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Alrighty.... This post is a long time coming. I've been meaning to update for lets see...forever...

I just haven't found the time...or allowed myself too with so much other things to do.

Lets start with June..

Cara's wedding-

Randy's cousin Cara got married the very beginning of June and I had the privilege to take the pictures! She was most beautiful and it was my very first time attending a temple marriage since I've been married. It was excellent to relive those memories!

Then it was off to Park City with Randy's extended family to get to know each other better and have LOADS of fun! We stayed in a nice resort, fine dined, shopped, swam, relaxed, and played hard! Especially on the Alpine Slide, Alpine Coaster and Zipline. (Refer to post below...)

Then...basically nothing really fun that I can remember, but you can't really trust this brain of mine...get's jumbled!

July-

July 4th was amazing. Originally my family was supposed to come down but they "eh-hem flaked eh-hem" couldn't come. They decided to do it the good old Idaho Falls way. Nothing wrong with that at all! But let me back track. So the 2nd of July was the Stadium of Fire when basically all of Provo gets together and watches fireworks-We went to Transformers then watched them from the roof of our house. Holidays get less and less exciting the older you get.

But the 4th was grand! We hung out with our neighbors on University Ave. (where the parade was going to be held the next morning.) It was crazy fun. Just chatting with neighbors and getting to know them better. Randy and I also took part in a raffle and I won a $50 gift card to a day spa and salon...wondering what I'd ever use there! :)

We also got a big surprise!

My bishop pulled up on a beast of a bike! It was so beautiful and I was so surprised to see him on it!

My 4th of July shoes :)

We rode bikes basically the whole weekend....

Yes sir he does!

"NO"bama

So I guess it's cool in Utah for all the runners up to get the same dress...personally...I think it's lame.

LOVE^^^^

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THESE COSTUMES!!! Yes please!?!?!

They got the most applause...

As they should :)

Little pageant girls...gag me....

It was a great night. We stayed out way too late and got up way too early!

We went to 7 Peaks after the parade and it was not even crowded-it was a great 4th of July!

Lets see-

Work has been great! Working a lot!

We recently took a trip to Idaho-I shot rifles and shot guns...And loved it. My husband says to me, "Welcome to country life." 

LOVE IT.

We've just planned out our 18 day vacay to Idaho in August. We will be celebrating our 1st Anniversary! Can you believe it?!?!

We can't wait to go to Island Park, Yellowstone, the Playmill, see our friends get sealed for Time and all Eternity, and relax :)

Grateful and House Reveal-Warning Picture overload

Today I'm grateful for all that I have.

I went Visiting Teaching this morning and the lesson was on Self Reliance. Now the first thought that came to my mind when I saw that was canning and food storage. But it is so much more than that. It's being able to care for others, emotionally and physically. It's being able to help and serve other. It's about being able to be grateful for what you have and work for what you don't. 

I'm just so grateful for the things that I have. I can't believe how selfish and whiney I was about this house. It is so beautiful and we're so lucky to have it. I'm warm and have a place to rest my head. 

I have a husband who works so hard to provide and to get a good education so he can provide for us. 

I'm grateful for my talents. :) We talked about it today and I just kept thinking how grateful I am for my piano, photography, dance and many others. I just hope to not lose them. I need to find outlets to express and practice my talents.

I'm grateful for Randy's family. This week we went to Park City and it was so fun! We met in Salt Lake City In a cute place called Buca di Beppo. It had the cutest atmosphere with all these old pictures and vintage items. 

 We were in the Pope's room. Basically it's a big round room with a dome ceiling so that you can hear everyone, even those across the HUGE table. This was in the middle on a lazy susan. They have the lazy susan so you can order big platters and share it with everyone. Genius and so fun! :)

 Don't judge me....but the next photos were all in the bathroom. Yes, they all thought I was weird and probably a perve for bringing my camera in, but seriously, this was just too awesome to not take pictures.

 Full on "medicine" cabinet with all things vintage feminine.

 Yes....this floored me. That says PLACENTA...ya... 

 Ya me too ^ :)

sick. but awesome.

So then we went to Park City and checked into the resort. It was amazing and roomy and so nice except for one thing....

ANTS!

