On Wednesday, June 10th, my dad took Linda to the temple to get married, congratulations you two! It was such a busy and fun day of celebration... rain included! We started the morning at the Salt Lake Temple where the two were married in a meaningful ceremony! Once they got out of the temple the rain started pouring, but everyone just smiled and laughed it away. After a few group posses it let up and we were able to take a bunch of pictures around temple square (the one above being one of my favorites).Then we went to a luncheon at Red Lobster. I am truly not a fan of seafood, but I'm happy to say that the chicken was scrumptious! Unfortunately, Todd wasn't able to enjoy his until the very end because of some "miscommunication" between waiters and cooks... lame. But the company was fantastic!
Following lunch we were allowed an hour to sit before we were put to work helping decorate (just kidding, I was happy to help wherever I was needed) and pictures. Although, not as much time was spent doing pictures since the rain continued through our "photo time". But we were able to get some done inside, until the kids were fed up and restless. Before we knew it guests started arriving. I enjoyed being the "Line Manager" by standing at the end of the line and "entertaining" the guests to keep their mind off the slight chill (luckily it had stopped raining by then). I had a great time seeing old neighbors and family.
I have to admit that my favorite part was decorating the car! We had to promise to be tasteful & I think we accomplished the task very nicely! Kim provided decals and cans (yay!) We wrote on the windows with appropriate crayons and tied ribbon wherever available. Then filled the car with colorful balloons which poured out when my dad opened the door for Linda! He pulled out a utility knife and started to pop them, that sound combined with the balloons popping from gliding across the asphalt made the sound of fireworks going off... that was so cool! Then they drove off to start their honeymoon with us leaving shortly after to crash our heads onto our pillows! Congratulations again, you two!
make these houses incredible without going into debt! We got to take our kiddos with us which was extra special since we are going to the Salt Lake Temple June 20th to get sealed for all eternity! This was a unique experience to be able to take the kids inside the temple to show them a room like the one we'll be sealed in and teach them what we'll do and how to act. It amazes me how innocent and sweet their spirits are. While we talk and teach
of the sealing it's as if they completely understand what is going on and they are just as excited as us! I love it, and it's a reminder of how fresh their spirits still are from leaving our Heavenly Father's presence!
"Sunday drive" to our local Toquer Falls! I've recently learned that Todd's Grandpa Young used to take his kids for Sunday drives, sometimes with no destination in mind! So when big Gary suggests a Sunday drive I love to grab the
opportunity to make memories! Our little outing to the falls was more fun then we anticipated, not that we didn't anticipate fun... just that it was really really fun! At first the kids were incredibly cautious, especially when walking across
the top of the falls. But by the end Gary boy forgot all danger and often was caught suddenly off guard when waist deep in rushing water (thank heavens there were four of us adults to keep an eye on him). Even Liv was more daring! I 
had left my water bottle at the top of the falls, so Todd climbed up then sent it down the falls to me. Soon that became a game... The kids or Todd would throw the bottle up the falls and then the kids would rush to try to catch it as the current carried it towards the next fall! It was a hoot! Probably more action then should be have on a Sunday, but it was still incredible fun and a great bonding experience for all of us!
This "Looney" blanket was very fun to make, and was given to my bestest friend, Laura Joy, for her soon to arrive baby girl! My favorite thing about this blanket is the fringe! I hate fringe, I hate how messy it can get, and how it can tickle your nose when you cuddle with it. Anyways, so I thought this was the perfect solution! By putting three single crochets in each chain creates a spiral effect that is so fun and decorative while also giving the fringe the
bulk it needs to hang nicely without tangling! I also love the color combination. I know it's not the most "girly" combo, but Laura's favorite color is yellow, so I hope so loves it's bright playfulness! I am super excited to meet Laura's little one when she finally arrives here sometime before the end of June!
so I enjoy all the time we get to spend together! We had a lot of fun playing board and video games and even putting together a puzzle, but my favorite part was hiking Angel's Landing. I hadn't gone on this hike since a few years
ago and I had forgotten how hard it was... but it was incredibly enjoyable too! We had such a great time laughing and teasing, especially when the cliff edge was near... but don't worry we were safe too. I have to tell you, I was most
excited about getting the picture of Todd and I in the hole in the rock, though, because my mom and dad have a picture just like it at about the same age!! I'm very sentimental!
