August 2018

September first. Once again, a year is going by so fast. Fall is coming! My first year without school. Just beginning my adult life. Yeah, I'm actually turning eighteen in two days. Wow.

Before jumping too far into those upcoming days, it's time to share the phone snaps I took in August. I was in the West most of the time... beloved family, pine trees, mountains, and all that. *hugs it*

First time seeing Daminika during this trip! We got frozen yogurt, coffee, and chattered at her house for quite awhile! I loved it. ^__^

We also went down to the creek near her house for a little bit. :)

Going to a family gathering for my grandpa's side of the family... I think I made these bars, actually. *winks*

Morning at my Grandparents, where we stayed during the first part of our trip. <3

Celebrating birthdays!

Does this not say summer? I love summer out there.

Going sightseeing with my family! I was riding with my big brother. :)

Skylight, oooh yeah! *grins and laughs*

Fish hatchery

Same sightseeing day... we stopped at this neat place for lunch. I love this picture!

Finally, we hiked to the top of this huge rock. :)

Look at all the beautiful evergreens...

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Walking around town! This is caramelized coffee (somethin' like that) ice cream.

Went to the fair with a group of cousins, siblings, and etc. *winks* It was fun! I haven't been to the fair in idk how long.

Some motocross show. It was neat. :)

Night at the fair ;)

Someone convinced me to go on this ride. I'm kinda scared to try most rides, so... It was okay, even a little fun, in the end. But at first I was like, eeeeekk. It gave me that stomach-getting-left-behind feeling or something. I know. I'm a wimp. *laughs* That was the only ride I went on.

Picking blackberries! <3

Swimming!

Hangin' at Grandpa and Grandma's. :)

One of the rare occasions we got some rain (which they need over there). There were some neat water droplets on the skylight of the car we were using (my brother's other car).

This stuff is stuck in my life now. :P

Some hiking

Having a milkshake with Daminika! :)

I drove my brother's car some while we were there... I would like to own this thing. :P Money donations for me, anyone? xD

I love Grandpa and Grandma's house. <3333333 

Hiking this beautiful place! So majestic. Isn't God creative? :)

Heading to the rehearsal dinner for my uncle's wedding, then the last night out for his fiance- now my aunt!

The Last Night Out. I got peach crisp at the restaurant. We did a scavenger hunt afterward, which was pretty fun! Nothin' like getting out of your comfort zone! xP I wasn't actually the one doing the embarrassing stuff, but still. You're with the group of crazies. xD

Daminika and I at the wedding the next day. *smiles*

I did the wedding pictures! I have two weddings on my belt now, both successful, no terrible mistakes. :P SO AWESOME.  

BBQ at my grandparent's house. *happiness*

The day before we had to leave the West, I got together with Daminika one more time. We talked, and played SkipBo (I always lost, lol xP). I drove us to the library and the store, and we got kombuchas. ^__^ How cool does Lavender Melon sound, though? *winks*

I thought it was a very good last day. I drove back to my aunt and uncle's after saying goodbye, and for some reason I was so happy the rest of that day. Even though I had to leave the next day, just  chatting comfortably with a good friend got me all cheerful. *smiles* You're awesome Daminika! <3 

Fruit and ice cream that last night at my aunt and uncle's.

And some games :)

Early the next morning. I stepped out the front door of my aunt and uncle's house. All dark. I smelled pine on the cool air. And I'm like I'm sad. ;P

But every trip has to come to an end; though it's a blessed time, you do have to go back to your regular life. 

And I was a little depressed at first, after getting home. But now things are getting back to normal, I think. I lived through #vacationwithdrawal. *laughs*

Tried a Bai drink for the first time before going to clean at my dad's spec house the other day. It's good. :)

We had some family come up for a few days! I tagged along with cousins and such for a while one day while they disc golfed and such. It was mostly boys, so I eventually just met up with my sister and went home. 

Hanging at my aunt and uncle's

Trip to Chick-fil-A with my siblings. ^__^ This is what I ended up eating for supper. *laughs* Healthy.

Bye, August. It's been good.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN UP TO? FAVORITE PICTURE? ARE YOU READY FOR FALL?