ruffles, rattles and rifles

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

summer is just flying by...

Life for us I feel like has been so busy and I feel like I have no spare time! Since Memorial Weekend I have really felt like I have been just on the go! I started my new job at a oral surgeon's office which has been a HUGE change from pediatric dentistry but so far it has been exciting and I have learned a bunch. Even though Justin and I have been working we are trying to find time to enjoy the summer. And finally the weather has started to feel like summer so after work since it doesn't get dark until late we try and go hiking for about an hour or so. One weeknight we met up with Brian (Justin's buddy from high school) and started at the base of the trail and hiked until we hit snow! It was soooo beautiful and such a hard workout!!

I also recently got to see my dad just after Fathers Day, he was flying back home to Virginia from a business trip but needed to drop some empty suitcases off to my brother Spencer. I have missed my Dad and the rest of my family from back in Virginia a lot lately so I'm glad I was able to drive up to Idaho and spend time with him and my brother Spencer & his roommates. So we all went to Yellowstone for the day and looked around. I have never been so it was all so exciting and beautiful! I really can't wait to go back! I would love to go camping sometime soon!

For Fourth of July weekend Spencer came down and hung out with us. We had a great time. On Saturday we went to see our Aunt Kristy and Uncle Boyce and their kids in Lehi area. We had fun swimming & BBQing with them! Those girls are growing up so fast! We also on the way home stopped and went to Crown Burger. Justin and I love that place. Anytime we go down that way we always stop in and eat til we are sick. Spencer has never been and said when he saw his food he said that, "Burgers will never be the same. Little did he realize how delicious Charlies ice cream would be later on. I swear their milkshakes are out of this world!! Then Monday we got up early and headed up to Lewiston for the annual parade. Then later we watched fireworks at Justin's grandparents with everyone. We invited Nic and Nichole and their baby to come watch fireworks with us too. It was so much fun! We have loved spending time with them and watching Mason just grow right up! We are grateful for their friendship and for the fact that we just always have a great time with them!

This month we are moving to our new apartment. I'm excited to move but not excited to pack everything up. I feel like it's all I have done. I packed up and moved out from living with my aunt and uncle in VA back in with my parents then packed up my car up to drive to Utah to now repack everything for our new apartment. But hopefully this will be the last time until Justin is done with school!!

I realized today how quickly time is just flying by and that before I know it fall semester will be starting soon and Justin's poor crazy work load will double and the leaves on the trees will be changing and the cold will once yet roll in... aghh... BUT for now cheers to the summer sun & tan skin :D

ta-ta for now (:

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend

So I'm behind in my posts but I have been way busy with things! BUT our Memorial Day weekend was such a blast! Spencer, my younger brother came down for the weekend from BYU-I and stayed with us. It was so great to have him come! He gets to put his mission papers in for a LDS mission soon so I have to soak up as much time as I possibly can since he will be gone for two years!

Since Spencer came down from school we wanted to do something extra fun & something that he would enjoy doing so Justin thought squirrel hunting was the ticket. Spencer has never been squirrel hunting but he does like to shoot and hunt deer so why not try this. Not only was he hooked but as was I! I would have never thought that I would but it was a lot of fun! I originally just planned on going along and watching with the other gals and just catch up on some reading and soak up some much needed sun but I ended up shooting too. I shot my first squirrel 110 yards away. I didn't know who was more proud of me-- my husband or my brother.. haha what can I say... my Daddy taught me how to shoot well :D

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my first squirrel :D

So we had riot! & Spencer can't wait until Fourth of July weekend to go again.

This might be the new "Hyer family tradition".

As much fun as we had that Saturday, I am mindful of the sacrifices made for freedom & those men and women who died in our nation's service. My heart goes out to all the countless families who gave a son or daughter to that cause. I think about all the countless people who are now free because of the many sacrifices that American soldiers have made throughout the years. I am grateful every day for the opportunities our great nation has to offer and appreciate all those who so bravely serve each and every day. THANK YOU for all your service :D

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

here come summer nights :D

We had our friends Rachel and Jason come over a few Fridays ago for date night. We went to Firehouse-- (we love the pasta there it's delicious!) then we had Rach and Jas come over for a bonfire after to make smores :D Justin and I LOVE hanging out with them! They are so fun! We are going to miss them when they move to Ohio in July for dental school!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

it's a love story.. ♫♪♫

Our wedding day couldn't have been more perfect! We had a few minor last minute glitches BUT one thing I have learned and am still trying to learn is to RELAX, BREATHE because it ALWAYS works out. haha but seriously our day was beautiful, Justin looked so handsome and he thought I looked beautiful as always he says haha but we were super lucky that even the weather decided to play nice! We were lucky because for Utah it can be touch and go in April! So here are some of our pictures from our day :D