Elder Lords, New Cousin, Payson Temple

Elder Lords, New Cousin, Payson Temple

On mothers day we were able to talk to Elder Lords for a short bit. We were traveling home from Vegas and I was told I wouldn't be able to talk to him. And I was devistated. But on our way home I got a call from IA and was thrilled. He is doing amazing. He was just called as a Zone leader and is nervous but will be amazing. This is the most recent pic of him doing some service.

New Cousin

Nicole and Darren had a new baby. Safe to say we absolutly adore him. We try and go see them at least once a week. Nicole and Darren are super special to us. They live here in Provo and when Triston and I were dating I would stay with them. So they met Triston first and we all hung out a lot. We love having them so close and especially love Ethan. He has our heart for sure. Just look at those eyes and his adorable hair.

Payson Temple Open House 

Cindy got us all tickets to the Payson Temple open house. We loved it as we usually do. Here is the picture we took. 

Ohio

Ohio May 2015


At the beginning of May Tristons brother Trey got married. So we were able to go to Ohio for the wedding. We loved all the green there. All the tree's were green and lots of green grass. When we found out we were going to Ohio I was excited that we would also get to see my cousins there. Jesse and Melissa went to college at BYUI so we got to spend a lot of time with them. So we were excited to go see them. This was Triston's first time meeting them. And their girls love him. (who doesn't?) Our first night we went to the arcade. And we went on this super intence 3D motion ride. We laughed our heads off. If you have a chance to do that ride sometime. Do it! Also we got Graeters Ice Cream. And we loved it. I miss it!!

The next day we went to the Air Force Museum. It was so cool. It was three huge buildings with all sorts of planes inside. Before Trison's mission he wanted to join the Air Force after. So he was in heaven.

The last picture is my favorite thanks for the idea Melissa!
Everyone was a little sad when we left. But thank you Jesse and Melissa for the super fun time. We hope you come visit soon!!

We then headed off to the wedding. I can't get over how cute Triston is as a cowboy. He isn't used to dressing like that. But he sure looked good. The wedding was beautiful! It was good to be around family. Its been since our wedding a year ago that everyone has been together.

Love the Rogers!!

Christmas 2014

Christmas 


I know, I know its the end of Jan. But with work and school and all we have going on I finally made time. My dad always says don't use the excuse you don't have time. Because he says you make the time for the things you want to do. Another Coach Lords theory. I am sure a lot of his past players have a whole list of those. Anyways this year since we spent Thanksgiving with my family we went to AZ to spend Christmas with Tristons. We were super excited because we hadn't seen most of his family since our visit in July. 

We were super lucky because we got to vacation for 2 weeks. The Saturday we got to AZ we went to Heber to Tiana's/ Tristons nephews baptism. Trevor  (who was also one of Triston's groomsmen) was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. "Uncle" Triston said the opening prayer. Trevor was super excited we got to come. It was fun we also saw a Missionary from Rexburg there as well. Elder Jacksons mom works with my dad and I grew up with his sister. I sent his family this picture. And I hope someday someone we know ends up in Iowa and send us a pic of Elder Lords. 

Payslee and Kail our neices rode with us to Heber. It was fun to stick both car seats in our back seat. Because we bought the car hoping to fit a couple car seats in there someday... Epic fail. Two in the back is the max. 

Triston also had a fun oppertunty to ortain his cousin Dakota an Elder. We are so proud of him and his decision to serve the Lord. He just turned in his papers. I hope he gets called to Iowa. :) Him and Elder Lords get along well. :) We can't wait for Dakota to come visit us. We love having him around. 


Ross and Tiana and the kids had to go back because Ross had to work. Triston's dad also had to work for a couple days. So Triston and I spent a couple days with Tashina and Dakota. We loved just relaxing. It was warm at the beginning of the trip and we were even able to go out running. We spent a day in Flagstaff with Tashina and Terril we went shopping and to the movie Unbroken. Which is a must see. 

As you can see Triston took full advantage of the chance to not shave. 

We had a totally different Christmas than I am used to. I always see lots of family and spend lots of time at my grandparents houses. We went and saw Tristons Grandap Rogers. But other than that we just relaxed and it was nice. I did miss my family but it wasn't as hard as I thought becuase I have super great in laws. We got to skype with Elder Lords that morning and it was the best Christmas present ever. He is doing amaizng, he is working so hard. And we couldn't be more proud of him. We got spoil by both of our families. Triston got snowboard gear. And my mother in law made me the cutest blanket from all my cheer stuff. I should have taken more pictures but those are the only presents we got pictures of.  

We headed to Pima where Tiana and Ross live for a weekend. We needed more time with the girls! Ross had been working days so Trison told him he would put together the play house that papa Terril got for the girls. When he got it out of the box we realized how big of a job it really was. It had like over 100 pieces. So when Tiana and I saw it might take him a while we decided to go shopping and let him do his thing. We came back and he was almost done. It took around 2.5 hours. It is so detailed and the girls love it. What a good uncle huh? 

After our visit with the girls with went to Glendale to check out a PA school that Triston is going to apply to. We loved it. The school was super nice. The area was nice. And we could see ourselves there for sure. We ended our AZ state tour back at Tristons dads for the week before we headed home. We got to spend a lot of time with Grandpa Rogers and he wanted to take me out to the Ranch because I had never been there. It was beautiful and I loved it. He is an amazing man. And we loved hearing his stories! 

And that sum's up our Chirstmas trip. I am so lucky to have the in laws I do. I have always felt part of the family and for that I am grateful. I felt so lucky this Christmas for all that I have. Not just for friends and family but also for the birth of our Savior. Merry Late Christmas.