Arizona

This past weekend we had a quick but fun trip to Gilbert, AZ . My cousin Chris has been called to serve in the Toronto Canada Mission. All the family got together to support Chris and we were able to do a session in the Mesa temple. This was my first time inside the Mesa temple and it was beautiful! Chris really touched us all when he spoke in church. He has always been the young and quiter one in the family and it was nice to hear him speak. He is blessed with such a strong testimony of the gosple and I know he'll be a great missionary.

Chris and Gramps

Jeremy did a great job driving, the Arizona hghways were not kind to us on Friday night as we made our way to Gilbert-they shut down the interstate completely and made us take a 13 mile detour through the middle of nowhere! We were almost out of gas so Jeremy was freaking out hoping we would make it to the next gas station...which we did right as the E light came on~! 7 hours later we arrived at Jeremy's good friend Bryce's house.

Some highlights of the trip were eating at Cafe Rio!!! This place has the best pork salads. We also got to enjoy hanging out with family and friends in Gilbert. We pigged out on the classic family spinach dip and rice crispy treats!!! And of course going to the Mesa temple. The drive home was a breeze. I practically slept the whole way while Jeremy drove and we made it home much faster than before...much faster! We are so proud of Chris and love him so much and wish him all the success on his mission in Toronto!!!!