PoLiCe AcAdEmY

So yesterday was the first day of school here in Sheridan as I assume it was most other places as well. I didn't think I would be sending anyone off to their first day of school so soon, considering we don't have children yet. However I did send Jerry off to his first day at the Police Academy. On Sunday he packed all morning and loaded the car with his uniforms, gun, and amunition. Then he set out for a three hour drive to the academy. It's just like he is a freshman in college. He'll be staying in a dorm with a roommate while he is there. Luckily he'll get to come home on the weekends but I was all sorts of emotional sending him off. So far he is having a good time, but I know that it will be a lot of work and well worth it when it comes time to graduate from the Police Academy. Good Luck Jer! Love and Miss You!

NoThInG nEW

I hardly ever post anything anymore so I thought I would post an update. Nothing too exciting going on with us. I'm working a lot at Hampton Inn and have a great time meeting people from all over the world. Surprisingly we get a log of people from the other side of the pond. Jerry is quite busy with work but will have a break for the next three months as he attends the Police Academy. He will be in a different city about three hours away during the week and will get to come home on the weekends. Since school is starting on Monday, I'll be quite busy subbing during the day and working at Hampton Inn at night. It will be quite a change from getting to sleep in, watch tv all morning, and read. I have quite enjoyed being lazy the last few months. It's almost too weird not having enough to do all the time like when I was in Logan going to school and working two jobs. I have had the chance now to read more books in the last couple of months than I have in a long time. Some of the really funny ones that I would reccommend to anyone the series of Shopaholic books by Sophie Kinsella. My sister Chelsi read them and suggested I read them. I was skeptical at first but this author is hilarious and Rebecca Bloomwood does some crazy things in these books that are just hilarious and get you hooked on the series.

Today I just got back from a 4 day Bear Lake trip with my family. It was great to see everyone and we had such a great time. Here are some pictures of the fun things we did! Unfortunately Jerry was working and wasn't able to make the trip! :(

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PaRkEr WhErE iS uNcLe JeRrY?

Parker is our 2 year old nephew that talks so much now. It's fun because we teach him really funny things to say. Since Jerry wasn't camping with us this weekend, we taught Parker to say "hot pursuit" when we would ask where Uncle Jerry is because Jerry was working. For those of you that don't know, Jerry is a police officer. Here is a video of Parker telling us where Uncle Jerry was this weekend.

MeMoRiEs

Here is a fun little game...Leave a comment on our blog of a memory that you and I have had together, you and Jerry have had together, or one that you have had with both of us. It doesn't matter if you've known us for a short time, or a long time, anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about us, we'll assume you're playing the game and we'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Happy Birthday Jerry!

I didn't get Jerry anything for his birthday because he insisted on no gifts but I still wanted him to have something nice for him so I had breakfast made for Jerry when he got home from work after working the overnight shift. Then he was off to bed for a few hours. After waking up we had dinner together and watched a movie at home. I also made Jerry a birthday cake. Now when you see the pictures you may think, "that's a little kids cake" but for those of you that don't know, Jerry doesn't like sweets all that much so to get him inticed, I had to make it look nice and cool. He really liked it. It was a nice day to just spend together. Here are some pictures of the birthday cake, Jerry blowing out his candles, and us!

Little Big Horn

Since our move to Sheridan, I decided that it would be a good idea to take the short hour drive to see the Battle of the Little Big Horn National Monument. So last week Jerry and I drove to Crow Agency Montana to see the National Monument. It was really cool to learn more about the Battle and those that fought. I really liked seeing the layout of how the battle went down and what led up to the event of Custer's Last Stand. Here are some of the things we saw...

This is the Last Stand Hill were Custer
and his men fought for the last time.

This is Custer's headstone, the actual spot that Custer fell.

This is the monument for all the men that died
during the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

You know it is very interesting, when I was in High School history was my worst subject and I absolutely hated it but as I went through my student teaching it was something that has really struck my interest. Going to the Battle of the Little Big Horn National Monument was very interesting and I'm glad I did and learned more about it. It helps a lot that Jerry has a History degree, he was telling me lots about it.

