T.E.X.A.S

Tomorrow Randy and I are leaving on a jet airplane to this lovely, hot state:

to see these wonderfully awesome people whom we haven't seen in over a year:

it is going to be a blast, see you in 8 days!!!

First E.R. Visit

Last Friday I debuted my first time in the emergency room. Randy and I went to Utah last weekend for my best friends wedding and to visit my family. We got there on Thursday and hung out with family and helped decorate for a wedding reception. My stomach was bothering me a lot and I just thought it was because I hadn't eaten in like seven hours. So I ate a late lunch at about 3:00 and it only got worse from there. It wasn't a normal stomach ache either. It was more my gall bladder area and most of my abdominal area. It seriously felt like something was eating my insides from the inside out. The pain only got worse. Let me just say I had the worse night of my life. I slept maybe a total of two hours, I spent the rest of the night in the bathroom, crying my eyes out, sitting up, stretching out, etc. At about 5:30 in the morning the pain got so bad that Randy decided to take me to an urgent care. Well there were no urgent cares open at that time so we went back to my parents house to wait. Randy decided to call his dad to see what he thought and to tell him about my symptoms and pain level. His dad thought that I was having a gall bladder attack and that I should go to the emergency room.
So Randy and I went to the emergency room got checked in, hooked to a machine, the took some blood to run some test, and then I got an ultrasound. The pain level was at about and 8 out of a 10. Well the diagnosis was what they call gasteritis (not sure of that is spelled right) basically a really swollen stomach that could lead to ulcers. So they gave me some pain medication and I am supposed to take an acid reducer everyday and hopefully it doesn't lead to ulcers.
I am doing much better now a week later but I still have some pain. I am not a fan of the emergency room and wouldn't be sad if I never have to go back again.

My Best Friends Wedding

This past Friday  my best friend married the love of her life Brandon Bush. I have known Brittie for over five years now. I met her in 2007 in a singles ward and we were instant friends. We hung out all the time and and a blast at everything we did. We have been through a lot of things, but things that have only strengthened our friendship. I know Brittie inside and out. She met Brandon last August and they have been inseparable ever since. They make such a cute couple and are perfect for one another. I know that it has been a long road for them to get where they are today but I am so happy for them.
They were married in the the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. I was not only lucky enough to be one of her bridesmaids but I was also able to attend the sealing ceremony. It was very beautiful and the sealer was hilarious. Everything that was said to Brittie and Brandon was perfect for them!
It was kind of a long day for myself because I had been to the emergency room earlier that morning(more details on this in another post) and I was in pain most of the day but there was no way that I was going to miss seeing the happy couple on the happiest day of both of their lives. Randy and I got to the temple at about 2:00. After the sealing we waited on the grounds for pictures and congratulations. Then it was off to the reception in Holladay. It was a beautiful reception with lots of food, family, fun, visiting, dancing, cake, pictures, and even a great slide show. The bride and groom looked very handsome and beautiful.
I am so happy for them and can't wait to have another married couple to hang out with and invite to things. Love you Brittie and Brandon Bush, CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 The happy couple just out of the temple

 Randy and I on the grounds waiting around for pictures

 Britties family and friends

 THE BRIDESMAIDS

Brittie and I

 Her gorgeous hair piece

Randy and I hanging out at the reception

Titanic 3D

After I graduated I went home with my family to spend a week with them. While I was there my mother, little sister Mikala and myself went and saw Titanic in 3D.  We went really early in the morning and there was only five people in the theater. We packed our purses with water bottles, snacks, sweaters, and blankets. When we got to the movie theater I bought a large container of popcorn because my mother loves it but she couldn't eat it because she was having a procedure done the next day. I got a free refill so she could take it home and eat it the next day. Lets just say that I pretty much ate myself sick. It was a ton of fun and it was really good. Titanic is such a good movie so no matter where or how many time you see it, it never gets old. So we put on our 3D glasses and enjoyed a timeless classic.

Graduation

On April 6th, 2012 I graduated from Brigham Young University Idaho. I graduated with a Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Elementary Education. It took six long years to accomplish but I can officially say that I am done with school. My family came up for the weekend and we went out to dinner before the commencement. It was a ton of fun. We headed up to BYU-I campus for the commencement ceremony where the speaker was M. Russell Ballard. I got to graduate with two of my best friends Brittany Palmer and Kaitlin Barrett. I have had several classes with these two girls and we have bonded over lesson plans, student teaching, drama, tests, and many other things. After the commencement ceremony we headed over to the church building by the temple for the convocation ceremony of Teacher Education. This is where I actually walked across the stage and received my diploma. We got to sit on the front row of the new BYU Idaho center. It is hard to believe that I am finally done but it feels great. I am so thankful for my family for their love and support.
My biggest fan that day would have to be my husband Randy. I have been going to school ever since we got married about three years ago. He has put up with my mood swings, frustrating moments, my victories, and my accomplishments. He has been there for me no matter what and said that I could do anything. He helped me plan lessons, write lesson plans, ran errands for me when I needed things for class, let me cry on his shoulder when I got a bad grade and or had a bad day. Now that I am done with school and looking for a job he is starting in on his college career. Now it is my turn to support and cheer him on!
I am so excited to be done with this phase of my life and move on to the next. I am excited to see what is in store for my life and career in the next little while.

 M. Russell Ballard speaking

 Me and Kaitlin Barrett

 My two best gal pals Brittney and Kaitlin

 Dr. Duque and I he was my mentor at school

Baby Bear Cubs!!

On Monday afternoon after I got home from Utah Randy took me to dinner at Olive Garden to celebrate me graduating from college this Friday. Well on our way home we heard an advertisement on the radio about seeing baby bear cubs from Bear World in Idaho Falls. It was free admission so Randy and I were like lets go. It isn't everyday that you get to see seven week old baby bear cubs up close and personal without their moms present. There were six of them and they were so cute. They were mostly playing but there was two or three that were playing and running all over the place and wanting to be held by the lady that works with them everyday.