Wild Horse Canyon

So, I had no idea this was a slot canyon! Coolest thing ever! Some drawbacks though: if you are claustrophoic, larger-sized, and don't like wading through muddy water, probably not for you! Guess what! I am 3 0f 3! Nah, I was just claustrophic because there were flash floods all week, and you could still see the water line (well above my head) and it was stormy and rainy when we went. I asked Tim what would happen if you got caught in a flash flood there- turns out you would die. Ok! Well, when the hikers that we ahead of us turned around because they were worried about a flash flood, I pretty much ran the rest of the way back! Here are the pictures, I want to go back soooo bad (when the weather is better!)

What a Night!!

So Goblin Valley was full, so we had to find somewhere else to camp. We went down this random road, and found a site kind of by the San Rafael reef. It was super hot, so we set up under one of the only trees out there. After we ate went & explored the reef. It was so beautiful! Because of all the rain there were pools of water everywhere! It was cool to stumble upon these natural wonders by just exploring! The picture is Tim near the pools, and a desert flower. Long story short- that night we got caught in an intense thunderstorm and had to throw our tent in the back of the truck and get out. We looked back when we got to the main road and the most severe lightening bolt hit where we were! The thunder shook the truck. I just thanked Heavenly Father we got out, or I would have lost it!

9 Mile Canyon

Here we are in 9-mile looking at the petri glyph's. They were amazing! I couldn't help but trace the lines the people made thousands of years ago! I felt connected to them some how. I wish I knew what the pictures meant, but we made up stories instead! There was a picture of an animal with tons of legs, and Tim was sure it meant that it was lightening fast! It was fun! I posted some close-up photos so you can see how they did it.

Helper Coal Mine Museum

So we visited the museum, and it was awesome! It has a ton of history on the Italian immigrants, and apparently my aunt Denise's grandma was a nurse there! I would definitely recommend this if you are ever traveling through! Of course the pictures I took are all salon-related! Here are old clippers you had to squeeze, and an electric permanent waving machine! I was in awe the whole time!

Fun down by the river (minus the van)

Here are more pic's of Chelsea, Tim and I down by the falls. Just thought I would share!

Che-Che + Golf = Good Times

Tim and I took Chelsea to the driving range and taught her how to hit. She did really well! Tim has a r7 CGB Max TaylorMade driver, and was killing them! I was super jealous and he knows it, so I am expecting one the next time a holiday rolls around. We had more fun in the parking lot than we did at driving range, as the pictures show!

Backtracking A Little

I know this is going backward in my life a little bit, but I just got the pictures, so here it is!
Debbie, my other mother, drove all the way up from Price on my last day of school to surprise me. They had to trick me by telling me I was over-booked and that they needed to squeeze another appointment in, so when I went to "discuss" the situation with the receptionist Debbie was there with flowers! These are the emotions I went through in 2.5 seconds: frustration, anger, disbelief, confusion, happiness, thankfulness, followed by hugs and tears! There are also pictures with Allison and me (the hot blonde) and Jana and me (the hot brunette).

Happy Anniversary to US!

We did it! We made it another year! This is #6 for us and I am super thankful for Tim and his endless amounts of patience he has with me! We had kind of a crazy day. I tried to make this super fancy cake that inculded sugar/water in a soft ball stage mixed with egg whites and all kinds of things I am not super skilled at. It didn't look anything like the picture, but it was pretty dang good! (Even if there were some tears shed in the process)

Then we went to the X-Men movie, but the internet told us the wrong time so we had an hour to kill, so I dressed up Tim at Kohl's! I was laughing so hard! Even though things didn't work out perfect like I wanted, Tim made me pee my pants, and told me he was just happy to be spending time with me...OHHH HOW SWEET!!! Thanks Timmy-poo, I love you!

Holy Cow, I know I know it's been a while!

Well...I have been crazy busy trying to finish school, and I finally did it! I tested out of Austin Kade, and then found out I got a 92 on my written, and 97 on my pratical for my state license! (Thanks Allison for an awesome education)! I went to Boise on my last day with some girls at AKA to help Studio D with their hair/fashion show. They were so good to us and we all had a great time! The pictures are with some of my very closest friends! I love them all and will miss them terribly!

Full Circle

There are a lot of instances in life when I can see I have come "full circle", and today I realized the closing of another one. I started out on a learning journey exactly one year ago yesterday, and will be nearing the end in about a month. It has been a bumpy, scary, exciting, rewarding, self-improving, humbling experience. Who knew hairstylists worked so hard? Who knew we were smart, motivated, caring people? Who knew we would snap each others last nerve right in two? (I kinda did) One journey ending, another beginning- I look forward to the hills and valleys. I am forever thankful for a supporting husband who pushed and pushed, with love. Who listened to my silly rants, who stayed home with me on my "mental health days", and who helped me realize a hidden talent.
"In the end it all comes down to this: you have a choice (or more accurately a rolling tangle of choices) between giving your work your best shot and risking that it will not make you happy, or not giving it you best shot- and thereby guaranteeing that it will not make you happy. It becomes a choice between certainty and uncertainty. And curiously, uncertainty is the comforting choice." -Art & Fear

Papa Anderson's Birthday!

Well, in case you haven't heard, my parents are actually grandparents, because they have a grandkitty named Morgan. So we respectful named them Nana, and Papa. It was my dad's birthday during conference weekend, and since Tim was in Salt Lake all week, I went to Logan! We had a little party at Hamilton's, and got a little crazy, but that's just what happens, when you eat 10lbs. of food, 3 hot chocolates and a strawberry cake with icecream!

More Pictures of Birthday Craziness

This really is how we act when we all get together. I even got the waitress' phone number for Travis! We had fun, and so did my dad, so that's all that matters!

We did it!!

Here are some random pictures of us getting ready for the hair show. I don't have any from the actual show yet because we were behind the scenes whole time, but I will post them as soon as I get them (and explain the show better)! It went really well, and I am very tired, and relieved, and sad, and happy! We thought our "Annie" segment would be the best (of course) but other groups from our school created AMAZING segments too. I was blown away at the talent we have at our little school in Idaho. I will be graduating in the middle of next month, and it will for sure be bitter-sweet.

Taylor Andrew's Hair Show

A couple of us from school went down to Salt Lake to watch the Taylor Andrew's hair show. It was pretty amazing! We are putting on our first annual Austin Kade Academy hair show this tuesday, April 7th. Tickets are only $10, and all proceeds go to the Idaho Falls Haven House. If anyone is interested it is at the Civic Auditorium at 7:00! The pictures from the show are a little crazy because they were taken from my cellphone, but here they are!