Shawn and I just returned from an exihllerating trip to Yellowstone with my family. We saw a ton of wild animals and had some great laughes with each other. Here's a glance:

13 people in a 15 passenger van for many, many hours.




What does that sign say??
Shawn and my dad... Look at those grins!



In and out, in and out, in and out.


Good 'Ole Faithful

Look! A Julie Tree.... What a rare and beautiful find indeed!

In front of the Tetons.

Progress, HOORAY!

The YATES GUYS at FLAMING GORGE

All the guys went to Flaming Gorge in June... It looks like they got a little sidetracked, or bored? Well, who wouldn't think to construct a fishing platform complete with stairs down to the water and massive lounge chairs. Shawn says that the chairs were actually really comfortable. :)

Girl's Camp

I'm having way too much fun as the Young Women's advisor. Although, we got completely rained out! What an adventure! We ended up loading and unloading the trucks 10 times in 2 days in search of dry ground and to eat. However, we did end up sneaking in some fun. :)

In the Service of Our Lord

Shawn has been called as the Executive Secretary of the Westland 10th Ward here in West Jordan.

Here it is! Our cute new house... it has such great potential. The lot is nice and roomy at 0.34 acres. We've got 2,000 square feet total; 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, and living room upstairs with an unfinished basement including 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, family room, storage/laundry room, and utility room.

LET THE FUN BEGIN!

Our front room is our first project:

Before

Recessed Lighting

Out with the poorly tiled hearth

Built-in cabinets and shelves

We tile the entry

Fully custom wainscot (we routered over 200 linear feet of trim!)

We'll keep you posted on our progress! :)