Back from hibernation.

Yes, we're still alive. And deliriously happy. Here's what we've been up to lately:

1. We got Married December 12, 2009. My grandpa sealed us in the Salt Lake Temple, and later that night we had a celebration at the downtown Marriott Hotel. Best day of my life.

2. We went on a cruise to the Bahamas for our honeymoon! We snorkeled, parasailed, played cards on the beach, explored private islands, ate local cuisine, and loved each other. So fun.

3. We moved into our house! We are living in my aunt and uncle's house in Bountiful while they try to sell it. We shovel snow and make it look pretty for people that walk through in exchange for free rent. Thanks Matt and Beth!
4. Spent Christmas at the Hymas home! It was great to be back home after being on my mission for the past two Christmas'. We went to family parties, played tons of games, and ate delicious food. It was great, but Mike and I were grateful for our Queen bed at home after sleeping on a full for a few nights.

5. We are teaching Sunday School to the 12 year old's in our ward. I come close to wetting my pants every time we teach because they are the funniest kids I've ever met.
6. Spent a weekend babysitting Mike's oldest brother Adam's three kids (under the age of 5). Great experience. Adorable children. Decided we like birth control for a while longer.
7. Had a great 1st year married Valentines weekend together. Mike surprised me with ice skating, dinner at an amazing sushi restaurant in Park City, and a stay at a condo in Heber.
8. Husband scored an amazing new job at St. Marks Hospital. Yay!!
9. Love my new hobbies. I've been busy taking a Fish Preparation Class at Sur La Table and a Pottery Class every week with my mom. Maple Glazed salmon anyone?

Long Overdue Bridal Pics

I love bandaids.

I love teaching the 6 year old primary kids at church. Sometimes I think that they understand the gospel better than adults. They just get it. No wonder we are supposed to become like little children. They are so humble, so believing, so trusting, so forgiving, so compassionate, and so dependent on God.

Today, in class Paige said, "I think that Jesus is like a bandaid. They both heal you."

Wow. Thanks, Paige. Well said.

goodbye witch

Mostly, this post is because I'm sick of seeing that hideous witch picture every time I look at my blog.

I'm sure you are too.

We got our 2nd round of engagement pictures back.

They are fabulous. We love.

Kelly at Gallery Photography is amazing. Check him out.

Meet Angzilla

Do you ever feel like the worst version of yourself? Like every single bad quality you have is being magnified and you are creating this terrible monster, a beast that you yourself are the most afraid of? Welcome to my life as of late. Happy Halloween, I guess.

Don't get me wrong. I am terribly happy. I can't wait to get married. But it's the in between part that seems to be making me crazy. The Hymas house has been an emotional sess pool for the past two months. My brother is getting married 5 weeks before Mike and I, and so its been a bit chaotic to say the least. My poor mother. She deserves a vacation.

What's making me crazy? What's making me so irrational? I ask myself that question every day. I could blame it on the birth control. Maybe my hormones are still adjusting. I have cried more in the past week than I have in the past year. Or the fact that my fiance lives an hour away and we hardly ever get to see each other. Or the fact that we got our engagement pictures back, decided we had to go with another photographer, and lost $500 bucks. Chump change, right? I feel like I'm throwing my parents money away!! Make it stop!

On the bright side. I have started going to Yoga and Pilates classes and taking late night walks. I've stopped listening to the radio and started listening to General Conference in my car to keep me sane. I teach the 5 year old primary class in my ward and they make me laugh so hard. I keep losing weight thanks to stress! I hosted a Princess Tea Party last week with my three best little preschooler girlfriends in the neighborhood- complete with party dresses, cupcakes, and Taylor Swift. I landed a stellar job! With benefits and great pay! YAY!! I get to plan my wedding with the help of my beautiful, talented mother. I bought some adorable boots from Nordstroms last week. My father has turned into an incredible member missionary. I have the love, patience, and support of Mike, even when I'm a little high strung.

I've got a lot to be happy about. I keep praying that the monster will just go away.

Thanks Dad, you were right

My Dad has always told me that getting married should be the easiest decision that you ever make. I never really understood what he meant, because I hadn't found Mr. Right yet. Mike changed everything.

I'm Getting Married.

Because I can't imagine my life without him.

On December 12th.

And it's the easiest decision I've ever made.

Trim turns to CUT

Last week I went in for an "end of summer- fix up my split ends" trim. 5 inches of hair on the ground later I was a mess. Yes, I'm neurotic about my hair that I've been painstakingly growing for the past 6 years. Somehow I managed to keep it together until I walked through the front door and saw myself in the reflection of the entry way mirror. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit, that two hours later, I was still crying. A girl can get quite attached to her hair. Mike convinced me that he likes the cut even better than before. He might not be telling the truth, but he's definitely a smart boyfriend.

My new haircut: Post tears.