Fall is here!

So I've started noticing that I seem to title all of my blog entries something to do with what season it is...haha. How original. Anyway, the new Fall semester has begun and I think we're finally back in the swing of things! It was really difficult for me to find the motivation, probably because I didn't get a real break from school since I took classes all summer! But that's okay, in all honesty, I love school. I think I'm going to have some kind of early midlife crisis when I graduate in May! I don't know what I'm going to do with myself, especially if I can't find an awesome job to keep me busy! I guess we'll see what happens when I get there! :]
It's been nice and mellow lately. No real drama or anything like that. Nathan, Aaron and I went to hike Angel's Landing in Zion yesterday! We went all the way to the top! It was quite the accomplishment for me, especially considering my lack of athletic ability and fear of heights ;] For those of you who don't know what Angel's Landing is like, let me give you a short description. So basically, you know those super high cliffs in Zion? Yeah, you climb to the very top of one of those! And, toward the end, you hang on to chains because it gets really narrow in some places and there's cliffs on either side of you. Yeah, it was freaky. People die up there. But yeah, it was a good time. I'm extremely sore and probably will be for a while. But I'm really glad that we went!
We went with my family to Lake Powell in September. It was so much fun! The entire family was together for a day! That doesn't happen too often. We also hadn't gone to Lake Powell in 5 years, another thing that doesn't happen too often, haha. But it was great!

Summer over already?

Sadly, yes. Summer is almost over. What the heck? That's stupid. It feels like it just barely got here. That's what I hate about getting older, times goes by way too dang fast. I just want to enjoy the moment, but it's like you're always anticipating the next stressful event. Living in the moment is kid stuff. When you're a grown up, you have too many responsibilities to live in the moment. Not that I'm all that old, haha. I'm going to enjoying my youth. No rush. :]
Nathan and I had a good summer.( Definitely better than last summer :P) I quit Walmart (oh yes, it was great) and I still have nightmares about working there. I don't know what's wrong with me, but that job was terrible. Haha. So I just worked on my summer classes and did well. They were definitely a full time occupation! Nathan's boss at the school offered him a full time job there, so it worked out great. And his boss is actually hiring me for the school year too! I'm happy to have a job, but not very excited to start working, lol. Next week school will start. My feelings about it are torn. I'm excited to have a little change, but not looking forward to the stress. Oh well. I'm so excited! I'm going to graduate in May, if everything goes as planned! Hurray me!
Anyway, we were able to do some fun things this summer with friends and family. And we're planning to go to Lagoon with our friends this week for a summer finale. I'm excited. Geordie came home last week after serving a mission in Mexico! It's great to have him back!
Above are some pictures of the fun times throughout the summer. I hate how they're before the text and not after, but oh well. Don't know how to fix it, so I'll deal.

One Year :]

I am proud to say that Nathan and I survived school! We were thrilled to find out that we did well in our classes! Hurray for accomplishments! Nathan did so well and worked so hard. I'm so proud of him!
We celebrated our one year anniversary on the 9th of May! It was very exciting. We went down to Vegas and had a blast! We stayed at the Hilton off the strip and it was surprisingly nicer than I thought it would be. We can't afford much right now, so for the price I was expecting Motel 6 style. It's always nice to be pleasantly surprised! We went to a mystery dinner show called Marriage Can Be Murder. It was hilarious! The murder was sitting across from us the whole time! He sure had us fooled! It was so cool. We walked the strip, definitely got our exercise! I must say, there are some really great things about Vegas...and there are also some very bad things, lol. Just walking or driving around you get bombarded with all kinds of junk you really don't want to see. But hey, Vegas has some awesome things about it too! Don't think I'm going all fanatical on ya! We had a great time. Can't wait to go back! There's still so much to see and do there!
Nathan and I are still figuring out things for jobs this summer. Well, I am anyway. I got a job at Walmart last week and it's already not working out for me. They hired me for part time and they're working me full time hours and they don't give me the days off I ask for! They also don't treat me very well. So I'm looking desperately for a different job that will work with me better. I'm going to be starting summer classes soon and I really need an employer that will respect that and give me the schedule they promise(not to mention-following their own policies..I quote "Respect for the individual"? I think not. I'm not getting those benefits anyway). Nathan has a great job at the school and I went and talked to them about a job also and they're going to let me know if they find anything. Cross your fingers for me! Blue shirts and khaki pants are going to be the death of me! ;] Ok, ok, it's not the worst thing in the world, but it's just not right for me personally. If you work there and you love it, that's great! I'm not saying it's bad for everyone!
My parents bought a beautiful vacation home in Hurricane. It's so amazing! I love it. I feel like it's a personal blessing straight from God! Let's just hope I won't be working every second they come down so I can actually spend some time with them!
Life is tough, but it always works out! Especially if you're willing to see the good! Seeing the good in things is one of the best things you can accomplish in your life!

