My Memorial Day Tribute

As I was laying in bed last night listening to my husband snore softly beside me, my mind started to wander. On the news they talked of how Memorial Day is a day to remember those we have lost and how we are supposed to honor them and all they did in their life. As my mind wandered I had a little memorial service of my own in my head, remembering people that have touched my life in some way or other in the past couple of years. I would like to share a little about each of them, my Memorial Day tribute.

First there is a girl that I met while I was in college, she made such a huge difference in my life. We became fast friends as we were both away from home in a town where we didnt know many people. We were in the same ward and started hanging out when we had free time. We hit if off instantly and we decided that we should just room together since we had so much fun together. We made many memories over that first summer. Shared lots of ice cream and no bake cookies. talked about boys and love and worked on our tans by the pool. We continued to be close even after we moved back up North and she got married and I continued going to school. I was able to go to her wedding and it was a joy to see her marry her best friend.
A pic from her wedding

She lives in Ogden working as a nurse and raising her cute little girl. We have tried to stay in touch over the years and see each other about once a year, but I am trying to be better at that. Nat you are great and I am so lucky that I am able to call you my friend. I am working on being a better one and hope to see you soon!

Another person that has made a big impact in my life is a boy, or rather a young man who ment a lot to me in my life at one time and taught my a lot of life lessons and a lot about myself and what it is that I wanted out of life. We will call this person Max. Max was a boy that I met online and we became fast friends talking over the phone and emailing back and forth as we lived on different ends of the state. We were able to meet during one of my summers down in Dixie and we hit if off great. We instantly thought we were in love and started to talk about the future right away. Little did I know that this boy would take me and my heart on a long roller coaster with more down hills than up. To make a long story short, we dated and broke up more times in a 12 month period than more people ever should. During one break up he got married, I know, hard to believe, but I felt bad and took him back after his divorce... But even through all of this I learned a very important lesson, never, never, NEVER settle for anything less just because it seems good at the time. I thought at the time that I could change for him and be happy with the person I was when I was with him, but after a lot of heartache and long talks with some good friends I realized that it just wasnt ment to be. I said goodbye to this boy named Max, and tried to end it on a good note. I ended up mailing him a letter thanking him for the relationship that we had had together and telling him that I hoped he would be able to find something in life to make him happy. It was hard to end but I knew in the end that it was for the best. Max helped me to become a better personal advocate for myself and never settle for less. Thank you Max.

I have two great friends that I met at my previous job that have been there for me the past few years. We have shared love, laughter, tears, and joys together. We can talk about anything and loved sitting on the grass on a work break and talking about nothing in particular, just enjoyed being together. They were with my when I feel in love and had my heart broken more than once. They were there to pick up the pieces and tell me that it would get better and there was someone else out there for me that was much better and really truely deserved my love. They helped me plan my wedding and were there with my through it all. Sadly I dont see them as often anymore as I now work elsewhere, but I try to keep in touch. These two sisters mean so much to me and I hope that they know how much they have helped me in my life. I cant wait to get together with them again soon and continue making great memories. Megan and Hannah are the best around!!


I had a roommate right before I got married that was a lifesaver for me. She helped me through it all, getting through dreadful classes, dealing with stupid boys, and so much more. She was a great listener and knew when to offer advice and when to listen. I dont know what I would have done without her during my last two years of college. She shared my new excitement when I met a new boy and cried with me when it didnt work out. We both recently graduated and were able to share of the joys of finally being done. She is one great lady and I hope and pray that life with work out for her and she will be able to do what she has a passion for and find a great guy to do it with her. Haleh you are GREAT!

My family is amazing. That is all I have to say. Dont know where I would be without the, today. They have been there through it all and have never doubted me. Thank you for all that you do!!!


