"Like on Vacay? Let's all go!"

You know that point you get to, you know the one where you wait so long to blog, then when you go to blog you can't come up with anything to say? Yep, totally how I feel right now. So, here's what has happened since we hiked to the wind caves, since we went to Oregon and Maui, and since I started my job...

• I have been driving A LOT...
• Tyler has been applying to Physical Therapy schools
• I ran a 10k on Thanksgiving
• We went to Baltimore and Washington D.C.
• We had an awesome Christmas with our families
• Spent New Years' Eve with friends
• ...AND we are managing to stay warm in the sub-zero temperatures in Logan!

Oh, more about the Baltimore/Washington D.C. trip? Okay! We went on this adventure because Tyler had an interview with a school in Baltimore, and we decided to make the most of it! Here are some pictures, because that is the easiest way to talk about the trip.They are pretty out of order, and I don't really feel like fixing it, so... sorry...

One night we were walking around Baltimore, and everything closed SUPER early, so we decided we would go find this Holocaust Memorial.

 The first thing we did after getting to DC was walk to Georgetown. It was just a quick 1 mile walk across the river, and I had heard great things about Georgetown Cupcake... The stairs pictured above were super steep and long. I think I actually took a little break halfway up. Then I started to feel bad because there was a guy running up the stairs past us... oops.

 Basically heaven-on-earth... Georgetown Cupcake! We went two different times, and on Saturday night we had to wait in line for about 30-45 minutes. Completely insane! Totally worth it though.

 While Tyler was at his interview in Baltimore, I went to the National Aquarium! I thought this was a crazy looking fish, so I took a picture. Yay. Tyler thinks it is a cool fish, that's why I'm posting it.

I feel like the Washington Monument is pretty self-explanatory. We walked around to all of the monuments at night, which was pretty cool. Especially since we didn't have to fight a lot of crowds.

 The Thomas Jefferson Memorial

 A small part of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

 Ford's Theatre. We didn't get to go inside because there was a performance that day, but we did get to go into the house across the street. 

 Library of Congress

 The White House (obviously)

Tomb of the Unknowns

Tower made out of all of the books written about Lincoln.

The BEST pizza I have ever had! It's called "We, the Pizza"

 The Eastern Market

World War II Memorial

 Lincoln Memorial

 The bed Lincoln died in.

Map of the Metro.

Giant Octopus at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. They don't let you use flash photography while taking pictures of the octopus because it scares him and would make him ink.

 A really old building on Georgetown University's campus. I felt really out of place there.

This is the Washington Monument in Baltimore.

We went to Fort McHenry on our last day in Baltimore.

 We even got to help change the flag. We were the only people there, so we had the whole place to ourselves.

This is on the 27th floor of the Baltimore World Trade Center. Here's a fun fact: It is the tallest pentagon-shaped building in the world.

...and last, but not least, a view of the Inner Harbor in Baltimore.

I'm sorry about the jumbled mess of pictures ... the whole trip is kind of blur in my mind too. Except for the cupcakes, I remember those perfectly. I think it is safe to say that 2012 was the year of traveling for us, and I loved it! 

Maybe I'll post more in 2013. But just maybe. I guess I will have to let you know where Tyler ends up going for PT school! This will be a very exciting year for us!

That awkward moment...

...when you are brushing your teeth, and then you think to yourself "wait, is this even my toothbrush?"

Thankfully, it was mine. But, that brief moment of doubt was terrifying ... and confusing.

Has something like this ever happened to you?

The Wind Caves!

So there was this one time when we got to stay in Logan for a whole weekend. It was the first time in what felt like months! So, while we were home that weekend, we decided to take advantage of the wonderful activities that surround us, and we ended up on a hike to the Wind Caves! In the four years that I have been here, I had never done the hike, and Tyler hadn't either, so we thought that it would be a perfect Saturday activity... and it was! Anyway, the hike was beautiful! The caves were awesome too, with a great view! Take a look!

 On our way up to the caves!

 Cool view, and not even at the top yet!

 On top of the caves!

 This was me being brave and getting close to the edge!

 Oh! There they are!

 Yep, I think we found them!

 View of the inside of the caves.

 View from inside the caves! It was beautiful!

I'm so glad that we finally decided to take advantage of everything around us! I can't wait until our next adventure!

Summer 2012...

This summer has been absolutely insane!! I have a lot to tell you guys, and I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to write this. I don't even know where to start. After graduation, we had a a good solid month and a half to just play and be together. Like I mentioned in my last post though, I got a job! I work as a community relations specialist for a company called Concordia Communications! I work at Hill Air Force Base (yes, I drive back and forth between Logan and the base every day) and I do some writing for the environmental cleanup program! It is crazy to have a real job and to be able to afford life! Speaking of life, there are some even more things that we've been up to this summer! Take a look:

Right before I started my job, we went to Oregon with Tyler's family for his cousin's wedding reception. We were only there for a weekend, but we saw a lot of great things!

A view of Mt. Hood from the airplane!

 One of the many waterfalls we saw at Silver Falls!

 On our hike at Silver Falls.

