NY North Mission, Here they Come!

My parents got into town about a week ago, and entered the MTC this past Monday. We have been so lucky to be able to have them stay with us during that time. It has been so fun to hear about their day when they get home in the evenings and have dinner with them. I am so excited for my parents and this opportunity. I know that they are going to be the most amazing missionaries. They are such wonderful people, and I have always appreciated the example that they have lead by. Best of wishes to the both of you, and we will all miss you dearly (and then some).... Don't worry will come to visit. Much love!

Home again Home again Jiggity JOg

If I had one word to describe the last couple of weeks it would be: CRAZY. I went to Seattle the week before we left DC to visit my parents. My sister Stephanie and her two boys where there, and I got to spend time with Brian and Erin and their cute girls as well. It was a great trip home and I really was glad to be able to go. The day I got back, I put in my last day of work at Bath and Body Works (I kind of miss it there), packed up our apartment, and cleaned the house. We left the next morning with a 32 hour drive ahead of us back to Utah. It is such a satisfying feeling leaving knowing you survived yet another summer of summer sales. We pulled into Provo at 11:00 pm Sunday night, and were kind of feeling like we wanted to turn the car back around and go back to DC (kind of funny how that works). We spent the next three days moving into our new place and figuring out school, and then left for Lake Powell with Troy's family on Thursday morning. We had such a great time with everyone, and it was a perfect end to the summer. I now officially coin Lake Powell to be one of the most relaxing vacations possible. We jet skied, wake boarded, tubed, swam, fished, laughed, ate ALOT, and simply had a fabulous time. We got back last night, slightly depressed, but ready to take on the school year ahead of us. Here are a few random pictures: