
Last week my parents came to Utah to visit me! This was the first time they've been up here since I moved here 4 years ago. They drove up to Southern Utah & spent a few days with some friends, then came up to spend 6 wonderful days with me. Sadly I had to work during the day, but we had fun evenings together. We went out to eat, we made meals at home, played games, and hung out with friends. My mom & I saw the new movie "Hairspray" on Thursday (my dad watched "Evan Almighty"...he wasn't too interested in "Hairspray" although I truly believe he would love it!). On Friday we went up to Ogden to see the temple and to enjoy

a roadtrip to places my parents had never seen but heard a lot about. We stopped in Layton for lunch, then drove through Bountiful (by the temple too) and into Salt Lake. We walked through Memory Grove, which was relaxing after being in the car all afternoon. On our way home we visited with my mission president & his wife, Alonzo & Stephanie Hinckley. I was happy to have them meet my parents. I was happy my parents met so many of my friends while they were up here. They finally got to see my life on a daily basis: my home, my work, my friends, and the beautiful state I live in. I miss them but cherish the time we spent together.