13 June 2011

my love in utah

People kept asking what my plans were for Utah, and rightfully so. I have an endless list of places and things—activities, even—that mean a lot to me in and around Provo. But more than anything, all I found myself wanting was time with family and friends. That's where my love lies. I didn't get nearly enough (some dear friends were missed), and at the same time I had plenty (enough for some good old fashioned fighting with my sibs). We did and ate some Utah things too, of course, but these people were at the heart of our little summer getaway. It had been since Ashton was just six (5 years ago!) that my family ALL was together. Plus it had been like 17 weeks since Cohen was born and hadn't met his Utah aunts, uncles and grandfather. Needless to say this was monumental. And therefore called for a photo shoot.

I wish Ashley could have followed me to each of my little visits with friends, extended family, and our time with Utah Knudsen kin as well. She captured the best of us. And even the us that we think isn't picture-perfect. She taught me a lesson about loving our imperfect—another thought entirely.
In any case, thank you Ashley and thank you family and thank you friends. Wish you all were here. Or that we were there. Or that flights were free.

8 comments:

  1. One thing I've always admired and loved about your family is how much you enjoy each other--and these great photos show it! Nice job to Ashley!

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  2. Love the pictures, loved your visit. I wish I had more time to chat when you came by! Love you, my cute Olivia.

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  3. I am sad we never connected post pics. Such is life. Such is this mess called life. Thank you so much for the kind words my dear Olivia. I loved seeing you. See you when I come to see the Mangums? Yes.

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  4. Love, love, love these photos! And especially the people in them. Glad you could spend time with EVERYONE at home.

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  5. You've got such a great family Olivia!

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  6. excellent pictures! I can't believe all of your siblings and how they have changed! Josie & Carmen! - my goodness - not sure I would have recognized them or known which was which! And that's crazy that you hadn't all been together for 5 years. That's such a long time. What fun you must have had and i can only imagine how much love cohen received while he was there

    happiness!

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  7. Can NOT believe i just now saw this post!! THANK you, Mija for taking a moment to do this before heading out of town... I've wanted to do the same - I've even started a few times - then i get teary, then i need to pass off a laptop to someone, then, then, then, bump & grind life happens. Love you, miss you terribly - ALL 3 of you. Ben & Cohen are MY boys! But I'm nice, I'll still share them with you : ) xoxoxo Mom

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