Utah Trip 2009 Part II

So here are some more pics from my trip to Utah last month. I had so much fun!!! I miss my friends & family, but am thankful for vacations and visits.
LaDawn, Shalee & Linda at the Logan Temple...this picture cracks me up every time... LaDawn, Shalee & LindaLinda & Shalee in Park City, Utah...Shalee & Linda @ the Draper Utah TempleLinda 'livin' la vida loca' in Park City, Utah..ha ha Shalee & Linda @ Mt Timpanogus Utah TempleShalee & Linda @ Salt Lake Utah TempleShalee & Linda @ Provo TempleShalee in Park City, UtahShalee & Linda livin' it up in Park City, Utah

I had so much fun and had such a neat experience visiting 10 of 13 temples in Utah. I miss being so close to the temple, but am thankful that a new temple was announced for Fort Lauderdale, Florida...How cool!!! I ♥ the temple!!!

New Mutual Theme 2010

I love the new Mutual Theme for next year:

Shalee's "ME" Vacation...

Provo TempleMt Timpanogus TempleDraper Temple

So because I have a sweet hubby, I had a two week vacation in Utah. I left Aug 30th and got home Sept 12th. It was WONDERFUL! My friend Linda (who was visiting Utah from Germany) & I did our "TEMPLE TOUR". We started on Sept 1st and made it to 5 temples. We went to Provo, Mt. Timpanogos, Draper, Oqurrirh Mountain, & Jordan River. On Sept 2nd we went to Ogden, Bountiful & Salt Lake. On Sept 3rd, we went to Logan temple at night and my sister was able to go. I had such a neat experience at Logan. I can't believe how close all of the temples were. If you are in Utah...you are sooooo lucky! In the time it takes Linda & I to go to one temple in our area, we were able to go to 5 in one day. Such a cool experience.Oquirrh Mountain TempleJordan River TempleOgden TempleBountiful TempleSalt Lake Temple

The first week I stayed at LaDawn's and hung out with her girls on Friday. We went to SLC and had a girls night out. Friday afternoon I went to lunch with some of my IRS buddies and hung out with some friends & family.Logan Temple

Monday my sister Ronda & I hung out for the morning & afternoon.Shalee & Angie

Later I went to visit my friend Angie, that night we had a BBQ at Greg's Mom's. Tuesday Linda & I went to SLC Temple again, then went to the Lion House for lunch, and then went to go see the Joseph Smith film at the Joseph Smith Building...SUCH A BEAUTIFUL movie...

Wednesday & Thursday Greg's Mom & I went down to St George to see Grammie. She is 94and is still attending the temple as often as she can. We went to the St George Temple with her, then went to Pancho & Lefty's for dinner. (THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN ST GEORGE) I miss living there. I love Grammie and was so glad to see her again. It has been a long time.St George Temple

Thursday night when we got home from St George, I went to my sis-in-laws for a movie night w/her and Linda. We watched "North & South". GREAT movie!!!! Friday night was game night @ Susan's w/Julie, Linda, Susan (of course) and me. IT WAS SO FUN!! I miss them tons!

Saturday morning LaDawn picked me up for the airport and the vacation was over. It was wonderful! Good to get home to my girls and Greg and to Florida...I missed them tons!!

Coming Soon....Shalee & Linda's Utah Temple Trip Marathon

My dear friend Linda Haycock and I will FINALLY be in the same state after a 2 1/2 year break...She lives in Germany where her husband is stationed at this time. With us in Florida, it makes trying to get together a little tricky..

Linda & I are going to hit the temples when I get to Utah starting next week. Can't wait!!!!!!! It is gonna be fun...We are gonna try to hit as many as we can in three to four days. I'll post pics as we go.

LOVE YOU "FAITH"!!!!!!!

Just another day...or Saturday, Sunday,& Tuesday...

So here are some pictures from Saturday (Orlando Temple Trip), Sunday (YW Recognition Night), & Tuesday (YW Stake Volleyball Tournament). It's been a busy week already, but it's been good. Saturday was the youth Temple trip. It was a good day.
Jordan received her YW Medallion on Sunday. So proud of her. She is such a great girl and so much fun to have around. I love that she is so easy going and takes life as it comes at her. She is a good example to me and I love her TONS!!! Good job Jordan!!! You are wonderful and I love you with all my ♥!!!
Tuesday was our last activity with the Fort Myers Stake. It was a fun day for the girls. Afterwards we had Abby, Morgan, Samantha, Lillian & Ariana stay for a sleepover. The girls seemed to have a lot of fun. They watched a billion movies, laughed a lot, played games and stayed up VERY "early". It was fun having them all here. I love you guys!

Youth Conference 2009-S.T.A.N.D.

Here is a video one of the youth made from hundreds of pics that were taken at Youth Conference..He did an amazing job. Thanks Chero!

youth conference
by chero101

Youth Conference 2009
Eckard College-St. Petersburg, Florida
S.T.A.N.D-Stay True And Never Deviate

Summer Craziness; But In A Good Way ☺

June was quite the month. First of all I hit the big 4-0! (I know..depressing huh?!) Oh well, at least I'm still alive and I'll always be 2 years younger that Greg! That's always a big plus!! Ü
The week after my b-day, I unexpectedly lost my job. NOT GOOD! So I'm now trying hard to find something so that we can get by. I know God is aware of my concerns and needs and I'm sure somehow all will be well. If anyone knows of any job openings, I would appreciate if you could let me know.

Greg & I stayed overnight in Orlando on June 12th to watch the Space Shuttle launch on June 13th...however as luck would have it for us; the shuttle launch was scrapped. It was still a beautiful morning and we had a good time spending time together.
June 15th-20th was YW Girls Camp. Jordan is a 4th year, so she went on High Adventure. This year the High Adventure girls went sailing from Fort Myers to Cayo Costa State Park in the Florida Keys. They started out w/4 sailboats, but in the end only had 1 that made it back w/all the girls. Two broke down and one was damaged in a storm. It was a great experience for Jordan & she loved it.
This was Jaycee's first year at Girls Camp. Other than it being horribly hot and humid that week, she had a fun time. She got to spend time with some of her friends in the Cape Coral Ward, so she was happy about that. I went down w/the girls Wednesday night to watch the skits and Friday. It was fun.
June 25th-27th was the Fort Myers Stake Youth Conference. Our theme was S.T.A.N.D.- Stay True And Never Depart. We were blessed enough to have Kenneth Cope & Bishop Troy Dunn with us.
Sis Allen(Stake YW Pres-Fort Myers) and I went up Wednesday afternoon to get things ready and to pick up Kenneth Cope from the airport. Kenneth Cope & Troy Dunn were our two guest speakers. Wed night Mary, Kenneth & I went to dinner and had a fun time talking and hanging out for a while.
Such an awesome guy; I can't thank him enough for taking time out to help strengthen our youth as well as leaders. The spirit was AMAZING and the YM/YW loved it. This is one of our final activities w/the Fort Myers Stake. Our ward along w/two others are now part of the Bradenton Stake; a brand new Stake that was formed in May. It will be interesting to see the changes. I will so miss serving w/the Stake YW/YM Pres. of Fort Myers. It was been a short but wonderful 6 months.
I'm looking forward to July and am so thankful for my hubby & girls who are so good to me. I love my life and am very blessed! Ü