Moving on!

I can't believe that our lives here in Utah are coming to an end. I finished school last Thursday, never been happier, and this week we are moving! Its really exciting but at the same time it is sad. We have made so many good friends here that I am going to miss! So I needed to start packing this week but my frined Jamie came back to Utah for a couple days and the weather was so nice I decided to put it off! On Monday we went to Lagoon, which isn't normally my thing but was so much fun. People in Utah can't BELIEVE I have never been there so now I have! We went back to Jamie's parents house and roasted marshmallows and made s'mores-which are my fave! She and her sis-in-law came back to my house and we had a slumber party since we were all husbandless. THen the next day the weather was SO nice that we layed out all day. Well the weather was nice again on Wednesday so we got some more sun, probably a little too much but oh well! It was so fun having a friend in town, I get sad when there are things I want to do but have no one to do anything with, so thanks Jamie for hanging out with me all 3 days you were here!!!

Me and Jamie in the parking lot at Lagoon!

Well now its Thursday and I figured I really need to crack down and start the packing. I have been dreading it, and once I started I realized why! Where to start? It is so overwhelming, we have more stuff than I realized! I feel bad I called and almost started crying to Chad because I was feeling stressed, he told me stop packing and he will do it all when he gets in on Sunday, obviously I am not gonna not pack but it was nice of him to make the offer. He has been gone for almost 3 months and I am done being apart from him. It has definately been a challenge to be so far away from one another, but we both realize how much we need eachother. We aren't too sure what is in store for us after the summer but that is what makes this whole process kind of exciting! We have nothing holding us back, so we will see where life takes us! As for now it is taking me back to packing!

I LOVE LA!!

Yay! The Lakers are the NBA Champions! Its been so much fun watching them through out the whole playoffs. Sometimes I wonder what my neighbors think because I have a tendency to yell and clap a lot during the games. Chad and I were able to go to a couple games this season which was a lot of fun, its something that definately brings us closer. Can't wait for next season!!!!

Need a place to live?

We are trying to get out of our contract about a month and half early and need someone to take over our contract. If any of you know someone who is looking for a place in Orem, let me know!! Here is the blog I made with all the pictures, so pass the word!

http://orchardcreek22.blogspot.com

I miss him already!

I love Texas, not just because that is where Chad is but also because it is beautiful!!! There are big trees everywhere, and it is so green! The weather was great for me, as I spent most of my time at the pool when Chad was working. It was such a short trip but that just means I am gonna have to go back! I was really bad at taking pictures but here they are:

This is Chad and his friend Kory trying to catch a turtle in this swamp. A few years ago Chad was working in N. Carolina and caught a turtle then, he had it for a few years and now he wants another one.

Chad getting the bbq ready for our chicken and shrimp!

Barry, Cody, and Kory a few guys who work with Chad

We all went out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse, I think it tastes better in Texas!

Glass Cube Design

So this is my latest project from floral design, and my favorite to do! It was so fun and turned out so cute (I think). These are the most popular centerpieces for weddings and are so easy. Can you believe they start at about $40 per cube! Don't bother paying that, just get the flowers and I will make one for you, I have so much fun doing it!

P.S. I started working today, yep I said it, I am working. Just a part time job at the Security 1 office but it will help keep me busy and give me a little extra cash, so I don't feel so guilty when I buy myself presents :)

P.S.S. 1 1/2 more days till I am in Dallas!

A Great Memorial Day Weekend!!

This past weekend was so much fun! It first started with my class on Thursday being cancelled which meant I was able to pick my mom and Landon up from the airport! When I saw Landon he was in his stroller, he jumped out and ran full speed into my arms and gave me the biggest kiss I have ever had! It is so fun to be that loved by a little boy! Within 15 minutes he had confiscated my gum and taken all my quarters. He said "I don't like dimes and pennies, you can't buy 'nothin with them, I only want your quarters."

On Thursday night we went to the airport to see my cousin Danny come home from his mission in New Zealand, while we were waiting Landon entertained everyone with some breakdancing!

Here I am with my sister Alyssa, cousins Savannah, Matt and Wesley. Matt just left for his mission to Tonga yesterday! He got to spend 6 days with his brother Danny before leaving.

Here is my Uncle Shaun and Aunt Christines whole family! All 11 of them!

Alyssa was teaching Matt how to tie his tie before we went to the temple, and my Grandma Dee is taking pointers in the background.

Me and my mom outside of the SLC temple after doing a session with my cousins, aunt and uncle and grandparents.

The Lakers had a victory and we all decided to parade around to my uncles friends in the neighborhood, lets just say they aren't Laker fans.

My mom, sister Alyssa and me at our Memorial Day bbq!

My cousin Madeline was put in charge of sturring the homemade rootbeer, so good!

My cousin Danny and I filling up on hotdogs and bakes beans!

has been so fun spending the last week with my family. I really enjoy hanging out with my cousins, we are all getting older now and have become good friends. We still pull the same pranks on eachother, one of the boys always gets his nails painted and in retaliation they draw mustaches and unibrows on someone else.

When I was in high school I always wanted to be doing things with my friends, but now I have the most fun when I am with family. Its interesting how what is important changes. It was sad to say goodbye to my Mom and Landon this morning, I love having family around. This weekend would have been perfect if my dad, Hayley, Tanner, and McKenna could be here and especially Chad. I seem to miss him more when I was with family because I remember what its like to have someone around all the time. But luckily I am off to Dallas to see him in 1 WEEK! I cannot wait!

Shopping...the cure-all!

This weekend I was feeling kind of lonely, I always have looked forward to the weekends because it meant no school for me, and not work for Chad. But this past weekend I didn't have anything planned and was actually looking forward to Monday so I would have school. Well luckily Meggan is also husbandless and we decided to spend the day shopping! It was a beautiful day and we had so much fun at the Gateway! We both were craving Cheescake Factory so we went to the Fashion Place Mall and had a late lunch there, and then we shopped that mall as well! Lets just say we were wiped out, but it really did make me feel better. I didn't spend a lot of money but it is just so fun to be out! Its amazing what a pair of shoes can do for you! I absolutely love love love shoes!

My new shoes!!