4th of July Festivities

Like we've done for the past two years we went up to Logan/Bear Lake for the 4th of July. Kevin's whole family usually goes to the concert and firework show up at USU but I honestly wasn't feeling it this year so we skipped that part of the traditions. After work on Wednesday we headed up to Logan to be with the fam then headed to Bear Lake the next morning. When we got there we went straight to the lake and played until a storm started coming then hung out at the cabin. Friday went to the lake again and this time I actually got into the water, which by some amazing miracle was tolerable. Tolerable meaning I could swim in it and not turn purple or say a swear word as soon as I jumped in :) If you've been to Bear Lake you know the water is usually freezing so the temperature was enjoyable for everyone that weekend. So this year it was nice to go tubing and hang out with everyone. Here's a few high lights from that trip, so hope you enjoy!!

Just For Fun Photo Shoot

Many many months ago my friend Jostlyn Stilson (Roz Photography) asked on Facebook if any couples that were engaged or getting married would be interested in doing a photo shoot with her using film. I said we're of course not doing either of those but if you ever want some models I'd love some updated pictures of us. We were finally able to get a time with her when she was up here in Salt Lake and I have to say, I LOVE these pictures! Jostlyn is freakishly amazing at what she does so you should check her out :) She also travels sometimes so huge bonus there. Here's her website http://www.rozphotoz.com/ and her husband also does Wedding and Lifestyle videos that literally make me cry sometimes http://www.rozcinema.com/.
Anyway, here are some of our fav's!

Blue Steel anyone?

Unexpected Calling

If you follow me on Instagram then you already know this, I'm just posting about it for my sake. About a month ago while we were leaving Lake Powell I was checking my e-mails and voicemails. I had 1 voicemail from a member of the bishopric and an e-mail from a different member of the bishopric. Later that day I received another e-mail but this was from the executive secretary then he ended up calling me a few hours later. I replied to all of these saying I was out of town, would be back Thursday but leaving again Saturday afternoon (we had Chad's Farewell that Sunday.) Come Saturday morning Kevin ended up getting a text from a member of the bishopric seeing if I could come in and see him and the bishop when they got home from the trek.

To me that was a lot of people trying to communicate with me about something that might be important. I wasn't thinking I was going to be called as YW president or anything like that, but I really couldn't think of what it could be. I was in the Nursery and on the Activity Committee for RS. That was perfectly fine with me. A few hours later as I go into the bishop's office then they called me to be the 2nd Counselor in the Primary Presidency. Now this isn't a major calling, nor is it a very stressful calling. Especially compared to callings I've had within the last 4 years. But this calling was unexpected to say the least.

I'm still trying to get to know all of the kids and trying to figure out what to say when they say something completely random, but it's a fun calling. Different, but fun. Teaching little kids is going to be hard for me, at least trying to say things that are on their level. But until I feel comfortable with that then I'll probably always feel like I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off. It's all a learning experience right? He wouldn't have inspired the Primary President to call me unless he knew that I could do it. The Lord doesn't call you, He qualifies you.