Crowder Family Reunion & Las Vegas

We have been having such a fun summer, and doing so much, that I can't even keep up with it!

My uncle took us to a cool para-glider port on the cliff over Torrey Pines Beach - so fun! :)







Cathy & Devin came to see us for a few days! We stayed up late EVERY night talking with them and we only wish they all lived closer (Devin is going to Duke Medical School in North Carolina). Michael loved having Kylie there too, except when she wanted to hold him. Anyways, we had a TON of fun taking them all over San Diego.




Kylie loved to hold "Mile" and she always said, "Be happy Mile." CUTE!


Sisters, sisters...





When Aaron went to Hollywood I went to Utah to see my little brother, Dan, who just got home from Hong Kong, where he was serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

We also were having our very first "Crowder Family Reunion," with just my immediate family. My parents rented a nice vacation home in Heber, Utah, and we all spent a few days relaxing together. It was so much fun, especially when Aaron got there on Friday night. We played a lot of games, went hot-tubbing, played basketball, ate a lot, and enjoyed spending time together. We also had family pictures taken. :) It was so much fun! Thanks Mom & Dad!

My little brothers, minus Aaron (10 yrs old)


Pictures of the home...it was a lot of fun!






Aaron & Michael


All the men


Daniel spoke in Church that Sunday and gave a wonderful talk on the happiness that living the gospel of Jesus Christ brings into our lives.

Daniel & our cousins, Grace & Alicia


After that Aaron and I were able to drive up to Salt Lake to visit Kristy and the Allens. Aaron baptized Kristy while he was a missionary in Australia, and she just happened to be in the states visiting! It was great to see her. She is an amazing girl and example to our family!

Aaron, me, Kristy, Sister Allen


Then Aaron and I were off to Vegas!!

Aaron had an audit, and Michael and I were lucky enough to come along! We had a wonderful time, and Devin & Cathy were in Vegas visiting Devin's family, so we got to spend time with them too!

The view from our hotel room at Planet Hollywood in the day time.


We prefer the temple... :)


No gambling for the Jacobs!


The Bellagio Fountains




And Bellagio gelato! Yum! Michael loved it!


Aaron worked all day, and I either spent time in our large hotel room with Michael, at the mall, or with Devin & Cathy. At night we had a good time at the Bellagio fountains, having foosball tournaments and shakes with Devin & Cathy, or window shopping.

Unfortunately, the purses ranged from $900 to $22,000 - so I didn't buy one.


Aaron's favorite part of the hotel was the sports room - he was in heaven.




The M&M World Store






Swimming at Devin's Grandma's


Nice hat on Michael, I know. :)


Aaron and Michael scheming at dinner one night...




We come home to Utah in 11 days! We have loved, loved, loved San Diego, but we're excited to be back in our own bed, and in our own apartment.