Oakland Temple

 The Oakland Temple is kind of a special place for me and Brett.  Eight years ago he picked me up at the Oakland airport to do an EFY session at Sanoma State.  We were "broken up" at the time, but he was kind enough to pick me up. I remember getting in the car and it felt so good to be with him again.  The conversation was easy and we kept sneaking smiles at each other.  We then drove to the Oakland temple.  Brett told me that this is where he remembered how much he loved me.  I felt the same way.  It was fun.

August 2003 

March 2011

Now I have two more boys that I love to be with at the Oakland temple.  Seeing them also reminds me of how much I love Brett.  (Seeing this picture also makes me think about how I should always wear my contacts and that I need a haircut)

And now for one of the cutest pictures ever:

Aw.  I love it.  

I am so grateful for forever families!

San Fran Trip

Brett is currently working up in the Bay Area.  We took a little trip to visit him and spent the weekend in San Fransisco.  Despite the pouring rain and the cold we had a good time.  The first two days, Brett worked, so the kids and I did our best to entertain ourselves... in the rain.  Day one was spent going the the Jelly Belly factory.  It was an hour drive... in the pouring rain.  I prayed a lot and held on tight to that steering wheel!  We made it there and back safely and my love of Jelly Belly's is revived.  We have some in the candy jar now.  Day two we woke up to the sun peaking through the clouds.  I loaded up the boys quick and we spent the morning at the cutest children's place ever: Happy Hollow.  It really was awesome.  It was part zoo, part kiddie rides, part park.  They had puppet shows and story time and more... it was great.  Then it started pouring and we left.  

Day Three was San Fransisco with Brett.  What a fun fun city.  We went to the Zuem - a great children's museum.  Brett and I had more fun than Ryan!  We ate some great tacos and ice cream for lunch.  We then drove around the city until we found our way to the golden gate bridge.  A great way to end the day!