So, as I have mentioned before, Michael got a great internship in EUGENE,OREGON this summer! I did not, however, mention what I would be doing because I didn't know. Originally, I was going to stay here and make frequent visits to see Michael in Oregon. Then, after some thought, and a stern talking to from Darren, we decided that being apart for 3 months was kind of a terrible idea. I hardly see Michael now because of his excellent study habits, and if I don't see him all summer and then he starts school again in the fall, that would be awful. So, great news everyone... we're both going to be living in Eugene for the summer! YAY!! Oh heavens, my excitement is completely indescribable!!
I am excited for so many things... another fun summer with my Michael, spending good, quality time with mom & dad, really getting a chance to show Michael the places that I love (horseshoe bend, loon lake, and places around town), the coast, time with my northwest siblings, nieces, and nephews, being home for Marc & Connie's new baby, fun fun fun girl time with my best girlfriends at home, and mostly Michael falling in love with the great state of Oregon.
Get this though, he already loves it. I never had to try to talk him into this. He is pumped! He chose to apply there without even asking me. He looks at real estate in Oregon all of the time. My goodness, he gets more and more perfect everyday! I really hope this internship goes well because Michael is really excited about it and so far has really good feelings about this company, Moss Adams.
I have talked to my work and they are being flexible and understanding. Michael and I are feeling blessed.
What a week! What a wonderful, wonderful week. This last week I got to see Mom, Dad, Jason, Megan, Kevin, Darren, Jill, Erica, Emily, Steve, Carly, Easton, Aunt Janet & fam, Aunt Ila and Uncle Val, and Grandma. It was the greatest! It all started because Jason decided to come out here for the kids' spring break and I am so so so grateful they made that decision. We stayed here in Orem for a couple of days, then we went to Beaver, and then everyone else went on down to Vegas. This post is full of pictures of the people I love, the fun time we had, and stories that you don't have to read but are welcome to :). This is mostly just to document and share with the people who want to steal pictures. But you are all welcome to look and read!
Goodbye picture in front of grandma's house. There is no other house on the planet like it and I love every second we get to be there. It never gets old to hear about my mom's childhood there and imagine my grandma there. It was so wonderful to spend time with Jason & family again. Catching up was way overdo and it was so great!
I started the weekend at the Dinosaur Museum with the Rogers. It is seriously adorable how much Easton loves and knows about dinosaurs. That place is really cool! I loved it! And also, half of the fun was hearing how much Emily knew also haha! She could name ever dinosaur!
Baby Erica. I love you. This is the first time I got to meet her and I love her so much! She is so perfect. She is smiley, snuggly and BEAUTIFUL! I didn't get nearly enough time with her and I cannot wait until next time. Bridal Veil Falls. Love this pic! I wish you could see Easton's pirate bandanna in this picture!
JUMP ON IT! I'm so glad that the kids loved jump on it as much as we do. Kevin has some serious skills and the rest of us just like jumping around.
Megan & Kevin's first time in grandma's house. They really know how to make everything look exciting! Now let me brag about these two. I hate that we live so far away from each other. I love them so much. We have so much in common, meaning that we're all really silly and have a great time joking around. Every couple of years they come visit me, and it's like we've lived close together, we just catch right back up. Their parents have done a fine job with them because they are the only teenagers that don't make me afraid to have kids. Jason, thank you SO MUCH for bringing me my niece and nephew.
Carly sucks her thumb and plays with her button!!!! I cannot get over it!! When she is old enough to understand how monumental this is, we will bond BIG TIME!
I love my grandma Fern. She is so fascinating, funny, smart, and adorable.
I love my family so much and every chance to get together is more than welcome. I missed everyone else so much. It's so hard to get everyone together, so the fact that half of us were there was a miracle. Thank you EVERYONE for traveling to visit. It was the spring break that I truly needed. Here is a quick video of the fun. For all you guys who were there, I plan on making a longer video, I'll post it for you to see when it's done :)
I miss my Wildcats terribly! 3 High School Musicals was not nearly enough. I often think about them and wish that they were part of a reality show or something. And I don't mean Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale etc, etc. I mean Gabriella Montez and Sharpay Evans. The Characters. I wish I could see how their lives are playing out! How is college going for everyone? Is Sharpay a star on broadway?! hahahah silly I know, but that's how much I love that movie!
This 30 Day Challenge has been SO FUN! It has been a great trip down memory lane. Thanks for reading and you should go do it too. Now, I can't wait to post tomorrow about my weekend with my family :)
I wasn't here for this picture, but every time it comes up on my computer screen saver slide show, I really laugh... out loud... and hard usually. I believe Easton was NOT diggin' the fireworks on the 4th of July if I remember correctly. I loved this picture so much that I think I stole it off of Em's blog and saved it many moons ago. hahahaha! I love this child, just look at him!
Kidnapping. It infuriates me to no end. I posted this picture because I think she is the bravest, most classy, most fabulous girl out there, and what happened to her is my biggest fear. Not necessarily happening to me, but to anyone. It's awful and really I don't have words for it. But that's my biggest fear.
Day 27: A picture of yourself and a family member.
Daddy. I love my dad. I had so much fun looking through my pictures to pick one for this post. I came across some seriously hilarious pictures of the 2 of us, but I decided to go the tender route and save those silly ones for later hahaha! Poor Michael, I'm always saying "let's call my dad, he'll know". Because my dad knows everything. As much as I missed my siblings when they all grew up and left me at home alone, I treasured those years with my parents when I really got to know them and I got to build such a bond with my dad. I will be mocked until I'm 80 for calling him daddy, but he's just that to me. I love his words of wisdom, I love how he's always been the best example of a worthy priesthood holder, but most of all, I love how he makes me laugh... literally on a daily basis. And I admire his dedication to his health. I hope to be healthy like my dad until the bitter end! Thanks, Dad for providing for our family and never complaining a day in your life. Love you and cannot wait to see you this weekend!
Day 26: A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Well sheesh, there are a LOT of things in my life that mean a lot to me, but the first thing that popped into my mind was my college degree. I don't plan on being a world famous trainer or scientist. I don't plan on being the main provider for our family, but it really does mean a lot to me to have been able to go to college. It feels really good to have knowledge. And not just general knowledge, but specialized knowledge in an area that really interests me. It's rewarding. And it really is a source of confidence for me. It's been really fun for me to see all of my friends and their different specialties as we've grown up, and it feels good to have one of my own.
We met at BYU-Idaho in February of 2006. It only took one short semester for us to realize we were the best of friends and we fell in love. After a wonderful year together, Michael left to serve his mission in Taiwan. I waited dated until he returned to me in April 2009. Michael proposed on May 2nd and we spend the best day of our lives together when we were married for time and all eternity on August 15th, 2009 in the Portland Oregon Temple. We are so blessed and so happy together!
