What do you want?

So, I've been thinking about this little ol' blog of mine...  I don't really know what the point of it is...
It's not really to keep a record of the goings on in my life - I keep a journal where I write all of that kind of stuff down.
I suppose I mainly do it to keep people updated on the things that go on in my life, but I sometimes feel silly doing that because I have no idea if anyone even reads this thing!
So if you are out there, if you read, what would you like to see on here?  What would you like to read about?
My life?
More photography?
More crafty/sewing projects?
Something else entirely?
I want this blog to be something that people enjoy reading, so I would love some feedback.

I love to see the Temple

I think my favorite thing in the whole world to take pictures of is the Temple.  There is just something about it that draws me in and keeps me taking pictures even though I already have hundreds saved on my computer.  And especially so with the San Diego Temple, though I have decided to branch out and go to the Redlands, Newport Beach, and Los Angeles Temples.

San Fran

The weekend after Zack came home, I was able to get a couple of days off work to go with my Mom and Zack to take my dad back up to San Jose (he got a job up North and has been living up there by his lonesome for almost a year now.  My mom will be moving up there in the spring.)  We stopped in Gilroy to look around at some of the areas where they are thinking of buying a home.  I'm just sad that none of my friends still live up that way!  It was beautiful and I am looking forward to the trips Nick and I will be able to take.

Our first day in San Francisco (unbeknownst to me) was a day devoted to shopping... for Zack.  I don't think I ever want to shop for men's clothing ever again.  It was really cool to hang out in Union Square and look through all the stores that I can't afford to shop in though :)

Our second day, my dad stole Zack away to do man things, so my mom and I were on our own.  We decided to head over to Ghiradelli Square, and on the way there we saw a farmer's market and decided to stop, thus allowing my to take some pictures.  Oh boy am I glad we stopped.  It was incredible!  We bought so much good stuff, and we didn't even get through a quarter of all the vendors that were set up before the market shut down.  We were expecting to do a quick walk through and ended up spending a couple of hours.  I can't wait to go back the next time I'm up there!!

When we finally made it to Ghiradelli Square, we go ourselves some yummy ice cream sodas, and bought a few overpriced chocolates in the shop.  Then we headed back over to Union Square to do some REAL shopping.  Hahaha - who am I kidding?  We didn't actually buy anything, but it was nice to look at high heels and dresses instead of man things.

I am SOOOO glad I was able to get the time off to go spend a little extra time with my family, but I am SOOOOO sad Sierra couldn't go with us.  It was a blast and I can't wait to go back.  I really enjoy the city of San Francisco and want to explore it a bit more.  Any suggestions for next time?  Anybody know any good places to eat in China Town?

He's Back!

My Brother is home!  Nevermind the fact that he came home August 15th, and I'm just now writing about it...
The Airport (photos by the AMAZING Shillawna Ruffner Photography):

The Par-Tay:

This is what was left after everything was said and done.

It was wonderful meeting him at the airport, and even cooler that we were able to take Shillawna along to photograph everything for us so that I didn't have to worry about it.  I was so excited that so many family members were able to come out for his Homecoming talk/open house.  Sacrament meeting was incredible - it was one of the most spiritual and incredible sacrament meetings I have been to, and I'm not just saying that because Zack was one of the speakers.  The open house was incredible.  I've never seen so many people at a missionary homecoming!  I don't know if it was because of Zack or because people know my mom can throw a great party, or what.  I'm just glad that I was able to contribute in some way - I made the missionary sign, the baptism collage, the slideshow (which I will try to put up), and did most of the gallery wall.
I'm very glad Zack is home now.  It is incredible how much he has changed.  He is so much more mature, so much more in tune with the spirit.  When you are around him, you feel like you want to be a better person, and I hope he keeps that as he continues to transition back into "the real world."

Welcome Home Brother!