Fall Forward

Does anyone else feel like summer went by way too fast this year? As sad as a I am about that- I am very excited for fall. A few things I love about fall.... 1. Getting to put new fall scents in my Scentsy.. like Pumpkin Roll, Spiced Cider and Warm Apple Pie. 2. Taking drives up the canyon to look at all the new browns, oranges, yellows, and reds that cover the trees. 3. Sweatshirts!! and the light jackets that sit in your closets cuz they are too light for winter and too hot for summer. 4. Sitting on the porch in the evenings watching the sun go down and waving to all the families and people that are out on a walk. 5. Fantasy Football. And for when it starts to get colder in the fall.... 6. Laying by the heater with a blanket, in your jammies, watching movies or reading a book.

Another thing that fall brings.. school. This month I had to go to Logan for an orientation for my master's program. Since Logan is a five hour drive from Cedar City we decided to make a weekend out of it and stay with Brandons family. We had a great time and stayed busy. Brandon's family was putting in their new backyard so we helped lay sod, went to Boondocks Family Fun Center, Gilgal Gardens, BBQ, and Fantasy Football draft, but my favorite was playing with the babies!! Here are some pics... Dominic and mom Jessica

Xavier

Dominic

X & D Playing in their new pool

On our last day up in SLC, Brandons parents took us to lunch and then to a cute little place called Gilgal Garden. A sort of "secret garden" in Salt Lake- this place is so cute and many wouldn't even know it was there. It has 12 stone sculptures and lots of stone engravings of poems and scriptures, all done by the creator.. Thomas Child.

Richard and Maddy

This is Joseph Smith in a sphinx type sculpture.

Robbie and Shaylee Wedding

Yesterday we had our friends Robbie and Shay's wedding. It was held up Cedar Canyon at the SUU Mountain Center. Congrats to the cute couple!

Playing Catch Up

My laptop is now up and running again, so after skipping the month of July I can now finally catch up. First order of business was Brandon's birthday! We decided to celebrate in Vegas!! We had a great time.. here are some things we did... O.. the most fabulous Cirque Du Soliel show in Las Vegas.. A MUST SEE!!

This is Brandon mad that he is now OLD!!

We stayed at the Trump hotel.. very chic

Hanging out at the pool

The Gardens at the Bellagio

Even though it was Brand's birthday I somehow left with a fabulous present. I know my good friend Nicole will appreciate this!

July 24

Cedar City doesn't really do anything too exciting for the 24th.. So we decided to have a BBQ

Shish kabobs


Friends

Summertime!!

YAY!!! It's summertime and that means FUN, FUN, FUN!! The other day a bunch of us went to Toquerville Falls and enjoyed the sun, water, food, and good company. Afterwards, we went to Bryan and Liz's and had a fabulous BBQ! I just love summer days and I look forward to doing alot more. Liz and I posing in front of one of the waterfalls

Me getting ready to jump into the waterfall/pond. I am surprised that I still dare to do this considering I had a near-death-experience when I was a sophomore in high school doing this same thing in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. I probably should still refrain since I no longer have health insurance after turning 25 (i better look into getting some lol). You know you're getting old when you suddenly have to worry about getting hurt!

Liz, Bryan & Bear


Looking forward to doing more of this too!


I will have to really soak up this summer because in August I will officially become an Aggie! I was accepted into Utah State University's Master's of Science (MS) in Psychology, Profesional School Counseling Graduate Program!!! Even better, it is through their Interactive Video Confrencing Program so I will not be moving to Logan and I will get to stay in Cedar City. I am very excited and also extremely nervous!!




I was so nervous opening the letter!

Wish me luck!

Tying the Knot

This past weekend was my beautiful cousin Carli's wedding, and I had the opportunity to be a bridesmaid. I am very happy that she found a great guy (Ryan) for her and her son Rio. They deserve the best. The wedding was very pretty, unfortunately I didn't get a lot of pictures, especially of her in her gorgeous dress. Carli getting ready to walk down the aisle


Carli and Ryan cutting the cake. Carli almost knocked the cake over!

(the famous) Coleby, Chesni, Isi and Malakai

Coleby starts for BYU's football team and all of Carli's students (she teaches middle school in Nephi) lined up to get his autograph. Too funny! But hey they are smart kids.. one day he might play for the NFL.

The fam

A great tradition

So Long.. For now

I can now put down the remote and give my DVR a rest.. all of my favorite shows are done for now. Maybe now I can finally get something done and possibly start working out!! I hate to admit that I am a reality junkie! I really hate that I am (so does Brandon), but needless to say I was very impressed with all the season finales. Here were some of my favorites...

American Idol!! Kris Allen is the winner! Loved them both (Adam & Kris) so I was okay with this result- but I do think Adam was a little bit better.

Biggest Loser

America's Next Top Model

Dancing with the Stars
Winner: Shawn Johnson (so cute!)

Desperate Housewives!

Celebrity Apprentice with Joan Rivers as the winner

I told you that I'm addicted!!


I'm not giving up TV altogether yet.. My favorite show So You Think You Can Dance? starts up again for the summer



and of course I am totally excited for the movie New Moon in November

Always a Bridesmaid... Never a Bride

I think we can all say.. Its about time!!! It's official.. Curren and Marcee are finally married! I had the great opportunity to be a bridesmaid in their beautiful wedding. I feel very lucky to have been a part of it... I got to see not only one, but two of my really good friends get married. Marcee and I went to middle school and high school together, then we both went to Dixie State College and then we lived together in Cedar City as we attended Southern Utah University. I am so happy that we've remained friends for all these years. As you will see from the pics Marcee looks amazing and Curren was very handsome. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Christensen!!

Awww!

First dance as husband and wife

John, Me, Curren, Marcee, Cade, Jesse, and Russell

Glad I got this pic.. this guy (John Madsen) plays for the Cleveland Browns

Angela, Marcee, Me, and Jen

Me and my forever friend Hayden.