Treasure Mountain Boy Scout Camp--Summer 08'

After working a few months at our regular summer job, Landon and I decided that we needed a change and applied to work at Treasure Mountain Boy Scout Camp for the summer! ((6 weeks from the end of June to the beginning to August)). Landon was one of four commissioner to help run the camp and I was the director of the trading post. It was some of the longest hours I've ever put in for a job but it was the best summer job I have ever had as well. Actually I even had a few boys as for my number! ((Ha, I guess I still have the looks...)) Anyways it was good to spend the time away together and I learned so much about Landon and how camp really helped shape him into the man he is today. We probably won't go back next summer, too many boy in my opinion--I need women to be around! But I would never trade that time and will treasure that time up there in the beautiful mountains.

Jimmy Eat World Concert

When we heard that Jimmy Eat World was coming to Idaho we had to get tickets! They played in Pocatello the day after my graduation. We had a the time of our lives listening to them and another band called Paramore. We even had a little fun trying to play dress up by spiking Landon's hair and wearing all black. It was my first concert and it was well worth it.

Graduation...Finally!

It was weird to think that after 16 years of schooling that it is over. Well kind of, now I can switch roles and be the teacher instead of the student! But it was so exciting to be there and feel that closure that I couldn't stop smiling. It was also wonderful to see all the people I had classes with and to listen to Elder Ballard speak. And oddly enough it was about the need to spread the gospel through the internet. It just feels great to end one chapter in my life and continue on in another.

1st Anniversary Trip: SLC

We could hardly believe it but a full year has already come and gone with us being married. We think that it is funny that people say that the first year is the worst or hardest because it has only been wonderful. So if that saying is true...Bring it on! To celebrate our marriage and to more fully enjoy general conference, we decided to head down to SLC to enjoy the weekend. Between shopping, seeing Mom and Dad, Watching Saturday Morning conference in the center, we had a full fun week. We were also glad to see some signs of spring...Idaho still had snow at the time.

Student Teaching

I can't believe it but it is already time for my last semester of school and for student teaching! This picture was taken the morning I was about to head out the door. Landon couldn't help but take my first day of school photo. I am student teaching out in Ammon at a school named Hillview. I'm with Mrs. Charles who teaches 6th grade. The school is about 50 years old so it is smaller and a little run down then most. Also each grade has its own building so I hardly ever interact with other teachers or other grades which is kind of a bummer since I want to take in as much as I can. I'm so excieted though!!!

Christmas Break

We have been looking forward to this time of the year forever it seems like! After making it through being sick, finals, car problems, and a funeral we made it. Now we plan on relaxing for three full weeks with only fun, movies, friends, and family. (I might even do a little shopping!). Also, as you can tell from the picture, that we have our first Christmas Tree up and ready. It was so fun to decorate and we love it! We are also looking forward to seeing all of our family this break. We will be spending Christmas eve with my family and then the following weekend down in Salt Lake with Landon's family. I hope we will be ready for the upcoming semester. Landon will now be a junior and I'll be working on my student teaching in a 6th grade classroom.

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Can't Wait For the Holidays!

Landon and I are counting down the days until Thanksgiving, his birthday, and Christmas! It is our favorite time of year because not only the celebration going on everywhere with friends and family, but also it means that the school semester is almost over! And that is going to be wonderful. Landon is already signed up for his classes next semester and I'm really looking forward to student teaching in January. Also, we are looking into having Landon apply for Fast Grad so he can go to school year round and graduate in a year and a half.

Starting tomorrow our nine day break for Thanksgiving and it couldn't have come at a better time. We are both feeling a little burnt out from school and are looking forward to spending time with my family and of course doing more homework!