Birthday Thoughts!!

Well! This is it! Today, I turn 27! Is it just me or does it feel like getting older is going to make time fly by faster? I can't believe that it's the end of June, and I am certainly having a hard time believing that I am 27! Does that mean that I'm a grown up? I sure don't feel like one! I have spent my birthday morning online taking silly personality quizzes that Brittany found! I don't think that I'm quite a grown up yet!!! Well, let's see! I guess I ought to set some goals for the next year!! By this time next year I'll be a Senior at USU! Yeah! I might actually graduate by the time I'm 30!! (Wow, 30... ugh!) I would like to have fixed our baby making problems and be a mommy or be in the process of adopting!! (By the way, in 2 days we will be complete with insurance!! Doctors, here we come!!) I'd like to say that I'll be uber organized, but I don't think that will ever happen! Hmmm... I'd also like to say that I'll be deep involved in a steady and daily exercise routine... does that mean I have to start now though? Anyway, I think that'll do me as far as goals go! I want to keep realistic! Anyway, what are my plans for the day? I've got to go to work for a few hours where I'll have yummy cake! (My job is great about celebrating birthdays!) After work, I think we'll do dinner with mom & Blake, and then a full body massage!! I'm stoked!! (The massage won't be with mom and Blake - just in case you weren't sure!!) Anyway, I should probably go get ready for work now!! See ya later! Love, Me!

Father's Day

Hello all! I had a few minutes to kill so I'd thought I'd take a second to blog!! Things here are going pretty good! This weekend went by too quickly, but it was good, so I suppose there's no complaining! Friday night we went to the Summerfest with the Dutsons! I love the Summerfest! It's so fun to be outside, and even though it was crowded, it's fun to be mixed in with people from all walks of life! We had some dinner and walked around to peruse all of the talents that people put on display. There were some amazing photographers there - someday - maybe - that will be me!! Saturday brought a nice relaxing day! I was able to scrapbook for quite a while, which was nice, and the Nate & I took in some ALIAS! Such a good show! Today, Sunday, consisted of church - which was wonderful, more ALIAS, and dinner with Nate's family! Today is Fathers Day, but mom and dad went to Colorado for the weekend, so we won't be visiting them today! We are lucky to have two loving fathers and we are so grateful for them and for all of their love and support! Anyway, not much else has been going on! Just work, work, and more work! Time is flying by and before I know it, I'll get to see my sisters and meet my new niece! I'm very excited! Well, I suppose that's about it! Sorry there's not much exciting news! Love, Me!

New Nephew & Graduation

It was a crazy busy wonderful week last week and even though I wanted to share all of the good news, it was so busy! Nate & I got a new nephew last Tuesday! Jack was born at 9:26 in the morning weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz and 19 inches long! He is adorable and looks pretty much nothing like Sam. They have the same tongue! That's about it! He has chubby little cheeks and he is so much fun to snuggle! Ollie is doing pretty good! Last night as we were leaving their house, she & Sam were getting ready to bake a pie, so I think she is feeling pretty good!

Anyway, another exciting feat for Nate's family is that Tom finally graduated! YAY! It was a great day for everyone when he walked across the stage (twice - once for South Campus and once for the High School.) I think that he finally realized that it is something worth celebrating! I've seen him for maybe 3 hours since then, but Nate's parents are on him about getting a job, so maybe he'll start to grow up a little!

Nate & I are doing great! We had a full house last week with Carl & Carlynne home. Carl is back in Oregon, but Carlynne will be here for another week and then she is going to Lance's graduation in Missouri! She is starting to show! On Saturday we went maternity shopping! We found her some really nice things! It has been fun to hang out with her this week!

We are so excited to see Amanda & Jen and the kids and to meet Baby Tran in a month or so!! This summer is going to fly by because of all the fun things that we get to do. We decided this morning that we are going to take a trip, all by ourselves, to Southern Utah! Nate really wants to go to Moab or the Arches, and I can't recall ever being there, so I think we'll take a long weekend soon and get away! Nate is still loving his job! I was telling Carlynne today that he is such a computer nerd (and I say that so lovinginly) and he'll come home and talk and talk about work... which is a good thing! We have been re-watching Alias and re-reading Harry Potter in order to be ready for the last book and the next movie! It's fun to have the same interests!!

Anyway, I just wanted to update you on what we have been doing! I'll be back soon! Love, Me!

Yada, Yada, Yada

Wow! Has it really been almost a month since I have written? I thought that life would get less busy with school out and all (yeah!!), but it seems like I always have something to do! But, I'd rather be busy than bored, so I'll be greatful! Things are going pretty good!! I'll tell you whats been happening in a nutshell: Nate & I have been able to spend a lot of time together this last few weeks, and it has been great. During school I get so stressed out and I feel that sometimes I take him for granted! I am truly grateful for him and for his patience and for the wonderful husband he is. Jess & Phuc came home for a week and we spent a lot of time with them! It was so much fun and it was so good to see the kids! I miss my nephews & nieces like crazy, and it makes me so happy when they get to come and spend some time with us! School is, as I mentioned, out for the summer. I ended up with a pretty good GPA, so that makes me happy! I was pretty worried about some of my classes, but it's all good! Nate & I lined up my friend Becky from the University Inn with Blake last Friday and we went to the canyon & had tin foil dinners and smores. It was a good time. Becky is from Hong Kong and she has never done that before, so it was fun to see her get excited about it! Saturday was Daisey's dance recital - it was a good time and she looked so cute all dressed up!! We have been spending a lot of time with our friends, and we are so grateful for them and for the strength that they are to us! Wrangler, my sisters dog, had an accident and had to be put down. It was a very sad ordeal for their family and for Nate & I, he was such a good dog and was literally a member of the family. He will be very missed. Ollie's baby is due a week from tomorrow! Sam is getting very excited to be a big brother! I am excited for the first addition to our nephew/niece "collection" for the year! Jess & Carlynne will follow soon, and I'm so excited to meet their little ones!! Amanda & Jen and their kids are coming home for a bit this summer, and I can't wait to see them! I have been really homesick for my sisters lately, so I'm excited to get to spend time with them all this summer! What else? I feel as if I have been rambling? I am excited for the Harry Potters that are coming out this summer! It's kind of sad that the anticipation will leave us when the last book comes out, but I'm also kind of glad!! I hate having to wait for so long in between books! Anyway, I feel like I have written quite a bit and you are probably sick of hearing about it! I'll go, but I'll be back! Buh Bye!

Weekend Rejuvination

And I'm back! It is a Sunday evening and the end of a fabulous weekend, and the beginning of hopefully a good week! It is about 10:30 in the evening, and we're headed to bed soon, but I just thought I'd clear my head real quick!
We did have a really good weekend, and as always, it went by much too quickly! The VZ's came up to stay for the weekend, so we spent a lot of time playing with all of our friends! Friday night we had the reveal of the Jackson 2007 video, and it was so good! Eric did a great job and we are grateful for all of his hard work! We then stayed up pretty late (Us, VZ's, Wilkinson's and Dutsons) just chatting and eating and having a great time! Saturday morning was spent cleaning, attempting to write papers, and re-watching the Jackson 2007 video, and then we played some more! It was a great weekend and it was so fun to hang out with all of our fabulous friends!
Today was Stake Conference, which was wonderful! The rest of the day was spent snuggling and watching movies, and eating occasionally! It was a nice relaxing way to end the weekend and to start the new week!
There is one more week of school left and then FINALS! Luckily I only have two finals this semester, so I think it'll be relatively low stress! I am ready for the change in schedule although I'm not really looking forward to working full time! But, we need the money because we are trying to get into an apartment within the next month or two, so I'll do whatever I need to do to get there!!
Anyway, I'm pretty tired and we've still got to fold clothes and read scriptures, so I'm gunna sign off for now! Have a great week and I'll be back later!

Gearing Up!

Hello, hello, hello! So, it's 9:00 on Thursday evening! I have drank a large Strawberry Dr. Pepper, made my note cards, watched the Scrubs (hilarious tonight, yet sad), taken my Afrin to ease my sinus pain and I am now clearing my mind so that I can get back to studying for my two tests that I have tomorrow!! I have been studying for them all week but I still feel like there is so much more I can do, so I'll hit it hard in a few minutes! More than likely it'll be a late night and an early morning for me, but if it gets me through my tests and work tomorrow, then it is well worth it! I am looking forward to this weekend as my last official "relaxing" weekend before school ends, because I'm planning on getting my studying for finals underway so that I can end the semester on a high point! It has been a long couple of weeks as I have been working many, many hours to fill in when needed - but someone new is starting on the 16th, and I can't wait to get her trained so that I can take a much, much needed day off! Nate is doing great! He is loving his job at STAPLES, and I am thrilled! It's nice to be able to come home at the end of the day and have both of us still be in a good mood! We may be tired, but we are happy, and that's what counts! Right? Right! This weekend is Easter, so I'm looking forward to Baby Animal Day on Saturday with Sam, going to the Wind Caves with Blake, cleaning our bathroom, and inspirational Church Meetings!! I'm a little jealous because my parents left this afternoon to spend the weekend in Colorado with Jen & Jess and their families, and I would have loved to have gone with them! Darn all the responsibilities!! Speaking of responsibilities, I should get back to studying so that my caffeine doesn't wear off before I get a chance to take advantage of it!! I'll be back soon!

Just Stalling!!

Good Morning everyone!

 I should be getting ready for school right about now, 

but I don't want to just yet, and I thought I'd take a minute to clear my head!!

 I like blogging because it does just that!

 It's not as extensive or involved as journal writing, but it helps me think out loud (well, kind of!!) 

Anyway, last night Nate & I went to see "Midsummer Nights Dream" at the Eccles Theater! 

