Life is Good...

Yes, life is good because I just came across this amazing picture of McKenzie today, and I've been in a major Harry Potter mood, so it made my life a little better.

But mainly because I love this boy.

I woke up this morning next to my sweetheart, and the first thing he says is, "I'm so happy." I asked him why, and he responded with, "I just am." And then he kissed me, in all my morning breath glory. He's cute. Here's a few reasons I think he might be happy.

#1... His boss at work FINALLY got around to talking to him about a raise and a promotion at the bank since he's a big graduate now. He told him that he needs Jordan at the bank, and would do anything to keep him there. He got a nice raise and promoted to Commercial Loan Officer. (Jordan didn't officially accept, he has a few other resumes out, and is waiting to see if anything else is in the works, but this is good news.)

#2... He gets to go clean out the creek in our neighborhood this morning, so we don't flood since all we get is rain here in Utah this Spring. Seriously, I live in a SWAMP!!! (Okay, I have a feeling this is not why he is happy. But I needed to document the insane rain and cold weather, hello it's almost May Mother Nature!! Give me some Sunshine!!!)

#3... We have an insane bird that LOVES our front porch, and tries to build a nest on our front porch light every morning. Jordan has been having dreams of buying a pellet gun so he can sit outside and pelt the bird each time it brings sticks for the nest each day. He's been smiling a lot lately thinking about this. (No worries, I won't let him do this)

#4... I'm not pregnant. Jordan informed me this week that he doesn't want us to have a baby because QUOTE, "HE WANTS TO ENJOY HIS LIFE!!" Hahaha (I can laugh at this right now because I'm not ready for a baby yet either, so for now this might be why he's so happy)

#5... Because I let Jordan choose where to eat last night and he chose FIVE GUYS hamburgers.

Well for whatever reason... I'm glad he's happy, and I'm happy too. We have a wonderful life, and are blessed beyond measure.

He's a Graduate!!

Jordan graduated from Weber State University with his Bachelors in Economics on April 22nd. I'm so proud of him. He worked so hard to get here.

Here's the announcements I sent out. We invited both of our families to our house afterward for a big graduation dinner. We were hoping the weather would be nice to be outside, but since it was a little cold, we had to have everyone indoors. It was the true test of our house to see if we could hold everyone. There was a ton of people there, everyone fit, the food was delicious, and we had a great time all together. It's nice to have a home where we can have family and friends over comfortably.

The Handsome Graduate. He's still working at the bank, hoping to move up, and has also sent out a few other job applications. So now, we'll just see what happens job wise.

I'm sooooo proud of him

Lots of supportive family

On Jordan's last day of class I came home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers. He said it was to celebrate that he could be a "normal husband" now that school is over. (He's always been more than normal, he's wonderful.)

My parents gave him a weed eater. He was ecstatic about this gift, and ran straight home and edged the whole lawn.

And now we're off to celebrate in Cancun. He's definitely due for some relaxation.

(PS... the relaxation won't last long, he's starting his Master's program in the Fall.)

San Diego

My office took this week off for Spring Break so I had no choice but to take advantage of time off work, and VACATION!!! Sadly, Jordan still had work and school, so I bummed along with my family and we headed off to sunny San Diego, while Jordan stayed at home and studied and wrote research papers. (I promise one day we'll take a trip together Jordan. Promise) I drove down with Kim, Adam, Ethan, Alyssa, Mom, Dad, and McKenzie, and we met up with Julianne and her family once we got to the hotel. It was so fun to be together, and not so fun coming home to snow, rain, and cold weather.

La Jolla Cove- This beach was amazing!!! We could walk right up to the seals that are in the background. And there were really neat tide pools full of crabs and fish in this tunnel Paul is walking through.

Everything here was just beautiful!

A neat statue at Fisherman's Wharf- We also saw some cool pirate ships here.

Brooklynn posing in front of the beautiful San Diego Temple.

I love my sisters. We missed you Camille!

My absolute favorite part of the trip... playing with my nieces and nephews. I love them all so much. I wish I had a picture of Paxton laughing in the swimming pool with me. We had so much together. Here we are having fun playing in the sand together. We made a killer sandcastle and buried all the kids in the sand. I promise they liked it.

I love my family, and had so much fun spending the week with them. But I did miss my husband. When I came home he told me that if I'm going to keep leaving him behind like I have been, he's going to have to get a dog to keep him company. So.... I guess no more vacations alone :)