GRADUATES OF 2012

IT HAPPENED!

The end has finally come and it is absolutely blissful!

Though I can't truthfully say I feel "graduated" at this specific time I know that it's happened and am trying to come to terms with the fact that I will never have to take a class again! (though the actuality of me never taking a class again is somewhat laughable). But at least the hubs and I don't have to think about it for a while! 

Now starts what we have dubbed "The Summer of Fun"! Trips and daily swims, lots of tennis and a bit of jogging along with bits and pieces of anything and everything we can think of before our freedom is taken away with what our world calls "employment". (Just joking, we're very excited for that too!) Our campus jobs continue for two more weeks and then we are unemployed until July :). 

Come July we will be moving back to Chicago, Illinois so Kimball can start his job and I can figure out what the heck I'm going to do! As of now I'm hoping and praying I can find a teaching position with a local children's dance center (pray for me!)

I know I have spoken of our time here at Brigham Young University often and I also know that everyone thinks their alma mater is the best around but we will sincerely miss going to school here and associating with some of our favorite people! What a wonderful thing it is to have a college education and to graduate understanding that there is so much more to learn.

Enter to learn, go forth to serve!

(oh, and go cougs ;))

Let's face it, there were way too many photos to choose from but this one sums it up quite nicely.

Thank you Mom, Dad, Susan, Guy and two of my sibs, Amber and Braden for coming out to celebrate with us!

because i am blessed.

My Fisherman

This last semester Kimball and his cousin, Hannah, have been in a fly fishing class. They both have grown up fly fishing with their dads and Kimball has tried to get into this class for years. Finally, they both got in and I couldn't help but tag along on a couple of the practice trips to get a few shots.

Thinking of leaving Utah and the beautiful mountains and waters that surround us leaves me truthfully sad at times! I'm not sure anyone can complain about the mild, yet white, winters and the perfectly hot, dry summers here. We will surely miss our little place here and all the people who've impacted us throughout our college careers.

So grateful for beautiful surroundings, in nature and in neighbors!

because i am blessed.

the last dance.

my last performance at Brigham Young University

just a little behind the scenes peak

I could not have asked for a better show to participate in as I finished up my time at BYU.

I wish I had some movement pictures but I'll remind to grab some next time. 

Thank you Camille and all of my fellow dancers for letting me move one more time!

because i am blessed.

Movers.

I'm not dead, promise. I've just been dealing with midterms, traveling, getting sick and preparing for the Faculty Showcase here at BYU! One of my past dance professors was crazy enough to ask me to be in her piece for the showcase and I, feeling crazy myself, accepted. After months of 6am SATURDAY rehearsals and late nights on stage the performances are finally here and let me tell you, the choreographers have outdone themselves. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with faculty members and other students in my last semester of school. My part in the piece is extremely small and it's easy to see why when the other dancers start to move, I am surrounded with amazing movers. Last night after our dress rehearsal I started to tear up as I told husband how grateful I was to have the chance to perform one more time here. I'm going to miss it so much and pray I find more opportunities to share my love of movement.

I would die if our choerographers went unnoticed with all the effort and passion they've put into these pieces so go to
 http://www.byuarts.com/calendar/eventdescription_v2.php?eventid=127 
and read more about the show and the stories behind each piece! Tickets are only $6 (which is insane) so come and enjoy!!

I am so blessed to that God has given me this love of movement.

beause I am blessed.

A to the Z // Part.Three

A visit to Arizona would not be complete without a little Kitty Kat time. Meet Kat! She's been my bestest friend since we were ten years old. (Dang, right?) Her and her husband Myles still live in Arizona so every time we go visit we get to play! Considering we were only in Az for a couple days we didn't get a chance to see them until late Saturday night but we made time. After talking for hours we went to The Gelato Spot and talked for a couple more hours until they kicked us out. (They were literally picking up the chairs around us and taking our gletao cups off the table...okay, okay! We get it!) We then went back to their place and continued to talk for a few more hours :) I cannot get enough of my Katter. We are so blessed to have married guys who get along as well! Myles is the sweetest. Having all four of us together is a complete riot.

You know at the end of high school when all the adults say "oh, you wont really stay close with your high school friends"? They didn't know about us. Okay, so we may not live right next door to each other and have kids at the exact same time and maybe our children wont marry each other BUT we will be best friends forever. I am so grateful for Kat and the friend and sister she has been to me for the last twelve years!

because i am blessed.

A to the Z // Part.Two

In case you haven't already been notified, I have the cutest nieces and nephews. No contest, so don't even try. There are 13 of them and they all have a huge piece of my heart. While in Arizona we got to see a handful of them and I, being me, couldn't help but snap a few photographs. So for your "ooh"ing and "aw"ing pleasure I present some of my babies :)

I would like to take this moment to thank the television snow "Yo Gabba Gabba" for making these photos possible. Oh, and my beautiful siblings for making dang good looking children. Thank the heavens for my beautiful family and the joy they bring me!

because i am blessed.

A to the Z // Part.One

We zoomed down to Arizona for some fun this weekend while my brother, sister in law and their kids where there and it was also my other sister in laws baby shower! Double Bonus. Other than the shower we hit up the lanes. Of course there are pictures so you can pretend you were there with us. 

One funny thing I want to say before the cornucopia of pictures that you know will follow below. I, or so I've been told, am a really goofy bowler. I guess I do some weird stance as I let go of the ball...anyway! These pictures should help you understand where the stance originates from. I LOVE MY CRAZY FAMILY!

See what I mean? I especially love my nephews approach :)

Here are some other adorable pics, just because my family is precious.

I cannot look at these and not say that I am blessed. 

Oh, how glorious it is to have such a loving, close, crazy familia.

because i am blessed.