New Full-Time Job!!

I got a full-time job at LDS Philanthropies!!

Working FT has its ups and downs.

Confession: around the time of graduation I wondered how long I will be working--as if it was this chore that I had to do to "fill in the time." Don't get me wrong, I like the work that I do but to be honest, I would have liked to be in a different position in life. But then one day at work I took on a more sacred perspective. This day was when I realized how I was building the kingdom of God. How He was trusting me to do His work. As my perspective changed I realized that the position that I am in-- I can deal with-- it will help me grow and develop. It's not just a filler. I am doing good, and sacred work. I know this is where He wants me to be right now. 

^^Isn't my work awesome?!?^^

{Graduation!!}

Sam and I Graduated from BYU!!!

It was a surreal experience. I cried. I am going to miss being a student at BYU. I am grateful Sam is still going to be a student-- it makes it a smaller change for me. 

President Utchdorf's message in general conference really brought me comfort:

"There seems to be something inside of us that resists endings. 

Why is this? Because we are made of the stuff of eternity. We are eternal beings, children of the Almighty God, whose name is Endless and who promises eternal blessings without number. Endings are not our destiny."

I am excited for the changes ahead but I feel inside that I am an eternal being that resists these changes at the same time. So I move forward with faith and trust in Him. 

Then we had dinner at Pizza Pie Cafe! So Yummy!!

BYU Graduation Party!!

When BYU throws a party... they really know how to throw a PARTY!!!

^^Free Dinner (Hamberger, Hot Dogs, Pizza, Chips, and an open fountain drink)^^

^^Finally got my photo with Cosmo!!^^

^^My Family with Cosmo!!^^

^^A Game of ping pong^^

^^A {Free} game of Bowling^^

^^Lots of free BYU Ice Cream^^

A vocal point concert.

President Samuelson came.

We were pretty excited when we went onto the next activity-- free prizes. I said a prayer and after this complete stranger gave us 5 of his tickets because he was leaving we won a big first aid kit and THE GRAND PRIZE!!! A bike and a helmet!! {With the tickets he gave us}. We were on cloud nine!!

We're feeling so grateful!! :D

Weekly Delights

* Sam calling me "You sillys"

* Having amazing and long conversations with Sam about parenting and how we are going to approach some parenting topics {how to exactly apply being authoritative through examples}.

* Going to an awards banquet and being recognized for my accomplishments {It felt great to be applauded by the president of BYU and Deans of colleges}

* Falling asleep snuggling {Sam always goes to bed with me and then gets back up to finish his homework}
* A hard-working husband

* Seeing blessing after blessing come to Sam during his {most likely} busiest college week yet.

* Having a luncheon with the donors of my scholarship and their kids, two donor liaisons  and the director of the School of Family Life. {More on this to come later}

* Finding out I was in a picture for an advertisement for a department on campus. 

* The warm weather and sunshine

* Having an awesome talk about ideologies with Sam

* Date night with Sam using our Texas Roadhouse gift card

* Giving advise

*Having a conversation with my big brother Syd {see below}. 

* Having my mother remind me of how rare of opportunities that I have had in my life {like the Heisman winner and state finalist}

* Talking to my lil' sis Courtney for 2 hours

* Rediscovering every day why Sam is so perfectly made for me

* Watching Sam's intramural team win their game!! It was tied the second half. With 20 seconds to go the other team scored {2} and then with 11 seconds to go we scored {3}. It was exciting!!

* Feeling soooo much love my heart and soul feel like they are going to burst

BYU HITLIST

As I was sitting doing homework, I randomly decided to go to BYU Hitlist and try to win a prize...to my luck, I won the Grand Prize for the day. It was a $200 Walmart Gift Card!! What a great day!

epic.