Final Days in Utah

We tried to do a lot of fun Utah things before our big move. Camping was on the list, despite my normal attitude toward the great outdoors. We had a Davis family party up at Deer Creek to enjoy the last bit of summer.

Go Utah!

He's Cute

We're Adorable

Obsessed with These Two

Nana and Rara

Deer Creek

I also got to spend a weekend camping with my lovely young women from church. These girls are a blast, and the amazing missionaries who run Heber Camp made it so special.

Oh Hilde and Eve (M and R). 

Lydia with Eve Photobombing 

Glow Sticks for the Win

Canoeing  

Me on the Zip Line. Never. Again. 

After all that camping, you'd think we'd be done with the outdoors right? Wrong! We couldn't move away from Provo without hiking the Y. Don't worry, I felt incredibly out of shape and hot the entire time. The view was worth it. 

The View from the Top

My Hiking Buddy 

Not a Bit Sweaty

Phil's Selfie

Last, but certainly not least, of our adventures was a trip to the Hogle Zoo with my adorable niece. We had a total blast and also realized how exhausting parenting is. Kudos to all my friends and family with young kids.

Vera in the Bald Eagle's Nest

Playing Hide and Seek

Watching for Sea Lions

The Quietest Moment of the Trip

Hands on Paws

Surveying the Landscape

Her Favorite Part

Vera made the drive home just as entertaining as the zoo. Love her.

We miss our long, summer days. 

Orlando, Chicago, Dallas: Oh My!

Summer 2015 was certainly busy, but I wanted to make sure I included a few highlight pictures from our travels.

One of my trips for work took me to Orlando: Home of Disney World. It was our Microsoft US Championship, and the kids made the trip amazing. We also scouted out some locations for our event next year. Gotta love being courted by hotel sales people.

He's Everywhere! 

View Outside the Grand Floridian

Gift Anyone? :)

The Grand Floridian

Inside Epcot for the Firework Show

Lobby of the Grand Floridian

Costume Central at the Disney Events Headquarters

It's a Floral Arrangers Dream Workspace

Mouth of the Everglades

Cutest!!!

We also got to take an amazing trip to Chicago for the Future Business Leaders of America conference. Luckily Phil got to come with me, so it made it even better!

Highlights from Our Bridgeport Tour

Another Church

Made Me Miss India

Buddha Head Art in the Park

Gotta Love that Chicago Skyline

Chi-Town

China Town

Sriracha Pillow?! 

We had an absolute ball. Navy Pier, pizza, and popcorn. It's hard to go wrong.

Train Station Selfie

American Pride in Chicago

Chicago Skyline

Ferris Wheel

Can't Stop. Won't Stop. 

Phil's Idol.

Natives Do This, Right?

My Artsy Attempt

Lake Michigan 

And the summer ended just as busy as it began. Our largest conference takes place annually at the beginning of August. This year had plenty of hiccups. All our printed material was delayed, which means that we were running around getting everything reprinted the day before. Not ideal.

Because of all the craziness, I didn't take as many pictures this year as last year, but it was a total blast. Texas is hot and humid, however. Definitely not my cup of tea, but it's hard to complain about beautiful hotels and delicious barbecue.

Food by the Pound

Inside the Gaylord Texan 

And I'm forever grateful for this amazing group of people, who keep me sane through all the madness. 

Yay Certiport Marketing

Oh summer, we miss you!