Trip to Salt Lake

Last week (Nov 16-19th) my mom, Tyaan and I all piled in the car and drove to Utah. The occasion was my Aunt Lisa & Uncle Chris' sealing of their adopted baby (lil Chris) to them in the Salt Lake Temple. They have just moved back to Salt Lake from Dallas (finally!) so it was a great opportunity to see them, the baby, and a lot of family that lives in that area.

We left Sunday afternoon and drove to my Aunt Terry's house in Cedar City. We got there about midnight and it was really cold, but no snow. This is the first time I'd been to this house that their family built themselves. It's a beautiful house and I'm glad we stopped to see it. The next morning we got up and ready and my Aunt Terry joined us for the remainder of the drive to Salt Lake.

Here are a couple pictures taken from her upstairs balcony.





We got to my grandma's house in West Jordan on Monday afternoon. We spent the evening visiting with family which was great. My mom and Aunt Terry spent the night at my Aunt Rolayne's house nearby (where they stayed up most of the night playing Wii from what I hear!) and Ty and I stayed at my grandparents house.

Tuesday was the day of the sealing. It was Chris & Lisa's 4th anniversary which is why they chose that day to do it. They actually ended up in the same sealing room that they were in when they were married. I'm so glad that I was able to attend.

Here are some pictures at the temple after the sealing.






Later that day a lot of the family got together at my Aunt Rolayne's house to celebrate. I got to see many of my cousins that I haven't seen in a while and got to see lots of new babies! There was lots of food, lots of visiting, and video games going on in the basement. Ty and I sat at the piano for a little while which I always enjoy.


Wednesday finally came and we had to head back home. I got up early and went to the Jordan River Temple. I had grown up seeing this temple just up the street from my grandparents house and had never gone there to do a session so I figured it was about time. I really enjoyed it and was glad I made myself get up and go.

We didn't leave until early afternoon so we got to visit some more with family. My Aunt Terry drove with us back to Cedar City and then the 3 of us headed for home. We got home around 12:30 or 1:00 Thursday morning and went straight to bed. Both Ty and I had to be up and at school & work the next morning.


It was such a fun trip. It's a long drive, but I'm so glad I went. I love my family and don't get to see them as often as I'd like to. It's also nice to get to spend time with my mom and Tyaan. I couldn't have asked for better friends to travel with.