Phelps Phan!

WELL, I hope you all are watching the Olympics. I think it is literally one of the best things that exists. That being said, I think the most interesting person in the Olympics is by far: MICHAEL PHELPS. He is definitely an amazing athlete. Each time I watch him swim (or just stand there hehe jk) I am amazed at his ability to ROCK the socks of everyone else in the water. In Saturday's race, his weakness (breaststroke) was stronger than all the others' strengths. Then, in Sunday's relay....well I hope you have heard about that by now. UH-Mazing. Tonight, he will attempt the 200 freestyle (an event which he only made bronze last year)...My guess is he perfected it and will continue to SPANK the competition!!! BUT my favorite thing about him is how he shows excitement when he wins!! I love how he comes out of the water smiling and looking for his mom! Haha. Now, all of you who are worried about what Adam thinks of my gushing...have you seen the girls' volleyball this year? He completely understands my Olympic Crush :-)

Coming to a blog near you...

Well, for those of you who actually look at my blog more than once a year..I want to let you know that I will SOON be posting pictures from our totally fun vacation to Lake Powell. There are literally thousands of pictures and I have been working like a DOG (wait...do dogs work??) so I haven't had a second to get them all organized. But sadly, that post will not be this one, because I am off to the gym to try to keep my arms strong since they got a jumpstart waterskiing.

R.N= Real Nurse!!

Last Monday (June 9th) was a big day for me. I went and took my Boards in order to get my licensed R.N! (As if four years of nursing school isn't enough~!!). Well, I felt as good as can be expected after taking the test. I finished at 75 questions, which is the minimum the computer can give you. It means either I passed with strong certainty, or I failed miserably! I figured that I wouldnt have failed miserably so I felt pretty good about it. Then I had to play the waiting game...I checked online at the Board of Registered Nursing to see if I was listed on there as a licensed nurse! Finally on Thursday morning I was listed...EXCITING!!! A few days later in the mail I received a cute light blue card (shape and feel of a credit card) that is actually my license card. I didnt know we got one of those...so fun! I start my job in Maternity on July 7. You can be praying that it will go smoothly, I will meet some nice people, the managers will like me, and that the scheduling doesn't knock my socks off!!! I am nervous about working nights...but hopefully it won't be forever!!!

Another Weekend Away

Sara got married to Matt on Monday (which was also Adam's and my first year anniversary!!!) We drove to Arizona on Friday and got there mid afternoon. We had an anniversary date that night and went to a nice dinner and a movie. Adam surprised me with a diamond anniversary band for my right hand which I'm in love with. It is engraved with our wedding date :) If you are wondering what I got him...its a bit of an inside 'joke' between us-but he got to pick out any really nice luxurious pillow he wanted from any store. That is because I stole his favorite pillow because it was really comfortable and he has been suffering with cheap pillows all year!! The weekend of events was very fun and we had a great time at the wedding. I was a fan of the color of the dresses paired with the white longstem rose bouquets. Sara's dress was the same designer as mine and had some similar components...I loved it on her. She added some fabric from the bridesmaids dress to accent it which was neat. The weather was perfect (could have been really hot) so all in all I enjoyed it. It is very nice to be home again though after two long weekends of driving and events in a row :)

Melanie and Joe's Wedding

This past weekend Adam and I were up near Modesto for a college friend's wedding
that I was in. We carpooled up there with other friend's Matt and Sara (who are getting married
monday the 26th :) If you have never been up to that area it is definitely farm/cow land.
This weekend was record breaking heat...and humidity. The flowers were hanging on for dear life
but they were beautiful. Friday was the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, Saturday was the wedding, and on Sunday we drove back home. They had a very short ceremony in a church and then we all drove to a
gardeny area where the reception had been set up. It was perfect for a country girl...elegant yet outdoorsy. I battled skeeters and ants all night but all in all had a very nice time and am very happy for them to be married after a 20 month engagement!!! Yowzers. On Friday Adam and I will be driving to Arizona (scottsdale area) for Matt and Sara's wedding. I am also a bridesmaid in that and am so happy for them to be finally married as well. Sadly, both couples will be moving out of state so we will have to visit them over the years!

Daydreaming....

Well, for anyone who knows me...I am someone who absolutely loves vacations. Last year for our honeymoon Adam and I went on a fabulous trip to NYC and all over the Carribean. BUT a year has gone by and I've got the itch again. This year, I have responsibility...and my lavish desires must wait. I will live vicariously through my parents, who, this coming week are traveling to FIJI!!! Then, in the Fall, my in-laws will be cruising through Greece and Italy (I think I gave them that idea since its on my top wish list). WELL, I wish them both the best time ever. Oh and happy 30th anniversary to my parents :)

Huntington Beach

Adam's cousin had a birthday recently and so we joined him and his friends/fam at a beach party. It was a lovely evening and had been a warm day so it didnt get too chilly. We had lots of fun and I would love to spend some more time there this summer. Shopping and tanning anyone??