Friday we played around on the BYU campus pointing out where Geoff and I had undergraduate classes, exploring the Science Building, eating at the student eatery, roaming through the bookstore, and picnicking on the grass South of campus. The girls bought lollipops to pass out to the students and got a lot of smiles as they exclaimed, "Go Cougars!"
Their BYU school spirit continued that night at a BYU vs. Utah State game. It was their first football game ever (I'm sure my dad and brothers think it is a cryin' shame) and they took to it immediately. We sat right in the midst of the Utah State fans and Tennie alone out-shouted them all.
BYU had an incredible comeback in the last minutes of the game. Geoff's sister Nikki snuck the girls on to the field after the game and they are pretty sure they were on ESPN. Oh be joyful!
Saturday and Sunday afternoon we had tickets to the Semi-annual General Conference of our church. Tens of thousands of people gather into this enormous conference center to hear the words of our prophet and the twelve apostles. There were people there from all over the world. It was a great experience for all of us, including our new friend Karen who recently joined the church here in Auburn.
The Salt Lake temple where Geoff and I were married
Many in Geoff's family gathered for dinner Sunday evening and then we drove up in to the canyon to enjoy fall's beauty. We didn't have much time but loved what we got! (Even up close to a mom and baby moose!)
And amidst the comings and goings we fit in a few quick visits with my dad. He loved the girl's new "Big Eyes"...
We are grateful for every day he is with us, and loved seeing him.
And now we are back and life seems to be moving a little faster than I'm comfortable with!
Geoff is in Abu Dhabi this week, and Peru the next. We're not used to him being gone! But we love to hear about his adventures and the wonderful people he meets.
Stay tuned, I have a little catching up to do...
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