I Can't Get Enough of Utah Summers

I live in Utah for the summers.  I grew up in Vegas and definitely have a hard time in the cold, but every summer I remember why I put up with the freezing cold winters here.  We have decided to stop working on the house and just enjoy the amazing summers here.  Best decision ever.

We have already gone to the zoo twice this summer.  Payton LOVES it.  

Especially the lions.

And "riding" all the animals.

Payton turned 2 this summer.  When did that happen?  She is the happiest, sweetest, funniest little girl 

I know.  But I may be just a bit biased.  She decorated her own birthday crown and insisted on wearing it all day long.

My husband is a pretty awesome picture taker so we dressed her up, bought her a sucker and starting taking pictures.  It was a pretty easy photo shoot with a sucker to keep her happy. 

This is my favorite.

That Saturday we had family and friends over to celebrate.  I have been so lucky to always have my sister and her family in town from Scotland for her birthday.

4th of July was so fun this year.  Watching the fireworks across the city on our deck was definitely the highlight.

Progress...

I love making lists, but even more then making lists I love crossing things off of my lists.  I posted about our spring/summer to do list here and wanted to look at our progress.

Hallway - 75% complete

Remove Swamp Cooler from ceiling and wall

Re-drywall where the swamp cooler was removed

Paint trim and walls (the last of the yellow and green paint)

Add some art and a runner rug

Front Yard - 66% complete

DIY Paver Patio in front of window on the right

Add some landscaping (bushes/flowers/rock)

Paint the front door a fun blue

Master Bathroom - 29% complete

 Paint the hideous vomit colored walls
Replace the off centered circle mirror
Paint the cabinets and get hardware
Spray paint the light fixtures black
Repaint the grout

Paint the outdated tile in the tub and shower

Refinish the ugly tub with a $30 Tub and Tile Kit from Lowes

It has been a lot of work and very tiring so we are officially taking a break.  A much needed break.