wrapping up the end of June

I am aware I am a terrible blogger.. I have some catching up to do! I decided to create a blog so I could  

document our lives. Once upon a time I was incredibly good at keeping a journal. I pretty much stopped that when Michael went on his mission and all of my journal time went to writing letters to him. We kept all the letters so we still have so much of our lives written down. Since he has been home I have been awful and writing down memories. Which is horrible at such a great time in my life! So, the blog is my way of trying to keep track of moments complete with pictures :) Therefore, I need to be better at it! 

Easter this year landed on April 8th. Just so happens to be the day after we got married! I gave Michael a little Easter basket on our first morning & holiday together. One of the things in this basket was a small carton of egg shaped chalk, which we planned to use at some point in the future. We finally had a chalk date one Saturday night a few weekends ago as part as out pizza and movie night! 

The last two weekends we have gone to back to our hometown to see our families and make a trip to Costco of course :) The first weekend we were there we spent some time at Michael's sister Cindy's house went swimming in her pool with a few of his nieces and had a BBQ :) 

 went to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the performing arts center with Britt and Mandy. It was directed by Michael's sister Lisa. I knew of a few people in the show, some of our family on Michaels side & our friend Whitney. But It was very exciting  to see that I knew the majority of the cast from being in past shows with them. Its always enjoyable to watch shows with people you know and love performing in them. It was a great show! I'd have to say my favorite was watching Steven, Michael's brother play Potiphar. 

After the show we had some best friend time. He went to hang out with Justin (P.s. If I write about Justin in the future I will most likely refer to him as J-dog.. just a heads up.) and I finally had time to chat with Mandy.   Which was wonderful! I wish we had enough time to visit all our friends when we come to Poky. I haven't seen my Jennica in FOREVER! Someday soon :) 

During the week me and Michael mostly work and go to school and that is basically it.. 

although I did go swimming with Emily this last week!! 

I also worked the families snow cone shack with my friend Rachel while they were all in Lagoon! Jealous! but the shack was enjoyable for a day I have to admit :) 

Since Michael and I couldn't go to the family reunion because of work we decided to go surprise them on Sunday. Spent the afternoon in Pocatello relaxing and talking :) It was great to see everyone.  

and...

GREAT NEWS!!!!

WE ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO GO SEE MY SISTER MARSHA!!! AHH!! :) :) 

im SO excited :) 

Were also looking forward to the 4th of july! No work, no school! Just parades, BBQ's, fireworks, and lots of lovin! :) 

a wonderful husband

I had a bad day today, no reason for it. I have no awful story or even small upsetting events to contribute to my bad day. Just had a bad day! an emotional day.. I cried about nothing today a lot actually. I cried this morning when I woke up and again a couple hours after that while trying to put on my make up. Which was a failed attempt by the way. Michael called during a brake from classes just to tell me he loved me and I cried to him. 

about my lost shoe

i'm not sure how my shoe was lost in our little apartment but it was

our cluttered apartment

that I was feeling to over whelmed to clean

the spider I saw

terrified of them. but I killed it.. which is impressive

 the leak under the sink

that really isn't that big of a deal.. 

I know my life is so hard right? 

And he listened to me cry. And like always he made me feel better. He is SO good at understanding me. Sometimes I don't even know why i'm crying but somehow he understands. He told me just what I needed to hear and I moved on with my day. I did some laundry, then went to the store to get some last minute ingredients for lunch. Michael got home from school and we ate lunch while watching Grey's Anatomy. And surprise! I cried watching it. Soon after I was leaving for work at 3:00 and cried again.. 

At this point you are thinking "this girl is ridiculous.." Oh I am. I know that! My emotions run my life and every once in a while I just have to have a little brake down! My wonderful husband puts up with it, and it amazes me! 

 I went to work, and meanwhile Michael was at home doing homework. Or at least that's what I thought. 

I came home still in a downer mood. As im walking from our car to our door I think to myself  "I would be a lot more happy right now if my apartment was clean." I open the door and

 here come the tears again. 