Obsession

The Twilight Series

&

Law and Order: Special Victims Unit

So I got a job at the Hampton Inn here in Sheridan. I really like it but my hours are so different than Jerry's so I do spend a significant amount of time alone cuz Jerry is either working or sleeping when normal people would be at work. So to keep myself busy during these lonely times I've turned to my two obsessions: The Twilight Series and Law and Order: SVU. I just finished Eclipse, the third book of the series and am now anxiously awaiting Breaking Dawn, the fourth book of the series. When I'm not reading, I'm watching endless episodes of Law and Order: SVU online. These are two of the greatest past time options so I encourage you to check them out if you haven't.

There was also Good Old Yellowstone

The Buffalo in the road, one even about hit my car.

Geysers that stunk like yucky Sulfar.

And a Snowy Mountain.

What we saw on our drive to Wyoming....

Bear World

We saw bears sleeping, walking, sleeping, sitting, and sleeping some more.

We also saw a woodchuck, a white elk, a normal elk, and wolf's ears (cuz it was sleeping too).

Jerry is feeding the fish but the ducks kept eating the bread first.

Here's Jerry in the petting zoo with the goat licking his finger. There is also a baby fawn and a mean old pig that Jerry made mad cuz he tried to wake him up.

And you can't forget the adorable baby bear cubs.

Our Move to Wyoming!

So we finally did it. Jerry came up last week to visit and along with him he brought a U-Haul and the news that we had a place to live. We loaded the U-Haul and said our goodbyes to all our friends and loved ones. Jerry didn't have a hard time because he had already said goodbye once and this visit was mainly a reunion, me on the other hand had quite a different story. Even leaving the Hell Hole that I thought Convergys was, I cried. I had made a lot of friends and memories there, not to mention that is where me a Jerry met. Then saying goodbye to our friends in Logan that are a part of so many of our memories was not easy. I'm going to miss the UFC fights we all watched together or the nights at The Owl. Finally visiting my family and having to say goodbye to my parents, siblings, and nephews was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I was able to say goodbye to my very best friends from High School a few weeks ago and spend some time with them but it was not easy either. This will be a great experience and I know that I will make new friends and memories but I'm most excited to be able to visit our friends and family we left behind. We love all of you!!!!!!

One Year and Counting!

I can't believe that yesterday was our 1 year anniversary. It doesn't seem that long ago that we got married. It's been a wild and crazy year. With work, school, and hobbies our schedules have been crazy but fun. The last year has definately been a roller coaster but I have loved the memories we have been able to create. It's been hard to be apart the last 5 weeks to be apart since Jerry moved to Wyoming to start with his new job while I was finishing school but my love and adoration for Jerry has grown since then and I can't wait to see him next week and spend some time together!

Graduation May 3rd

I can't believe that it is time for me to graduate. After 3 1/2 years here at Utah State University, I am having a hard time saying goodbye. This has been my home. This is where I made friends, this is where I met Jerry, and this is where I changed to the person I am today. I have had some great experiences and will definitely be the teacher I am because of my experiences here. I am a grown up. I have to get a real job. I can't believe that I am done with school. This chapter in my life book has ended and I'm beginning a new chapter, in a new place, with new people.

Near Death Experience!

So this weekend we went and stayed at our friends cabin and went snowmobiling. Some of our friends stayed to shoot clay pigeons while me, Jerry, Kelli, and Quincy went for a ride on the snowmobile. We are going up this dug way and Quincy tells us to keep up our speed but watch out for the edge. Soon enough we had slide slightly off the edge. Jerry gets the snowmobile down the hill and back up the dug way but as he is passing the same spot where we had slide off before, the snowmobile catches the track and veers the snowmobile off the edge rolling the snowmobile about 8 times. Meanwhile Jerry is trying to escape being hit by the snowmobile as it rolls over him. It was the scarest thing that I have ever witnessed. I just stood there watching and praying that Jerry would be fast enough to get out of the way from the speedy rolling snowmobile. Luckily all that got hit was his leg and he is just fine. This hill was ridiculous, Jerry says about 200 feet up. After rolling the snowmobile, we all decided to not go on the trail because of our luck and just went sledding down it which was so fun except we ate it and got covered in snow and JJ and Quincy hit a tree. Good times otherwise.

This is the deathly hill Jerry and the snowmobile rolled down.

Jerry and Me going down the hill on a sled.

Here is our crash.

Jerry helping me up.

JJ and Quincy getting up after hitting the tree.

SlIdE sHoW!