What A Week!

A ton has happened. I just finished my 5 day service as a temporary mission companion, Diamond is now in the MTC, Riley had surgery, my parents got back from Florida, I had my first bridal shower, and there have been a lot of adventures!

We'll start off with Friday. Diamond came into Utah and started her 5 day stay with us. I would be dropping her off at the MTC on Wednesday. The thing was, she had already been set apart, so my family kept the mission rules as much as possible. The other issue was that she couldn't be without a companion so I took 3 days off work and was a mission companion for 5 days! That was awesome.

On Sunday I went to Temple Prep for the first time. I'm so excited! We got the time for endownments booked. I'll be endowed on June 2 in the Salt Lake Temple! On that note, only 58 days until the wedding! I am really excited that it's a little less than 2 months away but it also boggles my mind! I can't believe how fast time goes by.

Wow...I just totally bypassed Saturdary. On Saturday I had my first bridal shower! It was the family one and it was a lot of fun. We now have a ton of kitchen stuff. I also got a special present from my Aunt Ginnie, you'll see a picture of it in a second. I have my second bridal shower tonight which my visiting teachers are throwing for me. I love my visiting teachers. Here is my sister with the special present...

If you're confused by this picture you should know that I really dislike moose.

On Monday Diamond and I went up to Salt Lake City. We talked to sister missionaries, saw the Joseph Smith movie, checked out Temple Square, and then we ate at the Cheesecake Factory in City Creek Mall. It was an awesome day.

Diamond and I went to Manti on Tuesday. The reason we went is because that is Diamond's favorite temple. It was GORGEOUS! It was definitely worth the long drive. It also proved how small the world is. While I was there I ran into my friend's parents. I've known this kid since I was in kindergarten and I knew his parents so it was really exciting to see them. What a great experience.

Yesterday was also a big day. I took Diamond to Olive Garden and then dropped her off at the MTC. I'm very excited for her. After that I went to the hospital because Riley had his surgery that morning. He is doing great! He walked around a bit and slept A LOT. He should be home by now so I'll be able to see him today.

Have a spectacular day!