This 4th of July was fun, except for my awesome sunburn.  We got to enjoy Pocatello's parade with Dallan's family, and had a BBQ at his aunt's house.  We got to enjoy the fireworks with Britt and Mandy Coray this year.  It was the perfect way to spend our nation's birthday. :)

So we encountered a fun little surprise when we went to drop off Ty.  We ran into none other than TANNER! Small world isn't it?  It was great to see him! It was perfect.  The two Elder Ravstens together. :) 

So on June 13th, 2012 we took Ty down to the MTC.  It was such an amazing experience!  Dallan wasn't able to go down due to work but the rest of the family was able to make the trip down.  The ride down was fun.  Poor Rex bawled when we had to drop him off.  Rex really loved and looked up to him.  Ty is so ready.  His farewell talk was so inspiring.  I cried a lot!  I managed to hold my composure when we took him down but it only lasted so long.  That night was a long one.  But we are so proud and excited for Ty.

So about a month or so ago Dad, Dallan, Ty, and I headed down to Provo to see Tanner before he left on his mission.  While down there we all pitched in to help Kenzie and Jason move.  And of course, being Ravstens, we had to pig out and then get some ice cream.  It was really fun to hang out with the cousins and see Tanner one more time before he left to the MTC. 

  So Dallan and I have made some great home improvements this summer.  Dallan found this giant picture of the Salt Lake Temple at a garage sale for $35!  This picture is originally about $400. Steal of a deal? I think so! :) 

So this past Sunday Dallan and I decided to 

take advantage of the nice weather we were

having and go for a motorcycle ride.  When

we got home and I stepped off the 

motorcycle I accidentally hit my leg on the

tail pipe. OUCH!!! It started out as a blister

and has since become infected. :(

 But it has mad for some cool

pictures! 

This is how it started out....

This is how it looks now... 

PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS! PLAYOFFS!

I am pleased to announce that the Jazz made it into the 2012 playoffs and Dallan, Kelsey, Ty, and I were all in attendance to witness that great game.  And, surprisingly enough, thanks to Facebook, we discovered our cousin Makensie and husband Jason were also there and got to meet up with them for a little bit.  We didn't get home until 3 am but it was sooooo worth it! :)