Unlock the Magic...

Here is Andrew's application video. He made it in flash and after effects. Cute, huh?

Go Andrew!

For the past few months (actually all last semester and all last summer) Andrew has been working hard to apply to the advertising program here at BYU. He had to take several classes, take a big ol' test, do some essays, create a 60 second application video, and submit an application. It has definitley been a process. He submitted the application about a month ago, and we've been full of anxiety waiting for the news...but finally last night he got an email saying he can pick up the decision letter in the morning. We woke up super early this morning to get to the communications department to pick up the letter...and...drum roll please....Andrew is accepted to the BYU advertising program!!! We are so excited (and not to mention relieved) about the news. All his hard work has paid off, and now he gets to start doing something he really enjoys doing. Way to go, Andrew!

P.S. I will post his application video as soon as I figure out how to do so. Also, does anyone know how to post a video from youtube?

Summer Fun

This summer...

Little Lauren came to BYU...

Michael and Lauren had TONS of fun with us (just look at em).

Lauren experienced 'dorm' life.

We enjoyed the beautiful summer weather. No snow! Yipee!

And the fam came to chill with us.

I carried Lauren.

We went to the Stadium of Fire on July 4th! This was so much fun. We already can't wait until next year!

Andrew and I took a spontaneous getaway to Las Vegas. On the way we saw the beautiful scenery at Zion's National Park.
We visited the St. George Temple grounds for the first time.
We went to the Hoover Dam for the first time.
We exhausted all the 'dam' jokes that we could.
Look! A dam tower! Haha...
We took in all the sights and sounds (and smells) Las Vegas has to offer.
We enjoyed the bright lights and crazy people.

Andrew's parents even came to visit! This is at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house.

We went to Disneyland. I don't know why, but Disneyland never gets old.

It's just so fun!
The whole family got to hang out together.

And we did a whole lot of this.

So there you have it. Our summer has been awesome! Busy, but awesome. We don't want it to be over quite yet, but I guess summertime has to come to a close at some point. If I had it my way, it would be summer four seasons straight. I have a serious dislike for that fluffy white cold stuff that falls from the sky. But I guess that just has to happen to get to next summer. Ugh. We have a lot to look forward to this fall. Andrew will be applying for his major soon, this will be my second to last semester (hopefully), and we will have plenty of opportunities to make more memories. So bring it on, winter! We'll show you who's boss (but please don't be too harsh).

Graduation

This year Lauren and Joey graduated from Bear River High School. We are so proud of our little siblings! They made it through high school, and now they're out to conquer the world!!! We got to go to California for a week to celebrate their graduation. Going to the ceremony made me think of how quickly time goes by. It seems like just yesterday that Lauren was a freshman in high school. Now she's in college! Where does the time go? And it will probably go by quicker now that I'm older. Sheesh.

Lauren accepting her diploma

Andrew and his goofy brothers

Me and Megan

It was fun going to the graduation ceremony and running into old friends and teachers. Megan and I graduated together four years ago from the same high school. I had a good time catching up with her. It is always nice to keep in touch with good friends :)

Congrats Class of 2009!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

I can't believe that one year ago Andrew and I tied the knot. It has been a blast and I cannot wait for the many adventures we get to share together. I could not have picked a better person to make these memories with. I love you Andrew! Happy anniversary!

Climb On

We have seriously been enjoying our summer. Recently, we've been taking advantage of the beautiful weather and started to get into rock climbing. I am usually scared out of my mind, but it is a ton of fun. Andrew is getting pretty obsessed with the sport. I think he might even dream about it at night. Our friends Alma and Joy introduced us to it a few weeks ago and we've gone almost everyday since then!

Andrew and Alma getting ready to climb

Almost there!

Success.

The bed was made for the first time today in about 3 weeks. Yes.....