life is better when you're laughing.

1. The VOICE!
This is ridiculous. I think The Voice is one of the best shows. I have been so excited for it to start up again. It makes me laugh out loud, and literally, not the LOL people put in a text because there is nothing else to say. literally laugh out loud. The banter and competitiveness between Blake and Adam is hilarious. And yeah. We are basically on a first name basis.
                                 
2. Murphy
This might sound silly to some of you but it was a big deal to get Murphy. After losing Pepper we were heartbroken. We didn't want to replace her yet we really needed a friend. Now looking back I am realizing exactly how important it was for us to get him. I'm not going to go into details here but that puppy has really brought comfort to us and let us laugh at life when life life wasn't funny.

This is Murphy on a very hot summer day. I filled his water bowl and he stuck his leg and face right in to cool off.

3. Laughing.
Dalan makes me laugh more than anyone else. It makes my heart happy. I love him more than anything. Life is better when you're laughing.

4. Let it Go
I just finished this book, Let It Go, by Chris Williams. This is an amazing book of forgiveness. It also incorporates following the spirit, the power of prayer and the atonement. I want to tell you all about it but he has written it beautifully and I don't want to ruin it. Instead watch this Mormon Message about his story and feel the spirit yourself. It is such a powerful message. I would recommend this book to anyone, no matter what you believe.
                                                    

5. Sleeping in
Now this is on a much, much lighter note but this weekend has been so nice to me as to let me sleep in a little both Saturday and today. My mind is clear and rested and I am ready to tackle the world.

Laugh Lots.

Graduated Life.

The common question lately is, "What are you doing now that you are done with school?" And to answer that question on the mark of one week free from school and homework I want to answer that question.

1. I have read a book. A real book! It was so nice to have a nice and relaxing book to read that I wasn't going to be tested on in the future. And I was able to read it on my new Kindle Fire that my awesome family got me as a graduation present! I would give anyone the recommendation to read this book. It's called, "Heaven is Here" by Stephanie Nielsen. It is a story of her life, her trials, and her faith. I cried through almost the whole book, both happy and sad tears. She helps me do hard things.
2. I have explored my Kindle Fire and the world of apps! It is so fun to see what everyone has been talking about on all of their smart gadgets :) I am loving it. I use it for everything now! 
3. I was able to go trucking with Dalan on Tuesday. It was so fun to ride with him and have time to sit and talk about life. 
4. I have kept up on laundry, dishes, and cleaning around the house and I LOVE it! 
5. I have been crafting away and hopefully I will be able to finish all of the projects that I have created this last semester! 
6. We were able to watch a movie together! We watched "We bought a Zoo" and it was super cute. 
7. My mouth is healing!
8. I was able to plan a Bridal shower for my sweet friend Brittany! The Bridal Shower was Friday. It was fun to hang out with the girls and hear all about Brittany's love story. 
9.  I have made real dinners! I love being a wife to Dalan.
10.  I don't have to fuel up nearly as much . . . I am loving not driving to Logan as often! 
11. I have been able to catch up on all the the Young Women's stuff that have been piling up! We have a busy, busy summer planned for these girls :) 
12. I have made tons of chocolate chip cookies. 
13. I was able to go to mutual minus all of the stress from school and studying. 
14. I watched a helicopter land in the church parking lot. 
15. I am looking for my next book to read! Let me know of any good ones :)
16. Applied to a couple of jobs.
17. I am able to finally relax. Life is good.