lately

Life lately has been...busy...to say the least. The last two weeks have been filled with joy, tears, excitement, and exhaustion. Here's a quick run-down:

*Tyler came home from working in North Dakota, much to my excitement. And much to my dad's disappointment. The two of them have become pretty good buds over the last three months.

*We packed up our lives and left our little home in 807. While it was one of the more exciting moments of the week, I couldn't help but shed a few tears as we left the apartment we used to sit on the street corner and look at, dreaming of the day when we would get to live there.

*Lots of family and friends came to share our big day with us as we graduated college. It was a touching and inspiring day in so many ways. BYU-I sent us off with memories that will always be cherished and high hopes for the future.

*We made one last quick trip to Salmon to play in the 24th of July softball tournament. Then, we buzzed up to Island Park to get some water skiing in. Tyler is grateful that I will now stop complaining...baaabe, a whooole summer without skiing. It's been a common lament since summer began.

*We drove for two solid days to get to Mesa. We visited family in Utah, stayed the night in Beaver, and finally pulled into our new abode on Wednesday evening. After staying six nights in six different places, we were glad to have a place to call home, even if only temporarily.

*Yesterday, we visited Mesa High School. It was absolutely fabulous--the principal and my cooperating teacher were so welcoming and the school is just stunning. I'm sure it will look much different when 3,300 students fill it up next week. To hear more about that adventure, you can visit my official "teaching" blog here.

*Then, we lounged by the pool, grilled shish kabobs, and explored our new city. Between the shopping and the food here, I don't know if we will ever leave. Yesterday was mild, we were told, at 106 degrees. The summer sun is relentless, but the beauty of Arizona makes it bearable.

*Today, Tyler had two job interviews. With two more on Monday, we are hoping that something works out in his favor. He looked so handsome this morning, all nervous in his shirt and tie. He's really somethin', that man.


Sometimes life is just too good to be true. Somebody pinch me!