Year in Review: 2010

Wow....what a year 2010 has been. As I looked back through my pictures and posts from this past year we have come so far from where we were a year a go.

January

Started student teaching, I learned so much about myself during this time which has shaped me into the person I am today.

February and March

Student teaching, school, and Aggie Basketball consumed our lives during these months.

April

I found out that I would be teaching in Cache School District. This was huge because we then knew we would be staying in the valley and Jared would be able to finish at USU.

May

Consisted of graduation and closing on our house. We spent a lot of this month do things on our place and enjoying our freedom from school.

June

Jared started working at the Space Weather Center at USU. We also went to Texas and I fell in love with that state! Once we got back from Texas I started teaching summer school.

July

Jared and I both worked. We went on a nice little trip to Yellowstone with our good friends Travis and Brittney.

August

School started for both of us. I spent most of the month getting my classroom ready for my students.

September, October, November, December

Life finally slowed down for us once fall started. We were able to focus on school, work, and finishing things around our house. We went to many USU football games and USU basketball games.

So many things happened this year that shaped who we are now. We have made stronger friendships with those around us and have made many new friends. 2011 will consist trips to Las Vegas in March and Texas in June. We will also have another graduation in May. (That's right Jared has one semester left!) I can not wait to see what else 2011 has to bring us.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe New Year!

Thanksgiving Break

Jared and I had a great Thanksgiving break. It was much needed and came just at the perfect time. We enjoyed time with both families and time to ourselves. Our break started out with the "blizzard of 2010" it wasn't much, but it got me out of work early so I won't complain. Jared and I enjoyed a afternoon and night in. It was so nice know we didn't have to be anywhere. I took pictures to "document" the blizzard.

We ate some delicious sweet chili.

Played our new red Wii that goes great with our decor :)

The wall of snow beginning to build up at our door. The next morning there was probably twice as much snow.

So much for cover parking right? Our cars had some pretty cool drifts.

Although this storm wasn't what everyone was saying it was going to be (which is good) it was nice to use it as an excuse to stay home and just relax.

The next morning we woke up and got started on painting our room. I have been wanting to paint for a really long time, but life just got crazy and we really never had time to begin a project like painting. So I decided that over Thanksgiving break we would paint it. (Jared was thrilled) I was a little nervous when we started because I had bought the paint way back in July and I couldn't remember exactly what it looked like. I am so happy how it turned out. Thanks for your help Nikki! It made the process go a lot faster! I LOVE my green bedroom!

After we used up all the paint we had (yes we had to go back Friday and get more paint to finish) Nikki helped me put up my Christmas tree. I know it was the DAY before Thanksgiving, but I was just so excited. I love having my own place to decorate! I am quite pleased how it turned out.

Its not the best picture, but it gives you an idea of what it looks like.

Wednesday night we went to an Aggies play the Utes in basketball. As always we really enjoyed ourselves. Our friend Brittney joined us with her little boy Chace. It was nice to have Britt sitting by us again considering last season we sat by each other at every game. Chace and I both had blue and gray stripes on so of course we had to get a picture! Isn't baby Chace just adorable! I am so glad Britt and Chace were able to join us at the basketball game!

Thanksgiving Day was spent at Jared's parents house. We at some delicious deep fried turkey and other great food. We was a great day spent just enjoying everyones company. I think this is the best way to spend the holidays. Friday Jared and I came back over to Logan and just spend the day finishing up projects around the house. It was so nice that Jared didn't have to work black Friday this year. Thank goodness there is no more retail jobs for us! (hopefully) Saturday we stopped by the Hudman Christmas party and then headed down Morgan to spend time with my family. I love the holidays because it gives you an excuse to spend time with family. I'm amazed at how much my nieces and nephews are growing and becoming their own person. I am so grateful for all of my family and everything that they have done for me.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!