Dilly shots

Dilly's favorite hiding spot is inside Joni's laundry basket, tucked away behind all the hanging clothes. She also likes my laundry, but only to pee on in the middle of the night (happened twice). Since most of you are never going to meet our dog (so it seems) I thought I'd entice you with some pictures of how adorable she is.

We like to look out the window and watch squirrels...that is until people think I'm staring at them and then it gets a little creepy. That is a blanket wrapped around me by the way, not mounds of lard, although I am quite impressed with how big my booty looks.
We had a very "chill" weekend compared to the last few weekends we've had. I seriously must have laid on the couch wrapped in a blanket playing with Dilly the whole morning. It was a very eventful day though, as one of our good friends was baptized, and he had a big BBQ afterwards to celebrate. Nothing makes you look more nerdy than wearing a white jumpsuit, our friend Jake on the left baptized another friend, Keith on the right.We have met some awesome people while out here, really good, social, happy people. Although we'll only be here for a short time, I think some of the friendships we've made while here will last a lifetime. We all seem to be at similar stages in our lives, and its great to share so many things in common while all our families live so far away. Keith has been such an awesome example to me, and it was amazing to see him be baptized and later bear a powerful testimony as to why he decided to take that step. I always wonder how I might have reacted to the church if I wasn't born and raised in it. I like to think I've lived that experience through Keith. When Keith stood up in front of everyone, he thanked everyone for giving him the time and space he needed to make his decision, especially his family. Then he testified that he knew the church was true, and that he was greatful that a guy like him was given a second chance on life. I haven't heard a stronger testimony among many people who've been members of the church their whole lives, it was a truly awesome experience.

I have had a lot of "moments" like that lately that have helped me to grow on a spiritual level by leaps and bounds. Joni and I are constantly reminded that we are where we are for a reason, and we have never been happier. I don't mean to get all spiritual on everyone, but sometimes I just can't help it. I don't expect eveyone to believe what I do, but I'm not ashamed to say how happy I have been when I have let a greater power influence my life.