The Past Week and a Half

This past week Davian was off visiting his dad. This meant I had a lot of free time on my hands..

On the 13th Davian and I headed over to visit my friend Hailie in Malta, Idaho to spend the day. We had a lot of fun swimming in the kiddie pool, eating popsicle's, and riding bikes. Well....Hailie and I rode bikes and Davian sat in a wagon that was tied with a jump rope to the bike. I am sure we were funny to look at but Davian loved it! 

The following day Davian went with his dad to Grandpa and Grandma Haines' river house in Garden Valley, Idaho. From what I hear they had a good time. Hopefully I will post more about that later. 

So what have I been doing while my little love was gone?! Well... 

I spent most of my time spending time with family, friends, and enjoying just having some down time.  I was able to go on two dates down in Utah and had a great time. It had been a long time since I have been out and it was great to have some fun and relax. 

My first date took me to the park where we had Sushi. This was my first time trying Sushi and I was surprised with how much I actually liked it. We had some great conversation and I enjoyed my dates' company very much. My second date was spent at Goodwood BBQ with a guy that I met a year and a half ago. The food was delicious and the company was just as good. I was very thankful for the opportunities that I had to go on some dates and really start to get a feel for what I want. I have really come to realize that I am ready to move forward and date more.

While I was in Utah I was able to visit some family down there that I don't get to see very often. I stayed with my cousin Sara, her husband Sean, and their kids in their home in Saratoga Springs, Utah. I was very thankful to have a place to stay and we even more excited to have a BBQ the next day with even more family. This included the Bryan and Tanya Borough family, the David and Becky Borough family, Matt and Nathalie Smith -> (who are having a baby!!), Nathan Smith, and Laci Ferwerda. It was great to catch up with family that I haven't seen for a long time and I am glad they are close enough to visit when I need some family time! I had a great time in Utah for sure. 

I returned back to Malta, Idaho to spend the rest of my time with Hailie's family. We did a lot in those few days. Between mountain biking up the canyon near their house, a temple session in Twin Falls, needing to replace 2 tires in 3 days, a random hiking/camping trip, and lots of late night homework and t.v.. We all had a great time and it was a great week to keep my mind off missing my little love! I was even able to visit my good friend Jarred in Twin Falls. It was sure great to see him and catch up. 

Here are some pics =) 

 Davian swimming in his undies!

 Midnight snack...stealing some cookie dough.

 Swimming at Jarred's

Our amazing wagon ride! 

 Sidewalk art!

 Me heading to one of my dates ;)

At the top of the canyon

 Heading out on our hike

 The lake

 Yup, I picked all of these

 Nothing better than eating straight out of the garden

 Our huge fire while camping

Sweet house warming gift from Jarred 

 Grandpa sent Davian a hawk feather. He was so excited about it!

Glad to be back home...We are best friends.

All in all I had a great time but there is nothing better than having your son light up when you pick him up. Nothing can compare to the love that I have for that little boy and I am very thankful for the special bond that we have. This week will be my first week of having a physical class at BYU-Idaho and I am looking forward to it! Davian will return back to visit his dad in a few days for one more week and then we will adjust to life in Rexburg, Idaho!

Come What May, And Love It

Something that I really enjoy doing is watching the Mormon Messages Videos. I found this one today and I really love the message. We can't choose how our life is going to go but we can choose the attitude that we have and sometimes that can make all the difference. Come what may, and love it =)

Adventure in Rexburg, Idaho

Well, life has changed a lot since I last blogged. Davian and I are now in Rexburg, Idaho. To be totally honest Rexburg is not a place that I ever imagined I would be. It was through a lot of prayer and pondering that I came to realize that this was a good place for my little family. We have been here a week now and it has been great. So far, I love my ward, my apartment is great, and I am excited to be at school. 

Here are a few things that we have done this past week:

My parents moved us down here and we were able to spend a lot of time with them and that was great. Davian went to Yellowstone with Grandpa while my mom and I settled in the apartment. 

For the 4th of July we went to fireworks with an old friend of mine from elementary school/church. Her name is Nancy and she has a wonderful little family herself! 

 

  

My mom, Davian and I were able to go to Bear World and check out the wildlife and ride some carnival rides. It was a great time. 

This past Friday Nancy and I went to Idaho Falls Temple. We went through with our friend Trish (another church friend) as she went through for her endowments. The following day she was sealed to her husband and two little boys. Such a wonderful time to share!  

All and all we are having a good time and enjoy thing new adventure in Rexburg, Idaho. We will see how much we enjoy it when summer fades and winter comes! Here are a few more pictures just for fun! 

 First day in the new apartment =)

 Being silly!

 His new room

 Picnic with Mom

Rexburg Temple. So thankful to be close to the temple. I can see it from my parking lot! Can't wait to go to a session.