What I've been doing...Part I

I went to the TEMPLE!!! It was so great to be able to finally go inside. Although a lot of it went over my head, I did leave with a stronger testimony of the power I had when I left. It is so beautiful inside. I honestly felt that it was the closest thing to heaven on this earth. Probably because it is. It was a gorgeous day which is so fitting because I the experience was equally gorgeous. I am really looking forward to going back a few more times before I go on my mission. (which is only about a month away!!!)

Here are a few pics that we captured from that day...(May 24th)

This was Jim talking to Dad who was sitting in the SUV...I love the pic of the temple in the background.

Eating lunch after I took out my endowments:

My parents and I: The girls (Lisa, Amber, Me, Sara Smith):

What I've been doing...Part 2

Last week I went to Pittsburgh to visit one of my best friends, Erin. I decided that since the price of gas is so astronomically high it would be cheaper for me to ride the bus. I haven't had a ton of experience with public transportation but after this trip I can honestly say I've had my fill.


The harrisburg bus station is dodgey to say the least. My bus was supposed to leave at 3pm and didnt leave until 4...and waiting there for that extra hour was rather unnerving, considering all of the strange and dangerous looking folk I was forced to be around. Just thinking about it makes me shutter. It is a miracle I arrived in Pittsburgh unharmed. Seriously.


Once I finally got to the Pittsbugh bus station Erin was there waiting for me, so it was nice to be among "friends" if you know what I mean. I had such an awesome week with her. She has a beautiful home, and I felt like I was staying at a resort! She has a lake in her backyard (pic above) and two adorable yellow lab dogs: Gert and Ben. They were gentle and kind, so I didn't mind being around them in the least.


Since I'm pretty lazy I'm only going to post a few pics of my trip, but if you want a full photo-journal account, go to my facebook and view my album.

Erin's backyard...there is a part of a golf course AND a lake on her property...

What a cute dog...
By the lake...

Out in front of her house...

Erin in the kitchen...

Driving to the bus stop to go home on Friday morning:(.

Driving in to the city of Pittsburgh...