Family History Library

This is my new cubicle at the Family History Librar. I love this new job, because I love helping people find their ancestors and where they are from.   My boss, Fritz who I have nicknamed, "Your Highness" (because he felt old when I called him sir but said your highness would do), who calls me either Kellogg or Frosty (because I kept flaking out and not bringing a picture of myself or decorating my cubicle with Russian stuff.   I never brought a picture sooo..... this is the picture Fritz and Debbie put up for me (they erase and draw my hair back on as I cut my hair and it grows), and this is how I decorated my space (I still need some pictures of my hot husband though).  Working at the library is great.  I love it so so much.

Caroline and Brandon

I love these two love birds! Brandon and Caroline are perfect for each other and their reception in Midway was absolutely incredible!  As I have said previously I love going to weddings and relive our wedding.  My husband is the best thing that has ever happened to me.  I love him so much.

Time Together

Friday June 20th

Walking, and talking, laughing, and reminiscing.  Today we spent time away from the modern world and we went on a few walks.  It was incredible and eye opening to the beauties of the world that our Heavenly Father created.  We walked first by the Provo River out by the lake and it was gorgeous. We then went to campus and looked out onto Jacob's favorite street.  We also saw a beaver in the river! It was so amazing to see him at work.

FHE Stewart Style

So we were at the store just before FHE because we heard there was a sale.  Out of nowhere Jacob says, ok this is our FHE activity.  I am going to pick out stuff that I think you would look good in, and you are going to pick out stuff that you think I would look good in. Haha, that Jacob is a funny kid.  We had a good time finding clothes for each other and trying them on. In the end Jacob said, ok, what is your favorite thing I tried on?  We are going to buy each other our favorite things!  So I got this beautiful peasant blouse and Jacob got the hipster shirt! When we got home we changed into our shirts and had our lesson.  It was fun, and a good activity seeing things through the other person's eyes.  I love Jacob so much. I am so blessed to have him in my life. 

A Typical Friday

Jacob and I don't see each other much during the week because of our conflicting work schedules.  We do what we can, but it only adds up to a few hours a day if that.  Because of this, we try to treasure every minute we have on the weekends (while Jacob doesn't work).  Yesterday was one of those days, cuddling, talking, and going on adventures.  

The Bean museum at BYU recently opened after a 2 year renovation and they did an amazing job.  The museum has two levels and multiple areas.  They have a bird/duck room, an African room, sea creatures, bugs and insects, and one room is dedicated to the bird carvings of Boyd K. Packer which are so delicate and detailed. We had a great time, the world is amazing, animals are amazing, and so much bigger than we are!

Jacob has been on an office kick and we watched the last episode yesterday, it was the end of an era obviously. I didn't watch all of the episodes with him but he kept me updated on what was happening, especially with Jim and Pam.  We ended the day with Sammy's shakes and some cuddling.  I just love my man!

We are the Strike!

Jacob and I have a band that we like that started in Provo, they are called, We are the Strike. Last Friday they had a free rooftop concert (which in Provo terms it means a whole ton of people on top of a parking garage making noise).  Concerts are not my very favorite, but this one was incredible! The band was awesome live, they have great energy and stage presence. One of my favorite things in the whole world is to just go places, and be with my favorite Jacob. 

Matt's Professional Tree Climbing Competition

Yes.  This is for real.  Who knew right?!  Well I didn't, that's for sure, until my ultra cool brother in law Matt became an arborist and began competing in these tree climbing competitions.  There are several events that are included in these competitions.  Matt participated in the:  Work Climb, Speed Climb, Foot Lock Climb, throwing, and the Rescue Climb.   This specific competition was held in Provo this year so they came and stayed at our house and I got to go watch Matt compete.  We had a good time hanging out with them and Matt did and awesome job!

Summer Time!

....and the livin' is easy!  We have started the summer activities (that is when we have the time and aren't working).

We had a bonfire with Jacob's cousins and it was a great way to start out the summer.  His cousin had a brilliant idea and we had hot dog wrapped croissants on a stick!  Who would have thought right? But it was really good, and on top of that s'mores of course!

Next, our Garden.  Our upstairs neighbor wanted help building (well technically her) garden.  Since the soil is pretty bad in the back yard we (well technically Jacob) built these raised beds; we bought soil and picked out our plants and spent a great afternoon together planting our first garden.  I thought it was quite symbolic.

YAY!  I am excited for the fruit to come!!