Pretty funny, but gave me the willies. The front desk was appalled, but they couldn't change us to another room because they were booked. So they came and sprayed.

They had a steam shower and a huge jet tub. Also, my favorite part was the "Adult Relaxation Pool." Um one word. AMAZING. Nice big shallow pool, bathwater warm with a waterfall. So nice to just sit in there and relax. Then of course a jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. Most excellent. 

Then, we went to Park City Resort where they have an Alpine Coaster, An Alpine Slide and a Zipline. SO FUN! 

Alpine Slide. 

You're on a little cart and you're in charge of the brakes, in between your legs and you can choose how fast you go.

Alpine Coaster. 

This one I refused to hit the brakes and I was hauling. It's so fun and it was all of our favorite! (That doesn't make sense, basically we all loved it.)

Then the Zipline was just a straight shot down the mountain. It was scary sitting up there and waiting but it was so exhilarating. I loved it!

Then we just relaxed and had fun. The next day we shopped for a LONG time and I got alot of stuff for Randy because he really needed light colored shirts for the summer and I got the cutest Owl necklace. Love it. 

Seriously this weekend was so fun. The food was great, the company was fantastic and the fun was unforgettable. It was nice to have a vacation but I'm so glad I'm done traveling for a while, it takes alot out of a person. Especially living out of a suitcase.

But it was so fun. 

I'm so glad I was able to get to know Randy's family better and have fun with them. His Grandma is a HOOT! She always makes me smile :)

So...I'm sure you've forgotten by now, but we did finish our house. We just have some hanging up to do and painting the lighting fixtures, but it looks TEN times better! Things are still a little messy, but that's just from day to day living.

 Here's some during pictures...basically guys, it was not fun. Basically the devils kingdom is the best way I can explain it. I was just not happy and it was so jumbled and messy.

Here it goes!

 Funny story. I had to shower at the neighbors house because the toilets were in the bathtubs....good times :)

 Ya the tall ceilings were not fun....that ladder terrified me...

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Can I just say how GLAD I am that it's all over???

Peace and Blessins'

P.s. Check out the sessions I've done over at Kayleigh Searle Photography. Newborns and Babies!!

Plus I started Pinterest after being so determined to not do it because I knew I'd get obsessed...Ya... 

Baby, Wedding and Temple trips :)

Today will be a nervous day.

Here's the sitch:

Like two days ago, I posted on Craigslist offering my services. The only one that didn't get removed (don't ask why the bridal, engagement, and family posts got deleted...Craigslist is sometimes retarted..) is the Newborn photography one. I said that I had never done it before and that I wanted practice and I got a PLETHORA of responses. So I took it down. I don't want to completely overwhelm myself! So the first one is today...in 30 minutes. 

Scared out of my mind.

Just because it's kind of a big deal. Just kind of.

So we'll see how it goes. I just hope they like the pictures and that I will do a good job. I know that I have the "skills" to do well, but first times are nerve-wracking.

ANYWHO!

Tomorrow, Randy's cousin is going through the temple and we're excited for that. She get's married the next day and I'll be taking the pictures for that. Also a bit nerve-wracking. And then Olive Garden. :) So excited!

Welp-guess what I did yesterday...I rode my bike to work. It's about 6 miles, 1 of which is completely uphill (on the way). It makes me want to throw up. But it's nice for on the way home :) I love my bike, but my bum is sore! hahaha...but seriously.

Welp-I'll be posting pictures soon of all the shenanigans :)

Peace and blessins'

Grateful

hat I'm grateful for today:

Family

A clean house

All my mismatched furniture and decor so that my house can be my home. :)

U2-all music in general

Priesthood blessings

The knowledge I have of the restored gospel

My talents

My job

My husband and his cuteness

Food

Warm weather

Nieces and nephews

A warm home

A car...or two :)

My health

OF COURSE there are so many more :)

This is all for now.

Peace and Blessins'

Best Day EVER...besides my wedding day :)

OH MY LANTA.

Guys.

Let me tell you about the best day ever.

This last Tuesday.

Salt Lake City.

Rice Eccles Stadium.

Adam.

Larry.

The Edge.

Bono.

U2.

AMAZING!

From the moment they stepped out, to the moment they left, I had a big ol' smile on my face.

