I Love to See the Temple, I'm Going There . . . Almost Every Day!

We are really enjoying Idaho!

 

On Monday, instead of packing our bikes and driving somewhere else to ride, Dad and I decided to explore some of the areas around our apartment.  We don't like riding on roads, but there is not much traffic on some of the smaller farm roads.  Here we took a dirt road through some farmland.  We ended up having to turn around and go back--lots of sand, rocks, and mud!

 

 

I colored some pictures for Afton and Eliza and mailed them to them.

 

Eliza insisted on bringing hers to the dinner table.  Pa, ha!

 

Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Dad's First Day of Work - New Teacher Training

 

 

Thursday--the second day of new teacher training.

Dad has gone from a white shirt and suit to a colored shirt and slacks!

Let's hope he doesn't wear jeans tomorrow!

PS.  I think he's the cutest professor on campus!

 

 

Friday we decided to ride our bikes and explore the east end of Rexburg.

The only problem . . . we had to make it up the hill!

Dad made it all the way to the temple without stopping.  I had to do the walk of shame part way up the hill.  But in my defense, on the way back, we came down a different hill--but I clocked my speed at 32.4 miles per hour . . . without pedaling.  It was a big hill!

 

 

So we headed east . . . and just kept going.  It was beautiful and hardly any traffic.  Farmland everywhere!  I thought I would miss the mountains being close to us--like they are in Colorado Springs.  But all the farmland is a different kind of beauty--and I love it!  It's so peaceful.  Dad and I rode 13 miles.

 

When we got back from our bike ride, we had a message from the Leishmans.  Steve and Sam were in town.  Sam was interviewing for a job.  So we got together with them and Steve's brother at the Hickory for lunch.

 

 

After that we took some stuff into Dad's new office, got a parking pass for me, and went to the temple.  Again, it is so wonderful being so close to the temple!

 

Saturday I went to a Stake Women's Conference in the morning.  Then Dad and I spent the afternoon in Idaho Falls with our builder.  Our plans are coming along nicely, and we are getting excited.  We're hoping to sign a contract next week.

 

Love you all!

 

 

Dallin's Pictures - August 24

 

 

The district eating lasagna...the sisters won.

 

Miguelina, with her son and the zone leaders.

Family, It's About Time

As we begin our new life in Rexburg, I am still taking a lot of pictures.

So here's what I've got for this past week.

 

On Monday night we had Family Home Evening with Josh and Elizabeth.  We talked about how we can keep the Sabbath Day holy and make it a delight.  Then we went to the game room at our apartment complex and played air hockey, ping pong, and pool.  We ended the night with fresh peach shakes.

 

I finally got one in Dad's hole!



I snapped this picture at exactly the right time.  This is Dad's game face.  He made this exact same face in high school when he played basketball!

 

Dad and I tried to do our "A" date on Tuesday.

We were going to ride "ATVs" in St. "Anthony" at the sand dunes.  But the rental guy didn't show up--so we left.  Another day.

 

On Wednesday we helped Josh and Elizabeth move to Pocatello.

 

We timed it.  It took us 17 minutes to unload the truck.

They have a really nice apartment.  And after living with other people for the past year, and moving around a lot, having their own place feels really good to them!

 

On Thursday Dad and I sent to see Jeffrey, Kirsten, and JJ Carver.  They are leaving Rexburg this weekend and will be moving to Texas.  Such a cute family!  We wish they had stayed in Rexburg a little bit longer!

 

On Friday we drove to Salt Lake City.  We stopped and looked at cars in various places along the way.  We got to the Applegates in time for a yummy dinner and then we were off to the Jordan River Temple to do sealings with my family.  It was a wonderful evening, followed by ice cream at Sub Zero.  You're not going to believe this . . . but I forgot to take pictures!  Dang!

 

Saturday morning Dad and I went for a long bike ride.  We followed the Jordan River Trail most of the way.  We took one detour to explore the Madison River Trail.  This picture was taken on that trail, which put us on top of a hill on the south side of the Bangerter highway. 

 

After the bike ride and showers . . . we bought a car!

We are now a two-car family again.

Introducing Howie the Honda.

 

 

As soon as I saw that Howie had a hitch, I knew it was a sign that this was the car for me!  Bwhaha!

 

Then we headed down to Provo to pick up Jayna and have lunch with Grant and Gladys.  We went to a place call Mooyah for burgers and shakes.  It was yummy!

 

We got to see Jayna's new apartment.  She is excited about her big bedroom and closet.  There's enough room in her closet to place all her shoes on the top shelf!

 

We parked our Lexus in Grandma and Grandpa's driveway . . . and it leaked something!  So Dad went to the auto store and bought some cleaner to clean their driveway.  It worked! 

 

 

Saturday evening we went swimming with Grandma and Grandpa.  They've been going to the pool about three times a week to exercise.

 

Grandpa's become quite the swimmer!

 

Relaxing in the hot tub.

 

My favorite part of the evening was when we were all in the hot tub and Grandpa let out a big burp.  We all looked at him.  Then he pointed to Grandma.  Pa, ha!

 

Sunday morning we got to hear Kaylee give her homecoming talk after returning from a mission to Georgia.  She did a great job!  Then we all went back to Jay and Suzie's house for some yummy food.  It was fun spending about three hours visiting with family.

 

Sunday afternoon we drove back to Rexburg--with a stop in Pocatello to see Josh and Elizabeth.  Dad gave Josh a Father's Blessing before he starts school tomorrow.

 

And we got to see their new couch they bought off Craigslist for only $50.

 

It is fun being close enough to be able drive down to Salt Lake for the weekend and spend time with family.  Good stuff.

Dallin's Pictures - August 17th

So I had the opportunity to select...kill...take out the hairs...and eat guinea pig this week :0

 

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A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life of the Pages

Saturday, August 15th, 2015

 

Brian:  Biking in Pocatello on the City Creek Trail.

 

 

Kathy:  Biking in Idaho Falls on the Snake River Trail.

 

Ty: I won first place for my age division at the Possum Town Triathlon today.

 

 

Michelle: Trying to have a good attitude about furniture shopping with my entire family today.

 

 

 

Afton: I really wanted this lamp. If you didn't know, my favorite color is pink. I also wanted the pink picture frame and pink bed. We only got a white dresser, but it does have a mirror like I requested.  

 

 

Eliza: We furniture shopped during nap time today.

 

Kathryn: I was a trooper while my parents took forever deciding to buy this dresser.

 

 

 

Josh:  We've taken on an undertaking to make the best potato salad ever!  This is our first attempt.

 

 

 

Elizabeth:  Enjoying some Subway!

 

 

Jayna:  I had to work this morning, but I got to play with a bunny afterwards--so it was a good day.

 

 

 

 

Dallin:  I had the opportunity to select, kill, take out the hairs, and eat guinea pig.