And last but not least, the one person that has made my life absolutely great the past year and a half that I have known him. He is my best friend. He has been there through thick and thin, gave me a shoulder to cry on, wiped my tears and made me laugh. Cooked me dinner and cleaned up after, vaccumed and cleaned the house when he knows I am stressed, rubs my back when I sleep, cuddles with me on the couch and deals with a sleeping arm because he doesnt have the heart to wake me, always lets me have what I wants, loves me for me and does not want me to change. He is great and I dont really remember what life was like before I met him. Our relationship started out a bit different but as it has progressed it has been great. I wouldnt change one minute of it! I cant wait to continue to travel the world, laugh, and have a family with this man. He is my world!! I love you Andrew T Hill, you rock my world!!!

New Season, New job, New Chapter in life

It's April and spring is nearing us soon, ( I hope.... ;) Life is good around the Hill house. Andrew is still working hard in Park City and loves his job most days. He is the favorite boss at his work, so I guess that is something to be proud of. He is hoping to move up in the chain of command in the next few months, so keep your fingers crossed that all goes well.

I am loving married life. I love coming home to my own place to just one roommate, my lover and being able to do whatever I want! I love being a housewife, keeping things clean and decorating my walls and making lots of good food! I have been obsessed with both food and craft blogs and cant wait to make all of the fun and yummy things that I have found. Andrew quite enjoys my obsession, he gets to reap the many beneifts of it. ;) For example, today I had the day off so I was determined to make homemade bread. Not only is it cheaper in the long run, it smells so good!! Well I am happy to report that I did it and the bread turned out great! I cant wait to use it for sandwiches this week!

So I started a new job this last week..... it is going to be a big change. Instead of working five days a week for 9-10 hrs a day staring at a comp, I get to work here:

As a Critical Care tech. It is a CNA job but I also get to do things like draw labs, start IV's, put in catheters, do EKGs, and a bunch of other stuff. I have had two days of orientation on the floor and I love it so far! I cant wait to be able to do it all on my own in the next few months. I am sad to be leaving my other job, I worked with alot of great people, but I was ready for a change. I am excited to work with kids and the staff of the ED and gain a ton of new experiences.

We are excited for spring to come, both of us our sick of sitting inside looking at all of the gross snow on the ground. We have a trip planned for the end of this month to go spend some time in the sun down south. Other than that, we are living life day to day and love being together. These next few months are going to be a bit crazy with weddings and birthdays etc, but it means more family time so I am excited for that!
Here is a pic I found on google of spring.... oh how I cant wait till it looks like this out my window!!! :D

The married life ;)

The first month as been fun, we have gotten pretty much all moved in and we are just hanging out. Nothing too exciting to report over here. I finally found my camera cord so here are some pics from the honeymoon and such. Sorry its just alot of pics.... I am not in the mood to write.. we went to Vegas and St George and the Sundance film festival. Enjoy!

And the day was perfect!!!!

We did it. We got married!!! The day was great, it went by super fast and I wouldn't mind reliving it again. A lot of people that I talk to say that you dont remember much about your wedding day, that it is all a blur and you only have pics to remember the details. Well I would say that is partially true for me. I remember most everything except for some of the reception. Granted it only happened two weeks ago, but still. The day was great, there was supposed to be a big storm that happened that day so we all prayed hard that the weather would work in our favor. And we were blessed. When we came out of the temple it was windy and cold but there was no snow and rain. We were able to get some good pics, I lasted for about an hour and a half and then my photographer made me stop and get inside and get warm.



When we headed over to get ready for the reception the weather started to not like us and it was raining and hailing and who knows what else. Near the end of the reception people were telling us that they had a hard time getting up the hill to the church bc of all the snow. By the time we left, around 945 or so, we had a good 3 or so inches of snow on our car. The weather was bad enough that no one could decorate our car! HAHAHAHA.



All in all the day was great and we were exhausted by the time we got to our hotel in SLC. My parents bought us the room in a little place called the Armstrong Inn. We stayed in the May room and it was small and cozy but nice and super cute. Sadly I did not take any pics, but I am sure we will go back one day.
We were able to take a short honeymoon and spend a couple of nights in St George and Las Vegas and then we had to come home and move into our new place. We loved being able to spend a whole week together without having to worry about work or anything like that. It was really hard to go back to the real world of working nad being responsible. But life must go on. We decided that we are going to take off one weekend a month and either take a mini trip somewhere close or just stay home and be together.








