Quito, Ecuador.

Wow. I am finally posting about my trip to Ecuador. My little sister Meghan just came back from serving a 18 month mission in Ecuador where she learned to love the people and the country. So for Christmas, my parents decided to take us on a little trip over there for Christmas.

I knew Quito was a big modern city, but I had no idea how BIG it really was. 

I was expecting this

and not so much this. 

There definitely was a lot of green and luscious foliage around (the first picture was taken in Quito after all) but there were a lot more buildings than I ever thought. At one point we were at the top of this mountain and I could not see the borders of the city on either side. The city was beautiful. It was so full of color and life. I loved every minute of being in that crazy city. 

Our first day there was Sunday, so we went to Meghan's favorite church ward and visited with a few people there. Even though I couldn't understand a lot of things that was said, it was cool to listen and be apart of it. 

We also did a lot of walking around after church and visited more of Meghan's friends. 

And for some reason they all loved showing us their gardens. 

We met with a lot of families that Meghan became friends with. It was great to see how the locals live and the kinds of struggles that they face in their lives. On Christmas we had the pleasure of giving some of the families Christmas. They were so happy to have something to open up on Christmas day, but even more happy to see Meghan. One thing we learned is that Meg was really loved in Ecuador. 

The days following we did more touristy things. 

We saw the middle of the world. Where the equator slices the world right in half! 

There were a lot of cool old buildings. 

And we took a airlift up to the highest mountain and saw the city from above. The city stretched as far as I could see. 

Then it got rainy and the clouds rolled in, but it was still beautiful. 

I really was enjoying my short time in Quito, 

But after a couple of days in Quito, we took a bus and went to Banos. The prettiest little town I had the pleasure of coming across. 

And that's a post for another day. 

Meghan Is Home!!

My little sister Meg just returned home from serving an LDS mission in Quito, Ecuador. My sister (and Meg's twin), Maddie, and I arrived in Fresno a couple days earlier to help my mom with some last minute preparations. We made sure that the whole house was decked out in Yellow, Red and Blue (the Ecuador flag colors). 

 And then we waited at the airport... patiently.  It seemed like forever before we saw her face. 

But we finally saw her and the tears began!

(They were a head shorter than her when she left!)

 (this is what happens when you give my brother the camera... this is the only picture of us three!)

It was a happy reunion and we are all so glad to see her back!

Welcome Home Hermana Fogg!!

Feels like forever since I have been on this blog. Probably because it has. Well I can certainly admit I enjoyed my first summer in Utah and am not looking forward to the cold days ahead.  I have been pretty busy and below is just a few things I filled my time with.

 

Climbed the "U"

 Dressed up all fancy for a vintage car show

 Went to several concerts (this one was for Built to Spill)

 Took a trip to NY with my mom and sister.

 Had my first real slice of pizza.

 Got lost.

And spent as much time as I could in water. I sure do miss the ocean.

Have you ever heard of Stadium of Fire in Provo, UT? Well neither had I until I moved to SLC. It's this awesome firework show plus a band. Well my best friend Jocelyn and her boy were able to score some tickets from her work and they were kind enough to invite Matt and I. It was pretty rad. Plus the band that came was the Beach Boys. How do you beat that?! 

 Fireworks + Beach Boys = One Perfect Fourth of July. 

 Loved every second.