Matt and I are both pretty exhausted today! We pulled into our garage at 2 a.m. last night to complete the 17-hour round-trip drive that enabled our 39-hour visit back home in Utah. My little brother Kaleb recently turned eight-years-old, so we made the quick weekend trip to be there for his baptism. We left Friday after work and got into bed at my parents' house at 3 a.m. The babies woke us up bright and early, of course (it was all my mom could to do to keep them away until 8!). Then I was off to have breakfast with my other other half, Liz. The two of us were quite literally inseparable in college and it's really a shame that we live so far away from each other. I love that girl.
Right after breakfast, I headed back South for Kaleb's baptism. There was such a sweet, tender spirit there. We're all still so proud of Kaleb for making the decision to be baptized and become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The gospel brings so much peace and happiness to our lives, and I'm grateful for it every day.
We spent the rest of Saturday hanging out with family, watching football, and playing games. The kids all stayed up late watching Toy Story 3, which is quite possibly the best movie ever made. Matt and I are now proud owners of the Toy Story 1, 2 & 3 box set, just in case you were wondering.
On Sunday, we went to church and then enjoyed a beautiful Sunday drive to see the last bit of Autumn.
I was so glad that snow hadn't swept away all of the leaves yet. The year-round warm weather here in Southern California is lovely, but I do miss the changing seasons. Utah is always so beautiful in the fall.
Those pictures are just gorgeous! They turned out so beautifully. Nothing prettier than perfect fall weather :)
ReplyDeleteWow I loveeee that last photo!
ReplyDeleteoook where is the beautiful little bridge? soo pretty. Love the leaves.
ReplyDeleteWow, those fall colors are beautiful! Yup, this year around I tend to miss the seasons as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm catching up on blogs this late afternoon. I love love love the fall pics!
ReplyDeleteAnd, the baptism looks so wonderful! I wish we could have been there with you all!!
The pictures of you and your hubby are gorgeous!! Love the fall pictures!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of you and your hubby are gorgeous!! Love the fall pictures!
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite season. I love the colors, I love the weather, I love all the fantastic holidays that happen in fall.
ReplyDeleteYour photo's are really beautiful.
My kiddos get out of school at the end of May. So count on us for a May adventure in Disneyland. =)
Such beautiful colors...and I LOOOOOVE those boots! Where can I find those hot boots?...I'm a shoe gal big time! ;)
ReplyDeletegreat pictures! love your dress!
ReplyDeleteI love your dress too! Where did you get it? Its super cute. I also love the colors of all the leaves and scenery in Utah where you guys went to take pictures. Those kinds of colors dont happen here in Az, at least, not that I've found yet. So fun you were able to take such a short but super awesome trip! Congrats to your bro on deciding to be baptized :)
ReplyDeleteSo sad we missed the wonderful event! Sometimes those cougars just take too much of our time and attention. Glad you had such a great support group and glad you got in on the fall color. NIce that you can make those long drives when you need to. Cali is just close enough!
ReplyDeleteUtah is gorgeous this time of year, isn't it? For those who asked, my dress is from J.Crew and the boots are Anne Klein. Both bought on clearance last winter, of course :-)
ReplyDeleteIts awesome you guys drove there to be there for his baptism!! I love that last picture of you guys!!
ReplyDeleteI love your fall pictures; fall is my favorite time and we were blessed to have the colors for so long this year. Ugh, that is such a long drive, you drove for about as long as you stayed! It was good to see you both.
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ReplyDeleteDear Ashley,
ReplyDeleteMay I trouble you for some of these photos sister? In particular, the family baptism pictures, all of the Fall boys shots, and mine. By the way, I think you should frame the romantic kiss picture, and the very last one, sitting by the bridge because:
A. I took them and I'm shamelessly proud of how they turned out.
B. You guys look lovely!
Thanks in advance, love you :)
How wonderful! Congrats to Kaleb! And I love all the fall colors...I miss them here!
ReplyDeleteI outfit matches with the scenery. You guys are a beautiful couple.
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