The Eagle Has Landed

On Wednesday Jake officially reported to the MTC. A guy that Jake and Greggy know picked them up from the airport and dropped them off at the MTC for us. He was nice enough to email my parents the following pictures:





Good luck Jake and Greggy! We love you guys!

B-B-B-Ballin!

Today Cory "reached baller status" (his words). In the mail he received an offer for the Visa Black card. Even though we are way too stingy to pay the outrageous annual fees, the simple fact that he was offered the card is enough for him. It's funny how the littlest things can make someone's day:) Haha.

Out of Africa

So Monday was out 2 year anniversary but with Jake leaving for his mission and all, we didn't really do much on Monday. So, today, after we sad our tear-felt goodbyes to Jakey, Cory and I headed up north to Out of Africa in Camp Verde, AZ. I know, it doesn't sound like the most romantic anniversary trip, but we had to find something to do together without having to take off work and spend the night somewhere. We'd just gone to the Grand Canyon a couple of months ago, so we settled on Camp Verde instead. Pulling into the park I was quite disappointed. There were hoards of kiddos and moms and school groups and we seemed to be the only child-lacking adults in the place. But, it was actually pretty neat. Much better than a zoo. We were literally feet away from lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) and could've probably had our hands chewed off if we so dared. Beyond the up close and personal caged animals, they have this big open area of land where they drive you around for a safari-like experience. We saw zebras and giraffes and all kinds of other things up close and personal. Cory got to feed a giraffe a carrot with his mouth and ended up getting a little more tongue than he bargained for.












After spending a few hours at the park, we had some time and headed over to Montezuma's Castle. We were already there so we figured, "what the hey", and decided to check it out. It took all of fifteen minutes but it was kind of neat to see.





After getting in touch with our native American history, Cory just had to stop and fish. So, we stopped by the river and let him fish for a bit. He did manage to catch a fish in the fifteen minutes that we spent fishing, which was good enough for him.






All in all, it was a pretty fun-filled anniversary.

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our two year anniversary. I cannot believe it's only been two years...it feels like we've been together FOREVER:) Cory is my absolute best friend and I feel so lucky to get to spend forever and ever with him.


Our first picture together




Hanging out with friends




When we went to Vegas




Temple Square and the weekend he proposed








Wedding announcement pictures down in Mexico





Our wedding day






Our one year anniversary at Disneyland






Now

Jake's Farewell

Today Jake had his farewell. He was so nervous but he did such a good job. It was packed and it was so nice to see all the love and support from friends and family.

One of his best buddies Greggy Romney had his farewell today too and also is flying out and reporting to the MTC on Wednesday with him. They're both such studs.




Tonight we had a big farewell party for Jake and Greggy at Sweet Cakes. It was so much fun to get to visit with friends and family while we enjoyed yummy pizza and goodies.




























A big thanks to all those for their love and support of our Jakey!