Good times for Lafayette.

 

It finally happened.

An additional church building was built in Lafayette

and the official Open House was yesterday.

The building is absolutely beauitful,

and what is even more beautiful is the growing number of saints 

and the need for another building.

Next is the temple :)

Good things are in store for Lafayette and Indiana.

 This was the young women's display at the Open House. 

They did a great job showing all of their projects and testimonies.

My sister made a book all about temples and her goal to be married in one one day.

Love it.

These are a few more displays that were being shown. 

They really did a great job in capturing what the gospel is about,

eternal families, heavenly covenants, and our Savior Jesus Christ. 

You can check out the news article about the event here!

Chicago temple.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to go to the with the mister this past weekend.

We are so blessed to be so close and make the trip in one day.

It was a wonderful experience, 

and every time we go,

all our wedding memories come back to us. 

(Two months away from our year anniversary!)

We left for Chicago around 11:00 our time

made it to the temple at 1:00 their time 

and then picnicked!

After our delightful picnic,

we went through the temple,

I just can't get over how wonderful it is,

to be completely at peace and encircled in the spirit.

There is no better feeling than to stand next to Curt in the temple,

knowing that we are sealed for all eternity,

and eventually our little kiddies will be too.

I hope one day that our baby Curts and Vanessas will experience this one day too.

Until then,

we will keep doing the best we can in centering our lives on Christ.

 

 

It's just so beautiful!

And of course, 

afterwards its required to stop at Portillo's.

Chicago style dogs and italian beef and their amazing cake shake.

We are always so stuffed on the way home,

but a good stuffed.

Gosh, I'm hungry now.

Afterwards this delightful trip,

we topped it with Jumanji!

That movie still freaks me out,

I don't know how kids can handle it without peeing their pants.

In conclusion, this past weekend was tough to beat.

things I really really like (maybe love) today.

#1. I love Curt's scruff. He's such a hunk. Sometimes I want to steal his razor so he always has his manly scruff. But then I remember that it leaves beard burn on my face, and I put the razor back. Still, I love it.

#2. Intense volleyball. I love when it makes me sweat and dive and hit and set. I love the intensity. It's a stress reliever.

#3. Spageddies. Curt and I went on a date tonight. This place is delicious and way way better than Olive Garden. No offense.

#Trilogies. We have watched the Oceans, Bournes, Lord of the Rings, started Austin Powers and Star Wars. We want to watch the Jurasic Parks. AHH so goood.