Trip to Twin Falls

This weekend, we were able to go up to Twin Falls for the dedication of the Twin Falls Temple. Saturday night we were lucky enough to have tickets to attend the Youth Cultural Celebration, and then we attended the second session of the temple dedication on Sunday (we sat in one of the sealing rooms). Dave's entire family was there, with the exception of Jeremy & Michelle who were at home waiting the arrival of their new baby boy (Zachary Matthew came yesterday afternoon...congrats, guys!).

This trip was also full of little "issues"...Kodi almost drowning and Kodi getting lost and Kodi getting sprayed by a skunk (he STILL smells - not a good trip for Kodi!!!). Not to mention the fact that as all 10 of us were trying to get ready for the dedication Sunday morning, the power went out 45 minutes before we were supposed to leave. Mark & Ken "showered" with bottled water (JR & Linda's water is on a pump, so when the power goes out, so does the water!), and I ended up doing my hair out in the bed of David's truck. I am so grateful for new vehicles that have electrical outlets in them!!

These are random photos from Saturday...
Emma, Taylor & Riley with Brychan. They are so good with Brychan and love him to death, and he really seems to return their adoration.





This is Shoshone Falls. We didn't go to the falls on this trip (I stole this photo from Jocie), but for those of you who are interested, this is where Dave proposed to me. Granted, it was the end of December - so just imagine all that water frozen over. The little mountain on the right of the photo is what we hiked up, in the mud where I was clobbered by a large dog with very muddy paws after I agreed to marry David.

At the Cultural Celebration. Brychan loved it! The brightly colored costumes, the music and all the clapping - he was well entertained for the entire hour and a half!

The Twin Falls Temple. I am so grateful we had the opportunity to participate in this. I have never heard another prayer given with as much power as the dedicatory prayer given by President Eyring.

Baby Einstein

Okay...okay. I always said that I would never just put my child in front of the television for babysitting purposes. But my heavens - if it weren't for Baby Einstein and/or Signing Times I would NEVER get anything done. It's amazing how 20 minutes of un-interrupted time can seem like an eternity. No nap days are definitely movie days. At least they're educational, right? :)

Bear Lake...Take Two

This time we went up to Bear Lake with some friends from our ward. All in all I think there were 6 families that went. And this time we spent all our time on the beach or in the water which was nice!

Nestle was the only dog we took up, and he was a HIT!! He spent his days going up and down the beach playing with anybody that wanted to. He made all sorts of friends, had his picture taken who knows how many times and completely wore himself out chasing his ball out into the lake and bringing it back. He even made some new friends from Holland!


Playing with Mommy in the water


We got to go ATVing and sailing. This is one of the sailboats we had up there. It was the first time sailing for both Dave and I, and we absolutely loved it!

Out for the count. He was a trooper!!