Last week I had the opportunity to go down to San Diego for Caitlin and Devin's wedding. It was AWESOME! The only complaint I have is that the trip was too short. But seriously it was a great weekend!
I drove down with some friends of Caitlin and Devin, Casandra (I can't remember when we met, but it feels like I've known her forever.), Ben (who I met randomly a couple of months ago, but we didn't really know each other), and Rick (I'd heard his name a ton, but never met him). We drove down to Provo on Wednesday night and stayed at Julie's house. Then Thursday morning we left and drove to San Diego. I drove the last leg of the drive into San Diego, and the WHOLE time I was getting SO excited to be home! Even though I was still hours away. It's like the closer I get, the more excited I get. I drove straight to Kira's because I was WAY excited to see her since she no longer lives 2 minutes away from me. Then Corey picked me up, and we went to the Densley's.
Good thing I showed up when I did because Hansen and Owen did NOT want to be baby-sat by Eden. They were on the phone with Shelly, and it was on speaker. I overheard the conversation and interrupted saying I was around and I would be there to watch them. Shelly was a little confused that I was at her house. In fact, she thought I was three-waying from Idaho. Haha! Surprise! I'm at your house! That was fun! I anxiously waited for her and Randal to come home, and it was SO good to see them! Truman came over later and we hung out for a while. I spent Thursday night at the Densley's.
Friday, I caught a ride with Tavin to the temple (He works there Friday mornings.), though I drove. Haha! I got to do an endowment session before Caitlin and Devin's sealing, which was nice. I miss the San Diego temple! Then I saw the bride and groom before the sealing, which was fun! The sealing was beautiful! And it really made me think that maybe this California/wanna-be-Utah girl wants to get married in San Diego, though she's dreamed of marrying in Salt Lake. Who knows!
I tried to take a million pics, but I was having too much fun enjoying the moment! Well, I did take quite a few pics anyway. I was very impressed with their photographer! She was AMAZING! (I want to go into photography someday, but first I need a nice camera and a portfolio. Then I can maybe start doing weddings and things. We'll see. Another note-After going to two weddings almost back to back, I've decided that I will probably at least need two photographers on my wedding day. One for the posed/traditional shots, and one to snap candids the whole time.) I also LOVED the colors Caitlin picked-purple and yellow. I don't really like purple or yellow, but they go very well together.
We went back to the Mission Valley building for a luncheon. Afterwards, Stu, Jessica, Kira, Ben, Rick, Casandra, and I went to Mission Beach. It was a little funny because we were all in our church clothes hanging out at the beach taking a million pics! It was SO fun though! And the sunset was GORGEOUS! I seriously miss San Diego a LOT!
Then I went to the potluck at LM1st Ward with Corey. It's crazy to me how each time I come home I know less and less people, and that ward I grew up in feels less and less like home. It was still fun to see those who I do know.
After our brief visit at our building, Corey and I headed to the Mission Valley building for Caitlin and Devin's reception. Corey was worried he'd be bored and not know anyone, but to his surprise he had plenty of friends there. It was a fun night! Again, I tried to get pics, but I wanted to dance and have fun and visit with people, so I don't have nearly as many from the reception.
Corey and I were exhausted after the reception, and we had been invited to do other things. We were just going to go home, but then somehow we decided to go see people. First we stopped at Bob and Janae's. Janae is all cute and pregnant! It was fun to see them! Then we went to Elise's house for games. It was a fun night! We played "Smurf," which apparently isn't Bishop's favorite game. Haha! Anyway, we had a lot of laughs and we have some great inside jokes now. How many smurf words can you use in
your testimony. Oh and... it depends! haha! Corey and I said goodbye Friday night because I was leaving Saturday afternoon and he had to work all day. (I should have gone and got Chipotle on Saturday, but time no money permitted that.)
Saturday morning, I went to Barnes and Noble to say hi to Vickie and pick up Girl Scout cookies from her (Thin Mints and Samoas! Yum!). It was SO good to see her, though it was way too short. Then I met up with Stephanie at the Densley's for German pancakes (my FAVORITE breakfast). Then Steph and I were off to David's Bridal to get me a bridesmaid dress for her wedding. We were pretty fast, which Stephanie and I were both grateful for. I'm not a fan of shopping, so I like to be in and out.
When I came home, Randal and Owen were getting ready to go to Grossmont Center. I was WAY tired, but I wanted to spend time with them, so I asked if I could go. Luckily, Owen said I could come. Haha! We went to Target, See's, and Wal*Mart. It was fun just being with the two of them! Man, I love the Densley's SO much! Then Randal dropped me off at Kira's, and we said goodbye! I hate saying bye to them!
Then we packed up Ben's car and said bye to Kira, which was WAY sad! I wish we could have taken her with us! Man, I miss her being in Rexburg! Then we were off to St. George. I drove the first leg because everyone was way tired from the beach. (They spent the day having tons of fun boogie boarding and surfing.) We stayed the night in St. George with Ben's cousin and her family. Sunday morning we went to church with them at 9 and left for Rexburg after sacrament meeting. We did stop in Salt Lake to go to Temple Square. That was fun!
Coming back to Rexburg after being in San Diego was rough. I thought I'd be fine. But seriously, the moment I stepped out of the car after arriving in Rexburg, I was already missing San Diego. That made me realize that I wouldn't want to move all the way to Oklahoma or any farther away than I already am because it will be harder to go home. I enjoy being able to go home and visit my family and friends. But the 4 and a half day vacation to SD was SO good and packed with fun! I LOVED every minute of it! Hopefully, it will happen again soon!
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