Happy Holidays from Abby & Alex

Alex and I have been driving Audi Allroad Avants together for a while, they are fast, comfortable, safe, and twins! ;) Haha! We had our lovely friend Amber, from Bam Photography, take our pictures for us in our matching 'Ugly Christmas Sweaters' and they turned out so darn cute! (GIVE HER A CALL! She does stunning work and is so fun to take pictures with.)

This Holiday season has been very low-key for the King family, and it has been splendid. I hope everyone who reads this post remembers what the holidays should REALLY be about: love, family, and giving. No, it is not about Christ. Christmas is based off of pagan holidays, and times change. We should all be striving to help other people, to use our time and our talents to better the world for ourselves and others. Focus on what really matters, be kind, don't force your beliefs on others, have empathy, and do what you can do to help people! :)

Happy Thanksgiving ♡

Today my little family and I had a Thanksgiving feast of our own. We were not invited to any get-togethers from my father's side of the family, and those lovely aunts of mine have even managed to cause some drama on my mom's side of the family. *facepalm*

Today I am very thankful for my intelligent parents. They show me how caring they are in all of their interactions with others, especially those who are cruel to them. They use their brain, and don't take shit from anyone. They are considerate, helpful, loving, and inspirational. I love you Mommy and Daddy!

I am also thankful for my hilarious siblings. Not many people are lucky enough to get along with their brothers and sisters, but I am. I would call them two of my best friends. They stand by me, through thick and thin, they make me laugh, and I don't know where I would be without them. I love you Britta and Carson.♡

SHOUT out to my sweetheart, Alex. ♡ We are approaching our 4 year anniversary and I am so thankful I have him in my life.

I am so thankful for all the family and friends who have stood loyal by me. I appreciate you all so much, and send my love. ♡

BE AFRAID.

I was watching Parks and Rec with my mama, and this quote spoke to me on a deep level. My heart goes out to all of us who live in a state where our government and police are often hateful bigots. Be careful where you put your equality bumper sticker... You may just get pulled over by my aunt.

"Teacher Clothes"

...as I call them. :)

I love working as a Special Education Aide. I get to dress up for work and no one questions it! ;) Plus, who doesn't love getting paid to play with kiddos? :) My jobs as an Aide and a Barista are really fulfilling in my life. ^.^ I am lucky to have them, and be able to travel (check out my Hawaii pics below), save money, go to school, pay my bills, and help other people. ♡ Life is good. My best friend, Annika, got married, and Alex and I adopted a new kitten and named her Luna. :)

Gilgal Sculpture Park

Easy to miss, and totally unheard of by most people, this is one of the weirdest places you'll go to in Utah! I went for my first time today, after hearing about it from a good friend over at Eats and Feets. It’s at 749 East and 500 South, near Trolley Square in downtown Salt Lake. :) You'll hardly notice it tucked between some houses, but you are in the right place when you see the gate that says “GILGAL” on it. :) It looks like some oddly decorated back yard, but it’s actually a real city park! :D

So, the man who carved all the stuff in this park is Thomas Battersby Child, Jr. He passed away in 1963, and seems to have been a tad bit loopy! He started working on this garden in his very own backyard and as he got older he must have just vented everything in that head of his into his sculptures.

As you first walk in, what your eyes will be drawn to most is the Joseph Smith Sphinx. For those of you who don't know, Joseph Smith is the founding prophet of the LDS/Mormon faith. Sphinx and Joseph Smith combined? Where did that idea even come from? XD This guy had some whacky ideas, that's for sure! Take a look at these other pictures,  and go visit this weird park for yourself! :)

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