weekly treasures

In Jerusalem (oh how I miss you):

Hannie just ran her first half marathon through the streets of Jerusalem. 

WAY TO GO, HANNAH!!!!!

Here are a few other pictures she sent (I couldn't resist sharing, her pictures are way more exciting!) :

Tel Aviv

Herding Sheep (above) Jerusalem Center (below)! She will be home in one month!

Meanwhile at home:

*We have a new, beautiful baby cousin! Welcome to the world, Hazel! 

Congratulations Nelson Family!

Here she is with Grandpa and her new big sister!

(and on a more simple, random note):

We went Laser-Tagging with many of the Polish Missionaries!

We attended a David Lange Concert. (He came to introduce his music performed by BYU students.) They performed:  "The Little Match Girl Passion." Contemporary Music.

Made the best cookies we have ever made together. 

Carson grew up making this recipe with his mom. AMAZING RECIPE!  

Quotation from Chels: "You guys made these?! These taste like a mom made them!" (ha.)

Side Note: we recommend cutting the recipe in half or freezing half of the batch...it makes TONS of cookies.

Fort Night. 

we turned our entire living room into a giant fort and watched my first official "scary" movie. (confession: it was really that scary. I don't like scary movies ;) )

(good way to test all of our flashlights)

Homemade Strawberry Smoothies

We hosted a little Bachelor Party for the Finale (totally cheesy but hilariously fun)!

Thank you, Chels and Nick!

 "Regency Gathering"

 Elise organized a party to reunite the crew from Regency. After two years, the crew has quickly doubled in size with the presence of spouses and significant others. A great night filled with laughter and cherished friendships.

Spring Break for Carson!  

We are so unbelievably blessed to have a temple so close! 

*the beautiful, warm sunshine

*a friendly new ward

*Skyping with the Garretts

**There are so many things to be grateful for, these are just a few.