Stay-cation

So we planned this Vacation to Thanksgiving point to pretend we were out of town. My mom came and stayed with Kate for 2 nights and we did whatever we wanted. Come to find out that others are doing the same thing because of the crazy gas prices. It is technically called a "Stay" cation according to the deseret news and other sources.

So on our "Stay"cation we went to 7 peaks and were able to lay out in the sun without chasing a child, we saw 2 movies in the theater...Baby Mama and Prince Caspian.(Chronicles of Narnia). We ate at some fun places and went and saw abba impersonators at the scera shell. we rented movies... Fools gold and step up 2. and we even found time to relax. There was a lot of laughing and spontaneity and I loved it. One of the days reminded me of our honeymoon where the housekeeping in the hotel had to ask us if we were ever going to leave the room so that they could clean it..... I guess when we are on vacation we like to just chill and not be going all the time.

Anyway Happy anniversary (2 months early) Ryan and thanks for 4 wonderful years and I look forward to every year to come.
I LOVE YOU
P.s. thanks again to my mom she is the greatest.

Ode to friends

We love our few friends that we have, Unfortunately they are all dwindling away (Sam and Ginny) moving off to foreign lands and we miss them so. And who wants to go out and make new friends? We are glad to have Katie and Uillame to go to Tucano's with us and also for to have dog piling times!

Thanks friends we love you.

Joy ridin

Maika.... Kate's cousin taking her for a joy ride in the Escalade.. sweeet.

Bennion Cabin..... blogging reunion...

So the blogging reunion means that this is our second visit to the Bennion cabin and my very first blog was our first trip to the cabin a year ago so pretty exciting eh?

Anyhoo, this contraption is called a dinglehopper, just kidding it's a squirrel trap that yes my wonderful, intelligent husband created. It was also a success in catching squirrels unfortunately the critters were able to escape, better luck next year right.

While we stayed at the cabin we lounged in the hammock, went fishing, and one of my favorite parts was that there wasn't a time crunch on anything, we were able to walk around the lake and Kate picked flowers and threw rocks, she also got to feed the fish which was really cool for her. Thanks to Jay and Jen and also the Bennions of course for inviting us it was a ton of fun.

Blogging Blogging Blogging

Ahhh I will update my blog someday soon... I need some time!!!!

The 4th in New Mexico

For the 4th we did a lot of this,swimming, fireworks, and family time all weekend... it was great.

On the actual 4th of july I needed to do an 8 mile long run and Samantha and Steven (Ryan's sis and husband) said they would come with me. So I didn't have to run it alone, ( i still took my pepper spray, you never know about those Navajo out and about:) It was a lot of fun running with others cuz I usually run by myself.

High school reunion

We went to my high school reunion and I went with no expectations and it was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. I am glad I went, especially cuz I got to see my good friends Joe and Sarah, I haven't seen them it like 4 years so hopefully I will be able to keep in touch with old friends more.

Summer fun

This summer we got 7-peaks passes and also season tickets to the scera shell so you know what our entertainment will be for the summer. So far We've been able to go to the outdoor movie Clue, The King and I, and Jordin Sparks. Here are some fun photos of Kate dancing, Ryan and I at Jordin Sparks and other fun stuff.

Come tour the church history sites...

Winter quarters temple in Nebraska, The sister missionaries at the visitors center informed us that there was a tornado watch for that night, luckily we didn't have to actually experience a tornado. Here is a picture of the whole Wells family that went on the trip. Winter quarters was one of the more spiritual sites for me.




Independence Missouri, Here is the Community of Christ otherwise known as the re-organized church. temple or snail shell.



We also went to Liberty Jail where Joseph Smith received the 122 and123 sections of the Doctrine and Covenants. Great sections to read when you need a little reminder that life is going to be hard and we can get through it because Heavenly Father is right there always.

This is the memorial at FarWest One of the places the pioneers built up and then were driven out.








David Whitmer and Oliver Cowdery's graves










Adam-ondi-ahman was beautiful and this is the rock that Joseph Smith would preach on. The only unfortunate thing there were the ticks and they seemed to like Ryan and I cuz we kept finding them on us...












We finally made it to Nauvoo and I have to say that I loved the drive over the Mississippi River and all along the shore of the river to get there, it was breathtaking. Here is Ryan and I by the Mississippi River. And as you will see in this picture, the temple is located on Wells street how appropriate for the group touring there that week.










In Nauvoo We did 3 days worth of touring and looking in shops, houses ,
and more houses. Here are just a few of the places we visited. Although we were busy all the time we did find a moment here and there for some romance, fun, and of course "Big Booty"



















We were able to go and do a session in the Nauvoo temple and that was really wonderful to be there with practically all of Ryan's family. I'm glad I was able to be a part of that, and for me that was another one of the more spiritual experiences of the trip.

Here is Joseph, Hyrum, and Emma's Graves. I don't know if anyone else is this way but it is hard to really grasp that they were there and lived in those exact homes, and built up the church right there where we were. It is pretty awesome in the sense that I am awe-struck by it all.

When we left Nauvoo we went to Carthage where Joseph and Hyrum were martyred and that was the other spiritual time for me.


Once we left Nauvoo we took a picture of the whole city looking back as did the pioneers, you cant really see it in this picture but the whole city and the temple are behind us.




We went from there to Hanibal Missouri where we took a lunch cruise on the Mississippi river and the was fun and relaxing.








We also went and did sealings in the St Louis temple, and before getting on the plane in St. Louis we went to the Gateway arch and rode all the way to the top, by the way, it is VERY high. ahhh here's the arch and here we are in it at the top.













I am so glad that we were able to go and spend time alone together and also to have experienced these wonderful places. Thanks to Jenni my sister for watching Kate, and Triple, Quadruple, Infinity, thanks to Grandma Wells who provided it for us.

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We are still selling our condo so if you are interested leave a comment or if you know anyone that is. (there's a plug for ya)