Wha't Up wiht Math........

Another wonderful semester has started up at Weber, and for anyone who knows me knows that I am not the best student. Well I will admit that since starting the Parson Construction Management Program I have really started to enjoy school. There is however a worm in every apple. Math is my worm! I knew it would happen, and thankfully with my degree I am only reguired the basic math classes. I am in one of those classes now! It has been awhile since I took math so I am a bit out of touch, but I just don't get why we need to learn about imaginary numbers and do all these equations that make no sense at all just to find out that they can't be sloved or that the answer is not really a number. And what's up with graphs? Seriously When will I ever have to use that? I dont care what teachers say, I WILL NEVER USE 75% OF THE STUFF THEY TEACH US, IN MY CAREER.....MARK MY WORDS. I know that is a bold statement, but seriously people let's be honest in most careers you do basic math and even then you are plugging in the numbers into a simple equation. I know that math is important but at the same time in alot of applications it is impractical. Regardless I am in the class and thanks to a good friend, thanks Nick, I am starting to understand some of it, and might Just make it through this semester of math. Luckily I am enjoying my other classes. Boo math.....Hooray History!

BEYOND FRUSTRATED!!

So yesterday I came home from a haircut, IN TEARS! I hated it!! This is probably my 4th haircut in a row that has ended this way! Each time I have gone to someone different because I just can't seem to find a good hairdresser that will actually listen to what I want. I am really beginning to think that maybe I have the problem.
I tell them what I want and even show pictures with my explaination; then I ask if that makes sense..of course they tell me yes; than I ask if that will work with my hair? Well needless to say it NEVER works and I promise I don't have too high of expectations. For example, yesterday I go in with a very cute picture of a non cleberity (natalie and dave's sister) and say this is about what I want done with my hair. It was a picture with hair about 2 inches longer than the shoulder, with some slightly choppy layers. I realize that it's hard to say I want it exactly like this picture, so I prepared myself and knew it wouldn't look exactly like it I was fine with that. Well my hair is now above my shoulders, in an "A-line" that looks not even remotely like what I explained and gave a visual aid for!!!
I know I keep venting and I am sorry I am almost done. But, when you get a less than desireable haircut it's hard to swollow because it takes 4 or 5 months to grow it back! (sad part is..I already had this type of a haircut and I have been working for months to grow it back..now it's back to square 1) So there is my sob story (literally) Will there ever be an end insight? Hopefully I will be able to find someone. But you know..it can only go up from here RIGHT?
And thanks to Nolan for being such a good husband and trying to comfort me when I was upset and crying about something as little as hair..poor guy can't understand. He just smiled and said: "I actually really like it, I know it's not what you wanted but it's cute and you look HOT!" (He loves short hair so I knew HE would atleast like it) And also thanks to my mom who tried so hard to make me feel better even when I was being a bit unreasonable in the moment.

SUMMER TOGETHER

We were so excited to spend our first summer together this year! We had so much fun and enjoyed our time with family and friends! We finally got to do all the little things we dreamed of..(camping, vacations, Lake Powell with the family, and Summer!) Here are some pictures from a few of our first summer memories.

Lake Powell with the Paynes

We were so lucky to go to Lake Powell with my family.

This has been a family tradition for a long time and I couldn't

wait to share it with Nolan! He had so much fun and definately

improved his mad skills on the wake board..I think the family

got sick of us kissing so much :)

Nolan working on his wakeboarding..

Nolan's wakeboarding quote: COMMIT YOUR BODY!!!

Me and Nolan skiing together...it only took one try!

Nolan's a little worried about holding hands and skiing at the

same time!

Cute beach bums!

Lake Powell Lovin'

More kissing at Powell

Havin so much fun, I went to Powell 2 times alone since being married

and finally I got to do it with Nolan!

Cute toes are a must at Powell!



24th of July

We spent the 24th of July with my family having a BBQ.

I got stung by a Hornet for my very first time..WOW it hurt

I felt like someone touched me with a red hot coal!

Sisters on the swing!

Waiting for the fireworks!





