a little june

i love summer. I can't say that enough. It has definitely been an adjustment this year working a grown up job in an office instead of being paid to be outside {pantless} all day long instead. But thankfully I'm making some money and when your 22 years old that's kinda high on the list of priories. Here are some highlights of the last week or so in photos! I have been slacking this year on using my camera but that is about to change. ALSO This weekend is the fourth of July-MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR!!!

I'm a little excited.

Nate tried to include me in the photo but he just couldn't swing it ;)

We rode around mantua lake last week right as the sun was setting. perfection.

this is funny. Since I now am a pro boat driver, they all decided to leave me ALONE to drive so they could ride the tubes. pretty sure that is dangerous. 

awkward photo of the week. 

 

PS this is how well my handstand is coming......uhhhhh i hope someday i can look back and laugh at my failed attempts.

We went on the funnest weekend camping trip to Lava. I love that all the boys get along SO good-even though they were practically forced to be friends. ha

We floated the river without any [too] serious injuries! 

delicious square ice cream

the girls had a great idea to rent one of the HUGE tubes. guess who ended up carrying it the whole way? yep, the boys. 

 

sunbathing.

my favorite indian store 

summer time happenings

Holy cow I can't believe it is already half way through June! Where does the time go?
We have had a splendid summer so far. This summer is our first official "married" summer and I am absolutely loving it. Our weekends are pretty much booked up between scout/girls camp, weekend getaways and family reunions-but I wouldn't have it any other way. It is so fun to always have your best friend with you and know they are up for something adventurous. I'm pretty lucky in that department.

we tried watching a movie in the back of Nates truck, we lasted about 15 mins before I thought I would freeze to death.
*the flash was bright*

I met a new friend on our jeep ride

That little brother of mine is pretty fun

Did I mention I have a new nephew named Boston? He melts me. 

very skilled tubers

Is he dancing back there??

we tried for a good photo.. it wasn't happenin'.

cutest baseball player

everyone should have a jeep in the summertime.

We love playing cards outside until the mosquitoes come out.

Saturdays are designated boating days. & I love it.

Kenzie came boating with us and we seriously had  a blast. Love that girl.

So fun to see this ballerina sister of mine shine at her performance.

Now on to the next item of business.. One of my best friends Sophie got married last week & It was such a beautiful day! The pictures Nate took on my phone are HILARIOUS. and when i say hilarious, I mean probably the worst pictures any of us have ever take. Clearly not having a photogenic day. Hopefully the professional photographer did a better job.

looking a little bit like timothy green. it's fine. 

Such a happy couple :)

Me, Mr. Barker, the bride and that's Karen there in the back. HA

& here it begins with the adorable faces :/

I sure do love the new Mrs. Barker

even Mr. B is smiling. It must be a good day.

Nate made fun of the hair piece all day-but he is a pretty good time at weddings.

There's a semi normal one.

Anddd back to the bad. 

One of my personal favs.

HANDS DOWN my favorite picture from the day.HAHA

Next time I ask Nate to take photos of a special day, I am going to give him an extensive lesson on how to be PATIENT for the perfect moment instead of just snapping away. ha ha but at least we have the memories. 

memorial weekend

We had the best memorial day weekend. a perfect start to summer.Here is the weekend in photos. Sometimes I like them more than words. 

Kicked off the weekend with this BRUTAL cross fit workout.

It's a love/hate relationship that pushes me everyday. 

 We headed up to the cabin on Friday night and spent the rest of the weekend there. We never wanted to come home! It was such a blast. I love all the memories we  make there and the fun times we ALWAYS seem to have. We rode the 4 wheelers, played outside, had game night with granny and gramps and had a 1/2 way weeny roast in the pouring rain.

Shan and I ran into town Saturday morning. A whole 5 miles and we were proud. Good thing Dusty came to pick us up because there was no way I would have made it another 5.

Navy and that kool aid mustache

^^He really isn't good at sharing the 4wheeler seat^^

Best photo bomber I've ever known. 

Grandma Jones and I at the fam reunion. She really is the very best. 

He's my favorite. 

Have I mentioned I'm in love with the summertime?

Well, I am.