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Our first weekend back together and we went road tripin’. There were 2 wedding receptions we had been invited to. Though we could only make it to one, we decided to make a weekend out of it. Driving is good time for us to talk. We talk about about plans, our personal thoughts, and expectations of our future together. Side note, Idaho is beautiful this time of year- just sayin’.

We visited my Grandma. She made yummy dinner and bought a cake to celebrate my birthday a little early. She’s always sweet, plus its nice to spend time with her. Grandma was also a rockstar and booked a place for our wedding lunch!

I also got to see one of my favorite mission companions- Paola (Hna. Escobar)! She is from Guatemala but is living and going to school in Utah for now! Poor Sheldon was so good and patient as we talked in Spanish for awhile. It was fun to catch up though.

We couldn’t be so close without going to see McKinsey. So we picked her up and went to Zupa’s for some chocolate strawberries and a quick dessert we all shared.

The main reason we went to Utah was for Spencer’s Wedding Reception. It was a really nice atmosphere and had cute decorations. The best part was getting all dressed up for the evening with my handsome fiancé. I did see a few familiar friendly faces at the reception from back home, which was fun. We didn’t stay too long though because Sheldon wanted to get back and watch the end of the BYU basketball game (they won btw).

Then Sunday we drove back to Idaho to go to church with his family before returning to Rexburg. I think we decided that it was a 970 mile endeavor in all. Shel was the super driver the whole time too.

Thankfully I’m back in Rexy now and ready for classes again. Fun trip!

Well I made it through another semester, another year. Its been a great one, full of surprises, tears, and memories. Here is my year in review; month by month. (links to other posts included for further reading).

January- I celebrated my birthday in the mission with my “hija”.

February- I served in Suncuan ward in the Atiquizaya stake, and went to see “Los Ausoles” as a zone activity.

March- I helped plan a talent show ward activity, and I changed areas to the Centro ward in Santa Ana.

April- We had two mission temple trips and brought the Familia Morán, I also experienced my first “quinceñera” party.

May- We went on a beautiful adventure with the Familia Melendez to cerro verde, and Raul got Baptized as my mission miracle.

June- I finished my 18 months as a missionary and flew back home to Chicago to see my family.

July- Sheldon and I reunited in Chicago after being apart for 2 years (too long) and I started a internship job as a research and development scientist at Now Foods. I also went to help at Girls camp for a day.

August- Our family went on a vacation to California; Yosemite, San Francisco, and Monterey.

September- My dad helped me move into my new apartment in Rexburg and school began. Sheldon and I did some fun hikes.

October- Dad, Mckinsey, Sheldon and I all met up for general conference. We also carved pumpkins, went to a Lindsey Sterling Concert, went shooting… And my favorite: took a day trip to Yellowstone.

November- Sheldon and I celebrated 2.5 years together, went iceskating, I had a mission reunion, My parents came to visit for the weekend, I went to the Lloyds for Thanksgiving, We took a trip to Utah to see the lights.

December- I took part in a live nativity as a shepherd girl, and Sheldon proposed! I also finished my fall semester finals and flew home to Chicago to spend christmas with my family.