Brother in law #6

And I almost forgot one of the most exciting things that happened this summer... my little sister-in-law got engaged!  We couldn't be happier for them.  Both Garrett and I love Jimmer and are excited to add another brother-in-law to our list.  Especially one who makes Whit so happy! 

Long overdue

Well it's official, I am a terrible blogger!  I once thought that I would be good at updating this thing once I got married, but I was wrong.  Let's see if I can change my ways.  So since I haven't written since June, I will use this post as a little mini update of the past 3 months!

-A trip to California with my family!  I don't think I started really appreciating our Adair family California trips until I moved away.  Nothing is better than a week on the beach with my favorite people.  I just discovered that I don't have a single picture from the trip:  looks like I was having too much fun to whip out  the camera.

- A visit from my mom, dad, and Mike.  I wish that the business aspect of the trip went a little better for the boys so more of these visits were in store!

- A day trip to Vail to meet Jimmy's girlfriend Jordan before the rest of the Wonnacott's traveled to Alaska.

-Hike to hanging lake.  It was BEAUTIFUL and reminded me of Havasupi.

- A quick trip to Utah to move Whitney

- My 1st 14er.  I'm trying to sound like I fit in with people here in Colorado with this phrase.  A 14er is any mountain over 14,000 feet.  It is not an easy task, but we loved it!  A couple from our ward invited us to camp the night before, and then hike Mount Democrat.  Don't let the summer date fool you: It was one of the coldest nigths of my life.  Even Garrett was cold...that's when you know!  But regardless it was a blast and this definitely won't be our last 14er.

In case you were wondering, that definitely is a band-aid on my forehead.  I was trying to start a new fashion statement.  I ran into the trunk of the car not once, but twice.  The second time did me in, hence the nasty band-aid.  I blame it on the fact that I lost a contact in our tent somewhere...

-The hottest August on record in Colorado.  I have a hard time saying this without laughing.  Everyday on the news, they talk about how hot it was.  But let me tell you, they don't know what hot is!  We didn't hit 100 degrees all summer.  I could get used to Colorado summer weather!  But it is starting to disappear before my eyes...  At least I love fall and the boots and sweaters that come with it.  It's the coats and snow I'm worried about!

Well I think this is long enough for now!  Sorry for the novel.  And I promise this time, I am not gone for good!

Getting settled

Things have been pretty crazy around here!  I finally have the house put together and everything returned/exchanged.  The employees at target and bed bath and beyond should know me by name now.  And I am finally finding my way around the city.  I have my routes down to work, target, church, and the mall.  Where else would I ever need to go anyways?  So finally, here are some pictures of our little apartment.

 Our dining room

 Kitchen

 My favorite thing in our kitchen

 This was left in our dishwasher...we aren't in Provo anymore!

 Don't mind the picture frames with nothing in them... 

Good thing we have a big closet!

And sorry there are no pictures of our room.  I forgot to upload them, but I will post them later.

Goodbye BYE

I decided that graduation would be the best place for me to start.  Garrett and I decided we wanted as many major life chances to happen all at once as possible!  So, we both graduated April 22nd, then got married, then moved to a new state! Because of this, graduation kind of got swept under the rug for me.  I was ready to be done with student teaching, done with Provo, and ready for the wedding festivities!  But when graduation arrived, things started to fall into perspective.  I discovered that this really was a huge accomplishment and something I will always be grateful for.  

Thanks to these two, this whole graduation was possible.  They gave me this opportunity that I will always cherish.  Thank you mom and dad!  

Day one: Spent with all BYU graduates.  Elder Scott and President Samuelson gave incredible speeches, encouraging us to take the lessons and values we have learned and apply it to all aspects of life.

 And I got to graduate with this cute boy!  

 The wind was going nuts!

Day 2:  Notice the change in hair... This is the day we actually walked.  It was a pretty amazing experience.  As I walked onto the stage, I was thinking about some of the things I have learned from professors and friends through college, and what lessons I will be taking with me.  Say what you want about BYU, but the spiritual growth I experienced while getting my education would not have been possible elsewhere.  Garrett walked at 8 AM, and I didn't walk until 5PM so we had quite the day of LONG LONG ceremonies.  We had too of the biggest schools...that means more names to be read...get the picture?  But it was worth it!

 Thank you BYU for introducing me to this guy!

I did it!  Who would have thought?  I'm so grateful for my education and the amazing past 4 years!  I will never forget the fun times spent with friends, the hard times discovering who I really was, and the knowledge I have gained.  Its been a great ride BYU!  And believe it or not, I kind of miss Provo already....good thing I married a Wonnacott cause you know I will be back as soon as football season comes along!

Hello!

So now that we have been married a whole month, I decided it was time for a new blog!  And I promise, I will be much better with this one.  This will be my way of updating our family and friends on Garrett and I's life in Colorado.  This will be my way of keeping a record of the start of our own little family.  Enjoy!  And be prepared, lots of updates are coming your way!