The Payson Temple

One week in the middle of the term I had the opportunity to go to the Payson, Utah temple with a few friends from next door. It was such an amazing place! This is a fairly new temple, and not only is there the peaceful and calming spirit that surrounds all temples, but this one is also simply stunning. It was an amazing evening and I can't wait to go again sometime! 

Hiking: The Y

BYU is in a bowl. 
And the walls of said bowl are made of mountains. 
It is (still) quite a shock for this Florida girl to wake up and see this every morning.

Anyways.....
The mountain directly East of campus has been named 'Y' mountain because, well, there is a 'Y' on it. Looks like this:

Yes. Those black dots are people.

Hiking: Stewart Falls

A huge group of kids from Heritage Halls decided to go and hike Stewart Falls and were kind enough to invite me and two roommates, Shaylee and Montana, along! It was super fun and we had a great time!

Hiking: Mount Timpanogos

Not going to lie, this hike was one of the hardest things I have ever done. E v e r. 
But it was so worth it. 

Here are some of the facts:

• Total Elevation: 11,695 ft
• Distance: 16 miles round trip
• Water Consumption: 7 bottles
• Start time: 5 am
• Mountain View from the summit: totally worth it. 

Annnnnd now for a TON of pictures....

(Oh and I went with the Jubecks and a few of their family members! Super fun group!)

Hiking: Bridal Veil Falls

One of the first hikes I went on when I got to Utah was Bridal Veil Falls! I got to go with Jubecks and it was super fun. And just beautiful!

Road Trippin'

On my way to BYU, Momma and I made a few stops and had some really good times. I thought I'd share a few of them here!

And so the adventure begins...!

Beach Day

Today was absolutely gorgeous.

FINALLY.

It has been rainy + cold + foggy for what feels like forever.

But the sun was shining,

the temperature warmed up (just enough),

and there was not a single cloud in the sky.

So what did that mean?

Obviously, it meant rushing to get home from work,

changing into something comfy,

getting into the car as quickly as possible,

driving fast (just slightly over the speed limit),

and GETTING TO THE BEACH.

(And dragging your lovely Momma with you. 

Because what's a beautiful day worth if you don't share it??)

But seriously, I am so grateful to live where I live.

I mean...

Just look at this!!

It does not get much better.

It wasn't warm enough to swim or anything.

In fact it was just a little chilly.

BUT spring fever took over...

(p.s. This is the. best. feeling in the. entire. world. Or at least my favorite!) 

Such a good day. I love the satisfaction that comes from knowing that I was able to enjoy the little things. I had such a good time just walking on the beach, talking with my mom, and looking at the seashells. No matter how many times I go, this view will never get old.