Snowy hike

On presidents day we decided to go for a hike up Millcreek canyon with my brother and sister. We were a little hesitant at first because it had just snowed the day before and it was freezing. But we decided we didn't want to be lame and not go, so we went. It was beautiful! It started out a little chilly but once we got going it warmed right up. Brad even took his jacket off. The trail came to a big clearing overlooking the entire city! It was breathtaking...literally because it was cold since we weren't moving :) but it really was a gorgeous day with the sun shining and the fresh snow on the mountains and trees. We live in a beautiful place.

SOME GOOD NEWS...
I got a new job!! YAY!! :) I have been wanting a new job for awhile now. I never really even picked the floor I work on now. I started working on a medicine unit but then it got too big so they had to split us up, and they gave us 3 units we could choose from and they would put us there. So in July I was forcefully relocated to the Neuro unit. I didn't mind it at first but then things just started getting crazy and everyday was a bad day, so i started applying for jobs. I had some interviews but nothing seemed to work with my school schedule. I finally had an interview with Huntsman Cancer Hospital in their short stay department and that same day they called and offered me a job! I can't wait to start! And the best part is...no nights, weekends or holidays! YAY!

Sunshine

This week Brad and I actually had a few hours together that we could actually go and do something fun. It was a beautiful sunny day outside so we decided to go for a little hike up to "suicide rock" it was so nice to get out of the house, and even though it looked much warmer than it actually was it it felt so good to be outside in the sunshine!

It was so windy, Brad almost blew off this rock.

Beautiful

25 Facts

It's 1:00 in the morning and I am sitting at work. Blah. I have to work one night shift a month and today happens to be my lucky day. It's pretty slow tonight which is good. I had my Fundamentals book open and I was trying to study. I read about 4 pages and decided I would much rather blog. So here are 25 facts about my cute Bradley fish that you may or may not already know.
1.He loves boats
2.His family owned a giant and I mean GIANT lizard
3.He is a blanket hog :)
4.He loves motorcycles
5.Summer is his favorite season
6.He works at Wells Fargo and is going into Business
7.Guess is his favorite brand of jeans to wear
8.He has a protein shake and a banana almost everyday before school
9.He is an expert handy man
10.His birthday is June 13
11.He loves back tickles and face tickles
12.He only likes reading informational books
14.He is very adventurous
15.Skydiving is a must before he dies
16.He makes the best fajitas
17.He loves Sunday movie night
18.He went to Michigan on his mission
19.He played baseball as a little tyke
20.He enjoys a freshly pressed shirt
21.He is constantly hungry :)
22.He likes to go running, hiking, swimming. Anything outdoors
23.On rare occasions you can catch him talking in his sleep
24.He is the sweetest person
25.He is left handed

Here are 25 random facts about me
1.I hate the word "potty"
2.I love country, especially Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw
3.I love sleep
4.Laying out makes me happy
5.I want to visit Africa one day
6.Fall is my favorite season, and October 5th is the best part about it
7.I honestly don't think I can live without chapstick
8.I just recently found out my eyelash curler is in fact a necessity
9.I love doing anything outside
10.I love babies, puppies, and anything small
11.I am now the proud owner of a chi
12.My mom and sister are the reasons I decided I want to be a nurse
13.I wish I could sing
14.My nieces and nephews are definitely the cutest. Really, they are.
15.I think unpainted toenails on girls are gross. Especially in the summer
16.Family is the most important thing to me
17.I am blind as a bat without my contacts or glasses
18.I want to go in a hot air balloon some day
19.I can drink hot chocolate anytime of the year...and I do
20.I love chinese food
21.My favorite song is "You're the song" by Paul Jacobsen. Listen to it.
22.I love my treadmill and my ipod
23.Brad thinks I spend way too much on workout clothes :)
24.My favorite color is pink
25.I love the sunshine and rainstorms

Valentines Day

This was our second Valentines day together, but our first Valentines day as a married couple. Brad did not disappoint. He made the most out of the few hours we had together and even though I didn't see him until 6 pm that day, he somehow made me feel special the entire day! Brad had school at 7:30 in the morning and then work until 6:00, and I had a test that morning and then school until 5:00, so we didn't have much time for activities. I attemted to make heart shaped pancakes for breakfast sunday morning, but I went through an entire batch of batter and not one single pancake turned out like a heart. (no surprise there) so instead I stayed up late and I decorated our bathroom with cut out hearts that had reasons why I love him written on them. I thought it was pretty cute and I think it was a very nice surprise to wake up to, especially that early. I got home from school and walked into our bedroom to find 2 dozen BEAUTIFUL pink and red roses laying on our bed, with a very simple, but very perfect note. I was so surprised and flowers are my very favorite thing to get! :) Brad made reservations at Asian Star (if you haven't been there, you are definitely missing out) he tricked me into thinking we were going all these other places, and I had no idea. I LoVe chinese food, so I was very happy. My favorite part of the day was after dinner. Brad planned this whole elaborate scavenger hunt for me. I absolutely love things like this. He left me clues that took us to all the big/cute places that got us where we are now. The first clue said "It was here we found one of your new favorite shows, what really made the experience was the first time my lips touched yours" This clue was at his house, and it was where we had our first kiss. :) The next clue said, "Here at this bench overlooking the clouded skies, I asked you a question that watered your eyes. A creep was in a bush, another in a house, but the best part of all was when you agreed to be my spouse." This spot was at the Draper temple where he asked me to marry him. The creep is referring to his dad and sister who were hiding out taking pictures of the whole thing. Clue number 3 said, "The next stop on your journey is this, October 5th 2010 where you said Forever I'm His." :) This spot was at the Salt Lake Temple, where we got married. It was hiding on the steps where we took our pictures. We had to break a few rules and hop a few fences on the temple grounds to find that little beauty, but it was all worth it! The final clue said, "The surprise you've been searching for is closer than you thought, It's been all the places we have, just find the right spot." It was hiding in the back of his trunk the entire time, he is so clever! This little game made me cry multiple times, and Brad gets great satisfaction when I cry from his surprises, that's his goal with all his big gifts. :) It was a perfect Valentines Day and I'm so glad that I was able to spend it with the person who knows me best and treats me like a princess every single day. Thanks Brad, it was amazing...just like you!

3 months is all it took

It happened. Everyone said it would happen and it would happen fast. I chose not to believe them but deep down I knew it was true, I just didn't think it would happen this fast...What on earth am I talking about??
We now officially both have callings in our new ward. Brad is the 2nd counselor in the Elders Quorum and I am the primary teacher for the 5 year olds. I'm actually really excited about my calling! Who doesn't want to teach tiny humans all day?? The only thing that would make it better is if Brad were teaching with me, but he is obviously needed elsewhere. We didn't really think I would get a calling because I have to work a lot of Sundays, but maybe this new calling means I won't have to work Sundays anymore! That would rock.

BL

This last weekend we were lucky enough to go to Bear Lake with the Fortuna side of the family. It was so fun to get away for the weekend and relax and spend time together. It was absolutely FREEZING but we all had fun. We went fishing, played games, had a snowball fight (I dominated) and as always at Bear Lake ate way too much! :)

Out on the lake.

Brad is much more of a "natural fisherman" than I am. I think this picture speaks for itself.

They were just little fishies that we caught, but it was still fun.

Bambi walked right up to our condo

Brad attempting to catch bambi?

The Family