Am I Back In High School? (a little soapbox moment)

I'm taking classes at UVU right now for pre-reqs for PA school and it has been a pretty good experience so far (despite being a BYU graduate and I'm a little prejudice).  But, no offense, we're in college. Pink tutu's aren't necessary.  Just sayin'....

Off my soapbox...

Meet Me in St. Louis... Or Park City!

I was so sad to miss this beauty's wedding in St. Louis but so happy I got to see her for a minute at her open house in Park City!  She looked Gorgeous and so happy!!  I am so happy for her and so grateful that she is my friend!  Even though we don't get to see each other as often as I'd like, it's like no time has passed when we actually end up getting together!  Best part of the night was her offering to lend me her dress when I get married!  1. She's tiny and I'd never fit  2. I just love how much she loves her dress and wants everyone to enjoy it as much as she did (Plus it has pockets!!!). 

 Love you Mrs. Laura Gulbrandsen!

Let's Hope So...

 

Fortune Cookie fortunes, please be accurate!

One Week From Today = Musical Bliss

I can hardly wait!

Mumford & Sons Concert

August 22, 2012

(get ready for a picture & video overload!)

Garrett's Birthday Rainbow

Today was Garrett's birthday and we were constantly reminded of the constant love of our Heavenly Father and that Garrett is always watching over us.

For those of you that don't know the significance of Rainbows in our family, the shortened story goes something like this:   After Garrett went missing, we went to Ecuador 4 months later to build a school in his honor in the Andes Mountains.  After we built the school we went on an excursion to Peru to go to Machu Picchu.  When we got to Machu Picchu we had the opportunity to climb the highest peak called Wina Picchu.  Once we made it to the top we could look over and see Machu Pichu and all the wonderful sights.  As we were sitting up there,  my mom, our friend Leslie, and my hair all began to raise and we knew that there was lightening getting ready to strike nearby and we decided we should probably start going back down.  But right as we said that, we looked down and saw two perfect and beautiful rainbows.  As we saw these rainbows we had the overwhelming feeling that Garrett was with us and that he was watching over us.  It was a very spiritual experience and it was amazing to share with our family and very close friends.  The guide that was with us told us that he had hiked up there over a thousand times and he had never seen rainbows.  We sat there and enjoyed the feeling of peace within us.  As we decided to hike back down, the rainbows started to disappear, just like that.  I know those rainbows were for us.  In many times in our life since then (significant moments, Garrett's birthday, when we're especially missing him) rainbows will appear and we are reminded that he is always there with us.  Today we saw a couple different rainbows.  Garrett would be twenty today (last teenager of our family!) and it was a blessing to be reminded of our Heavenly Father and Savior's love in hard times and good times.  

Happy birthday Garrett... And thanks for the rainbows!  I love and miss you!

The plaque on a bench at Salem Pond

Poor Pup!

This poor pup went on a walk with Grandpa in the fields and didn’t make it back with Grandpa.   After several hours in the heat and he wasn’t showing up, a search effort started.  Jared went out in the fields to look for him.  He found him pretty far away in our fields just laying there.  He wouldn’t even get up.  Jared went back and got Cameron and they took the cart out there to bring him back.  After lifting him into the cart and pulling him back, he started to recover.  It took several days though and we didn’t think he was going to make it (he IS 12 years old and that’s old for big dogs).  He seemed to perk back up after a few days (and after a pain pill!) and is still plugging along!  We sure love this pup and it won’t be the same in our family without him!  If you haven’t seen Gordo smile in person, you’re missing out on a real treat!!

My Sista From Another Mista!

Two things I like LOVE:  

RSL and this girl!  

So glad they were combined tonight!! 

Love you Cait Cait!