We got married 12 years ago here in the Oakland Temple. My Mom came out and watched the 4 kids while we flew to San Francisco for 6 days. We were able to go into the temple and help others who have passed on to the other side be sealed for time and all eternity like we are. As we walked around we couldn't help being overwhelmed with how much we have been blessed, and how great our life has been since we chose to make sacred covenants in this temple.



Here we are in the pretty lobby of our hotel that was built in the 1800's.

Aaron's Ophthalmology boards were held at this old hotel "The Palace" We stayed there for two nights. The other three nights we stayed at the Argonaut on Fisherman's' Wharf while Aaron was in his study course I had the entire day to shop, go to museums and sleep. I walked 8 miles 2 different days to the Golden Gate bridge. My first full day alone in ten years.

Visiting Temple Square with Grandma and Grandpa

After the caves we visited the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving point. We watched the 3d movie that Aaron and I can't remember because we both slept through the entire thing.

Utah canyon in the fall

TIMP CAVES UTAH SEPT 2008

LOOK AT THOSE MOUNTIANS IN THE BACKROUND!!!! TO DIE FOR BEAUTIFUL. Timpanoges caves are really special to Aaron and I, we came on our first date here, and Aaron preposed here. We are all cold because we are not used to the cold weather. The cave was 40 degrees inside.

Our hike up the mountians was beautiful. It was an 1100 foot rise in 1.5 miles
We loved our "Tour Guide Barbie" she even had a beautiful ctr ring on, I love Utah!

We spent the afternoon on the BYU campus and the kids loved these real stuffed animals.

The Ligar from Napoleon Dynamite. Really the little sign says "Ligar" on the display case.

We stayed 5 nights at the Lebaron's house in Utah. Rachel's Mom came down to visit all day sunday, and it was such a treat for me. Notice how tan we are from Hawaii.

Grandpa Heidinger and Aaron watching the game in sacramento at Joanne's house.

Grandma Heidinger recovering well

We visited Grandma and Grandpa Heidinger at Aunt Joanne's house in Sacramento. We had the best dinner and lots of fun. This is 4 generations.