Hare Krishna

This semester, Matt has been taking a World Religions class.  I read him the chapter on Hinduism on our road trip back from Wyoming, and we both learned quite a bit.  The next week, Matt brought home a flyer for the annual India Fest at the Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, UT.  The flyer promised Indian food, dance, music, dramas, and fireworks.  Why not experience a little bit of culture? :)  

So we hopped in the car and drove the 20 minute trip.  The temple looked beautiful as the sun was setting.   There was chanting and pretty clothing and good smelling food...it was pretty cool.  I was most excited to see the story of the Ramayana and the burning of the effigy of the evil Ravana at the end of the festival. 

But there was one thing we didn't plan for.  Mosquitos. They were everywhere. EVERYWHERE. And to make matters worse, Hindus believe in reincarnation.  Which meant that every time we smacked a mosquito, we were ending someone's life.  So we took some pictures, ate some food, and left. We plan on returning next year and watching the finale.  With bug spray. Lots of bug spray.

A Much Needed Visit

My awesome mother has been a yard sale rock star and has been collecting all sorts of baby goods just for me!  This weekend she hauled down a crib, stroller, high chair, clothes galore, and a beautiful crocheted blanket just for our bundle of joy!  Braeden and Maren were able to come along too.  We had so much fun playing games, feeling Baby kick, and laughing really really hard, but we really missed Dad and Jacob!  Here are some pics of our adventures :)

Playing UNO

Rock Canyon Park

Braeden rolling down the hill :)

Exploring Campus...

We found Mom's book! She's famous ;)

Silly pictures with Cosmo

In front of Thai Village...YUM!

I just love curry :)

Walking to see the new temple construction

 We had such a good time with these funnies!  We look forward to the day we can all live closer!  Pictures of setting up the nursery to come.  Thanks Mom! xo

A rose by any other name...

Me: I'm thinking about starting a blog...thoughts? Since I'm a grown up now and all...

Mom: I think that would be wondrous and magical. The whole reason I started my blog was because I was away from my family and I wanted to share.

Me:  Exactly! I have to come up with some clever name though...How about the Wondrous and Magical Blog? 

Mom: Haha! How about The Bare Naked Truth? 

Me: HA! Yeah! 

Mom: Or, "Baring It All" or "Grin and Bare It"

Me: Aw man...you must be a writer.  All I could come up with was "Bare Butts"

Mom: (After much laughter...) I like Grin and Bare It!

Me: I like it too. Can I use that?

Mom: Of course! That would be happy!

Me: I think this conversation will be my first post :)

Mom: Oh...wonderful...don't forget to BARE YOUR SOUL! Huh? HUH?

Me: Maybe a little too dramatic for my taste...

Mom: I know. I tried too hard.