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Normally all I have to do is look back through the pictures I've taken to decide what to post about, but I've been slackin in the photo department. But I'll post anyway...

Three of Jared's brothers and their families were in town for a few day to a week and a half (depending on the brother). We had fun eating yummy food, playing games, watching some Olympics (the opening ceremonies were pretty cool, and Michael Phelps is amazing!), and playing with our cute nieces and nephew.

Also while they were in town our friends Jake and Elisa were around for a few days. They were in Alaska for the summer and had a couple days here before they moved to Alabama for school. We had a BBQ with them and the Brandts (or "the Train's" for those of you that still think that's their last name). The food was great (especially Jenn's homemade cream puffs...mmm), we played some games, and had a fun time with them.

It's been a lot of fun; just a little crazy with everything happening at the same time! My Dad came in to town before all of Jared's family left, and he's still here! It's been nice being able to see him so much. We spent some time with him at a few of my sibling's houses and we had a nice dinner at Ottavio's with him, and games at my place.

Just this last weekend (08/16/08) my brother Brett and his family came up from Vegas to visit. He and his daughter, Emily, met us and VeNicia at Raging Waters in SLC. It's a water park similar to Seven Peaks. We had a great time on the slides and in the wave pool. Then Dad met up with us at Iggy's for dinner.

Then Sunday (08/17/08) we had a big dinner with them at my brother Barry's house. The food was amazing as always. We watched all of the humming birds in their back yard and just relaxed, chatted, and then watched "Nim's Island". I thought it was cute. It's always nice to spend time with family!

Oh yeah, somewhere in there I had my final for my Excel class. I got 100%! Yay! You're probably thinking "What Excel class?". I'll tell you about it another time...