15 Years, Baby!

Randal and I went to Cancun, Mexico for our 15th anniversary.

We had an amazing time.

The view from our room:

We ate chicken mole here:

It was so delicious. 

At the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico:

Where we met this guy (along with his entire family):

And where we cooled off at a beautiful beach:

We ran into these guys:

And him. He blessed out tour group. We think. He was speaking Mayan, so for all we know he was giving us directions to the nearest souvenir shop.

Weaving a hammok. (I wish I'd brought one home.) 

At the Mayan observatory. Evidence in this building alone shows the extent of the Mayan's knowledge of the stars and the earth. It was fascinating. And hot.

Something cool:

Ta-dah! One of the 7 new wonders of the world:

It was amazing, even at a distance like it is here near the burial ground. See all the heads engraved in the stones of the wall. Creepy. 

Here we are being stupid:

And here:

15 years. It really doesn't feel like it should be that long. Sometimes I still think we are just playing house and that we really are still just kids. But maybe the saying is right and feeling like time has flown is because of all the fun we have had. And we have had some fun. We have three awesome children, we have picked up and moved to new places, and we have seen a bit of the world too. But mostly we have spent our time doing all the mundane, everyday things that build a solid foundation to one incredible life together.  I love you, Randal!

UT/ID 2014

We made it another year. So we rewarded ourselves with a trip West.

First thing on bucket list: trains with Grandpa.

Next: a bridal shower for Tammy and Ashley. You might be asking where are they? Well, I didn't take any pictures of them! No, apparently this is where my priorities are:  

I had fun planning the shower with Jessica and Dana. Jessica had everything decorated so cute. The truth is, I didn't get any pictures taken during the shower because I was too busy enjoying the chance to be with everyone again. 

Tammy's wedding was beautiful. No camera at the temple though. (I'm seeing a pattern here. Check Dana's blog, she thinks ahead.) 

One of the highlights at the reception was the boys razzing her with their orange "tuxedos". Tammy really didn't take the bait though. I think she knows them all too well.

It did make for memorable wedding line. And not the least bit tacky. 

Beautiful cake. Don't you think, Mom? You did good. 

Our sweet Addie was baptized. It was such a special baptism, due in part to the sacrifices these great people made to be there (and all those who wished her well and who would have been there if they could). 

 With Grandma and Grandpa Nelson:

And Grandma and Grandpa Rimington:

If it wouldn't be a violation of her privacy, I would transcribe some of Adelaide's touching journal entry on this blog. But it would be so I will not. Let me just say, she really felt the Spirit on her baptism day and I am so grateful for the experience she had. I am so blessed to have her as my daughter. She is one amazing kid! 

After all this and more, we said goodbye to Utah/Idaho...

 for another year. Sniff, sniff.

I realize this last picture is a bit of a duplicate, but I'm trying something new--to actually have pictures with me in them. It's going to be hard, but it's time to do it. 

Also, there is an amazing lack of pictures of our time spent in Idaho. Why?! Why?! Why?!

Suffice it to say, we ran them ragged up there too. And we had a great time doing it! :)

PS--Congratulations, Tammy and Conley and Ashley and Tony! And to the parents of the brides, as well!

PSS--Congratulations, Annisa and Lindsey. We look forward to meeting your new little ones next year!