Balanced Rock

It's crazy, the awesome things you find in the middle of no where.... Dad told us about this thing called balanced rock, so we decided to go on a little drive. It actually took longer than expected to get to the middle of no where... But it was worth it!

We were driving in farm land, went around a corner, and all of a sudden were in these funky rocks. It was pretty cool!

Makes you wonder how the heck they got like that...

There it is! Balanced Rock.

As soon as we pulled up, I was ready to get out and start hiking up to it. Ian was shocked... Me too! But it's just not a honeymoon without a little hiking. Did it on my first one too!

Good thing it was windy. It was super hot out in the middle of no where Idaho!

I told Ian I'd hike up to it if... he would carry my water. He's such a good husband like that. That rock made a good resting place. The other rocks weren't quite so convenient for my bum. 

It was hot, windy, steep, and the loose rocks didn't help. But... Mrs. Bad Ankle and Mr. Bad Knee made it up to the giant balanced rock. 

Once we got up to the rocks, Ian kept going up into them. I needed a little rest and my feet really hurt from all the sharp, uneven rocks. I took my shoes off for some fresh air. They get super hot in those shoes... Then I imagined a rattle snake or scorpion, so I put my ratty old shoes back on. Those thoughts may have motivated me to put my shoes back on, however, they didn't make me get off the rock I was sitting on. I was a little pooped...

I couldn't believe I just hiked that thing! (I'm not a hiker if you couldn't tell. Complainer is more like it...)

Ian got an awesome picture from his solo adventure!

I sat on my rock for a while waiting for him. I didn't think he'd be too long. I started to get a little worried, so I started yelling his name. He can't hear me when I'm right next to him, what made me think he'd hear me then? Plus it kinda freaked me out. I didn't want to yell too loud and have balanced rock loose her balance...

I figured if his knee gave out and he fell down the mountain, I'd hear something... He finally made it back though!

Good pictures were not in my favor... It was sooooo windy! Could my hair get any crazier?

Going back down was a whole other adventure... I almost biffed it bad only once. There were lots of other little bursts of excitement though..

It was a fun and memorable little trip. I'm glad we decided to go!

Shoshone Falls

We went to Shoshone Falls for our "second honeymoon". We didn't have a lot of time... or money, so we needed somewhere close and cheap. 

Last fall, I saw something online about Shoshone falls. It looked pretty cool. The website said spring was the best time to go. Back then, we had planned on going in May. So we pushed our little trip out a couple weeks and went after we were sealed. 

Wait for it...

And WOW! As if the cute little waterfalls on the sides of the road weren't cool enough!

Apparently, it's the "Niagra of the West". I've never been to Niagra Falls, but this was pretty awesome! Definitely one of the coolest things I've been to.

I'm sure it was safe... but my legs were a shakin' on that platform!

Who knew we had something this cool, so close!

Kayakers at the bottom.

The view on the other side of the falls.

Ian loves to read the signs...

They actually had some pretty cool information.

The view kept getting better and better the farther up we walked.

I love this picture!

The sun was so bright!

So this squinty picture is the best we could get...

He's just so cute!

We were ready for snocones after walking around in the heat.

Kinda made me feel like a kid again...sick.

Luncheon

Here are a few pictures from our luncheon after we were sealed. Thanks so much to everyone who helped get it all ready while we were getting our pictures taken. Laura, Aunt Penny, and anyone else I wasn't aware of.

Thanks to Mom for making all the food. It was so good!

Does it get any cuter than that?

I loved how my little decorations turned out. Simple, but classy.

I wish I would have got a close up of the cute little bows I made on the jars. But I didn't.... so look close.

 

It was such a perfect day. Spent with family and friends, and of course good food.

I saved the best rose for Ian. It was the most perfect rose I've ever seen :)

Our Perfect Day Part II - Sealed Forever

Here's our professional pictures. Carolyn Anderson was our photographer. I love her style!
Check out her blog here.

It was finally my turn to be walking out of the temple. That was a neat experience! Seeing everyone there, waiting for us to come out. And lots of pictures being taken!

The whole event at the temple was one of the happiest days of my life.

 

I was sad I didn't get a group photo for our wedding, so I made sure we got one here. I don't have a whole lot to say in this post. Other than we are very grateful for everyone's love and support.

I loved how relaxed the whole day was. The stress of the big wedding already happened. Everything was 100% enjoyable. No stress, just lots of happiness and and having fun!

Dad and I are both a little wind blown...

It was an over cast day, but I will take that over super hot. We were all a little squinty, but that's ok! The wind was blowing a little bit too... it just adds a little more "flair" as Ian calls it :)

There were so many great shots that I absolutely love! It was hard to pick which ones to post. 

Oh I just love this one!