Here are some of the pics from the day. We didnt take a ton on our honeymoon, but I will post the few when I can find my camera cord, it is buried somewhere in a box. Oh the joys of moving!! Thanks to all of those who helped and came to share our special day with us. We love you all!!!
Love,
Mrs Hill! ;)
P.S. If you want to see more pics I posted them on facebook!

Time is a flyin!

It seems like just yesterday we started dating and now we are 9 days away from getting married. I cant believe it. Planning the wedding has had some major ups and downs and lots of stress and breakdowns with crying. But we have made it. With the help of loving friends and family I think that the wedding will go smoothly and work out just like we wanted it to. I cant wait!!!
Love this face!


Hope to see you all at the wedding!

The end

Time is flying, sometimes I wonder where it all goes. I took my last final of my undergrad this week. Now I just have to finish up my internship hours and I will be an official graduate. Its nice but feels weird at the same time. I am already wondering what to do with myself at night. No homework to do or books to read for class. Crazy! But I am glad to be done.
We have about a month till the wedding and I CAN NOT WAIT!!! I just want it to be now. I am sick of not being able to see my man everyday. It is hard, but I know that in the end it will be worth it.
I cant believe that Christmas is this week, its weird, it does not feel that I have really celebrated this year, I am kind of sad. Maybe its because last year me and my roommates were closer and put up a tree and decked out our place. Not this year, I dont even talk to any of them. It makes me sad, but they all seem to busy with their own lives, which is good, but still.......
So lately I have been super emotional and I am not going to lie, I HATE IT! I cry and anything! It is getting old and fast. I feel like I cant turn on the TV or listen to a love song without getting all teary eyed and what not. I guess its good that my hormones are in order and my tear ducts are functioning but at the same time.... Oh well.
Work is going ok, I am transfering to another office come the beginning of the year and I am looking forward to the change. I have gotten really sick of alot of people that I work with. Some of them are on their last string as far as my patience goes with them. Dont worry, I am trying my hardest to get along with them, but sometimes people are just plan stupid and annoying. I am not sure if they really have any friends. But that is not my place to judge..... moving on..
I hope you all have a great holiday and stay safe. IF you want a wedding announcement let me know ASAP. We are hoping to have them out in the next two weeks.

* A cute pic from goggle to put us all in the holiday spirit!

Gratutude

In church today the topic was gratitude, no surprise as it is Thanksgiving week. It got me thinking about what I am thankful for. There are so many things, the typical answers, family, friends, food, money etc etc. Well this weekend I became greatful for a surprising thing. I am grateful for stress. Yes thats right, STRESS! It is a big thing that has been in my life lately. We all go through it. Some more than others and we all handle it differently. I have been stressed because of school, trying to get everything done to be able to graduate next month, lots of tests, papers, and deadlines that need to be met. But I set goals and make sure that I stay on task so I can get them all done on time.
I stress about the wedding, about the many details that come with it. There is still alot of planning to do and tons of things to get done. It is a constant thing on my mind, but I take it one day at a time. I also stress about money and being able to make it through. I stress about not being able to sell my contract so that I can move when i get married. All of these and more cause me stress and grief, sometimes to the point where I break down and cry. But then I get up and move on.
This weekend I was able to have a me weekend. I didnt worry about school, or work, or planning a wedding. I had fun. I was able to spend it with my fiance, doing things together and just having fun. It felt so nice to not have a care in the world, to be able to be silly and have fun. I loved it. I cant wait until I can have more of those days. I think one of the reasons that I loved it so much was because I dont have them very often. My life is stressful and I don't have time to think about me. But because I stressed all week to get everything done, I had time to play. That is why I may be a bit crazy in saying that I am thankful for stress. What are you thankful for?