Jessica comes to visit!

Every September, my cousin Jessica comes to Utah from Liberty Lake, Washington for a weekend. I was so excited for her to come! She got here Thursday afternoon. So I gave her a quick tour of my new apartment and then we drove over to Monica's boyfriend's apartment. Jess, Monica, and I sat out on the patio talking and eating some delicious and freshly-canned peaches. Mmmmmmm. Then we watched the highly-anticipated season premiere of The Office (so funny!) and ate some amazing chicken tortilla soup. Aside from all of that though, I was kind of having a hard day, so after dinner I went to sit outside for a little bit. I ended up being kind of emotional, and I'm really glad Jess was there to comfort me and know what to say. After all of that, I got myself together and we went over to Wal-mart, where we met my boyfriend Paul and friend Taylor and got ourselves new toothbrushes. I'm sure it was the funnest part about her weekend! She stayed that night with me and then left for Salt Lake the next day to meet up with her friend Kerry.

Saturday we met at the conference center in SLC for the women's broadcast.














The meeting was so good! The General Relief Society Presidency spoke, along with Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency. I love him! His words are just so kind, and you know you are loved when you hear him speak. Everyone left feeling a little more uplifted and inspired. Well, at least I did.

There's the First Presidency leaving. Not very good, but the best shot I could get from how far back I was.
None of my pictures of the Salt Lake Temple turned out very good, the settings on my camera were being stupid.

After the meeting, we all went out to eat at Tucano's at Gateway. It was my first time eating there, and oh my goodness it was absolutely delicious! I loved it. Probably my new favorite restaurant. We skipped out on dessert, hoping on getting a caramel apple from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. BUT IT WAS CLOSED! Poor Jess was a little depressed, it's her tradition (and probably what she was looking forward to most). So we decided next time we'll get an apple before the conference to tie us over until dinner (that is, if Monica and I can ever make it anywhere on time). Sadly, after that we had to say goodbye. Jess left to go back to Washington today. Our visits are never long enough! But Jessica, just know you are loved and I appreciate everything you do for me! Thanks for coming, and I can't wait until next year!