I Went Home.

I was trying to remember what I did this summer that I haven't been posting about. Then, I realized, I've posted about nothing I did this summer. So, I wondered if I did anything this summer. And I know I did (even went to San Diego and haven't posted about that at all). I guess it's just been hard to look at this summer, since Dallin passed away.

I don't think I can even explain how I feel or imagine how my sister does, which makes Lori's expressions on grief much more meaningful to me. I did want to post some photos from my trip home in June, for the funeral. My parents were able to fly home from their mission in Hong Kong and it was good to have them there, if only for a short time. I love having a tight family, one that comes together in good times and in hard times. These are actually photos from the Sunday after the funeral. We were able to have a gathering for Father's Day and take some photos together.

 All the sisters together, but apparently not all together in looking at the camera.

 This one sorta works...

 Trust me, these were the three best out of quite a few more :)

 I'm also particularly fond of this brothers shot, the best one of many.  And they tend to look very uncomfortable.

All the "kids" together - definitely makes those older family members look a LOT bigger.  Good perspective :)

And with those missionary parents.  Another "best of" shot.  I think we're all looking at the camera, though.

I kept trying to convince everyone to do a silly photo.  Turns out it was mostly me being silly.  Ah, well.

And I say again, it was good to be with family.