I seriously couldn't have asked for a better weekend! Let's just say I'm really grateful for my amazing friends, for the wonderful college that brought us all together, and for the opportunity to adventure.
I think I'll just do some storytelling through pictures.
First of all we spent the car ride listening to Aaron's playlist of music. Quite a controversial topic.
I think I'll just do some storytelling through pictures.
and so it begins...
those boys and their silly faces...
First of all we spent the car ride listening to Aaron's playlist of music. Quite a controversial topic.
false. I only like a few songs.
at this point, we just rolled with it.
if it has t-swift, it's a win.
the loot of treats. so healthy...
requests:
Bryan: sour patch kids
Aaron: jerky and pringles
Jared: york peppermint patties
and we played a little bit of catchprase. It's gets preeetttttty intense.
3 1/2 hours later we made it to St. George. Home of palm trees, 60 degree weather, and just all around goodness. We watched BYU dominate in some rugby. They looked like this.
kiiiinnd of intimidating.
BYU 50 UofU 22
go cougars!
Right after the game we went on a hike! And it was pretty much the greatest.
We'll begin with some pictures of Jared in the wild.
football in hand. such a natural
he literally just ran up the mountain like it was no big deal
he wanted a picture of his
"best climbing pose"
The kid was all over the place haha!
While we hiked we tossed around the football, sang songs, and tried not to get poked by the cacti.
here we are at the trailhead!
this is what we climbed:
and this is how we got there:
(look close!)
but first, we took a mini-climb to a little cave.
don't they look like they're in a movie?
the closer you look, the funnier it gets.
Aaron's pose and Bryan's face are priceless
Sometimes I just like candid pictures
I absolutely LOVE rock climbing soooo much! It was seriously the best thing ever. I just felt so free and empowered. I felt like I could just forget about everything and enjoy the beauty around me. It almost felt like summer. And I'm starting to learn that summer is most definitely one of my favorite things. So basically I was on cloud nine. I had gone ahead of everyone else and I loved those few minutes when I could just be by myself and just take it all in. We live in an amazing world, and really at that point in time, I couldn't have asked for anything better.
And now the view from the top.
"May I suggest that you reduce the rush and take a little extra time to get to know yourself better. Walk in nature, watch a sun(set), enjoy God's creations, ponder the truths of the restored gospel, and find out what they mean for you personally. learn to see yourself as Heavenly Father sees you - as His precious daughter or son with divine potential" --Elder D. Todd Christofferson
look at that stud!
photo cred: Aaron
You could say we're a pretty good lookin' group
We were jammin' to The Carpenters and John Denver. Major throwback haha!
and now...just because you can never have too many pictures with one of your best friends:
we made it up just in time to watch the sunset. it was presh.
photo cred: Aaron
we made it up just in time to watch the sunset. it was presh.
Then we made our way back down the rock on the opposite side.
the most important thing we learned: watch out for falling rocks!
and some of us learned more effective ways of going down...
look at that cute girl!
When we made it down, we were sweaty, cold, and kind of worn out, but still very happy campers.
and then we ended the day with a trip to the temple grounds.
It was absolutely beautiful.
We took a lap around the whole thing and then stopped at the Visitor's Center.
The best part was that we all got to speak our mission language!
They have sisters that speak english, spanish, french, and german! Basically some of the best languages out there! So we took our sweet time socializing. It really is quite fun that we're all returned missionaries and that we can share those experiences and talk about those 18-24 months that changed our lives.
I really missed my mission that day. I would give anything to wear that nametag and testify about our Savior 24/7 again. What a huge blessing it was. The spirit was just so strong there and I miss having that opportunity to just talk about and apply the gospel so fully each and every day.
We ended the night by staying with our dear friends, the Del Toros. It was so good to see them after so many years! The one thing they wanted to make sure of is that we were converted to St. George. The beautiful view from their porch definitely helped with that.
We watched Miracle and then headed off to bed.
For your viewing pleasure, this little kid never gets old.
We got up early the next morning to make it back in time for church.
When I walked outside that morning, it felt like paradise.
The way back was a blast! We shared lots of mission stories and played Heads Up. Our favorite category is Hey Mr. DJ. We're pretty cultured when it comes to music!
Going to church, all nice and clean, was definitely a great way to end our trip. I'm grateful for the gospel and for the blessing it is in my life. I'm grateful that I have such great friends who share the same standards that I have and that we are able to uplift each other and support each other through everything. I'm grateful for such wonderful examples of hard work and dedication. And I'm grateful for these fun people who are always up for anything and who help make life so enjoyable.
It's been one for the books.
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