Sweet summertime

This past weekend was truly an adventure! Story time! 

On Thursday night, there was a ward activity at Hangtime in Orem, which is a huge trampoline place! Complete with a massive trampoline floor foam pit, we had a total blast! 

The gang! Can I just say how much I love them?

Then I woke up bright and early on Friday morning to head to Zion Ponderosa Ranch for a family reunion. My sister Katie and her husband came and picked me up and we had a party in the car for the 4 hour drive! That day consisted of

 Sisterly love...

Zip-lining... 

Horseback riding...

ATVing (which I have a new-found passion for)...

swimming, and a delicious family dinner with great company and entertainment. :) 

Saturday morning was yet another early one... we went into Zion National Park and climbed Angel's Landing. This was one of the most intense hikes I've ever been on and it was absolutely breathtaking at the top. Over the course of the 5 mile hike, we went up over 1500 feet in elevation. The last half-mile up to the top consisted of a hike across a narrow ridge with only a chain to hold on to and a cliff on either side of you. It was crazy hard but it was so worth it! 

  

 Switchbacks anyone?

After that, we made another 2 mile hike to the Virgin River, where we were able to wade into the icy cold water. 

After more zip-lining, swimming, a mini rodeo, and barn dancing, we called it a night.

We got home on Sunday and that brings me to now! I am frantically trying to prepare for finals and the end of the term. It is crazy how fast this summer flew by! But it has been the best one yet! I absolutely love BYU (I don't think I can say that enough!) and all the wonderful people I've met this term. It will be hard to say goodbye!

Enjoy your final days of summer. 

Hakuna matata!! 

Mallory