SLC, Idaho and More!

This is another random post about what we have been up to lately. Last weekend we headed up to Salt Lake and spent the night. The next morning we went to the SLC Temple for the first time, then headed to IKEA. We had fun looking around and getting excited about getting stuff for our new place in CA. I was excited because I have been craving IKEA meatballs for forever, they did not disappoint! Jen's birthday was on Saturday and we celebrated it twice this past week. Once on Tuesday night at our house and then again with dinner on Thursday night at Jen and Jeff's new house (which is slowing getting all it's furniture and looking beautiful). We left for Idaho on Friday. The purpose of this trip was two fold, one to visit family one last time before we move since it will probably be awhile and secondly, to sell Jason's old truck. The truck has not been running well, actually it randomly shuts off while driving and won't restart, which is rather inconvenient. Jason knows a lot about car repair and he tore his hair out trying to figure out what was wrong with it, all to no avail. He then took it 3 different mechanics, all of which replaced things, but did not fix the problem. Well this last time he thought it was completely fixed (after how much we spent on fixing it, we had high hopes), so we set out Friday, me in my car and Jason in the truck. We made it almost to Inkom (about 35 minutes from our final destination) when the truck just turned off (the same problem we thought had been fixed). Jason pulled over, I picked him up and we waited in Inkom for his sweet Grandpa to come and tow the truck to Blackfoot. Instead of selling it and regaining some of our lost money, we ended up giving it away to some of Jason's cousins. At least it is still in the family and Jason can see if they ever figure out what is wrong with it. I am just glad it is gone. We visited lots of family which was really fun. Hopefully it won't be too long until we make it back.
Jason and I enjoying a home cooked dinner in Salt Lake

Mmmm...meatballs (I usually don't like meatballs that much but these are really good)
Jen opening presents
Michelle really knows her sisters taste, Michelle's birthday present to her sister was the same shirt she was wearing that night
Jason and his truck...it was actually a little sad to see it go
Jason with his Grandma and cousins Grace and Emily
Grace with Grandpa
Gracie, Abigail, Charlie and Emily (Jason's cute cousins)
Us with the Grandparents, Jason's grandma had a stomach flu and was getting dehydrated so they took her to the doctor.