 I thought the trees looked awesome on our hike!

 The Portland temple!

 Walking the streets at Cannon Beach.

A lighthouse at Cannon Beach.

We had a lot of fun in Oregon, a nice little "last hurrah" before I started working. My new job is going great, and I'm starting to feel like I know what is going on!

In July we celebrated our 2nd anniversary by going up to Park City and spending the night. A few days later, we celebrated Tyler's 24th birthday, and then two weeks later we celebrated my 22nd! July was a busy month for celebrations, but I sure do love it!

August has been one of the best months this summer though, and for very obvious reasons! We went to Maui with Tyler's family. It was a Christmas present from Tyler's parents that I mentioned in these little letters. We just got back last Friday after an amazing week! We saw a lot of fabulous beaches, a lot of waterfalls, went to a Luau, enjoyed multiple beautiful sunsets, ate millions of pineapples, and had a great time! Want to see some pictures? Okay, good. Me too.

Our first day on Maui!

The sunset our first night there.

 The view from our condo!

 The blow hole!

 Lunch break before we got our snorkel on!

 Snorkels are sexy, right?

 At the Luau!

 On our way up to the Haleakala Crater! (Summit was 10,023 feet!)

 Paddleboarding for the first time.

 Just a cool view on the Road to Hana!

 The Seven Sacred Pools

 Sitting on top of a waterfall at the Seven Sacred Pools. 

 A beautiful red sand beach in Hana!

 The best lunch we had on Maui -- Troy's! Only open on Thursdays. :)

Sorry for all of the pictures. I was just afraid that I would have another 2 1/2 month break from blogging and I would forget to post all about our trip to Maui! Hopefully I will be able to get back to the blog world soon to give you more updates about our life.

Oh yeah, Tyler is starting to apply for PT schools, so that's kind of scary. More about that later.

Happy weekend!

A little bit of everything...

Yeah... I know it has been a while since I last made an appearance on this little blog of mine... but with school being done, Tyler and I have mostly just been working our awesome jobs on campus. Not a whole lot of excitement going on around here...

There are a few things I'd like to mention, though. Over the last month, I have been completing the application/interview process for a new job (a real big-girl job), and I'd just like to say that I got it! I'll tell you more about it after I start. It will definitely be different than working in the computer labs, but it is going to be great! I'm going to work with some awesome people, and I will get to learn a lot of new things!

Also, remember how I signed up for the Utah Valley Half Marathon? Well... that is supposed to be this coming Saturday, as in, two days. I am sad to say that I won't be running it. You see, since I signed up for it such a long time ago, I kept telling myself that I had loads of time to train... yeah, then it got closer and closer... crazy how that happens... Then I actually started to train, and I was doing awesome, I was actually sticking to my schedule, and one day I went too far and for the next week (at least) I couldn't really walk. The day after I wanted to cry when I got out of bed... Anyway... enough about the sad stuff. My legs are feeling much better now. I'm just taking it slow now though. Hoping to do a half in the fall, but we'll see...

Sorry for one of the most boring posts I think I've ever written... It has been so long since I have posted that I think I just needed to get everything out there, and just start fresh. Anyway, I will leave you with a picture of my handsome husband!

We went to the Cache Valley Gardener's Market on Saturday! It was great to see all of the amazing things that people create... not to mention the food! This just happened to be a churro filled with a vanilla cream -- delicious!

Happy Wednesday! 

Have a wonderful day!

Graduated.

On Saturday, I graduated from Utah State! I still don't feel old enough to be a college graduate. I would just like to take a moment to thank all of my family that came to Logan to support me on Saturday, and also for all of the support I have gotten throughout my college career. Here are a few pictures from Saturday:

 That's Kevin (Tyler's brother) on the left carrying the rifle... The Air Force ROTC headed up the procession.

 Can you find me? Oh, there I am... This was during the procession. Note to self... If you ever graduate again and walk in a procession, wear more comfortable shoes next time. 

 Between the Commencement and Convocation ceremonies in the Spectrum.

 With my Mom! 

 Right before I walked to receive my empty diploma case! (Mom... my weird wrist/hand is just for you)

 Shaking the department head's hand.

 Getting my diploma cover.

 With two of the PR professors that I was able to work with.

 Congratulations to Mary Frances who graduated from the U on Saturday as well! Thanks for bringing your cap and gown so that we could take these fun pictures!

 With our parents.

 Me with my parents. I know, pretty obvious...

 With my siblings! 

With the best man in the whole world!

I don't think I have realized yet that I am actually graduated. I mean, I know I walked and got my diploma cover, and that I don't have any more classes to take, but I don't think that it will be real until I get my diploma in the mail, when I get a real job, and when I don't go back to school in the fall. 

I really am grateful that I had the opportunity to get an education. If I wouldn't have come to Utah State, then I wouldn't have met Tyler, and who knows where I would be without him? Scary thought...

Anyway... I will stop rambling. I'm just grateful for everybody who helped me along the way, and for all of the people who have influenced me in any way!

P.S. I did get my one graduation wish... Aggie Ice Cream!