Oh, Rexburg.

I just got back from a short trip to Idaho to drop my baby sister off for her freshman year of college at BYU-Idaho. My mom, sister and I drove all the way from Salem, Oregon to Rexburg, Idaho. Talk about a fun 13 hour road trip!!! It was definitely some much needed girl time for me. I felt like a little freshman again as we moved her in, got her books, and went to all the new freshman activities. I am so excited for my sister and all the unique experiences she will have at BYU-Idaho. I couldn't believe that it was SIX years ago that I had started on my college journey. As I walked around campus, I had so many memories flood my mind. Rexburg has such a special place in my heart. I was also able to catch up with some of my old roommates. It was like we had never been apart :) I didn't want to leave, but I was very happy to see Paul {after a week apart} when I got home.

Life has surely been busy these past few weeks. I realize that you have been patiently waiting for the big California trip recap. I am still sifting through the hundreds of pictures we took so you will have to wait a wee bit longer. I'm terribly sorry. 

California posts are coming soon :)

We Have Returned!

We got back from California at the beginning of this week and had to pretty quickly get back to "real-life". There are so many pictures, stories, and adventures to share from our amazing trip!!! Here is just a small glimpse of what we saw and did:

That's it for now...I'll go into more detail about our entire trip soon {pinky promise}!!!

July Recap...

Well, I decided to make the month complete by writing a little blog post. Yes, we are still alive as you can clearly see in the picture {just in case you were worried}. And yes, we have been very busy with...um what's the word...oh yeah, LIFE! 

July has been filled with lots of hours at work for both of us, a birthday visit from my dad, triathlon training, a temple date, apartment decorating and we can't forget these last few nights of staying up WAY past our bedtime to watch the Olympics!!! Go Team USA :) I was unable to participate in the triathlon due to me getting sick the week of the race, but I am better now and there will be a special triathlon just for me in the coming months. More on that later. Oh and one last thing...

We leave for our California trip tomorrow and we are so excited!!! 

TrackTown USA.

Did you know that the road to the London Olympics for the track and field participants runs through Eugene, Oregon?? Well I didn't know this fun fact until Paul had bought us tickets. How awesome is that?? :) Paul and his family had gone to the Olympic trials before but for me it was my first time. Let me tell you, the trials were so incredible! We were able to see a lot of different events that displayed so many amazing athletes. These included running races {200m, 1500m, 5000m}, 400m hurdles, shot put, discus throw, triple jump, high jump, 3000m steeplechase and pole vault. Take a look at some of the moments I captured... 

Towards the end of the day they had the athletes that had already earned a spot on the Olympic team come out in their official Team USA uniform. I got chills just watching them run around the track. It was so exciting to see some of the people that will represent our country in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Who else is super excited about the Olympics?? GO TEAM USA!!!

Happy half-birthday to me :)

Two days ago was my half-birthday and we had lots of fun celebrating!!!

We ended the day with cupcakes and a candle on top for me to blow out.

I don't really remember when I starting celebrating my half birthday or even why. 

Sometimes I think it has to do with the fact that I love numbers/math. 

Sometimes I think it has to do with the fact that I love birthdays. 

Random fact #1: I also celebrate the 22nd day of every month, but not with a cupcake and candle. I get excited because I'm one month older...and wiser too. Random fact #2: I get really happy when I look at the clock and it is 12:22 {December 22} because it's my birthday day time. So there you have it, random facts about yours truly. Some people think I'm strange, I think I'm just me :)

A Life Update...

Since when did it become June?? 

Wow, we must be really busy with that thing called life :)

I am still trying to be very diligent about training for my triathlon. 

I'm down to about seven weeks so I've got to make the most of the time that I have. 

Paul has been the best support system throughout my training.

We have gone on many bike rides together to make sure I'll be ready for race day :D

We have had quite the number of vehicle problems in the last few weeks :(

First it was the Suburban, then it was the Saab.

Lucky for me, my husband is quite the handy man with automobiles.

This has saved us a great deal of money and it has given Paul lots of learning experiences.

And the California can collecting continues!!! {See the beginning here}

We are so excited for our trip to California at the end of this month SUMMER.

There are tons of fun and exciting adventures that await us in "the golden state".

Not to mention we will being visiting some of our very best friends!!!

Paul and I were both given callings in our still new-to-us ward.

{In our church, callings are opportunities given to the members to serve in various positions.}

Paul teaches the 10-11 year old kids during Sunday school.

I am serving as the ward primary pianist.

I am loving the weather we have been enjoying here in Salem.

The flowers around our apartment are so pretty and colorful.

This has given me the inspiration to have a little patio garden of my own.

Hopefully more details on that coming soon...

This is big news y'all, my baby sister is a high school graduate!!!

I'm so proud of her and I'm so sad that I couldn't be there to celebrate with her.

I must have said something good about my college experience because she plans to attend BYU-I in the fall.

She will be majoring in Music and I know that this pretty lady will be successful in life :)