10 Years!!! Congrats Britt and Ryan!

Yup that's right... My sister and brother in law have been married for TEN years!! It seems like forever since Ryan has been in the family. I can't remember much before he came. They have been the best. They even let me live with them for a little while when i transferred up to Utah State.I will note that while i lived with them i decided to study abroad in London. While i was gone Ryan got a job in Salt Lake and they decided to move from Logan. Well all of my stuff was still there, i was planning on returning there when i got back from Europe. Needless to say they needed to move my stuff, so i got the message that i was being moved to a storage shed. Poor Brittany had to pack up my room and move it. She was even nice enough to help me find a new place to move into when i got home! But that's always my joke that they wanted me to move out so they moved me to a storage shed! But beyond all of that, That was the best time!! I feel like i grew closer to both of them through that short adventure. PLUS Ryan was there for me when i had a chipmunk cheek when my face swelled up and i had to have sinus surgery. If you know me the doctor/dentist is NOT my thing, so it took brave souls to venture that with me. And yes, i was banned from the dentist in Logan, there is a small chance i may have hit the dentist and he called my dad... (I WAS 21!!!) But they stuck by me to the end! They are great!

I still love going to their house for dinner and games. We love to play games! I will never pass up a round of Ticket to ride, or Settlers of Catan, or the new fav Mystery train game. It Is always a party hanging out at their house. They also have 3 BEAUTIFUL children, who i absolutely adore!! They are the best to cheer you up when you are feeling down!! I love those guys!!

CONGRATS on 10 years!! You guys are the best!!! Here's to another ten!!

Happy New Year!!!

OK so not only am i officially the worst blogger ever, but i haven't been keeping up on other blogs either. I get so lost and distracted sometimes. I haven't posted about Christmas, or the new year, or heck i didn't even post about GETTING MARRIED!!! which has been over a month now. Everything went perfect. Mikel Forgot to bring his Tux to the temple, so i had to wait forever before we could walk out. And even then his uncle just let him borrow his suit jacket to take pictures in. It was funny, but i totally didn't care. I was just happy to be there, and to have gone through the temple with him and to have so many family and friends sitting there with us. It was incredible. Then we had a great Christmas together filled with family and fun. It was really great. I am excited for a new year! I know it is going to be a great year. I know it wont be perfect and there will be ups and downs, but i am ready for the adventures that will come... Here are a few of my favorite memories of the holidays that ended 2010. I am so grateful for awesome friends and family that are always there to support me and keep life great!!! Happy new year!!! Here's to new goals, new adventures, and a super 2011!!!

Summer Fun!!

I have to admit, I really love having the summer off! I know i know, that is probably the one thing most criticized about being a teacher, is that people do it just to have the summer off. Well, although that is NOT the only reason i became a teacher, it is definitely a bonus. I have been able to go camping a few times with my family, and mikel's family. I have been able to enjoy the sun, gone swimming, seen old friends. I just can't get enough of being busy, and having fun. The one thing i definitely haven't gotten to do yet that i am waiting for is SLEEPING IN!!! I have been in class all week learning new things, developing a better teaching philosophy. Which has been really fun actually, but has not worked towards my sleeping in project!! I feel like i just keep running and running and never slow down, whether it be during the school year or the summer I always seem to have plans. I am kind of looking forward to a day that when maybe, just maybe i won't have any plans. No where to go, no one to see, no errands to run! Ha just a boring old day at home to relax!! HA in my dreams, i don't foresee that coming anytime soon. But hey, a girl can hope right? I think that is something i have always done, planned ahead. I LOVE hanging out with people and seeing people, but sorry sometimes you do have to plan it before to make sure i block off that time. But then i am golden i will be there! I have been lucky to have a lot of friends that i want to spend time with lately, Practically every night i have somewhere to go, whether it is helping someone, babysitting for someone, visiting an old friend, visiting family, birthdays, there is always something going on.

It also makes me stop and realize. Life is good. I have been so blessed with amazing people in my life and amazing experiences!! Time flies by too fast, and too many awesome experiences have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Like my Master's Degree. I am sure going to miss those guys that i have been in a cohort with for the last two years. They really have become my friends and colleagues. I hate when good things come to an end. But that also just means i have to start a new adventure!... I just have to figure out what my next endeavor will be.

And it's official.....

I am heading out the door this morning 8:30 AM for a wonderful Road trip to......Cedar City!!

Why you might ask!?? Because it is official. I am GRADUATING with my MASTER'S DEGREE in Education!! Whoot Whoot!. YES, you can call me MASTER ALISHA now!! Here it goes, I am slightly nervous to walk, seeing as this is the 3rd time i have graduated from college, yet the first time i will have ever walked for Graduation!!! As of Saturday I will be a proud alumni of DIXIE, USU... AND NOW! SUU!!!!

Happy Birthday Heather!!

Today is my oldest sister Heather's Birthday! She is the best! I just wanted to tell her how much i love her and how grateful i am to have her in my life. She has always looked out for me and wanted the best for me. No matter what she is there to help out. She is strong and brave and has always been a great example to me.

I was definitely blessed with a great family!! And am so glad they are with me everyday to fight the battles life brings me!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy HeAtHeR!!!! Hope it is the best day ever you deserve it!!!

Happier post! Full of fun!!

This week was the Salt Lake County Fair. I got to go twice. The first time was with my sister and her kids and Mikel and Kristen and her kids. We just walked around, and went to the petting zoo and the kids rode a pony. It was awesome!

The second time was with Kristen and Eric and Mikel and Kristen's daughter. We went to the demolition derby. It was so much fun! And we got out picture holding a Walaroo! How cute!

There are also some other pictures of the mountains. We were eating around the fire and a deer was right across the creek! It was beautiful! I love love love being outdoors especially in the mountains!!

I am so grateful to have fun things like this to do to help me relax and not worry so much! It also helps to be surrounded by such amazing people that i love!!!

Temple Open House

Yesterday I had the opportunity to go with my family to the temple open house. It was SO beautiful! I loved watching the faces of my niece and nephew as we walked through the Temple. It was so fun. We had a BBQ before, and then all went over there together. It was a great experience. I live right by the temple, so i have had many opportunities to drive past it, but i never really appreciated it's beauty until now.

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The Zoo.. and more fun!

This weekend was a busy weekend. I went to the zoo with my sisters family. It was so much fun I love the zoo! It is the best place ever! It was beautiful weather, and great fun. Then we went swimming with Kristen and Eric and their kids, and my dad. I love love love swimming, I am glad my parents pool is now open! I could go swimming like everyday and still love it! Then we went to my sisters house and Mikel came over and we all played Settlers of Catan, we plated the cities and knights one this time.. It took a lot more thinking but it was tons of fun! Then we played Lucky under and had a blast. I am so glad it was such a fun weekend! Then i got to watch one of my all time favorite movies, "Sweet Home Alabama" I love that movie. It was a great end to a great day! I wish all weekends good be that smooth and awesome!!!