Provo City Center Temple

Today we had the opportunity to go to the Provo City Center Temple open house with my parents and Chad's mom. Before we went through the temple, we watched a short 10 minute film about temples. While watching it, I couldn't help but feel so much gratitude. We are so lucky to have so many temples around us. I know it is the House of the Lord and am grateful for the peace that I feel whenever I go. Because of temples, I can be sealed to my family forever, and there is no greater blessing than that. 

If you have the opportunity to go, GO! Also, I heard there are tons of extra tickets at stand-by, so if you don't have tickets, check it out! I can't imagine them turning you away ;)

Homecoming

Today was Sean's homecoming. Chad was so sweet and offered to watch Duke so I could get out of the house and go listen to his talk. When he bore his testimony in Tagalog, the spirit was so strong. Although I couldn't understand a single word he said, it testified to me how true the church is, no matter what language you speak. I'm so grateful for my 3 brothers that chose to serve missions. They are such great examples to me and I look up to them tremendously. I'm so grateful to be a member and can't even imagine my life without the gospel!

Grateful Heart

My cousin, Jace, is going on a mission to Mexico this week and had his farewell today. We went to West Point, UT to listen to his talk. Because of my bed rest, it was my first time going to church in 4 months. We have been blessed to have the Priests in our ward bring us the Sacrament every week, but there is something special about actually being in the congregation. Between the hymns and talks, the spirit was so strong, it almost brought me to tears. I was completely overwhelmed with gratitude. I couldn't help but think about the past 6 months of my life, it amazes me how much the Lord has blessed us. I know without a doubt that this church is true and I am so grateful for this gospel and how much it has impacted my life. 

Ogden Temple

Today I had the opportunity to go with my sister-in-law, Nicole, and her sisters to the Ogden Temple open house. This was my first time going to an open house. It was such a neat experience to get a tour of the entire temple.  Today was a great reminder to me how important temples are. We wouldn't be able to be sealed to our families if it weren't for temples. I am so grateful to be a member of the church and especially to be sealed to my best friend for eternity!!

#LDSconf x 2

Today was filled with inspiring general conference talks, a cuddle session with Bruno, makeup tutorials, an intense game of Scrabble, egg mcmuffins, running 2 miles to burn off the egg mcmuffin, getting caught in the rain, and capturing a full sized rainbow. 

Life is good. 

{they look disgusting, but they were actually pretty good...the egg turned out thicker than we thought it would}

#LDSconf

 General Conference is one of my favorite times of the year. Staying in our pajamas all day, listening to uplifting talks, and of course, you can't forget one of the best parts... making {and eating} yummy breakfasts, snacks, treats, etc.

As of late, Chad and I have been overly obsessed with the website allrecipes.com. We have made it a nightly tradition that we choose a recipe off the website and make dinner/dessert together. We came across this amazing blueberry muffin recipe, and we're seriously addicted. There was no question that's what we were going to have for our General Conference breakfast... (it was our 20th muffin in 2 days... to say we're obsessed would be an understatement).

They are amazing! If you're not a blueberry muffin lover like we are, you will be after you try this recipe. It converted me. 

{You can find the recipe here}.

Chad is in the process of replacing the axel of his car. I'm grateful for that handy man of mine... such a hunk ;)

While the guys went to the Priesthood session, us ladies partied it up. Naturally, we went shopping at University Mall (just like every other girl in Utah county). Needless to say, it's always a good time with the Weitzeil girls. 

We met up with the guys at Malawi's for some pizza and ended the night with a little carousel fun at Provo Beach Resort.

Temple Time

Today I am grateful for temples. Here is why...

• I am so grateful for the opportunity to escape from the world and go into a peaceful, beautiful, rejuvenating, nonjudgmental world. 
• I love how I simply forget about everything that's going on in life and just focus on how I can personally improve. (I even stopped worrying about Bruno and his poor foot… he had a little procedure done to remove an infected sliver in between his toes. He is stuck wearing the cone of shame).
• There is nothing better than being in the temple with Chad. My love grows everyday for that man. I absolutely love building our relationship, not only together, but with God. It's truly amazing. 

I wish I could say that we were better at going to the temple, but I can promise that we are working on it and it will only get better from here. 

Poor Bruno :(

Temple Square

My sister Stephanie, and her family came down yesterday from Idaho. My parents, Amy & Bryce, and Chad & I met them in Salt Lake City for dinner. We ate at Crown Burger and then went to City Creek. After a little shopping, we headed across the street to Temple Square. 

It was so fun to be with everyone, but it was freezing!! Chad, being the sweet man that he his, snook off and bought all of us hot chocolate. He is such a sweetheart!