This was Randy's first concert. 

He loved it.

I wish that we had been on the floor with my family so we could have rocked out, but regardless of where you were, it was spectacular. 

I grew up listening to U2. In the car, at my house, anywhere. They were a staple and you could always find a CD of their's anywhere.

My favorite part was seeing sexy Larry.

Seriously check him out...Mmmmmm.

They are all shexy. Besides Adam...he's a little goofy looking. Just saying.

(Adam, the Edge, Bono, Larry)

Seriously they put on an AMAZING show. I didn't want to leave. They are so fun and love to engage with the crowd. It's funny. I feel like I know them personally. I see them on stage and I'm thinking, "Ya that's my boy Bono." :) I think if I met them though, I'd poop my pants. Seriously.

It's my dream.

(Not to poop my pants. To meet them.)

The thing I love most about them, is the music. Their lyrics are genius. 

"All I Want is You"

You say you'll give me eyes in the moon of blindness
A river in a time of dryness
A harbour in the tempest.
All the promises we make, from the cradle to the grave
When all I need is you.

He can promise everything on this world, but all I want and need is my Randy Shmmandy :)

Basically the whole song "Beautiful Day" is magic. My favorite part is: 

What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
You don't need it now, you don't need it now
Beautiful day

Okkkkkkk. I was going to do a bunch of songs, but there are too many that are just too awesome. Seriously though, words to live by. 

I listen to their songs and look at my life and wonder what I can change.

While at the concert, I realized that this world, including myself, is just so selfish and out of line with reality. I want to focus more on others and who and how I can help and life would be happier. Be grateful for what I have and for the things that I've been blessed to do and people I've met. God is good. He loves us and wants to bless us. All around us are blessings. Get out of our own little world and see what's going on around us. Have fun. Life a fun life and love the life you live. Play hard, work hard. Be kind. Be true. Be you.

Google them :)

Love you U2.

Watch this

I Love Family and Idaho and Pictures :)

So basically,

Randy and I can't wait to move back to Idaho.

Obviously, it will be awhile.

But we just love it so much.

We love our small town:

Nice People

No Speed Demons

...you get the point.

Utah is nice it really is.

Just not for us

:)

So today. I was putting on my makeup and doing my hair and my niece came in and watched me, and wanted some too. So we did makeup and hair together. She is a doll. Not shy AT ALL. Loves everyone and can find anyone to play with. We should all be more like that. Just saying.

And then a nephew comes in and says, "My mom sometimes puts makeup on me too."

It made me laugh out loud.

I love the nephews and nieces I "inherited" by marrying Randy.

I love all darndest things they say and the hilarious made up words, stories, etc.

So fun and so cute.

Today, I took my sister and her friends on a photoshoot for her birthday. Super fun girls. We just went up to Idaho Falls and walked around taking pictures.

you'll have to check my picture blog for updates!

Kind of taking a break from pictures for awhile. Too much going on in the last couple of weeks and weeks to come. Sorry!

Hmmm. SO guess what world.

I changed my major to Photography.

:)

I'm happy...except not looking forward to the drawing class. . . . hahaha I'm not so good at that.

Well. Just wanted to leave a little blurb :)

Peace and Blessins'

 



Almost done!

So I'm pretty much regretting that last post. In fact- I'm deleting it. Sometimes it just feels good to let it all out. I apologize to those who read it. We were just having so much going on and it was so frustrating.

BUT-

It's almost reveal time of all the painting and carpeting. (it's not going to be AMAZING, but it's a change.)

What we've been up to:
Keegan called Sunday. It was so good to hear his voice and talk for a bit. I only got to talk to him for literally 2-3 minutes. But it's all good. My parents were the ones that really needed to talk to him and ask him questions.

Randy started his summer semester. He's glad he's not taking a ton of classes because his Physics class is killing him!

We planted our flower bed. It looks so good!

We started our vegetable/fruit garden, but we still have lots to do!

We've got new carpet in and it's luxurious ;)

We've got all the rooms but our bathroom painted.

I'll be starting school in the fall and really I'm already half way done. All my classes transferred and it was SHWEET!

hmmmmm that's really all. We're kind of lame :)

Peace and blessins'