Top Ten Reasons We Have Loved Summer '09

#1 - The Return of Uncle Trent!

My brother returned home from a church mission in the Philippines. He had a great time and did a wonderful work, but we are so glad he is home. He was certainly missed. Though I do miss the nightly prayers that said, "please, please bless Uncle Trent, far, far away in the Philippines," we are all so glad to have him back. (yes, ladies. . .he's single.)

Top Ten Reasons We Have Loved Summer '09

#2 The Beach We had the best time at Newport Beach with my family this summer. I can't believe it has taken me so long to write about it, but summer wouldn't have been quite so nice without time spent at the beach. Thanks Amma and Papa for such a wonderful vacation! We loved every minute.

Cute boys.

The entire Morgan clan, minus Bridget (sorry.)

We even got to spend time with some of our very favorite people.

Sandcastles with Sammy, so cool!

Ahhh, Brooks and Annie. How cute is that?

A little competition is good for the soul!

We ran and jumped waves four hours and hours. Can't wait to do it all again. Surf's up!