Long time no post

Yet again, I haven't written in forever! But, I graduated from BYU-I with my Bachelors in Music Education a few weeks ago so now I will have less homework and more blog time (graduation pictures coming soon). Since it's New Years Eve I thought I could write about 11 fun things that have happened to LJ and I this year:

1. Hannah Graduates

2. TWO year anniversary

3. LJ is offered and accepts an internship with a Big Four accounting firm

4. Hannah competes in National Metropolitan Opera competition

5. LJ completes and passes hardest accounting course at BYUI (woohoo!)

6. Hannah is asked to teach private voice lessons for the BYUI Music department (only four students from the department are asked each semester!)

7. LJ bought a 55" LCD TV (his gift to himself for getting his internship)

8. Hannah Performed at senior vocal recital

9. We tried the 'Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead' juice fast....that was rough

10. Hannah's first Christmas away from home = wonderful (in-laws made it AWESOME)

11. LJ taught Sunday School while Hannah ran Activity Days in Rexburg

Now, 12 things we hope to do in 2012:

1. LJ hopes to have a job lined up upon graduation from BYUI in 2013

2. Hannah hopes to find a job teaching voice lessons in Idaho until LJ graduates

3. We hope to make a trip to Disneyland and California Adventures

4. Hannah hopes to get her iron count UP UP UP through extensive iron transfusions

5. We hope to find an apartment closer to campus

6. We HOPE to be able to buy a car to replace LJ's 93 Honda Civic hatchback (haha)

7. Hannah hopes to try some crafts, hairstyles, recipes, outfits etc. as seen on Pinterest

8. LJ WILL see The Dark Knight Rises in IMAX at MIDNIGHT on July 20

9. We plan on attending the Temple more regularly

10. We hope to exercise regularly

11. Hannah hopes to be able to support LJ until he graduates

12. We both hope to continue to have a happy and strong marriage founded on the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ

Life, Love and LOST

This is what LJ walked into when he got home

The "Love" Lifeboat

Dharma Initiative Snacks

Dharma Initiative T-Shirts

Life sure has been crazy since we have been home from Mongolia. We lived with LJ's family for a month while LJ worked at an accounting firm in Utah. I stayed home all day everyday because at the time we only had one car. That was a huge trial for me! I learned that I like to be busy. Relaxing is nice every once and a while but not all the time! I guess the grass is always greener on the other side - right? Christmas was a lot of fun! We went to Vegas (of course I thought it was fun! haha). LJ was too generous as always! I was just so excited to spend time with my family and to get out of the cold!

School started January 3rd so we moved in to the new Apt on New Years Eve! Lyle and Melissa came with us to move in (SO nice of them) and after a lot of sweat and almost tears we are moved in. Moving is the biggest pain in the bum especially when it's freezing outside! It was so darn cold - duh! It's Rexburg!

I thought I was going to have more free time this semester because I am only working one job - boy was I wrong! I am performing with the jazz choir on campus, Vocal Union, this semester and while it doesn't feel like work because it's so much fun - it takes up a lot of time! And, I am also performing in Opera Scenes this semester which takes up my evenings! My classes seem to get harder each semester (naturally - since they are now upper level courses)! LJ, who is now majoring in accounting is transitioning well, but I think he is worried about the work load to come! It is hard to find time to spend together alone and relaxed. We usually fall asleep watching LOST which brings me to my next point.....

When LJ and I first started dating I would go over to his apartment and he would be watching LOST (the TV series). Whenever I caught glimpses of the show it looked amazing! Well, he finished up the show this semester and told me that I needed to start it. So, I watched one episode and it was pretty darn good. The day after I watched the first episode I ended up staying home sick - I had the worst cold of my life! Well, don't judge me but I watched 19 episodes of Lost that day! I know, I know - sick and wrong! I have no problem admitting that I am addicted to Lost haha Luckily LJ understands my addiction - hello he started it! haha

A few weeks ago I was talking with my friend and she mentioned that a website called thedatingdivas.com had a Lost themed date. So, I checked it out and ended up planning the date for LJ and I! It turned out SO SO SO cute! I am so grateful that there a people with adorable ideas who make it easy for people like me (who have zero cute ideas) to copy their ideas and look like a good wife haha LJ loved the date! He thought it was so cool! Thank you divas!

I am so lucky to be married to LJ! He is a great husband! For Valentine's Day he surprised me with dinner! It was the sweetest thing ever! How did I get so stinkin' blessed? I just love that handsome guy so much! It's amazing to know that even when life gets crazy and overwhelming I can turn to my best friend and feel at peace!