35 Before 35

The other day I decided that I needed to have more of a focus in my life other than fertility treatments, medications and all the doctor visits which seem to have consumed our lives over the past year. 

So I made a list of the 35 things that I want to do before I turn 35.  I have my list on my dresser and look at it almost everyday.  Its nice to be reminded of all the things I want to accomplish in my life.      

Here it is:

1. Start our family either through getting pregnant or adopting 
2. Go surfing in San Diego
3. Decorate my house so that it feels like a home
4. Take a family picture that I love
5. Write Grandma and Grandpa Newman's family history for my children and grandchildren
6. Lose weight and build muscle
7. Canyoneer Mystery in Zion National Park
8. Learn to like fresh fruits and vegetables
9. Ride a train to the Grand Canyon
10. Buy a home or have a down payment started
11. Go to Sprikles and buy a cupcake
12. Visit Thailand or have a date set
13. Run a 10K
14. Get incentive at work
15. Buy a new bed
16. Build a headboard
17. Visit Tombstone, AZ
18. See Wicked on Broadway
19. Go to the Phoenix Zoo
20. See an NFL football game
21. Build a wardrobe that makes me feel like a grownup
22. Eat out less
23. Finish the baby quilt I started
24. Take a cooking class
25. Visit Sedona, AZ
26. Go to BSU championship bowl game
27. Make a camp rainbow gold photo book
28. Build a kitchen table and chairs from scratch
29. Visit a renaissance fair
30. Compete in an adventure race
31. Read scriptures cover to cover
32. Host a dinner party
33. Go on a cruise
34. Attend the temple at least once a month
35. Volunteer

Our weekend in Utah

This weekend Jordan and I went to Utah for Maya's sealing.  I loved seeing everyone who came to the temple.  My family, Aunts, Uncles and cousins.  I love how we always come together for these moments and it truly reminds me how families are forever.  One of the most special parts about Maya's sealing was that it was in the same room Jordan and I were sealed together. 

I am so excited for Caitlin, Ryan and Maya!       

 

After the sealing we went back to Caitlin and Ryan's for a BBQ.  It was really fun to catch up with everyone and Ella loved having her aunts there.

 Saturday we went shopping and stopped to play in the outdoor water fountain.  Ella was a little timid at first but Jordan and Grandma showed her what to do. 

Sunday Amber, Ella, Jordan and I hiked to Bridal Veil Falls.  It was beautiful but the water was freezing! 

Its not very often that I get to visit my family so being able to come to Utah this weekend was so much fun.  We loved seeing everyone and cant wait to visit again in November.