Bike Ride at Chrissy Field

This break, Lester and I have been able to spend a lot of time with my brother Luke and sister Sam. We have tried to be as cool as they think we are by taking them to do things rather then just sit around like the bums we are. After making a list, we've checked off most of those things. But one of the ones that was still remaining was a bike ride at Chrissy Field. Samantha, having started school and being a teen who is to cool for us haha, didn't want to come but Luke really wanted to. We had tried to do it various times, but for one reason or another, every time we had to postpone it. Finally, even though it was still fairly foggy, we were able to make it happen.

I know lots of people are down on the fog, and say it ruins things, but I seriously love it. It is everything  that means home, and it is amazing how foggy or not, San Francisco is always gorgeous. While I wasn't as fast or hard core as Luke and Lester were on their bikes, we were able to make it the whole way to right underneath the bridge and back. Afterwards we stopped at the Palace of Fine Arts, which amazes me every time. It was fun spending time in my favorite city, with two of my favorite boys and I know this is something we will be doing again!

What Up With Us Lately

This is just gonna be a update on whats going on with us. Since all the family and friends have trickled out, we have been continuing to spend some quality to time with my family and with my in laws. We've spent some time in the city, at some beaches and the malls, trying to make sure we get out of the house, regardless of if the weather is sunny or foggy. We've watched a few movies and enjoyed the various cuisines both our homes and the restaurants here have to offer. We've also spent quite a bit of time recovering from all the guests while visiting and spending time some quality time with my Grandma Chandler. We've played a lot of our favorite games [Monopoly Deal and Bang] with lots of participants, and also made a lot of trips to airports, doctors appointments and schools.

Although things are still a bit crazy right now, Lester and I can't help feel like we are here for a reason. We love our families and the fact that we can both be a help but also enjoy ourselves. I know its has been a huge blessing for us and for them, and we are grateful for that. We have about two more weeks here before we start our long move, and we are trying to pack in as much fun and work as we can. Baby girl is continuing to grow strong and healthy-and she continues to let us all know it with her incessant killing and rolling around haha. I will try to continue to have Lester and I remember to bring the camera places, so we can remember this time and keep you all updated. Lots to look forward to!

[the cliffs by my house on a rare unfoggy day]

 [Baker Beach where Lester and I took our engagements pictures a little over two years ago!]

 [my cousins Natalie and Ray before we dropped them off at the airport]

[The Oakland Temple where we got married almost two years ago! Crazy!]

 [The Christus at the Oakland Temple]

 [Our favorite cream puffs ever.]

[These are all from the food court at Westfield Mall-which is how all food courts should be.]

Right now

This post is going to be mostly pictures, but I want to record this now since I don't know when I will get the chance to otherwise [what with the funeral and all the family visiting and what not.] Lester's parents came for his and his brother's graduation and it was wonderful to have them there for it. I am so proud of my husband-he works so hard at everything he does and I know together we are headed for great things. 

On our way out of Rexburg after packing everything up and cleaning our old apartment, we stopped in Utah to visit with Hillary and Andrew. We didn't get hardly any pictures except this one at a cupcake shop we tried there. It was a nice visit before we hit the road for home.

Since we got home, things have been crazy but we have been spending a lot of time with Luke and Sam on walks, games, and just hanging out while we said good bye to Grandpa. 

 Now as my Mom's blog has said, the family has started rolling in to honor and celebrate my Grandpa's life and legacy. While it has been a bit crowded and loud, it has been a blast and Lester and I have had a lot of fun playing and practicing on our sweet cousin's daughter Cali and just playing all around.

Now tomorrow, all the actual planning is coming into play and on Saturday at noon, we'll get together for my Grandpa and it will be great. Even with all the craziness, there is no such thing as family and I am loving every insane moment of it.