Trying New Things

The world has failed to tell me that having a boyfriend has perks. The biggest perk by dating Joseph is his push for me to try new things. These are some things I have tried recently because of Joseph:
- Blueberry Pomegrante Chocolate Ice Cream- I like the chocolate part
- Pineapple- DISGUSTING
- Bean Taco salad- delicous
- Playing Ticket to Ride and Boggle- AMAZING
- Taking the back roads from Nephi to Provo- it was beautiful
- Playing goalie at FHE soccer- SCARY
- Watching Star Trek, the movie- Pretty good

And it has only been two months! Wonder what else I will try with Joseph around... Maybe trying new things is okay.

Trip to Salt Lake

Two weeks ago, Joseph and I went to Salt Lake City with Joseph's brother, David and his wife Erin. We went up mainly because my friend had her wedding reception in the evening. We went to This is the Place Monument and also Temple Square. It was very enjoyable to spend the day walking around with no strict or set schedule. We could spend as much or little time at any place that we wanted. Sarah's reception was beautiful and great to see some family friends. This is the Place monument was cool. I can only imagine Brigham Young announcing that this would be the place to settle. I always love going to Temple Square and seeing all the sister missionaries hard at work.

Pictures

This is what my last few weeks have been like: Camp and seeing Joseph. These pictures show why I am SO HAPPY and SO BLESSED!

Joseph and I travelled to the Oquirrh Mountain temple because the Provo temple is closed for cleaning. We finally took a picture together! Joseph is just amazing and makes me the happiest girl alive! Oh and by the way, we did not match on purpose! It was a complete coincidence.

This is the outside of the Oquirrh Mountain temple. It is so beautiful inside and out.
One of my campers, Petra and I smiling together right before our big cook out!
This is camper Meagan and I. She was by far, one of my favorite campers this summer! She made me laugh so much when we pretended to be ninja princesses together!

The rest of the summer is full of relaxing, sleeping, moving to Provo again, seeing Joseph A LOT, and making homemade meals again!

Fun in the Sun

Besides spending a billion hours at camp each week, I try to find fun things to do in Utah during the summer. This past weekend, I was able to spend time in Nephi and Manti, the farthest south I've been in Utah EVER!!! For the weekend, I went to meet Joseph's family and spend time with them.
Friday night, we went to the Manti Pageant and I absolutely loved it. It told many stories from the Book of Mormon as well as the process that Joseph Smith went through when he translated it for all the world.
Saturday, Joseph and I watched the Ghana vs. United States soccer game. GHANA WON!!! It was an amazing gme and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Since I wanted Ghana to win anyways, it was a perfect day.
Later that day, we all went to some hot springs south of Provo. It was quite awesome and very refreshing! I also saw a HUGE rattlesnake! It scared me terribly!
Sunday, we went to Church and I was able to go to a family ward. I loved it because I got to see little adorable kids in their Sunday best! Awesome! Joseph's mom made this delicious taco salad meal and I tried it! Good stuff!!!
I wish I had pictures but I didn't take any. I was just too busy having fun! This next weekend, I am visiting Provo and doing some fun things again with friends! Great times are to be had by all!

Camp Pictures

PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!

Camp Goodness

The first week of camp is over and I have nine more left for this summer. This week, we had adult campers with all sorts of disabilities. In specific, I had one camper with spina bifida and was confined to a wheelchair. I had another camper who had mental retardation and was a joy to work with. This week, I took my campers horseback riding, canoeing, fishing (and we caught a few!), on the high ropes course as well as nature and field games. It was tons of fun but a lot of hard work. Saturday, which is normally our day off, we were required to work from 8am to 5pm. Later that night, I worked in Provo so it was a busy "day off" for me. Camp starts all over again tomorrow with teenagers with cognitive disabilities. Off to work I go! (Pictures will soon come)

Eternal Families are the Best

I have a family here on Earth.

They are so good to me.

I want to share my life with them through all eternity.
Families can be together forever through Heavenly Father's plan.

I always want to be with my whole family, and the Lord has shown me how I can. The Lord has shown me how I can.

Here are some highlights of my visit to Wisconsin.
Playing with my niece
Visiting the Mall of America Aquarium
Making Scandinavian cookies with my Grandma
Visiting family!
And now here is what I am up to in the good old state of Utah.