Daniel here. Just wanted to take a moment to let everyone know why Belinda is so awesome.
1. She is easy to talk to. This is one of the things that made me fall in love with her. When we first got to know each other we would go on walks around Rexburg and it was always just so easy to talk to her, and I love her for it.
2. Amazing with kids. Belinda has a degree in preschool education, but I don't think that's what makes her so good with kids. This is an ability that she was just born with. Kids are naturally drawn to her and trust her. When it takes days for some kids to warm up to others, Belinda can become their best friend in a matter of minutes.
3. Hard working. When Belinda was a kid in South Africa they had a maid that cleaned their house for them, but somehow Belinda still learned how to work hard. I can't say how much I appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that she has made for us while I am going to school. Our first year of marriage she even went to work on the Rowley's farm, and as any Allsops know this is definitely hard work. She has continuously had a job since then, often working two jobs. I know she does this out of love, and I love her for it. I can't wait for the day when she can do whatever her heart pleases.
4. Patient. When we first got married I thought I had 2 years left of college . . . I was wrong. It was closer to 3 1/2 and Belinda has been so patient with my schooling. Now I'm in optometry school and we only have just under two years left. We both can't wait to be done! Thanks for Belinda, letting me focus on schoolwork. I know sometimes you've felt alone and I appreciate so much your patience. It's only a matter of time before you will no longer be a widower of a student.
5. Smart. Belinda is really good at thinking about solutions to problems. We'll only have a couple of things in our pantry/fridge and Belinda can think of an amazing dinner for us. At Midtown Eye Care, where she works, she learned everything so fast, and I know that the doctors there really appreciate everything she does. She has a way of solving problems that really amazes me.
6. Talented. Belinda plays the piano, is the chorister for our ward, learned to crochet in a day, can sew whatever she puts her mind to (she reupholstered our chairs), ran a half marathon, speaks Afrikaans, designs our blogs, and is a great organizer in many many other ways.
Belinda, I love you and you mean the world to me. Thanks so much for everything you have done for us. I can't wait for the rest of our lives together. You rock my world!
Since I am still reading the Harry Potter books, I have Harry on my brain. I saw these online, and just had to get them. When they arrived, the box was a lot smaller then I expected them to be. It's a good thing, because Daniel wouldn't eat a flavor more then once. I had the list of flavors, then handed the beans to Daniel one at a time, making him guess what they were. It was the funniest thing watching his face as he put them in his mouth. Well worth it!
I thought it was even funnier because we haven't lived there in almost two years!
On a side note, I have this co-worker who I can't stand. She is the most selfish, rude, judgmental and mean person I have ever met. At first I thought that maybe it was just her personality, and she might not realize how she comes across sometimes, but after working with her for over a year, I have decided that she is just a really mean person. 
I found an 'Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook' online, and chose three recipes. It was hard to narrow it down because there are a ton of desserts they eat in the books. I ended up making Pumpkin Pasties, English Stew and the famous Butterbeer. I put little tea candles everywhere to represent the floating candles in the Great Hall.
I set it all up on our coffee table, and watched 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' while enjoying our Hogwarts Dinner.
It was a really fun night, with some definite recipe keepers. 
Daniel is standing with Chief Seattle. Not sure what he is doing in Memphis.
You're supposed to be able to walk to that.
We made southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, collared greens, skillet fried corn bread and banana pudding. My favorites would have to be the banana pudding, gravy and collared greens. It was heaven on a plate. The corn bread was my least favorite. It was really dry and had a weird taste. Overall, we had a blast. I have always wanted to do this, and I'm sure glad I did.
The thing I hate the most about living in the south, are the icky bugs and spiders. There is just no avoiding them, and I hate it. This little guy was outside out front door. The keys are for size comparison, just encase you were wondering.
The weird part is, is that it goes past the prison. It's a very nice looking prison, but it's still a little weird. Daniel comes with me and rides his bike while I run/walk.
It was a hot day, as you can tell by the buffalo chilaxing in the water. 
We made beef skewers, and our veggies skewers had mushrooms, green and yellow bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and pineapple. Definitely a keeper!
We made popcorn over the stove. It was our first time, and it was pretty exciting.
It was 5 miles to the campsite, and 5 miles back to the town. We realized that not only did we not have money on us, but we also didn't have a spare tire, and we were in the middle of the country.
We were pretty embarrassed. Daniel called our insurance company to see what our options were, and they told us that a tow truck could pick us up, and insurance would cover. So, we waited for the tow truck, which took us 15 miles to the nearest tire place so we could purchase a new tire. We had to convince the tire place to let us drive back to the camp ground to get our wallets and then come back to pay. 
Thankfully they did, and after driving back and forth, and 4 hours later (from when we first left camp), we were back at camp with a new tire, and a spare in the trunk. So our weekend was full of adventure.
