My Huntsman Scholar

We had a wonderful night last Thursday at the Huntsman Scholars Banquet.  Mr. Jon M. Huntsman himself was in attendance!! (and yes we did "coincidentally" exit the same door at the same time and had the opportunity to shake his hand :)  he said "success to you both" which completely made our night perfect)  He is such an amazing person and I was impressed with how humble this millionaire was.  Trev is one of only 26 students in the Huntsman Scholar Program.  I am so proud of him and am so thankful that his dedication and drive have paid off.  I truly believe Trev can do anything he wants to because of his skills and perseverance and I will follow and support him all the way...even if that means India lol.  At the moment he is on his way to Switzerland to tour Europe and the major international corporations along the way.  This will be a long month and I will miss him a lot but I am glad he gets this opportunity. One day down 27 to go, but who's counting anyways?? Love you babe!

So long humble abode!

Our first home may have been small but it sure is full of a lot of great memories.  Spending my whole Saturday packing it up (alone because Trev left for Europe), and cleaning, my mind retraced those first experiences during our first year of marriage:

• getting to decorate!
• opening wedding gifts
• figuring out how to work the oven--(there were two knobs, who woulda thought?!) 
• those mornings shoveling our cars out of the ditch 
• our first Christmas and tree and lights :)
• FREEZING through our first winter
• spending our weekends at the BEAV
• watching our favorite TV series': FRIENDS, Bones, House, Office, Modern Family
• battles with the spiders
• trying to share our little bathroom--which is now why I have a vanity
• trying to share closet  space was a bigger dilemma--Trev has more shoes than any girl I know
• barbequing in our darling back yard
• being lucky enough to have the temple just down the block, I will sure miss those nightly walks!

 It has been a fabulous first home and we will surely miss it!

one year older, lots wiser

Trev is now 24...ha it sounds so old! But I must say he has changed so much since his last birthday!  He knows a lot more about women and their emotions :) and he has progressed so far in school.  He was accepted into the Huntsman Scholars Program-which is extremely difficult to get into-and the school is paying for him to visit Europe.  He is so driven, I love it!  He is an amazing man and deserved an amazing birthday so I did my best to celebrate it.  It started off with presents, a surprise breakfast with the Sealy's and Blub, shopping at the Gateway and a trip to Wendover with all his friends!

Niki was soo excited to win at Bingo :)

the whole crew

...and I thought I loved you then

One year ago to this day Trev and I were married for time and all eternity!  It still feels like yesterday, the time has just flown by.  Here are a few things I have learned about Trev
1. He loves being busy.  He goes nuts if we aren't getting something accomplished. It has made me a lot more productive which I have grown to love.  
2. He loves being taken care of.  Life doesn't get better than sitting in the cozy sack, eating a delicious dinner, and watching the latest TV series that he is addicted to.
3. Despite his tough guy looks he is the biggest teddy bear inside.  I love coming home to his whisker kisses.
4. He is happiest when he can get everybody he loves all together.  Friends and family are so important to him.
5. His favorite lunch is the Tandori Oven buffet. Never gets old for him.
6. He loves things to be organized.
7. "I feel that" is his favorite phrase.
8. I've learned that I am the luckiest girl to have him.  Each day truly gets better and better.  I can't wait for the years to come!

Trev is so thoughtful. He got me a canvas frame and a movie maker.  I love them both!

Home from the Philippines

Rob finally made it home from his mission in the Philippines.  We all missed him so much!  It was fun for Trev to meet his new brother and they get along perfect just like I thought they would.  It's so good to have Rob back.  He has grown so much.  He is just happy-go-lucky and always says the funniest things.

swim.bike.run.die

Trev and I did a triathlon together!  We were both a little nervous about Trev drowning during the 10 lap swim; however, not only did he make it out alive, it was his best time.  It was such a good feeling to cross the finish line where we were treated with some complimentary massages. My goal for next year is to not let any 61 year olds pass me :)

The Little Things Matter

I have been wanting these shoes ever since I first saw them.  I am not one who likes to spend a ton of money on shoes so it was a big decision for me :)  Well when I went shopping for them they were no where to be found!  No shoe stores had them and even the internet didn't have my size!  I gave up thinking I would ever get them.  Well Trev knew how bad I wanted them so he worked his magic and secretly ordered them for me.  I couldn't believe he found them!  He makes me so happy :)

One Year Ago

 It is crazy to think Trev proposed to me a whole year ago!  We went back to Redfish Lake this year and the memories all flooded back.  July 3rd was by far one of the happiest days of my life.  I had no idea he even had a ring, but knowing I love surprises that was how he wanted it.  I love being married to my best friend.  Trev is such an amazing husband.  He is always doing things to make me laugh and just put a smile on my face.

the boys being boys

Teaching Trev to Fly Fish!

Having fun on the lake in the freezing water!

Bike ride around the lake

Amb and I teaching Joey how to swim haha

My dad and I found this beautiful view on our bike ride!

Summer Lovin

This summer has been a blast so far!  Here are a few of our adventures...

Mission friends!

 This is our trip to Oneida Rapids.  It was a gorgeous day and we were so excited to try kayaking.  Trev and I both tipped the first time through and had a rough time getting out of the fast water.  We didn't let that stop us and we both tried again.  We had so much fun!

First attempt on the Kayaks

Trev's battle wounds

BOATING!! Our friends Chez and Niki took us on their boat!  Another beautiful day!

Ready for the boat!

the beautiful Niki

The Boys

The Girlies

Trev is glad to have Blub back :)

Chez showin off

Blub so excited to wakeboard

Niki was a little nervous

Trev's family came down and we all packed into our little home.  It was a tight squeeze but such a fun sleepover.

SleepOver!!

My New Brother!

After hearing so many stories about Blub I finally got to meet him!  He just got home from his mission in California.  It was so exciting when he walked through the doors at the small Pocatello Airport.  Johnna planned on taking pictures but got too excited and ran crying to him just glad to have him home.  

Us and Erik 

Trev was so giddy it was adorable!  I love my second family so much!

Perfect day in Green Canyon

It was a first for both Trev and I mountain biking and we had a blast!  There were times that we thought we couldn't make it any further because our legs were burning so bad!  But we pushed through it and the ride down made it all worth it.

The crew before take-off