To start off, my life has been INSANE the last month or so! I finally know the feeling of being BUSY-and I am not a HUGE fan of it at all. (to say the least)
June 28-July 5
So, the last time I posted, Ian's parents were on their trip to Virginia and I was at their house taking care of their dogs and cat. You'd think that that was no big deal, but let me tell you-it was very adventuresome. I not only learned of my sensitivity to animal food as I nearly threw up everytime I smelled it, but I somehow managed to lock myself out of the house(and my car) one morning, entertained my VERY good friend and neighbor every night as I chased the little dog Scooter around the yard trying to get him inside, had nightmares of neighborhood children opening the fence letting the dogs run away, etc. etc. Along with taking care of the animals, I was doing my usual of working every day, as well as going to school every Tuesday and Thursday nights until late. So NOT fun!
My neighbor and friend, Jess, decided that while Ian was away (he was gone to Colorado for work from June 15-July 17th) we'd make a list of all the fun things that we normally wouldn't do (or couldn't do as easily) if we was home. So, we were able to squeeze a few fun things that week into my crazy schedule which included; eating at Paradise Bakery, getting Pedicures, shopping for baby presents, and hanging out, and talking. Don't worry, we had WAY more on the list, but because of me---they haven't happened...YET.
On July 3rd, I had an interview for a new job I applied for, did well (I guess), and got offered a job as accounting assistant at Code Corporation-thanks to my good friend Jana. I wasn't totally ready to quit, but knew I was going to eventually, and because things worked out so well, and because it was too good of a deal for me to pass up, I decided it was the right thing and best thing to do. So, that next week, I got to talk to my boss and tell him the news as well as give him my 2 weeks---NORMALLY, you wouldn't call your boss while he was on vacation with his family, but because he was going to be gone for the next few weeks, and I had to start my new job before he got back, I basically had no other choice-that is how I had to do it! That was the first time I have ever "quit" a job!!! It wasn't easy!!!
Also, my sister Katie, Chris (her husband), and Jared, my super cute nephew flew into town from Hawaii-so that night as soon as school was over, I drove up to my parent's because I was so anxious to see them!
On the 4th of July, I spent the day relaxing with my family, did a little shopping with my mom and sister, and then that night we went over to my aunt MayreAnn's with my mom's side for fireworks and a BBQ-which is always fun.
The next week of JULY(5-13th)...
I spent getting ready to quit my job, stressing A LOT over my classes at school (they were REALLY hard this semester!) and getting things ready for Girl's Camp. I was also taking care of things that needed to get done around the house such as mowing the lawn (sorry to all my neighbors who may have been asleep when I was out mowing the lawn one night at 9:45), cleaning, laundry, etc. Normally Ian is around to help with those things, but it was really hard squeezing in the time to do them by myself!!!
MUCH NEEDED TRIP TO CALIFORNIA
On July 10 I left with my Mom, and brothers, Adam and Jacob, to California. We drove to Auburn on Thursday and stayed at a little hotel that night. The next morning we woke up and went to the CHP academy in Sacramento for Gavin's (my brother in law) graduation. It was neat to see where he lived, and to kind of get a taste of some of the things he got to experience there. After the graduation, we drove to Vacaville where we stayed the remainder of our time in California. That night we ate some REALLY good food at a place (I can't remember what it is called now). Saturday we drove to a beautiful beach called Dillon's beach. I LOVED it there-the day couldn't have been more perfect. It was SO relaxing, the weather was perfect, and it was SO nice to just hang out. Oh yes, and everybody brought their dog to that beach, so it was fun to see all the different kinds of dogs and their owners. It reminded me of 101 dalmations-when the people(who are walking their dogs) look like their dogs....anyway...that night we hung out with Gavin's family, ate dinner, played games, and went back to the hotel exhausted! Sunday we woke up and drove home-I got to sit by Sydney, my adorable niece, most of the ride home and had a lot of fun playing with her! She is so cute!
JULY 14-19
When we got home from California, I finished up my last week of work, which felt so strange. It was actually quite sad for me to say good-bye. I was excited for the new job, but I knew it wasn't going to be the same.
Ian also came home from Colorado that week, which was SO wonderful! I have LOVED having him home!
DRAPER DAYS
Saturday morning we woke up and ran the Draper Days 5K. It was neat this year because there was a big group of family and friends that did it. We all did well, and had fun doing it! After the race, I went with my family to watch the parade. During the day, Ian played in the softball tournament with a team made up of some ward friends. That night we went to the Draper Days Rodeo-which I LOVE!!! And I loved that Ian made it home this year to be with me! It was a lot of fun! We watched the fireworks from the rodeo grounds.
JULY 20-28
This week I started my new job, tried finishing up with my classes at school, and tied up all the loose ends for girl's camp. I also spent Friday-Saturday up in Park City with some of my dad's family who were going to be there for the week for the family reunion.
PIONEER DAY
On the 24th of July, Ian was ambitious and ran the Deseret News Marathon again for his second time. He did a great job and finished!!! It is a REALLY hard course, and the heat makes it pretty tough as well, so I am proud of him for doing that, especially since he hadn't ran more then 3 miles for at least 5 weeks! We also had a few firework shows this year to celebrate the holidays!
From JULY 28-AUGUST 1
I was at Girl's Camp. We were fortunate this year, and got to go up to Heber Valley camp which was really nice--especially because of all the luxuries that are available up there (cabins, kitchen facilities, running water, showers, refridgerators, etc.) You can hardly call it "camping" but I was TOTALLY okay with it. We all had a great time up there, there was NO drama again (second year in a row) and the girls all seemed to have a very good time. They are all very neat girls and I really appreciate each one of them! It was a great experience for me! I loved seeing camp from the leader's perspective-it is very interesting. I was VERY HAPPY that camp was successful! 
LIFE SINCE AUGUST 1
I came home from camp, finished up school (hugest headache EVER) and have spent some time TRYING to relax and catch up on life!!! Both of my sister's and their families left to go home, which was really sad! I felt like I didn't get to spend as much time as I wanted to with them, and feel bad because everytime I was around, I wasn't much fun!!! (the stress was REALLY getting to me!) I guess I will just have to go visit them sometime-which would be TOTALLY fun-who wouldn't want to go to California or Hawaii?!?!?
The new job is going well---definitely an adjustment. I LOVE not having to commute everyday, and I LOVE other parts of my job, like keeping busy. Although, I forgot what it is like to be the "new person" and how stupid you can feel at times!!! But that's okay with me---I know it will just take some time!
