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Birthday Adventures

i don't know about you...but he's feeling TWENTY TWO-oo

This past Thursday we celebrated Cameron's 22nd birthday together. We started dating when he was 18. Time sure does fly. The first birthday we celebrated together, he turned 19 and was one month from leaving, so it was bitter sweet. The next two he was gone for. Needless to say, this was the best birthday we've celebrated together.

We slept in and drove up to the canyon in the late morning. We spent the afternoon fishing and the lake and later at a small creek. Go figure we caught all of our fish at the creek. 

After a long day of fish we drove home and got dressed up. We went out to dinner at Cameron's favorite place, Out Back Steak House. It was delish.

After a little din din we went back home and opened presents. Cameron was the happiest boy alive. He definitely got spoiled. Then we had cake. I sang to him and he blew out the candles. 

I really love that it is just the two of us. That was such a special time together. 

After we had cake and relaxed I told Cameron I had a surprise for him. We packed into the car and drove to Sundance Ski Resort. We parked and boarded a shuttle. We were let off right near a ski lift. I surprised Cam with what they call a "moonlight lift."

Essentially, we rode the ski lift in the dark with only the full moon as light.

It was just as amazing and romantic as it sounds. We cuddled and snuggled. It was the highlight of the day. I HIGHLY recommend everyone check out the moonlight lift in october. They only happen during a full moon, but they are absolutely wonderful.

It was such a special day. I am so grateful I got to spend it with such a special man.

happy birthday love. here's to MANY more. I love you babes. 

Gosh Dang It

I love this boy & I love being married. 

we spent the four of july weekend down in Salina Canyon at cameron's family property. 

we drove down after work on friday. by the time we got to the property it was pitch dark. we turned our headlights, and with the help of cameron's grandma, set up our tent in the dark. 

we love our tent. we have cots and lots of space (thanks mom & dad!)

by the time our tent was set up, our car battery had died. opps :) 

we woke up before the sun on saturday, 4-wheeled to the lake, and spent the morning fishing. we didn't get any bites the entire weekend, but we got to spend lots of time chatting by the lake. 

later that day we took a 4-wheel ride throughout the little valley near grandma & grandpa horrock's property. cameron took me to the tree he carved our names into for the first time. he carved our names in it on july 4, 2010. who would have guessed we'd be married three years later? I am so glad that we are. 

we had a great dinner and cuddled around the campfire. we talked about church & politics with his grandparents & parents. my two favorite topics. we made super gooey s'mores and saw a satellite in the starry sky. it was a perfect night.

the next morning we went fishing, rode 4 wheelers in the rain, and packed up to go home. it was a great weekend with the best boy. 

Grateful

I am so grateful to know who I am and to have the gospel in my life. I am grateful for my temple marriage and for the wonderful man I share it with.
There is so much happiness in living the gospel.

Cameron & I spoke in church last sunday. I spoke on obedience and he spoke on the priesthood. It was our introduction to the ward, and was so fun. A true miracle happened that morning. Our internet hadn't been working the entire week. I went to my parent's house to write my talk, but forgot to print it. I came home after taylorsville dayzz and realized I hadn't printed my talk. Our printer is a wi-fi printer, and without our internet was completely useless. I couldn't find the the cord to just connect it to my computer, so, at midnight, I began handwriting my talk and at 2am I gave up. I had only written a page and a half of the talk. I still had four pages left. I decided I would just wake up early, drive to herriman to print my talk, and make it on time to 9 o'clock church.

I woke up four hours later and got ready to drive to my parent's house. For some reason, I had the feeling I should try to print my talk. I got my laptop out and low and behold, my wi-fi worked for long enough to print my talk.

I sobbed. I am so grateful for miracles, even the small, silly ones.

Our talks went well. We have a wonderful ward and are very welcomed.

The stake president was visiting our ward that morning. It was so great to meet him. After hearing us speak, he invited us to talk in stake conference in the fall.

Let's hope my printer works then :)

SHOUT OUT

Chloe Nguyen, our fantastic wedding photographer posted some photos on Facebook from our big day. We haven't gotten them all back, but we got enough to remember what a special day that was. It was the most amazing day of my life, and our photographer was better than I could have ever imagined. She helped make our day that much better.

Seriously, if you have a wedding coming up, check her out. She was well priced and completely professional. I adore her.

bridesmaid love. 

oh, and this guy is pretty great. 

Meow Meow

this is Stockton. He's our baby & we love him dearly. 

Date Night

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Cam cam & went out on a little post-sick date night. Now that we live on the east side we're close to lots of new things, like Mimi's. The Mimi's in murray is literally 5 minutes away from our little home. After a little convincing we (me convincing him that it wasn't just a girl place) ended up at Mimi's for a late night dinner. We both had chicken & laughed. 

It's weird...date night is SO much better when it doesn't include a door step scene. We just go home together and snuggle on the couch.  

Marriage is the best.