Red Cliffs

We went to St George a few weekends ago to hang out with some of our besties Jason and Lisa.  They took us hiking at Red Cliffs.  It was so beautiful and we had a blast!  It was our first taste of spring which made our adventures even more enjoyable.  We love St George and we love Jason and Lisa!

This stupid guy wouldn't get out of my photo.  But it shows how pretty the area is.

Classic Trevor picture. 

There are these pools of melt water along the trail where people who were much braver than us went swimming-the water was frigid.  It doesn't look like it but the water is deep enough for cliff jumping.  

Lisa and me.  For some reason people always ask us if we are sisters.

We had a great time hanging out with them!  We are so glad that they are only 45 minutes away-it helps us stay sane!

Backyard Adventures

While in Logan for graduation, we visited Grandma and Grandpa's house.  They've both been gone for a while now but house is still in the family.  The house is empty and it doesn't smell the same.  It makes me a sad but its ok.  I know they are happy.

I've always loved my Grandparents house.  When I was little I loved exploring the garden and yard.  It always seemed that there was something new or an unexplored area.  When we wanted a snack we would pick peas and raspberries and eat them straight from the bushes.  It was so idyllic.  While there it was fun to realize that some things haven't changed.  Their yard still full of wonders and patches of greenery in need of exploration.  I love green and I love trees.  I think this is where I fell in love with nature.

There is a swing in the backyard on the tree where my parents got married.  I love it.  The chain is so long so you swing forward forever before you start to fall backwards again.  I'm still eight years old inside so I was giddy all over.

Jesse is the best swing pusher ever.  I guess that makes sense since he's the best brother ever.  

I love this picture of Trev-his expression says everything.  He loves having his picture taken (when I say love I'm  really being hopeful... if I say it enough maybe it will come true?).  His face is saying "I know what you're trying to do..." But he's not quick enough... I got a picture before he could put his hand in front of his face.  Success!  Hahaha!

 Chatting in the garden.

Isn't Logan beautiful?  I love this time of year....when the valley is green and snow still decorates the tops of the Wellsvilles.  I so miss living in Logan.  Yes, I even miss the winters.  Ok, maybe not really. 

Graduation-ish!

I am continually amazed at how quickly time passes by.  It is already the end of the school year and I only have one summer left until I am finished with school.  When I started my masters degree program two years ago, it felt like graduation would be forever away.  Now in a flash, it is already here.  It also amazes me to realize that it has been nearly six years since high school graduation (how is that even possible??).  I have heard others say that as you get older, time goes by faster.  Please tell me that isn't true because if it is, that means that I will be forty...like tomorrow. 

On May 7th I graduated! ...well sort of.  I actually graduate this summer but since there isn't a commencement ceremony at the end of the summer I got to walk early.  It still felt really good to walk and it was such a blast!  It was also a great excuse for the family to get together!

These are our fancy-shmancy Master's Hoods.  Pretty nice, eh?  They're actually really goofy but it took two years of madness to earn these bad boys so you better say that they are awesome. ;)

Lisa and I during the procession...

...and after with our hubbies who have been so supportive of us.  I think they might be more excited for us to be done with this program than we are!

The fam.

Eating at Papa Kelsey's after graduation.  Best place in Logan!

My niece and sis-in-law Katie who's getting married in 26 days!!

Little Trev

So my sister in law posted some fun Easter pictures from back in the day.  I just loved this picture so much so I stole it from her blog so I could share it on mine (thanks Tara!).  I love this picture of Trev and I love his outfit.  He is the small fry in the middle.  Isn't he just the cutest little kid ever??  I hope our kids get his cuteness!!

Family Pictures

My family doesn't get family pictures taken very often but I think these spontaneous ones are just as good!  

This one is my favorite!  I have it taped to the wall in my office and I can't help but laugh every time I look at it.

  This is one of those stick-your-arm-out-and-hope-everyone-gets-in-the-picture shots.  Isn't it impressive that we all fit into the picture frame?

I have the best family!!  My family and Trev's family.  I am so blessed!

The Hazards of Speech

This is Shelley and she is the awesome, rock star of a Speech TA at the elementary school I work at. 

This is Shelley after she cleaned her table.  This paper towel is filled with the residue of all the little kiddos we see.  Yuck.  Its a good thing these kids are all so cute.

On a less disgusting note... we celebrated Dr. Seuss last week....

and we redecorated our room for St. Patty's day.  Our kids each colored a shamrock and we hung them from the ceiling.  Its totally distracting but we like it.

Comps=Lame

So we just completed our comprehensive finals for our masters program.  We pretty much had to be able to recall anything we've learned over the past four years.  It was tough... I've never studied for anything more.  But now, a mountain of books, a zillion hours, six pens, and a few pounds later,  it's over!  Hallelujah!  I am so happy top have my life back.  I know Trev is happy too... I'm way more fun when I am stress free.

Trev has been so good to me through the whole thing.  He cooked all of our meals, cleaned house, went grocery shopping, went on chocolate runs, and gave me the love, support, hugs, and encouragement I needed to survive this thing.  I couldn't have done this without him... Love you beebs!