Crazy Camping

We got to go camping with Nolan's family for a family

reunion. Well needless to say my husband said he would do

all the packing, and I didn't need to worry about a thing.

Nolan forgot the tent (even though there were cabins to stay in) so

we borrowed one and during the set up..the pole snapped..So here was

the last ditch effort to sleep outside..

I was completely unsure of what my husband was trying to put

me through. This is his effort of trying to make me love camping!

I love his determination!

Nothing like a S'more after a stressful tent fiasco

Nolan, trevor, and Dad trying to get the whole family to sing

camp songs..the Poulson's were the best singers of the bunch!






Bear Lake Camping

We went camping in Bear Lake with 3 other couples.

It was so much fun, and we got to use our tent for the very first time!

Kadrie and Nolan...Kadrie LOVED him, almost as much as he loved her!

Playin at the Lake..washing off all the dirt from camp!

The women of the camp!

VEGAS

We went to Vegas with our friends Brandon and Lauren.

It's all fun until you walk for hours and hours, but thanks to Nolan

I had a blast and even got my purse I looked all day for!

Ceasars Palace in Vegas. Notice the smile on my face. We had just gotten there and everything was new and walking was fun at that point.

On the Brookelyn Bridge (New York New York, Vegas)

This is me, very frustrated, very hurting feet, and very very sick of walking. I sat down right in the front of the store and decided to pout a bit while waiting, Nolan said i was in my own little world and captured this picture.

The sweetest thing......

So awhile back i had the opportunity to meet this most amazing person, then later on I had the privilege of marrying her. IT'S JANICA! And she really is the best thing to ever happen to me. There are so many wonderful things about her, I don't even know where to begin. We were at a family reunion this summer, and as a testament to her sweet nature and at times naive personality, she commented on some cows we saw. Since we were in the mountains, she made the statement, "Look a wild cow!" Seriously how could I possibly hold back the giggles? I was great! It's little things like that, that make everyday with her an adventure and a joy. She has the most sincere heart of any person I have ever met. She is constantly doing sweet things for me. It seems that all she ever wants and needs is just to feel a bit of love. That is all it takes to fill her "happy-tank". Seriously how could I get any luckier? The answer is I can't. As you can see this is my first entry, and we decided to do a bit of a tribute to each other. It's hard cuz how does one put into words such wonderfulness? That's hard to get it right, but worth the effort.

NOLAN

In this first offical "fun" post I decided to do a little getting to know Nolan. Many of you don't know Nolan very well and this will give you a tiny insight on just how amazing he is! Where to start..?

Nolan is a burst of energy! He is always happy and loves to laugh and make others laugh! As my mom put it while we were dating: he is very charismatic and you can't help but love him! Maybe the best way to put it is: He is a ray of sunshine in life!

Nolan is ALL boy! There is no doubt about it! He loves to hunt, fish, wakeboard, blow stuff up, take things to the limit, and loves adventure. From all the stories of his childhood I am terrified to have son one day!

Nolan is a pest! He will admit it to anyone! You try being upset when he laughs and tells you: "you look so cute when your mad!" Or how about when he pokes you over and over like a 3 year old until you want to punch him in the arm! Or my sisters very favorite..wet willy's!! Nolan loves to give his sister-in-laws Wet Willy's each and every time he sees them!

Despite his extreme testosterone Nolan is very, very sweet. I couldn't have asked for a sweeter husband! I mean who would honestly get out of bed after just turning out the lights, already comfy in the covers, when your wife states...I need a drink of water.? He jumps out of bed with a smile and says "your so cute". (you can't get any sweeter!)

Nolan is my everything! I love him so much and no one could make me happier than him! I am so grateful I have him in my life!

Offical Enterance...

We have offically entered the blogging world! After many pleas from our family and friends to get a blog we caved! This should be a fun way to keep everyone updated on our life's moments. I was hesitant at first because I thought blogging was for those with kids because there is always something to say about kids! Despite the hesitation, we are excited and we will try to keep it fun and interesting. Hope you enjoy it and hang in there while we figure out the ropes of blog spot.