In Which I Fell In Love with the Mountains. Again.

I love the beach. I love the Oregon Coast and Hawaii beaches and the feeling of sand on my toes. But, since living in Utah the past six years, I have completely fallen in love with the mountains. I love the look of them throughout all of the seasons. One of my favorite things to do is drive through the mountains and go on walks on a lazy Sunday. I grab #saylorthepup, we get in the car, put on our jams and enjoy the beautiful scenery. 

I love the sunshine, but I really have taken a liking to these snow-filled mountains. Now, if I just had the money to get on some ski's!! 

I mean, how can you not love these views? 

(and these photos aren't even edited!) 

LDS Temple Challenge // Jordan River

Here's how my LDS Temple Challenge works: I am trying to visit (and do a session) in as many temples as I can throughout my lifetime. Ideally, I would like to visit every temple in Utah before Summer 2016, which is possible, but definitely a challenge (especially once the school year starts--because there are 15 in Utah right now--17 by the end of next year). This summer was a great time to  start to this goal of mine. 

I grabbed my sister in law and we went to the Jordan River LDS Temple in South Jordan, Utah this past week. This temple was the 20th operating temple ever and you can definitely tell when you step in it. It was erected in 1979, and you can feel the early 80's vibe to it. I love the simple, small celestial room with the retro gold chandelier. It is, like all temples, very beautiful, but in a unique sense. 

I got to experience this temple with my sister in law, Kimmy. When we walked into the temple, the workers looked at us and at our names and said, "You two are sisters, huh?" I think it's hilarious that I look more like my sister in law then my own siblings!

Note: the lighting was HORRIBLE at this time. So bear with me on these photos. 

Love the view of the mountains. It was a cloudy day so the mountains aren't as "bright". 

via Instagram. (You can't see the temple, but it's all good. You get the idea!)

Other Temples I've Visited:  Payson // Manti

Mermaids // Summer 2015

I lived in San Jose, California until I was 7. We had a pool in our backyard and I LIVED in it. I swam so much as a little girl that my blonde hair had started to turn green! My mom used to call me a fish. Whenever I get back in a pool, I don't know if it's just memories floating back or what, but I just LOVE it. In the summer, I truly could just live in a pool, just like the old days. I will have a pool in my backyard one day. Just you wait.

The other day, my friend Catherine and I went swimming. It is one of my favorite things to do in the summer, so I had to document it (typical blogger, am I right?). I don't think you're ready for this AMAZING water photo shoot. 

These pictures are truly gold.

Also, I don't know many places that have this kind of a view for a local pool. I love Utah!

Other Summer 2015 posts:  St. George // Cowboy Up! //