What a CraZY day!

Today Becky moved out of the apartment so Jess and I don't have to share anymore. Weird! The carpets are being cleaned on Monday so I can't move any furniture in, but I have started on my closet. By the way, my closet is ridiculously huge!!! The land lady was telling us about a guy who used to rent from her that actually moved his bed into the closet, and made his actual bedroom into another living room for hanging out and entertaining. Too funny!

Errands came next- Target, Costco, Best Buy, Wells Fargo, and the RC Willey Outlet. It was so crazy! We got our internet router though and with a little help (thanks, Levi!) we have wireless in our apartment now! Woo hoo!!!

Jess and I also went bed shopping today. I have no idea what I'm looking for, so it was nice to have J around to help. She's bought a bed before. Anyone know of any relatively inexpensive bed places around Provo where I can get a good bed? Any help or advice would be great!

Pics to be posted when I finally get my stuff situated. We will see what happens!

Happy Birthday to my Mama!

This is one important lady to me. Jessie and I went to have ice cream with a guy from our new ward, and all we could talk about was our parents and how cool they were. It got me thinking about some of my favorite memories and attributes of my Mom. Here we go:

- Mom went to all the Nadiator swim meets for the younger kids in our family. Through blistering heat and high humidity, she cheered us on the whole time.
- For a Young Women's evening at church, Mom wrote a letter to me telling me how proud she was of me and how great of a daughter I was. This came at a time when our relationship wasn't the strongest, and I remember thinking that was a turning point. I also still have the lovely crystal snowflake ornament that came with the letter. It goes on my Christmas tree each year. And I remember that night each year.
- When I was delivering papers one day, a neighborhood kid threatened me. I ran home to Mom, told her what happened, and she bulled right out the door and straight to where he was and straightened him out. He lied and told her that I was making things up, but she never wavered in her support of me. She told him that she believed me 100%.
- Mom loves to have fun. Here we are messing around on one of our million air mattresses at home. I was launching her up into the air. This is just before we got yelled at by Dad. He couldn't hear the phone conversation he was having. Mom and I just collapsed into a fit of giggles!
- Mom welcomes all her kids' friends in her home. We have had tons of holiday meals, weekend trips, and fun nights in our parents house with "temporary" members of the family. It is so great!
- Mom made our house a true home. We had a sanctuary where we could be around our family and feel the love and support of great parents.

These are just a few instances, Mom. You are so wonderful and I am truly blessed beyond measure to be your daughter. I love you so much!!!

Temple dedication

Today was the dedication of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. It was amazing! Jessie and I got tickets from my bishop in my last ward and we have been looking forward to this dedication for a long time! We ended up going to a local church building that was the Polynesians stake- we were the only white people there! :) The music numbers were so amazing since the men had no fear and really sang out. Jess and I both were amazed at hearing all the parts being sung so beautifully.

President Uchtdorf commented in his remarks that we should all go home and write in our journals about our experience the day. Some of the feelings I had are a little to personal to share on a blog, but what I can say is that I was so moved at the progression of the Lord's work. There is another House of the Lord on this earth that we can go to for worship and learning. I love the temple and am so glad that I have made and kept those sacred covenants. I have so much to learn still, but I am so excited to have a lifetime to discover that knowledge!