It was spotless. Michael did absolutely everything! All the dishes were done, the counters were clean, the leftovers that I left on the stove had been taken care of, the shoes were put away, the pillows nicely placed on the couch, the blankets folded, the clothes that were in the dryer were put away (I didn't even think he knew there were clothes in the dryer!) the floor had been vacuumed, the bed was made, the recipes that I had left scattered all over the table had been put away, books that had been left out were organized, every tiny detail was noticed.   

Also, He found my lost shoe :) He left it out for me to see as well as this simple but powerful note. 

Oh, and by the way. Michael is sick. He's been feeling rotten the past couple of days. Sick or not he has been at school and work working his tail off. And still he took time out of his hectic day to show me, his ridiculous wife that he loves me. 

I am incredibly lucky. 

happy song

On some days I have no motivation. Days like today when I feel like I have so much to do and I just want to play with my new phone. Thank goodness for music :) 

today this was my happy song! Music plays an important role in my life, and because of this I can work much more efficiently if I have good music. I danced through my morning doing the dishes and making our bed.. and lunch and got ready all because of this song! Today it was my secret weapon :) 

So I thought I would share it!

 Its a great song to do the dishes to.

or shower to

or drive to

or dance around whipping your hair back and forth while your husband laughs at you.

or sing to! 

Try it!! You'll like it :) 

Enjoy :) 

date

Growing up as an LDS girl you always have a dream of eventually going to the temple. Wondering what your future prince will be like and how you will feel on your special day. During the dreaming you develop an opinion of what temple is the prettiest. For most girls it seems they choose something far away. like.. San Diego! because, why not? Its beautiful! But, somehow for some reason we overlook what is closest to us. It was just recently the I discovered the Idaho Falls temple is gorgeous!

 Odd that I grew up 45 min away from it but didn't realize how great it really is until recently. Its kinda like those people who grew up in Pocatello griping about how horrible it is, until they move to Rexburg and then they are like oh! Pocatello really isnt that bad! By the way, I was never one of those people. But, that's kinda what its like. Not appreciating what is closest to you because as humans for some reason we always want what we don't have. 

Anyway..

recently Michael and I went on a double date with the Mandy and Britt Coray, two of my favorite people :) 

We met up in Idaho Falls were we went to the temple.

And then we went to Snake Bite. 

Strange name for a restaurant I think, but great hamburgers! 

Great date :) And today I am thankful that Pocatello isn't to far away from Rexburg. Because I miss my loved ones in Pocatello all the time. Its nice to make a short drive to see them. Its hard to be far away from people that you love! Like my sister Marsha lives in Nevada, and she and I would hang out every day if we could. But instead we just miss each other all the stinkin time. 

makes me thankful for eternal families. 

We are lucky to have temples :) 

coming soon

So excited :) 

surprise

Last night I got home from work, late. First night at scoops :) which went well by the way. to find these beautiful daises on my table! With a sweet letter. It had been a while since I received a letter from him. It was especially nice to get a letter from my husband, though letters from my missionary was always wonderful, this letter brought back fond memories of waiting. As well as thankfulness for our relationship and that it was strong enough to make it through the wait. Being married rocks. 

what a nice husband I have :) 

love you dear 

upstairs neighbors

When we were getting ready to move to Rexburg we often prayed that we would make friends quickly. Friends that we could go on double dates with, or share food that is to much for 2 people with. I had those friends in Pocatello, and that was most difficult for me to leave. Thankfully, soon after we moved here we met our first friends! 

Meet the Higleys :) 

Adam & Emily

They are our upstairs neighbors, so fun to have them upstairs :) 

Tonight we had a date night!! Emily and I made dinner for our wonderful husbands. Something we found on  pinterest of course. Wingers sticky fingers..YUM!! They were SUPER easy to make. I highly recommend them. Especially if you love Wingers like we do. 

Impressed? 

you should be :) 

and then we picnicked it up at this beautiful field across the street from our apartments. 

We then headed back to the Higley household to eat desert, which I will not post a picture of because we over cooked it, haha but its ok! Now we know how to make them better next time! 

We played Mario Party until Michael decided it was time to get back to his homework. Gotta keep those A's up! So we ended the night a little early, but its ok because it gave me some time to keep up on my new blogging obsession :)