The Manntastics

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

7 Months, 2 Years

Our new additions:

A day in Salt Lake.

Temple Square is my favorite in the Spring.

Melting Pot in honor of 7 months.

He sure is steamy.

Reunion! Elder Marsden & Sister Elverud are back! Provo is significantly a better place.

Got rock?

My climbing buddy is back!!

A celebration of Papa John's & The Malt Shoppe.

Monday, April 9, 2012

The Beard is Back.

Clearly, the beard is back. And looking good as ever.

I gave in and bought Easter lilies - they are just so darn pretty, and smell divine! I bought them in memory of Dad - because he loved lilies and always bought some for my mom every year. I also think of them as a symbol of this holiday - to me they sort of look like trumpets, which make me think of Angels trumpeting the glorious day of our Savior's resurrection.

If Thomas and I were candy, we would be peeps.

The cute picnic basket that I got from my sister Susie!

It was a lovely day indeed.

No picnic seems complete without Jones.

Egg salad sandwiches seemed very appropriate for the occasion.

Olive you.

Remember how mom says not to play with your food? Well, we still do.

Fruit Salad - forkless style :/

Peeps are just so cute. That's why I bite off the head first.

Happy Easter!

-Ninja Turtle and Wife.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

A Fun. Filled Night

Last Saturday, Thomas and I went to the Fun. concert in Salt Lake. It was awesome! Really enjoyed seeing them live. Check out the pics below!

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Like Father Like Daughter

This month, two years ago, marks the 2 year anniversary of my dad's passing. It's always hard going home and not seeing my dad around. It's still hard going into my parent's room and seeing his untouched desk, always orderly and neat as he liked to keep things, his jacket still hanging on the chair. My dad was an amazing man. He really cared and loved us, worked so incredibly hard for us, and spent quality time with us. I have some great memories, all the family does. I feel so blessed to have the knowledge I do - that I will be reunited with my dad again. I know this to be true - that families are eternal. I know even though I can't speak with or see him, he's looking down on me and is close by often.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Hellos and Goodbyes

Recently, we had a Jeru reunion (2010 study abroad). It was great seeing so many amazing people! It was also the first time I'd seen one of my professors (Brother Muhlestein who taught Old Testament) and his family since getting back as well. It was tons of fun!