T + K

August 13, 2010

Anniversary in Florida

Todd surprised me for my birthday and our anniversary with a trip to Orlando. We had so much fun. We spent one day at Universal Studios and one day at Islands of Adventure. I'm a big fan of Harry Potter so I loved the new Harry Potter World. They did an amazing job creating it and you feel like you're in Hogsmeade and at Hogwarts! In Hogsmeade they have the Hogswarts Express, the Owl Post, stores like Dervish and Banges, Honeydukes, Ollivanders, Zonkos, and Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods. You can eat at the Three Broomsticks and get Butterbeer at the Hog's Head. The rides are awesome especially Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. You go through all the passageways and classrooms at Hogwarts as you wait in line. They made everything look so real, even the portraits on the walls and the pictures in the newspaper would move and talk to you. I could go on and on about this ride. We both decided it is one of the best rides we've ever been on.

I highly recommend everyone to go there one day!

Universal Studios

Inside a crazy hat store

Islands of Adventure

The Marvel area had some awesome rides, including
the Hulk Coaster and the Adventures of Spider-Man

We got soaked on the Popeye ride!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Hogswarts Express

Hog's Head

Enjoying Butterbeer- It's actually pretty good it you like butterscotch

Our friend Cameron was visiting his sister at Disney World
so we enjoyed some butterbeer with him!

Chocolate Frog- I wanted one but they were $10 just for one

Now back to the real world! Todd started orientation on

Monday, August 9th and I'm searching for a job!!

August 8, 2010

Colter Bay 2010

July 17th- July 24th

Colter Bay is my favorite trip! I love it there. Colter Bay is right on Jackson Lake and is surrounded by the Grand Tetons. It was so pretty! Todd and I always look forward to going every year. My grandpa started taking his kids when they were little and it's been a tradition ever since. All of my aunts, uncles, and cousins were there and it was fun to be with everyone before we moved. We always go over the 24th of July and since my birthday is on the 22nd, I usually get to celebrate up there!

This year we enjoyed tons of boating

My dad, Todd and I hiked to the lower saddle on the Grand Teton

Moose Falls/ Huckleberry Hot Springs (forgot my camera, so no pictures)

Rafting the Snake River

Dinner in Jackson Hole for my birthday

Ice Cream at the Lodge

My cousin's daughter, Kylie got baptized

Bike rides with the kids in the trailer

Thanks so much to my Grandpa and Grandma Kapple for this wonderful trip!

Until next year...

Catching Up...

July was a crazy month for us. We had 2 weeks home after we got back from our West Coast trip and before we left for Colter Bay. During those 2 weeks we kept ourselves busy. Between packing and getting ready for the move across the country, we had some fun.

Here are some highlights of our last weeks in Ogden...

Boating at Pineview

July Birthday Dinner

July is a busy birthday month for my family.

Andrew's is on the 12th

Mine is on the 22nd

Nathan's is on the 31st

Weber State Fireworks

Lenna loved the fireworks!

Going Away BBQ

Some other things...

-My last day of work at McKay Dee Hospital on July 13th

-Todd worked for Premium Ice Cream for 3 days handing out the new Yogurt Creamies at Costco

-Kapple Family Pictures (I'll post some later)

-Todd learning how to do a backflip on the airchair

-Youth Spectacular

It was hard to leave Ogden but we're excited for our new adventure. We are grateful for all of our family and friends and for the love and support they've shown us. You're all invited to come visit us! We have an extra bedroom just for you!!

August 6, 2010

2 years

Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband! I can't believe it's already been two years!

This year we celebrated in Florida! Todd surprised me with a trip to Universal Studios for my birthday and our anniversary! We had so much fun! The new Wizarding World of Harry Potter is amazing!

August 1, 2010

Goodbye Ogden, Hello Richmond

We left Ogden on Monday, July 26th and started our journey to Richmond. My mom and brother were very nice and made the trip with us. Driving in the car for over 2,100 miles definitely makes you go crazy! There was no way I could have driven in one car alone while Todd was in the other. We made it to Richmond on Thursday, July 29th. So far everything is going well, except that a huge storm came through Richmond on Thursday afternoon and our power went out and didn’t come back on until Friday night! Now we’re just trying to get unpacked and settled in.