Temples

Oh typical Utah tourists.

Yes, we went temple hopping, but not on purpose, promise!

Weddings here and vacations there took us to some fun temples starting with...

...the Logan UT temple.

This temple is so pretty and unique.  I love the brick work.  It really is majestic up on the hill.  We were able to do some sealings inside with my parents (don't faint kaylee!) and then attend my cousin's wedding afterwards.

and now St. Geezy.  It was HOT and it was roastin' but we loved our visit. 

(don't you love Phil's shirt? -USA!)

"What temple?" you say?

Ha-it was night time when we went so the photos weren't fab.  Here's a better one off the net.

Yes, we were there...well not in the picture there, but you know!

While driving to Wyoming we were able to stop in and see both the Idaho Falls and Rexburg temples in Idaho.  The Idaho Falls temple was in a beautiful location.  I really liked how the steeple on the temple reminded me of waterfalls. 

Clever hey?

(please excuse my tacky get-up...we were driving for 5 hours alright)

and the best for last!

There was a fire nearby when we stopped at the Rexburg temple and it made for some awesome pictures.  

There were photographers all around taking photos.  It almost looks photo-shopped, but it's legit!

 

We loved seeing all the temples.

See...

Phil is simply overcome with joy.

Why?- cuz we love temples.

~American Summer 2010~

Cole & Jamie

Love these two. Loved this day.

So glad I could be in Utah for their wedding.

It was a perfect wedding day complete with a missing photographer, the hot sun and a crashed car into the restaurant. Ha-but hey...it was still perfect.

The bride and groom were smiles all around- how couldn't they?  I mean, look how cute they are!

~June 24, 2010~

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Next up, a trip to good ole Elba Idaho.

Never heard of it? Don't fret- you're not alone!

With a population of 548 people and open plains as far as the eye can see, my mom and I sure felt like we had stepped back in time.

We encountered enough hill-billies and biker dudes on our way there to last us a lifetime.

Jamie's reception was at Cole's family ranch and it was the cutest thing ever!  I loved the old house and the history that was there.  It was so quaint.

The Sheriff even graced us with his presence.

All suited up and ready to go!

I fell in love with the cute little farm house and the antiques.  I wish I was a photographer and was able to capture it.

All and all it was a fun adventure.

It was great to see Cole and Jamie, spend some quality time with my mom and experience Elba!

~June 26, 2010~

American Arrival

I love this moment.

I love this boy.

I love this boy even more after four months away.

"I'm heeeeereeee!"

Yes, there were tears.

Other family members followed but this photo captured it all.

That was the day I went home.

~June 18, 2010~

fixed

Phil is a man, and due to his latest project, he has been upgraded to 

MANLY-MAN.

Our tent/car is now a car again.  No camping out in the car anymore cuz we are legit.

Fixed and legit.

We opted out of the $325 option and Phil took on the task of re-doing the fallen car roof.  After about $75 and some labor for Philly-boy, the car is back to normal.

Fabulous!

Here is the headliner board once we got it out of the car...that was tough!

There is supposed to be foam on the fabric but it has disintegrated into the orange bits you can see everywhere.

Then the headliner pre-sanding and post-sanding.  Phil worked hard to get all the gunk off.

A coat of spray adhesive to attach the new material and VOILA!

Then he cut back the edges and the anchor points.

Now it's ready to put back in the car.

And there it is! HE DID IT!

It's nice to have the car looking presentable again and it always feels great to save some cash.

Plus...now I have a manly-man in the house.

Look at us go!

Yup that's right.

We are holding up six fingers...SIX. 

Gadzooks- it's gone by fast!

This little boy and little girl aren't so little anymore!  

I know I must sound like an oldie when I say stuff like "time goes by fast" but holy cow it has!

Six months together and this Phil guy isn't even sick of me yet.  Who would've thought?

It's been so great and we've had a lot of grand times!

Like...

• first ride in an ambulance
• been to america twice
• went to Thailand
• traveled to the east coast of Australia (Melbourne & Brisbane)
• kidney infection
• first encounter with cockroaches for Kaylee
• new bank accounts, house & furniture
• explored the city of Sydney
• new callings
• 4 temple sealings and even more receptions
• first niece born
• Phil lit his first firework
• Yellowstone

...and so much more!

Blimey- lovin' it!  It's crazy to look back and see what life does to you-

~Australia 2005~

Kayla moves to Australia (2004) - I chat with her friend Phil once in a while - I visit Kayla in Australia and hang out with Phil a couple times (April 2005) - I go home to my boyfriend - Phil visits his girlfriend in Utah (December 2005) - I send my boyfriend on a mission - Phil goes on his mission the same month - my boyfriend writes me off - Phil writes his girlfriend off - Phil comes home from his mission (December 2007) - I email him to catch up - Phil plans a trip to visit mission companions in Utah - Phil visits and we go to a Jon Schmidt concert together...he holds my hand...crazy! (July 2009) - We fall in love (that seems like such an understatement to all the get-up that went on but for blogging reasons, that will suffice) - Phil leaves Utah (August 2009) - I visit Australia (November 2009) - We're engaged (November 20, 2009) - Phil and I go back to Utah together (December 2009)

We get married! (February 4, 2010)

...and now I live down under in Australia.  Get that!  

13 months ago from now you could've told me that and I would've BHAHA-ed in your face!

It's crazy but it's led to the best six months with my best friend.

So the next time you see us, it is totally legit for you to greet us a oldies cuz we've got six months under our belts and counting. 

I burned my tongue

It's cold here in Oz.  Specially after our summer holidays in the good ole American summer heat.

Not much to report on other than my tongue.

It got burned from hot chocolate.

Yup. It's cold enough weather for that beloved brew.

But Phil being great and all, made it with froth...froth that disguised the heat.

So burned I am.

And cold.

xoxo

We live!