Allison + Tim

Matt's youngest sister Allison just got married, on August 11th, to Timothy Thelin in the Redlands, California temple in Southern California and it was such a beautiful wedding and reception! But let start at the first...

On Friday August 10th Matt and I flew to California at 6:30 in the morning! It was a very early flight but we got into Cali around noon so that was good. We then met up with Matt's brother Aaron and since we woke up so early we took a little nap at his apartment. After that we went to the temple for Alli's endowment session and it was the first time since my own endowments that I had family there and it was wonderful! I could feel the spirit there so strong it made me so happy I just wanted to laugh (but didn't...hehe).

Matt and I stayed down in Redlands and the next day we headed back to the temple for the sealing. It was the fist one I have gone to since my own and it was just amazing how strong the spirit was there. It was just so good to be there with my husband and eternal companion and how amazing it was for us to witness two people we love so much be sealed for all time and eternity to each other and how it helped Matt and I renew our own vows as husband and wife. it was definitely the highlight of the trip!









Later that day we set up for the reception in the church up in Big Bear. The reception was beautiful! I don't think it could have gone any better too. We even had the chance to dance, it was a first for me and Matt and I felt such a closeness to Matt as we danced together. There was a lot of yummy food, toasts were made by family to the bride and groom, even Tim's family was so fun to hang out with and we know (because they are so much like us) that Allison and Tim will truly be happy for eternity! It was a long day on Saturday but such an amazing and uplifting and spiritual day. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding for Alli.




Sunday morning Matt and I got up a little early, our flight took off at 11:30am so we said goodbye to family and we were off! It's nice because this coming Saturday there will be an open house up here in Utah so it will be a nice chance to see the family again. I'm excited!!

The whole wedding was so picture perfect! i am so grateful that I was bale to be apart of the wedding and even more grateful that Matt and I were married int he temple, the house of the Lord, and are able to get the blessings because of that. I love my husband so much and I am so lucky to have such an amazing man in my life!

Olson Family Idaho Reunion!

The weekend of July 27th-29th Matt and I spent up in Idaho for the annual Olson Family Reunion. It was our first camping trip together and it was a real hoot! (even though Matt and I are not real big on camping it was actually really fun to put up a tent and get out our brand new sleeping bags and feel like we were really roughing it...well maybe not really roughing it but as close as we have come!) We spent time with family, celebrated my Grandpa's 90th Birthday, went swimming at the Riverdale Resort hot springs, and we even went to a Rodeo! It was a lot of fun and we look forward to the Reuion next year!

Pioneer Day Cookout!

On Tuesday July 24th in honor of Utah's Pioneer Day we had a cookout at my Mom's house...it was good times and good food!

Cali Trip 'O7!!

Matt and I just spent the week (July 15th-21st) in Cali and we had a blast! On Sunday we headed to Las Vegas and stayed the night at a hotel called Whiskey Pete's of all names (no we did not gamble but it sure was tempting).


On Monday we went up to Big Bear, CA (where Matt is from and his folks live) and spent the day with the family just catching up. It was so nice to see Matt's folks, they are the best in-laws!




On Tuesday we went to Universal Studios and had a blast on rides like BackDraft and Back to the Future. Even though we had a blast we were so excited for what we were doing on Wednesday...Disneyland!




Wednesday we spent the day at Disneyland which definitely had to be the highlight of the vacation (besides seeing the family of course!). We both love Disneyland so much and want to go as much as we can in the future. It's one of our favorite places! We had a complete blast and I can't wait to go back!













On Thursday we went down to San Diego and spent the day at the Zoo and at the Beach it was just a nice chill day. We went to the first beach I went to in San Diego with my mom five year ago, Mission Beach. It was just so nice and relaxing being there with Matt, nothing compares! We were planning on going to the San Diego Temple but I totally forgot my temple recommend. Next time for sure!











Friday we headed back up to Big Bear and had a fun time just hanging out with the family and relaxing. Before the drive up to Big Bear though we stopped by Aaron's house for a little bit and caught up on what's going on with him and then stopped by Danielle's work to say hi. We got some pics with the siblings which I am grateful for!










On Saturday we finally headed back home...phew! It was a crazy week but so much fun as well, we are looking forward to heading back to California for Allison and Tim's wedding next month! :)