GRADUATION!!

This past week, we attended Ryan's Graduation from High School. WOW, it made us feel so old. It has already been seven years since I graduated, and nine years since Eric graduated.
It was so fun to see Ryan out there. I can't believe all that he has done this year. He is so much more mature than we were at 18 years old. He has had so many wonderful experiences. At the top of the list, Brighton's Varsity Soccer taking STATE this year! What an awesome experience! It has so fun watching Ryan play. His team and coach love him so much! He has been such an asset to the team.
WE LOVE YOU RYAN! CONGRATULATIONS ON A WONDERFUL YEAR!

WE-HATE- CLAP, CLAP- REAL-ESTATE CLAP,CLAP

So, you can probably guess what this blog is about. We are sick and tired of the real estate market in Utah and the stingy sellers that don't know that they're never going to get offers for the prices listed. I really don't know anything about the house above, but if it's in Utah, the owner probably thinks its got $250k in sentimental value, eventhough its only worth the change in between my cushions.

Heather and I are wigging out in our little apartment and the clutter is mounting up on us. We've followed the market for the last year, checking online listings---anywhere from 10 to 25 times per week all year long.

We want to get something this summer, but nothing fits quite well enough... SERENITY NOW!!!

A WEEKEND WITH THE PROPHET!!

PRESIDENT MONSON
So this weekend we pretty much were everywhere that President Monson was! On Friday night we got to go to the series ending Jazz game! (which was awesome!!!) President Monson was sitting in the suite next to us! All that stood between us, was a thin piece of glass. When not watching the game, we were watching the Prophet and his wife. His wife didn't seem to be enjoying the game much, sleeping through most of it. The Jazz got a few claps out of our cute Prophet, but not a smile. Maybe it was the loud noises, the crazy stunts, or the body guard watching his every move. He seemed to enjoy the array of food though!

Then today we went to Stake Conference, and guess who was on the stand?? You're right! It was President Monson. He lives in our stake, and is very good at coming and visiting. He shared some wonderful memories from his time here. It was amazing! I am so grateful for our wonderful prophet. I feel so blessed to live here in Utah so close to these wonderful men!

25 YEARS AND COUNTING!!

Last week I celebrated my 25th birthday. And surprisingly enough, felt like my 30th. I was freaking out! All the sudden I realized all the things that I still wanted to do before I turned forty, which seemed to be approaching too quickly. Time seemed to be running out!
Then Eric calmed me down, and reassured me of all things that I have already done and am doing. I realized he was right. The last seven years of my life have been incredible. From college to traveling, from teaching to getting married. It has all been great! I wouldn't trade any of it.
My cute class really made my day special. They can always make me feel good. Who wouldn't want this job??

My cute class celebrating my birthday!
(I had to delete this pic, I don't know if I can put pics of my class on my blog??? Is that illegal?)

They spoiled me with all sorts of treats, cards, and presents.

Me and Eric going to Market Street Grill on my birthday! (taken with my new birthday camera!!)

Hopefully this year will be just as great as the last! Thanks to everyone's Birthday wishes! Love you all!

OUR FIRST YEAR!!!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

This past week, we celebrated our first anniversary! I can't believe that it has already been a year. It seems like just yesterday we were at this beautiful temple, being sealed. Now we are VETERANS!!! One year baby! He he. It has been the best year of my life, thus far!
It has been so nice to be able to enjoy life, spend time together, and NOT plan a wedding.

This year I have really come to know, how smart I really am. Well, maybe not in most areas of my life. But one area I am very smart and talented in, is picking a good MAN. I did such a fantastic job. I just can't get enough of Eric. I thought that would rub off after a year, but it sure hasn't. I still get exited every time I get to see him. I just want to be with him all the time. He makes me so HAPPY!

Here is my list of the things that I have come to love and appreciate about Eric this year.

1. How he ALWAYS makes me laugh (even at myself).

2. How he takes care of me.

3. How hard he works for us.

4. How kind and thoughtful he is.

5. What a great dish washer he is (we will get one some day babe).

6. How patient he is with me... even when I am late.

7. How safe he makes me feel.

8. How he NEVER complains about any of my weird quarks.

9. How he always lets me know that he loves me! :)

10. How he tries so hard to be the BEST HUSBAND EVER! (he is doing a great job!)

So hear is to many more years, just like this one!! HAPPY FIRST YEAR TO US!!

Cancun Paradise!!! (And a Few Too Many Euros)

So, we're back, we're alive, and we wish we were still in Cancun. We had a great time. We've put a lot of pictures in this one so that you can get a feel for what we enjoyed all week long. Heath and I couldn't have asked for anything better--except maybe a few more days down there. Hotel was outstanding. The service was outstanding. The sunburns hurt a bit, but it was all worth it.

My dad was nice enough to take us to the airport on Sunday morning. We got their with no problems. As usual, the security line was a little long, and since I'm a person with little patience, I started to get a little antsy.

The only hiccup began when we took off, got above Utah Lake, and something went wrong with the plane so we had to return to the airport. They made us change planes and it put is behind about 2 hours... I guess we're supposed to be thankful for safety?

While waiting for luggage, Heather's came right out, while I ended up waiting for one of the 2 last bags to come off the rack. I was really starting to get worked up as I had not packed ANY other clothes in my carry-on. To add on to my luck, I was lucky enough to get the random bag screening (pic on the right) at customs. They didn't start throwing my underwear around or anything and it was over pretty quick, so I guess I can't complain too much. After that, things went from hectic to perfect and relaxing.

You see us with our Pina Colada drinks. I think I had about a million and a half of these. Heath was better about getting hydrated with healthy water and stuff. I was on vacation, so I didn't worry about health.

We were lucky enough to go and swim with dolphins while we were down there. We got to do some fun stuff with them. It was a little scary, but I guess as long as you're not trying to cause a problem, the dolphins will always be nice. :)

We hit up a little mall in Cancun one night just to check out the city. The views were WAY better than the prices, so we whipped out the camera.

While Heath got the great pic, she tricked me in to the fountain pic...only to have the fountain shoot up 10 feet by surprise. Nice trick.

My wife is pretty :)

TULUM
We went to visit some Mayan ruins. It's always nice to throw a little bit of culture in a trip. We had a good tour and a nice day overall- it was the day of our anniversary so we were just glad it went well.

Some people just don't when the right time to wear pants is. Here is a small tribute to those people.

Happy Anniversary!!!

BEACH FUN!! Here I am timing the wave coming at me.Here I am trying to be cool and act like I know what I'm doing.Here is I am wishing I hadn't tried to be cool. The sea was angry that day, my friends.

We couldn't say enought about our room. Each day was met with a new animal shaped towel. Gotta love the 'little things' that the hotel did.

The service was so good and we never had to worry about a single thing.

Our breakfast was delivered right to our room...

...for like 4 days in a row. Then we decided to switch it up.

We ate somemore at the Mexican restaurant.

Then I squoze in a few Pina Colada drinks.

And we tried the outdoor buffet. We were never disappointed.

It was a great trip. The best trips are the ones that you don't want to leave, and Heather and I truly did not want to come back home. We will definitely visit the Sun Palace Cancun again.