Before and After

Something drastic just happened.

That's over 10 inches! I've been thinking about cutting my hair for awhile now, but today I just decided to do it.

Crazy! I've never had short hair like this in my life!

Test Subject

This is what my morning consisted of...

I thought I looked so cool that I had them take a picture of me. Hehe. Basically, I was was in an ankle study at BYU. They had me walk around, jump around, and performed all sorts of tests on me. It kind of rocked. Plus- I got $25.00!

If you feel like being a test subject and want to help BYU get research, they still would love volunteers! To see if you qualify, go to this link: https://byu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3CKHNFeG0R2LN8U 

I wish I could do what they do. Way cool.

Painting

This week my boss is out of town. Meaning I get the entire week to fill with projects I've been dying to do!

First on the list? Paint my entire house. Ha. Yesterday we started and I had cute Kelli Gilbert help me out. She has saved my life. I honestly could never do this all without her. Plus-- she's the best to have around and I love her to death.

Anyway, yesterday we cleaned, spackled, and painted the trim! It took longer than we expected but looks BEAUTIFUL! It makes such a different in my house already.

We realized when we were half way through this part of the project I didn't get any before pictures! Whoops. But these are some during pictures.

As you can tell, I've gone through too many sample colors on my wall. And this is only in the front room. It's been a little bit of a stressful decision. But I'm excited to slap some paint on the walls and post pictures up of the final color!

I've collected a bunch of pictures-- but here are a few that are my inspiration. :)

Summer

School is over and Jordie and I have begun to enjoy summer. But, this summer has been a lot different than previous ones. I've never had a summer with Jord! Last summer was spent in Israel. Mixed emotions come when I say that word. I instantly start missing Jordan even if he is sitting right next to me. I feel the need to jump over and kiss and hug him all over. But, I also feel like bursting into tears because I miss that place so much. So much growth and learning happened there I could never describe it all in words. Ah, Jerusalem will always have a corner of my heart.

Anyway... enough with my rant. Here are my--organized into a list-- thoughts on this summer so far.

#1- We love seeing our gas and electric bill come to us at all time lows. I think it has become a game for us. This last month Questar mailed us a $17.33  bill! I put it on the fridge because I was so proud.

However, bills like this do not come without consequences. Our house is smokin'-- always. But, most of the time we are at work. So we suffer through it in the evenings, open the windows at night, and we do just fine. 

That number there in the bottom left hand corner... that's the temperature inside our house. 81 degrees. Told you it was hot.

#2- I've painted my nails like 4 times already. That's a big deal. Usually Jord has to remind me over and over again because they get too ugly looking. But I haven't even let my nails chip without repainting them! This is a luxury I know I will not have forever. So I'm enjoying it.

#3- All I do is work. Or at least it seems like it. I used to have a break from school and go to work, and a break from work and go to school. Now I just work, 7:30-5:00. It would be nice to have more time on my hands, but it is super satisfying! I like feeling like I'm helping more with our families finances. That makes me feel good, and I'm sure it makes my hubby feel good too.

#4- I actually feel motivated to cook! During the school year by the time I got home I was so exhausted the last thing I wanted to do was cook. Well-- I'm improving. And I like it! One day I'll be a cook like Betty Crocker. At least I hope so.

#5- Jord and I think it's time to party everyday. It's been so long since we have had total control of what we want to do in the evenings instead of being forced to write papers, read, or do other dumb homework. So we treat everyday like Saturday. It rocks!

By the way, we saw World War Z last night with my brother and his cute girlfriend-- and we loved it! Go see it if you are up for an intense movie. We talked about it all night. Long hair isn't Brad Pitts best look, but there wasn't even time to think about that during the movie. I had to be concentrated on not screaming if I zombie popped out of nowhere.

#6- My house has remained clean longer than ever before. I should clarify that-- my kitchen has remained clean longer than ever before. That's right, I do dishes all the time. And I don't even care because I have nothing else to do. Proud wifey, here.

#7- We FINALLY fixed our broken sprinklers! My lawn is so happy. It's starting to turn green again!

Oh, and look at this tiny lemon my moms lemon tree made!

Cutest lemon I've ever held. It smelled so good too!

Alright, that's it. My list of 7 things about this summer. Ha.

Now I think I'm going to go grocery shopping. :)

FREE!!

I just got done taking my last final exam!

I. AM. FREE.

I'm completely giddy about it too.

Also, I've had a mental shift over the last few months. I'm not sure PA school is my thing. Is it weird that I think being on a research team would be the coolest thing in the world? One day.

Also... a guy called me and I get to participate in a research study on ankle stabilization! Wahoo. I seriously am so excited about it. I made the control group squad. ;)

So this girl is feeling pretty happy today.

Congradulations!

This guy is a Timpview high school graduate!

Congrats, Christopher. You're going to do amazing things!

Oh, and that yellow string thing is for honor students. Smart cookie.

Clean

I walked into the house after a long day to find this...

Jordan had cleaned the ENTIRE house. And reorganized some of it too :) I just gahhed.

He also started the process of a graden for me! I have been putting everything I want to grow in pots, but he knew how bad I wanted a real garden. Look how cute it is! This garden is going to be my pride and joy.

Not to mention that he fixed the latch on the shed and the gate and mowed the lawn all nice and pretty.

 Like our splotching lawn? It's a work in progress.

Then he made me some delicious, homemade, wheat bread pizzas.

Now I just get to relax with this guy instead of worrying about a clean house. Thank you, Mr. McKee.

This is happiness, I tell you.