Utah

The kids had a 3-day weekend so we decided to go to Utah for a BYU football game and to see family. Flying standby is always an adventure.

Thank goodness Carolina airports are so awesome. They're my favorite airports.

On board!

I am grateful for any time I get to share with my parents. I love them so much!

And Baylie loves to be with the twins.

I think this is a cool mug.

So glad my healthy eating habits have rubbed off on Mom - NOT!

There are few things I love more than waking up and walking into this.

The three of us have lost about 255 lbs.!!

And of course, there must be cookie making.

Another favorite view! The fans head into the stadium.

And the team heads into the locker room.

It was fun meeting up with my cousin Katie and her son Kelby before the game. Kelby is a huge Cougars fan.

At one of my favorite places with some of my favorite people.

More of my favorites!!

Prior to the game, my friend Kellie Knapp's family was recognized since her son is going through leukemia treatments. I was grateful to be there to see that.

They all love sleeping in the same room, which is awesome.

And way too soon, we were on our way back home.

Fortunately, we made all our flights without any problems. That hardly ever happens!

Outer Banks With Baylie

I had an OPTAVIA retreat in the Outer Banks, NC. Baylie had some days off school because of hurricane warnings so she decided to join me. (Yes, we headed to Outer Banks despite hurricane warnings...)

Baylie is a great travel buddy. 

Of course, we stopped at Bucc-ee's to use the bathroom. It's a must.

That place is amazing. We got dinner while we were there.

While there, we ran into a group of search and rescue volunteers from Virginia that were on their way to Florida to do hurricane relief.

The hurricane wasn't headed towards the Outer Banks, but the wind was still bad and the road was completely covered with sand. It reminded me of driving in snowy weather in Utah.

When we finally arrived at the Air B and B we were sharing with Heidi and her daughter, we were pretty exhausted. 

Baylie took the top bunk.

The next morning, we met the rest of the team at another house where we were having our meetings. It was on the beach and so nice.

It was so great seeing all my OPTAVIA friends. Fellow OPTAVIA coaches are so much fun to be with. 

Carolina beaches are the best. They are beautiful and are like something from a novel or movie.

Me and my girl.

While we were having our meetings, the rain came down and flooded the streets to the point I couldn't get my car out of the neighborhood!

I waded through the street to confirm that it was too deep for my car. We had to go in Kevin's truck until the next day when the water had receded enough for me to get out.

We went to see the famous Hatteras Light Station.

Iconic.

Even in black and white.

Check this out! So awesome!

I found this house fascinating. 

Hatteras Island is very picturesque.

I met some new coaches on this trip. Kelli Calcutt and Cory Schaefer were two of them. We enjoyed hanging out with them.

We had to go to two different stores to get matching sweatshirts only to discover later that they didn't actually match!

Baylie in black and white.

This picture makes me think of DaVinci's Last Supper.

With Maria Yost, Kelli, and Cory.

Kelli, Maria and Greg Yost. Greg is a crack up.

The whole team with kids.

I really love these people.

Back: Monique Bennett, Kelly & Kevin Rogerson, Autumn Needs, Kelli Calcutt , Me, and Maria & Greg Yost

Front: Holly Hiller, Heidi Wideman, and Cory Schaefer

After a fun-filled few days, it was time to head back home.

We decided to stop and see the Bodie Island Lighthouse.

I'm glad I decided to go and Heidi was sweet enough to cover the cost of the lodging. I'm especially glad I decided to take Baylie with me. We had a wonderful time.

Jalen was excited with the taffy we brought him.

I mean, really. Check out that view!