I've Wished Summer Away

I realized tonight I have wished summer away. It is kind of stupid of me, but I am very excited for what lies at the end of the summer so, I haven't been living each day. I hope it isn't too late to start.

The Past is Behind

Learn From It

The Future is Ahead

Prepare For It

The Present is Here

LIVE IT!

Thomas S. Monson

I have done a lot of really fun things. So the summer hasn't been a total waste. I just hope I can enjoy what little time of summer is left. At work the other day a lady I work with reminded me, I am going to miss this time in my life. So I am going to enjoy the last two weeks of my engagement and try to not wish them away. Wish me luck! :)

June Was a Busy One

June sure was busy. Between Lake Powell, Engagement pictures, work, and everything else, it seems I have not had time to write. Well I have a sec now.

Today marks mine and Jared's 10 month anniversary. I can't believe it has been that long already. The time has just flown right on by. I'm a luck girl to have him.

Here are some of our favorite engagement pictures that didn't make it to Facebook.

Summer is flying right by. Only 32 days left until I am a married lady!

Lake Powell!

Well my first experience with Lake Powell was a success. I went this last weekend with my Hamilton Family. The water was a little chilly and we didn't catch any fish. Besides that, it was better than I expected!

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the joyous occasion.

We had a great time!

Bryce Canyon Pines: The Musical... Continued

I am a musical genius! Why am I waiting tables?? Just kidding however, it is very fun and easy to write about Pines. Here is the latest addition to the musical.

Home, Home at the Pines

(Tune: Home, Home on the Range)

Home, home at the Pines

Where we serve soup and pie

Where seldom is heard, a negative word

About Ethel's world famous pies.

The end!

Music and Dad

Isn't it amazing how a song can hit you and take personal meaning? I guess because I am getting married and life is changing this happens to me on a regular basis. I was driving to Panguitch and I was listening to some of my favorite country songs when one came on that brought tears to my eyes. I have always been a daddy's girl and he is going to give me away. Don't get me wrong I am very excited for that day to come, but at the same time I will never forget all of my memories with dad. Hunting, fishing, the snow mobile, and many more. Today is even his birthday. I love him so much! I am grateful to have the dad that I have had to grow up with. He is one of the greatest examples I have in my life. I love you dad!

Dad's big elk!

Friends in Bryce

This was a really nice weekend. Jared came and we spent Saturday afternoon and evening together. We traveled all over the Bryce area exploring and showing Jared all the pretty places I love here!

Then came Sunday. Usually a hard day because I like to go to church. I got to go to church today. The even better part of it was being able to have Sunday dinner with a family. My BFF Deysha invited me over for dinner. It was very nice not to spend the day in my room. It was good to be welcomed back into the Cannonville Ward so warmly today. Everyone was nice and it was fun to see how much the little kids had grown. I am so grateful for friends and family that love me.

Musical Mania

I have been working a lot lately. Something that has helped the time pass is remembering the musicals I was in while I was in high school. I like to sing them while I am at work. The past few days the musical stuck in my head has been

My Fair Lady

This was the musical my sophomore year of high school. It was fun to relive all the memories of the musical as well as sing all the songs.

This isn't the only one. Last summer I rewrote songs to make my own musical. I rewrote Good Morning Baltimore from Hairspray.

It is fun to know a few musicals because their songs can be applied almost anywhere. It is also entertaining for those working with you.