My Turn!

I finally did it. I finished school! It feels great to be done, and back living with Jake. This was a tough last 9 months being a part but I knew that I needed to get my education. It was so fun to have Jake, my parents, Kenzie, and Jake's parents with me to celebrate! It was such a great day, and It feels so good to have accomplished something that I thought was impossible. Jake has been amazing during the whole process. I could not and I would not have finished school without him. He was so encouraging, and supported me every step of the way!

 We had the biggest graduating class BSU has had. Over 2,000 students

 After the graduation everyone came back to my place for lunch. Jake made wraps that were delicious!! The fruit dip my mom made was really good too. I will have to post recipes.

 My mom made these cute graduation caps out of reese's peanut butter squares and orange twizlers!

Ryan's Graduation

My brother-in-law Ryan graduated from Pharmacy school! Jake and I were able to attend his graduation. It was fun to see him graduate. What a HUGE accomplishment! Jake's parents came up and we helped them pack up and move. We are happy for Ryan, but sad they had to move away. Jake and I have gotten so close with their family and have loved living so close to them! 

 Grandpa with baby Cade

 Owen at the Graduation

CHICAGO!

Jake applied for a job out in Chicago. He had a phone interview and then they asked him for a second interview. He had to be there in person so I decided that I needed to tag along, you know to make sure that Jake was okay :) 

We had a great time out there and were able to do a lot of fun things. 

 When we got there we went to the Chicago Institute of Art. (Don't mind the picture, I was sick on the whole flight there.)

A water feature in Millennium Park. The mouth spits our water. 

 Jake and I enjoy watching the show Man Vs. Food so we went to some of the places that Man visited while he was in Chicago. Here we are at Gino's East.

 We stayed in a pretty crappy hotel. All the lights were burned out and we only had a little table lamp. It was a dump. Anyway we brought some of our pizza home with us and after a little while of being on the table it was covered in ants. It was disgusting!

 Can you see Jake and I in the bean taking the picture?

 One of the main things that I wanted to do in Chicago was to go to the Navy Pier, and ride the ferris wheel.

 Jake at the top of the ferris wheel. 

When Jake went to his interview on Saturday it was close to Chinatown so he walked around and took some pictures. We had a great trip. It was so nice to get out of Idaho and spend some time together. Since we have been living apart while I finish school, we have not had much time to ourselves. We had great time. Jake was so good to plan everything and was so organized on which bus or train we needed to catch. We saw and did so much! Thanks Jake for a great vacation!

Day at the Park

 

I was able to spend some time with Owen today, and  it was the best day ever!

Another Year

My birthday landed on a Tuesday this year so we celebrated it the weekend before, and the whole week of! I love birthday's! I don' care who's it is I love them! This year was fun as always! My parents to Boise the Thursday before and took me shopping! So fun, and my mom helped me get a lot of cute clothes! They spend the night and we did more shopping on Friday. They then took me to Twin to see Jake for the weekend!
Jake made me a birthday dinner of Johnny Carino's style nachos, Brazilian Lemonade, and Coconut Lime cupcakes. Every thing was delicious.
Jake got me the movie Despicable Me. So cute. If you haven't seen it I suggest that you do!
I also go a card that goes into my phone so I have more storage. Jake helped me put music on my phone and I am loving it. How have I lived for so long without and Mp3 player? It has changed my life!
For Nacho recipe click here.
For Lemonade recipe click here.
For Coconut Lime Cupcakes click here.

Something to think about

I watched a video in my Public Speaking class tonight and it really inspired me and touched my heart. I realized I take life too seriously and I need to enjoy it! Please if you have 10 minutes (and a tissue) watch Dr. Randy Pausch giving his last lecture.

Update

I have been terrible at keeping my blog updated. I feel like lots has happened but not much to write about. I have not even been taking any pictures. 

* We celebrated Christmas with Jake's family and had a great time. I love the holidays. I had a month off of school for the break and spent all of it in Twin Falls.

* Jake and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary

* I came back to Boise to finish my last semester of school!

* I moved in with a roommate to save money, since I am only in Boise 3 days a week. Its a little weird but helps out a ton financially and I get along with my roommate.

* Jake lost his job, They had to close the store.

* Jake has been looking for jobs like crazy. 

* Jake found a masters/teaching program in Chicago we are excited about. Jake had his first interview with them not we are waiting to find out if he gets a second interview. 

* I turned 24 a week ago. I always look forward to my birthday. My parents came to Boise and took my shopping the weekend before. Jake then came to Boise and spent the whole week with me!

* I have been on Spring Break this last week. It was a much needed break but I am ready to finish my last 5 weeks of school, and be back with Jake!