Recently...

I really don't have any reason to post...but I'm kind of bored and I thought you guys would want an update. School is going really well...we are officially half way through the semester. Two of my classes are over, being that they are "block" courses that only last for half of the semester. I started my outdoor photography class and this week I will also be starting rock climbing, and soccer. I know, I've got it hard.

Most of you already know, but Memorial Day weekend I surprised my family and showed up on Thursday afternoon. We went camping and I had some good quality baby time with Campbell, Brayli, Addie, and Davis over the course of the weekend. Right before I left town I snapped some pictures of Brayli for her 9 month old pictures. I haven't gotten around to emailing them to Beth yet...so here is just a sneak peak.

Adventures!

So my time in Rexburg has been fantastic so far! I am meeting so many new people, making new friends, and going on lots of super adventures! Some things include: making homemade ice cream and brownies, playing hide-and-go-seek in the caves, swimming at Lava Hot Springs, visiting Mesa Falls, and bonfires!

My New Baby!

I got my new camera today! It's a Canon Rebel XSi...and I love it! Here is a sweet picture I just took with it...enjoy!

Bad Day

Yesterday was probably one the the worst experiences of my life. As I said before I am taking a Winter Mountaineering class. Yesterday was our first trip out on the mountain. We were supposed to summit Bell Mountain in the Lemhi region. The hike started out great, but soon we encountered snow. The snow was slushy and icy. Every two steps, I sunk into the snow up to my waist. I was pulling myself out of the snow, crawling on hands and knees, just to fall back into the snow a few seconds later. This went on for about 2 miles, while trying to elevate a couple thousand feet. No biggie. I was frustrated, I was exhausted, I was angry. We got to a point where it's straight up the mountain over rock which is covered and surrounded by snow, ice, water, and loose rock. I was slipping and falling and scared out of my pants. My teacher said that it would pretty much be like that for the rest of the way...I gave up. I turned around and waited for the rest of my class to finish their climb and come back. The most embarrassing, frustrating, and painful experience ever. My legs are swollen and covered in giant bruises, my eyes are sunburned, and every muscle and bone of my body is in pain. So...that's my story...and I don't really want to talk about it anymore.

New Semester

So Spring semester started last week. I am living with some of the same girls I lived with last summer. This includes Maria, Amber, and Ashley. I have one new roommate Jessi (the tiny one on the bottom left) and I think it will be a super fun semester.

We are living at American Manor. We got one of the split level apartments that are really popular within the complex. There are three bedrooms, all with their own bathroom within the bedroom. I love it! What I don't love is the 80's purple velor couches with gold trim that they have had since the apartment complex opened. Not to mention the love seat is literally a hole...you sit on it and your bottom is touching the floor...no exaggeration.

My class schedule includes: Accessible Recreation, Personal Health and Wellness, Family Foundations, Motor Development, and Winter Mountaineering (Yes, WINTER Mountaineering in the Spring...it's the best time of the year for mountaineering in Idaho because there is still snow in the mountains with low Avalanche risk and easier climbing since it isn't powder). Also, next block (which starts in June) I will be taking Soccer, Rock Climbing, and hopefully Outdoor Photography.

I know it sounds like I just play all day...which I kind of do...but hey, why not have fun? Men are that they might have joy!


P.S. I just deleted my address because I realized that my blog is not private and I don't want me or my roommates to get killed or stalked or something...so if you want to send me mail let me know and I will send you my address. :)

A few more...

I didn't want to overload you with California pictures all at once. So here are some more!

Vacation!

Here's just a few pictures from my trip to California. My roomie Amber is from Valley Center which is about an hour away from San Diego. We went to Disneyland, the beach, Balboa Park, Seaport Village, Coronado, the Escondido street fair, and did lots and lots of fun things! Thanks for an awesome trip Amber!

Packing Away...

Tomorrow I am heading out! I will be driving to Rexburg tomorrow and then driving to San Diego with my roommates on Friday. I will be returning to Rexburg on the 19th of April and class starts on April 20th. So...I need to go pack...so I will post pictures as soon as I return from my vacation! Yay! Happy Spring everybody!

Babies!

We have been blessed with many new babies lately. And I know I worked at a portrait studio, but photographing newborns is rough!

Baby Campbell Christopher Rich

Baby Lincoln Seth Hartley (this one I have to give credit to Joie's dad's camera)

What Sound Does A Bunny Make?

Happy Easter! Some of the festivities on Saturday: 10th Ward Easter breakfast, shopping with Mom, Birthday dinner at Outback with Chad and Britt, coloring eggs, MarioKart Wii challenges, and a movie with Keisha. Thanks for a great birthday everybody! And of course today we watched general conference and had an Easter ham...and lots of Easter candy from the Easter Bunny, and then went to Melba to spend some time with the family (but mainly baby Campbell).