when they are down there because of the feel/vibe and how beautiful it is and just how relaxed you are. I hope we make it down there again soon I loved being with James and it just being the two of us. Thanks for the trip babe it was a blast, one very enjoyable vacation with you I want to do again.

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