It's Official. We're Engaged!

So, Mark's basically the most incredible, kind and generous man I know (No offense to the other men I know). He and I went to "Mormon Night" at Fenway Park (Saturday the 30th). The game was fabulous and the Sox WON!!! It was a magical game. Afterward, we were on the train going home with Shelly when Mark told me we should get off the train early to "get ice cream". We got off at Arlington and Shelly didn't suspect a thing (she thought I was hungry, which is a rational thought BTW). Well, we didn't get ice cream but walked to the Boston Public Gardens (see picture but picture it at 10:30 p.m.). He put his sweatshirt down on the ground for me to sit on and we sat near a charming pond (with ducks, reflections, and weeping willows). We talked how Boston had brought us together and Mark said a few other "sweet" things, then knelt down, which was actually up because I was on the ground and asked me to marry him. I said "Yes" and then we let it all soak in for a minute. It was a sweet experience and the ring was PERFECT! It's a princess cut solitaire with a platinum setting. It was exactly what I wanted and more.

We've now reserved the Salt Lake Temple for a sealing on December 30, 2008 at 9:40. We are so excited and can't wait to share it with you. Any advice??? I'm open for wedding suggestions.

Love Ya!!!

Moving Day!!

Yup. Tons going on right now! Shelly and I decided to move to Medford because it's loads more space, $200 less expensive and closer to my work. Unfortunately we kicked out our dear friends Audria and Tara to stay here ;). We are living with Janae Kraus and we love our new place. Come visit any time. We have lot's of space for you!! 580 High St. Medford, MA 02155. Mail or visit any time!!

Road Trip Day #3

Today was Sunday so we went to church and then stopped back in Palmyra to visit the Sacred Grove (where the prophet Joseph Smith saw God the Father and Jesus Christ). The day was beautiful and the spirit was immediately present, even as we entered. We also saw his log home and farm. This is where the Book of Mormon was hidden for a time and where Joseph Smith saw the last prophet of Book of Mormon (Moroni). Moroni came to Joseph Smith and told him where to find the plates of the Book of Mormon. It was a very sweet place. This is a picture of the temple taken from the Sacred Grove.

Road Trip Day #2

So today is Mark's 32nd birthday! I surprised him by getting him tickets to the Red Sox's/Blue Jay's game in Toronto for tonight. Mark was super excited and I was so happy he was happy. Unfortunately the Sox lost by a landslide but it was still fun to be at the game. Later that night we went to Niagara Falls in ON, incredible! Our little hostel was run by a crazy Canadian named "Charlie" of course pronounced /Sharlie/.

Road Trip Day #1

Mark and I decided to take a road trip for the weekend. On our first day we ended up in Palmyra, New York. We visited the hill Cumorah (where the prophet Joseph Smith received the Book of Mormon) and did a session in the temple. It's a gorgeous temple with amazing stained glass windows. You can see the Sacred Grove from the administrative offices in the temple. Here is a picture of the temple and a picture of Mark in front of the Sacred Grove.