Summertime

It's been a little while, not because I'm super busy, but just because I've been enjoying life and relaxing. I have this feeling like this is the last summer of my childhood. I know that's stupid to say because I'm 21 and that whole "last summer" thing clearly should have been a while ago, but I feel it this summer because I think this will be the last summer that I'm not working or going to school or something. ANYWAYS. moving on.

This is my life of late, and I think it's great (and I'm a poet and I didn't even know it).

1) I got a job!!!!! I can't even begin to tell you how much of a relief this is. Job searching is incredibly discouraging. I've had people tell me I'm not qualified for a position (understandable), that I'm too old for the position (I'm 21...) and the worst, that I'm too smart/educated for a position, which makes me wonder if I should have dumb-down those interviews (Interviewer: "So, Kristin, what interests you in this job?" Me: "I like pretty things and stuff that sparkles" Interviewer: "You're hired!"). Anyways, I was just hired to work for Clear Horizons Academy. Here's their logo, just in case you were curious: It's a school for children with Autism, ages 3 to 13. I'm incredibly excited about this. Money aside, I know this is going to be such a growing and rewarding experience for me. There's something about working with children with special needs that really humbles a person and I feel like this will be such a blessing in my life. I'm very excited to start working on the 15th :)

2) I saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. It was amazing. everything I had hoped for and more. I laughed, I cried, I clapped, I cried, I cried, I cried. Call me weird or whatever, but Harry Potter has been in my life since I was 10. I've grown up with him and the books and movies have been what I've looked forward to every summer since 5th grade. I was so sad when the movie ended because it's like the end of Harry Potter- WHAT DO I DO WITH MY LIFE?!
But, here is how I'm coping with it: a) Hogwarts is real and it's in Orlando, Florida. I'll be visiting soon. b) I swear an oath that my children will know Harry Potter just as well as I do and will wait for their owls just like I did (I'm still waiting...) and will love Harry Potter just like I do. It's like the Circle of Life. They have to know Harry Potter.

3) We got a table and chairs!! I know this doesn't seem like a lot, but our counter space in our apartment is approximately 1' by 1'. So essentially, table and chairs= more counter space. We got them from Casey's Grandma and they're in perfect condition, I'm so grateful to have them and I think they'll last us a while.

4) I made Scotcheroos yesterday for the first time and according to Casey, they taste just like Jill's. SUCCESS.
Here's the low-down on Scotcheroos: they are Casey's favourite dessert ever. and his best friend Jill has made them for him on all the important occasion in his life, including sending them to him on his mission. Of course, Jill's Scotcheroos will always be #1, but it's nice to know I can compete in the Scotcheroos department.
Here's the recipe in case any of you are interested, these things are seriously delicious and easy to make. I just microwaved the chocolate and butterscotch chips, none of that hot water melting method:

http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=scotcheroos&utm_content=Scotcheroos%2B-%2BHigh%2BVolume%2B&utm_campaign=Intention%2B-%2BBrand#/recipes/chocolate-scotcheroos

5) JANE HOLBEIN CAME HOME!!!!!!! For those who don't know, Jane Holbein is one of my dearest and most amazing friends. She just came home last week from serving a year and a half mission in Belgium, Dutch speaking. Jane is beautiful. She is a funny, talented, goofy, very smart, dedicated, spiritual giant and wonderful friend. I'm so happy she's back and I'm SOOOOOO excited to see her when she comes back to Provo. I just love her so very much :)

6) I got to go home last weekend because my best friends Mary and Brandon got married!! it was a great weekend full of CPR training (where I fulfill my want for black babies), doctor's appointments, hair cuts and dyes, seeing old friends, lots of hugging, and happiness. I love going home, it's one of my favourite places. I missed Casey of course (it was our first time being apart, aside from the Paintball War last weekend, which was only a night) and I'm making him come with me next time, but I just really love my family. My niece, Caroline, was blessed too while I was there, which was really nice and I'm glad I was able to meet her- she is adorable and I love her.

7) As mentioned earlier, I dyed my hair!! After almost 22 years, I am officially no longer a blonde. And I love it! Don't get me wrong, I LOVED being a blonde, but I'm at that age where it was clearly no longer my natural hair colour, you know? So last Friday in between CPR class and the doctor, I dyed my hair. It's kinda like a brownish-reddish-blonde in the sun-ish colour and I really love it. The best part? I CAN FINALLY WEAR YELLOW!!!!!!!!!!! Yellow has been my favourite colour since FOR.EV.ER, but I've never been able to wear it because it washed out my face with my blonde hair. But with brown hair, I CAN WEAR IT!!!!! and it's grand. I actually wore yellow for Mary and Brandon's wedding- so so so grand. Time for a shopping trip to buy yellow thingsssssss:)

8) and last but not least, our wedding pictures came!! and they are beautiful, I could not have asked for a better photographer or pictures. Pictures was the one thing I really didn't mind spending a lot of money for because they are memories and beautiful ones at that. I'll be posting some on facebook and I also have quite a few good photos of people that I should email to them, but there's about 850 photos soooo it might take some time. But yes, I love our photos, I loved our photographer and I love May 14th :)

Here's our photographer's website in case any of you are interested, her work is really quite beautiful, especially her en caustics: http://www.moniquefeil.com/3/artist.asp?ArtistID=13444&Akey=ACRTB3M7



Life is pretty great right now :)

Lucky :)

I know it's super cheesy to write a post about how great your husband/significant other is, but I'm doing it anyways because my husband is just that great.

Today, Kristin woke up with the nastiest sore throat and about 4 canker sores in her mouth, one of which she managed to bite later during lunch (seriously, it looks disgusting, like I almost want to take a picture. that disgusting.) Needless to say, after church and family dinner was over, she went on a no-talking fast because talking hurts like the dickens (what are the dickens, by the way?).

Enter fabulous husband.

Casey is the light of my life and I love him so very much. He makes me laugh when I need it, he makes me dinner and chocolatey milk (possibly the best thing he does), he gets my drugs for me (possibly the second best thing...), he plays charades with me because I can't talk, he gives me big hugs and lots of kisses, he does funny little dances to make me smile, he sings 'touch my body' by Mariah Carey because he knows I think it's cute, he always asks how i'm feeling and what he can do to help me feel better, he gives me number options so i don't have to talk, he watches movies i want to watch even though he won't like them, and he tells me at least every 10 minutes that he loves me and that he's so glad i'm his wifey.

I know that list doesn't seem like a lot to some, but it means everything to me. I know we've only been married around 2 months, but it's been the best 2 months of my life and i'm so grateful for my Casey. He is the best thing that's ever happened to me and I couldn't have married a better man.

and now, to eat some Mac and Cheese a la Casey :)