Since it's been a while, I thought I'd quickly go through my pictures and pull out some to quickly document some of the things we've done in the past 8 months (not necessarily in order)... since I've been pretty horrible at blogging.  So- since we have been home from Hawaii, we...

1. We took the long way from Cedar to Laramie.  We cut through Colorado, and found this cool rock.  It took a very long time to make the drive, but it was fun to see parts of the state that we weren't as familiar with.

2.  We paid a visit to the Denver aquarium.  

3.  We celebrated Steve's 30th Birthday in Denver.  My parents came to visit, and we spent 2 nights in Denver.  The first night, we went to a Rockies game.  Then, on Steve's birthday, we made our last visit to the Denver temple.  That night, we saw Wicked.  It was absolutely Fantastic!!

4.  After we got our new awesome Honda CRV, we spent some time this Summer enjoying the area around Laramie.  We drove up to the Snowies-

and out to Lake Hattie-

and to Rob Roy Reservoir-

5.  We finally spent an afternoon hiking around Vedauwoo.  We didn't go on any particular trail, but we did find some HUGE boulders that we spent the afternoon climbing on.  

6.  Along with Steve's parents, we drove up to the Black Hills of South Dakota.  It was so much fun!  We stopped at Mt. Rushmore, Jewel Cave, and Deadwood.  

The graves of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok

7.  We made a trip back to Utah for Corry Family Reunion.  We participated in the hike, as well as other Family Reunion events.  Unfortunately, most of the reunion was very rainy and foggy.  Although it was fun to watch the final horseshoe competition take place in several inches/feet of mud! (*Video HERE)

8.  Steve and I visited Martin's Cove.  I had been there before, but it was Steve's first time. 

9.  After our trip to Martin's cove, we were feeling more ready to be Ma and Pa for our stake trek.  This was our last weekend in Laramie, and we had so much fun!  We were asked to reenact the story of Jens and Elsie Nielsen.  It was a really great experience, and my testimony was strengthened as I learned more about her and reenacted pulling Steve in the handcart up the hill.  What a strong woman!  

Go Chislett family!

10.  Steve finally shaved his beard!  After we got back from trek, Steve shaved his beard in several stages, complete with photos of each stage.

11.  We moved back to Utah!!  Hooray!  The day we moved back, we also met up with Devon and Stacey for a wonderful dinner at Buca di Beppo.

12.  We both started working!  I am teaching 2nd grade at Snow Springs, and Steve is working at Windsor Elementary, Vineyard Elementary, and American Fork High School.  (Yes...the American Fork mascot is a caveman...with a large club...)

13.  Oh- and we bought a house!  Hooray!!

Chester. May 2006-May 2012

Oh Chester.  It's been a good 6 years.  May 5, 2006.  

That's the day you joined me in my adventures.  (Who knew it would also be my future husband's birthday!)  I remember being so excited that I finally had a car at college.  A way to get to Wal-Mart.  It was fantastic.  Since then, you've been with me for many good times!  You were there throughout me and Steve's dating-ness.  

I believe you were even the car we drove to Liberty Park when Steve proposed!  You were our getaway car when we got married, and you drove us on our honeymoon.  

That turkey was the last thing to leave Chester.  He's been there for years.

You have been on many adventures with us over the years!  We've been to family reunion.

And you've even taken us all the way across the country.  

(Note- this picture was actually taken our last night of the road trip...in Laramie.  Never thought we'd actually live there...)

May 14, 2012.  I'm sorry Chester!!

We tried to make you look a little better,

But I think we all knew the end was coming.  Chester, you were an amazing car.  You made it to 255,000 miles, and we know you still had more in you.  We will miss you!!

While out running on Saturday, Steve and I stumbled upon a used car lot that specializes in Hondas.  (Side note... looking for a car while in running attire = fantastic!  No pressure!)  We looked through all the overpriced cars, until we found the hidden gem.  My dream car.  She was ours within a few hours.

Welcome to the family Ruby!

A Bunny Story...

So these pictures are old.  But I just have to share!!  Way back in September 2010, Steve and I went down to the SLC public library with my dad.  Down by the kids section they had a big art display.  There were several picture books made by students that were displayed on the walls.  When we came across this one, we knew we had found a gem.  This kid seriously has a future in kids stories... or maybe not... :)  Enjoy!  (By the way... note this kids' age.  7.)

Let's just quickly recap a few of my favorite points.  

1- Just look at the cover!  Smiling bunny, glowing carrot, perfect.

2- Fantastic facial expressions!  Really- look at the bunny's face in every picture.  Amazing.

3-  The process of the melting wings.  3 pictures that we see those wings melting.

4- The crazy monkey man who jumped out of his car.

5-  The angel bunny at the end... complete with brown wings and halo.

6- The fact that this 7 year old kid told such an awesome story using only pictures.  

Yeah... I'm impressed!

Hawaii Day 9- March 17

Our final day in Hawaii.  Sad day.  We started the day off early with a 6am temple session.  Unfortunately, Maggie and Brian just missed the session.  But we met up with them in the celestial room and were able to do some sealings together.  Here are a few pictures from the temple for your viewing pleasure.

Then we stopped by McDonalds for lunch.  It was cool.  

After that we packed up all of our stuff, said goodbye to Maggie and Brian, and headed to the airport.  Our flight left that night, and we got to Salt Lake early in the morning on the 18th.  Steve and I took a nap, then drove back to cold Laramie.  We LOVED our trip to Hawaii!