Dan had a whole four days off from Army this weekend. So we decided to utilize this time for some projects and little day trips...
I decided we needed some new furniture for our new apartment. But after seeing the prices at all the stores here, we decided spray paint was more in our budget. So lucky Dan got to do lots of painting, he had fun - I promise.
While dan painted, I made jam. The domesticness of my new life is overwhelming. Note, this jam is made from organic berries from our farmers market. And its delicious. And if you visit, you can have some.
Saturday we made the trip to the Oakland Temple. It was a forever long drive due to traffic. I know, I shouldn't complain about a 3 hr drive: There are Honduran families that sell everything they have and travel for days... Well for me, who is used to living in Utah and deciding which Temple within a 15 min radius to go to, it was long ordeal.
The Oakland temple has its own unique flair. We noticed while driving in we noticed this sign that says " No limousines please." I wondered what the heck that was about. Also, as we were walking in to the temple, we saw a group of girls in matching strapless really low/short dresses. I thought to myself, "Interesting bridesmaid dress choices for a temple wedding..."
Its hard to see, because I was trying to take discreet pics and not get in the way of actual photographers - but it all made sense after we got out of our session. The Oakland temple is THE PLACE for the local hispanic community to take Quinceanera
and (non-temple) Wedding pictures. Seriously, there were tons of them.
I know, you're sick of reading. Last thing. We went for our first Big Sur hike, it was pretty cool.
I only look triumphant because you cant hear me wheezing. I'm not in good hiking shape. Poor Dan spent most of the hike waiting for me and "You can do it! Keep going, 10 more feet."
See, isn't this view worth coming out here to see? Can you tell i'm really pushing for visitors? The whole "staying home all day, with no friends, while Dan is at school all day thing" is getting old quick.
The end. Also I look so strange because we did the whole self timer thing and I was still moving. And I'm just generally awkward looking. Hope everyone had a great labor day weekend.
Our primary reason for the visit: our niece! We finally got to meet her and attend her blessing. Dan did a great job holding her, and carrying her up for blessing. He'll be a great dad, many many many years from now. 
We got to go to our favorite pizza place, THE PIE! Our friends Danielle and Jesse drove up, we brought down Dan's siblings and we all had a blast. 
Dan and Tim and the ginormous pizza. Hey, there were 9 hungry adults. And we didn't finish it. 
Me and Danielle. I miss her. Such good times, in our old BYU days....
Me and Danielle are lucky enough to be married to that. I know, you're jealous. 