Spring...please come to stay?

Well, for starters, I am grateful to say that the weather is nice today! Because who knows, it could be snowing tomorrow! Be thankful for what you have today, because tomorrow it could be gone!
Secondly, I kind of feel like I'm talking to myself right now. I don't think anyone reads this stupid thing, haha. But oh well...life goes on. More interesting things to do and read...

The past few weeks have been good! My parents bought a vacation home in Hurricane! I'm so happy. I really feel like the Lord is watching out for me. I miss my family soooo much and this is a way I can see them more! I was able to go and spend some time with my Mom, Natalie, Preston, Taylor, Trayson and Brecklyn while they were down getting the house figured out. It was so great to be with them. I miss just being able to hang out and chill with them. Tay, Trays and Breck had me laughing so hard. They are so smart and so funny. Love my whole family! They are the best. I wouldn't change a thing about them.

Easter was great! We got an extra day off for school, so we were able to go to Sanpete earlier. We colored eggs with Em, Britton, Shauna and Cory. It was so fun. We did have a scare though. Ryan, my brother works (well, WORKED) at a boy's home in Manti and he got attacked by three of the scum boys that were there. They are violent kids who were involved in gangs...can you believe that that facility would have those kinds of kids there with NO form of security?! Well, you better, cause it's the truth! What a CROOKED place. Ryan and the other lady that worked there were in pretty rough shape and had to spend the night in the hospital. Ryan had a concussion and if it weren't for two of the other boys that were there, it could have been a lot worse. Two boys came to their rescue and got between Ryan and his co-worker and the gang member kids. I am so grateful for those boys! The three violent kids ended up stealing two vehicles and they were found in Fillmore. They are going to be charged with two counts of attempted murder. Give those scum balls what they deserve! I am just so happy that Ryan is all right. He is such a strong person! I love him so much!

We were able to color eggs and have an egg hunt with extended family. It's always so good to see everyone! I see extended family less and less. It really is a bummer.

School is going great! Only 3 weeks left! I think I'm going to make it! I found out that there is a new degree that's going to be offered at SUU and I think it's perfect for me. I will be getting a BS in Graphic Design and it's more broad. I can get a minor and study other things as well, which is what I've been hoping for! Plus, I'll be able to get through school faster! Another answer to my prayers I do believe! :]

As of right now, Nathan and I are looking for summer jobs in the area. I know we will be all right, but I can't help but panic a little bit about it. We just need to look really hard! We would normally be going back to Bryce Canyon, but they did cutbacks and only the "locals" get their jobs back. Whatever. I hate Panguitch anyway. Another answer to my prayers (if we can find jobs here :P).

Emiley, Britton and Peyton moved here on Monday! It's so great to have close friends in the area!

January 2010

I'm still kind of clueless about this blog stuff, which I'm also kind of embarrassed about! But oh well! Life goes on! Haha. January was a pretty eventful month! For my birthday, we got a big group of friends together to go up to Tucano's and a comedy club. It was pretty fun! Of course, chaotic with a group that big! But it was a birthday I won't forget ;]
Nathan's brother, Dave, also left on his mission on January 27th. He went to the Philippines mission. We had quite the group at his farewell. Good luck Dave! We are proud of you!
Nathan and I also went to a Masquerade Ball at SUU. It was great, we made our own masks and everything. Nathan is such a good sport. I'm so grateful for him to always be supportive and sweet to do things like that with me. He's the best.

Over the holidays :]

Nathan and I enjoyed the Christmas season!It was our first Christmas together as a family. We had nearly a whole month off from school! It was very nice :] These pictures are in no particular order because I suck at this website! Lol! I promise I'm not usually this dumb at computers...I work on them in the majority of my classes!

Nathan, Dave, Sarah and I went and chilled in Provo for a while. Went to the mall, In N Out Burger (yummy) and Pets Mart (my personal favorite). It was a lot of fun just to hang out!




We had a Christmas party with our friends, it was great! We had dinner, played games and did a gift exchange game. It was great!

And of course, the family Christmas parties are always great! It's awesome to see everyone that I don't normally see! My family is amazing :]

On New Years Day, Nathan and I went back to our special spot at the Manti temple! It was the place where we had our first kiss on December 13, 2007, the place where he proposed on January 1, 2009 and where we got married on May 9, 2009. (haha I'm a "date" person...I'm cool like that :P)

My mom and dad are awesome. They gave us a WII for Christmas and also took us to a Jazz game! I love them so much. They do so much for us! I feel so lucky that my parents are also my best friends.