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. 

Rachael New Job

New Job

For those of you that don't know I got a new job at the end of November. I am now the HR Manager at Silver Fire Media. This is my dream job and I love it. It is busy and stressful. But I really like the company and the people I work with. My main job is to do the hiring for the company. So if anyone who is in Orem or Provo needs a job let me know!!

22nd Birthday

22nd Birthday

On 12/12 I turned 22. I was totally spoiled and feel so blessed. So first off thank you to everyone who send text, cards, and presents. I feel so lucky to have so many wonderful people in my life. Triston decided he would plan a surprise birthday weekend. I got a new job and have been super stressed. (New job in another post.) So safe to say I was excited to have a get away. So I kept asking Triston where we were going. He kinda led me to believe I was going to Salt Lake. Which I was excited about. Here is the video of me finding out where we were actually going.

Even after we were heading toward St. George/ Las Vegas I didn't believe Triston because we were suppose to go to Salt Lake. I called me mom to beg to see where we were going she wouldn't tell. So I then called my sister in law Tiana. She wouldn't tell. And as we passed St. George I finally believed we were going to Vegas. Triston then told me that we were going to the National Rodeo Finals. Which I was kinda suprised but then thought, hey it will be fun. So right before we headed out to the Rodeo. Triston gave me this present.











Safe to say I was so excited. I have wanted to see Shania Twain in concert forever. But I keep looking for tickets and they were always too expensive. But Triston found some great ones for a good deal. It was so much fun! We went to her second to last concert. I am so glad we went or I don't think we would have ever see her. We had such a good time!! Here are some pictures of the weekend. Thank you Triston for spoiling me and making it the best birthday!!

Visitors Weeks

My Family + Gma and Gpa Lords + Monica and her kiddo's + Terrill= Two weeks of visitors 

The other day I was telling Triston how surprised I am at how well I am doing being away from my family. This is my first time living out of the same state as them. When I got done telling him that I think I'll be okay where ever we end up moving for PA school, he laughed. Then continued to remind me that there hasn't been a month of our marriage that we haven't seen family, or friends. Which is true, we just finished our two weeks of visitors. And I wish I wasn't in school and that they would all come back. 

The two weeks started with my cute family. They came for Shayla's shoulder check up. And stayed with us for a few nights. Triston got to spend more time with them than I did. Because of school and work. But it was still fun they got to come. They were in the middle of Spud Harvest Break. (yes, in Rexburg they take a week off of school to harvest the potatoes) They stayed a couple nights in Park City. So we went there Sunday for my dad's birthday. And then we celebrated it Tuesday night at our house with pizza from my favorite place here Fat Jacks. They ended up leaving Wednesday. But not before leaving me some surprises. 

Shayla hasn't been able to cheer due to her shoulder injury. And she has found another talent she has. She is the most crafty person I know. She made this cute fall wreath for us. In like ten minutes and it cost $5. Seriously?? Who does that. 

Brinlee cracks me up. She left these pictures in the kitchen above the sink. They are pictures of her me and Triston. She is still mad that Triston "made" me move away. But I think she forgets all about that when she is around Triston. They tease each other and laugh and laugh. 

Our next visitors came on thursday. And we were so excited to see my Gma and Gpa Honey.               ( Lords)  When they got here Thursday we went with them to a BYU volleyball game. My Gpa wasn't super thrilled to be there. But I think he enjoyed hanging out with us. We also got to see my great Uncles and their wives. Derik and Craig married sisters and so the Anderson's have been close friends to us for forever. And we got to see two of Kathy and Debbie's sisters. We spent the weekend shopping, and eating, and more shopping and more eating. Safe to say Gma and Gpa spoiled us. 

On sunday we also had my second cousin Michelle and her husband and son over for breakfast. We had fun catching up, and they met Triston for the first time. We were sad to see my grandparents leave. But we look forward to thanksgiving. 

Next my friend Monica and her kids stayed with us on their way back to Idaho. I can't believe how big her kids are getting. I mean I changed Lincoln's diapers. And now he is a big boy. Just shows ya kids don't ever stop growing. 

Our last visitor was Triston's dad. He came and stayed with us for a weekend. We loved having him because we don't get to see Triston's AZ family much. That 9 hour drive is a killer. But it was fun to show him our new place and around Provo. He also spoiled us with lots of food. He plants a big garden every year.  So he does all the hard work, then brings us the food. Lucky us!! 

We love having our visitors. Like Triston said it keeps me from being homesick. So.... who is going to visit us next?? :) 

New Car, Missionaries, Idaho, and Shay's B-day

Our New Car

We are so excited that we had the opportunity to purchase our first car. We literally searched for weeks. And we researched as much as we could.

1. First we narrowed down what our long term goal was with the car.
We decided that this would be my car. That the car would be something that we kept for a long time. We want to start a family in the next couple years. And so we decided that we wanted a mid size SUV that got good gas mileage.

2. We then searched all the cars in that category. We narrowed it down to 4 cars. We researched those cars. And we looked at what was in the area that was also in our budget.

3. Then we went and test drove all the cars that we thought might work. This is what really narrowed it down for us.

4. Once we decided on the car we wanted we test drove it. And then we read all the consumer reports. They have them at the library. And we then researched all the car facts. We felt that we knew everything about the car that we could.

We then checked what insurance would be. And then went and got pre approved for loans so we knew we got the lowest interest rate. Finally we signed all the papers and drive away with our new car. The salesman gave us each a ballon. No, we are not expecting. Everyone who see's this pictures things that is what we are trying to announce. Ha

We were super lucky to get to pick Elder Mattice up and take him to lunch and then the MTC. Flying from AZ to UT was his first time on a plane. We was so calm, I would have been so nervous. We took him to Slab Pizza and told him all we know about IA and his mission. He is going to the same mission that Elder Lords is in. We are so excited for them both. Safe to say IA has our heart for sure. As we took Elder Mattice to the MTC it was completely different than when we took Elder Lords. Elder Mattice was so calm and so excited. Elder Lords had his whole family in tears. We are proud of both elders and can't wait to see the men they become. Safe to say IA is in our prayers.

For Labor day we decided to head to Idaho. With us both starting school we knew it wouldn't be easy to go out of town. Plus we were excited to go to Idaho in the new car. Taking the truck costed $120 round trip. The car was about $50. We didn't complain. My mom set up for us all to go to Jackson Hole, WY on saturday. We were excited because Triston has never been.  We went to Jennys lake and then walked around the town. Of course we had to go to Shayla's favorite candy store and get some gummy candies. We ended the night at Bar J Wranglers. If you have never been you have to go. We always have a blast. Thanks family for the fun weekend.

Yesterday was Shay's 17th birthday. Where is the world has time gone? For 8 years she was my baby sister. I can't believe she is 17. She talks about college and it blows my mind she is as old as she is. I look up to her in so many ways. I think back to when she hurt her shoulder and was told that she would never cheer again. I think back to when I was her age. I thought it was the end of the world when I had to get my tonsils out and miss a week of cheer. She lost her passion and love. And she has handled it way better than I would have. She has moved her passion to other things and is happy. She was a huge help in our wedding and even did my hair. She is so talented and I wish I was as talented as her. Happy Birthday baby sis!!