I had to go for my Creative Arts class and since it is Nates favorite Shakespeare Play (no joking!) 

he accompanied me!!! It was done quite modernly and it was pretty good!

 We were then up pretty late because I had to come home and develop some film

 and I had some troubles getting started - but alas, the film is now in its protective sleeves 

and I can make prints today, so it all worked out! 

What else to say? I really don't have anything profound! 

Work is stressing me out a tiny bit because my co-worker announced Monday that Friday is her last day, so we are in the middle of trying to find someone -

 and I'm trying to learn all the things that I still haven't been trained on, so it's a little crazy!! 

Anyway, I think I've stalled long enough and the shower is calling!! 

I'm headed off to Creative Arts, Speech Language & Hearing Development, 

work, Linguistics, the photo lab, and then work again!! 

It's going to be a long day, but hopefully it'll be a good day!! I'll be back!!

Anniversary Fun!!

Well, I made it to Spring Break!! 

I am enjoying a nice day off today before I go to work for the rest of the week! 

We had a fabulous weekend! Saturday was our 7th Anniversary!! 

It's hard to believe that 7 years have gone by!! 

We ended up going to a fabulous B&B in Layton, UT, called the Outwest Lodge!

 It was adorable and we had a great time!! 

We spent the day shopping, eating with the Dutsons, and we had a very romantic evening! 

Sunday on our way home we got to pick up Carlynne from the airport, which is a great thing! 

She is here for a week for her spring break while Lance is at Boot Camp!! 

She announced to us last night that she is expecting, and we are very excited for her! 

That makes three new little nephew's and/or nieces for us this year!! 

We'd better gear up for all the babies!! 

Nate & I both took today off to spend with her, and then we'll be workaholics for the rest of the week, but for now, we are headed out to paint the town!! 

Anyway, it's nice to be on a break from school, and we've got about 45 degree weather today, 

so I'm happy!

 Have a great day!!

 

Deep Into Winter!

Hello one and all! I just finished processing some film and decided to give myself a tiny break before continuing school work! I have a big test on Friday that I've got to prepare for - so this won't be long. We are doing pretty good! We woke up this morning to a massive downfall of snow, but it was beautiful and we were safe, so that makes me happy! I did have a 9 hour work day today, but I'm glad to say that they aren't as bad as I thought they would be! I managed to get out for a little walk and some lunch, and I think that helped! We had a great weekend! I have set up a studio in our basement, and I am ready to start snapping away!! We took some test pictures tonight, which I just developed, and although I may have done it wrong, my negatives look all right! I will learn from my mistakes, so I won't beat myself up too badly! Spring Break is coming right around the corner - but I think that I'm more excited for our 7th Anniversary! We are going to go stay the night in Layton and then on Sunday, before we come home, we get to pick up Carlynne from the airport! I am stoked and I can't wait to see her! Other than that it's just been a typical week!! Nate went & played racquetball on Saturday with Eric and he came home pretty sore - he could barely walk on Sunday. It was funnily sad.!.!. I tried not to make too much fun of him! I'm glad that he's having fun with it though! Anyway, I should get to studying seeing as how my eyes are already drooping! See ya!

Just Some Thoughts!!

Good morning everyone!! It is Friday - hooray! This has been one long week, and I've been looking forward to the weekend since last weekend - so I'm happy it's here! Tonight, we have a Stake Valentines Dance, and my Nate is taking me on a dancing date! We will go with the Dutsons, and our husbands, inside, are thrilled! I know, Valentines Dances are cheesy, but it is the one night a year where I can dance with my husband in public, and I'm very happy about it! Tomorrow we both have to work for a couple of hours then we're headed to Burley, ID for my cousin Trish's wedding celebration! I'm excited to see everyone and I want to stop at the cemetery to take some photos of my grandparents head stones - just to have. Nate tells me I'm morbid because I love shooting cemeteries, but I think they are... meant to be remembered.... We had a fabulous enrichment last night - I love our ward and it was great to be with just the women! Anyway, I should go get ready for the day and wake up my Nate!! See ya later!

Superbowl Sunday

Hello all! 

Today is Sunday, Superbowl Sunday to be exact! 

My Nate is enjoying the game and I am doing laundry 

and playing on the world wide web to pass the time!! 

This weekend, as always, has gone by way too fast 

and I got pretty much nothing crossed off of my to do list, 

but it was nice and relaxing... so I'll call it successful!! 

School starts back up tomorrow and LOST returns on Wednesday, so it will be a terrific week!

 My brother's birthday is tomorrow - it's weird that he is getting so old 

because that means I am getting even older - I'm not sure I like that! Oh well!! 

Anyway, enough of my random ramblings for now!

 Happy Superbowl Sunday!!

Welcome to our Blog

Hey everyone!!

We are excited to start this Blog and to keep you updated on our little life!! 

Not that it's very exciting, but this is a good way to stay in touch with everyone we love!! 

 We are busy now, but we'll just say welcome and we'll be back later!