Mt Graham pics...

Dee's dad Daryl taught me how to drive the motorcycle....lesson one: Don't crash! ha this is me in my "learning to Drive 101" instruction

Me getting ready to go for my first ride...

and again...I was very scared and worried...luckily Daryl was with me and I know he wouldn't let me crashAway we go...love riding through the mountains..it's soo pretty

Coming back...haha We didn't crash...I was sooo proud of myself

Dee & I getting ready to go for a ride!

I ride as passenger with Dee on the bike and we go through a puddle and we lift our legs and this is what I get...trying to avoid getting my feet wet, I get my bum soaked....crazy driver

On the top of the Big-O-Rock...amazing view!!

Sitting at the opening of the ice cave....waiting for Daryl and Nathan to give us the verdict to see if it was worth climbing down

We were a little scared...and yes we had to squeeze through that little opening and as Daryl said..."slide down the rock till you hit another rock..." yeah-not the most comforting thing to make you want to go

In the process of climbing down...scared, worried, excited, unwilling, etc....all these feelings

And we made it!! This is us kids at the very end of the ice cave..a good 200 feet in the mountain

And we made back out ALIVE!!!
But oh so very dirty! haha Amanda had a tiny hole in her jeans before the ice cave and because of all the sliding on the rocks, her tiny hole turned into a GIANT hole and even continued down her leg before we got back to the cabinTaking a rest after the climb! I was pretty tired, but it was soooo worth it!

Memorial Weekend on Mt Graham...

For Memorial weekend, I went up to Mt Graham to spend the weekend with Dee's Family in their cabin. It was such a fun weekend, we went up friday afternoon...hung out with friends friday night which was pretty cold outside. Saturday I successfully learned to drive a dirt bike, so fun by the way (Pictures of that will be coming soon) Sunday we spent the day hiking the mountain and the ice caves, we hiked up to a tree that President Spencer W. Kimball carved his name in it, It was so neat to be there. The ice caves were really fun too, we actually went down pretty far (about 200 feet) yeah I was a little scared at some parts, but I'm so glad that I went. Monday we helped load some wood and hung out then headed home around 1pm. It was a relaxing weekend spent playing games, cards, hiking, riding the motorcylces, sitting by the fire, and having fun!! As much as I loved the mountain, it did feel good to come home and shower and feel clean...haha Can't wait to go up again though.... (More pictures will be coming as soon as I get them)The Kimball Tree...yes I look nasty so please don't mind that One of the Many amazing views that I had while hiking...the Mountin is gorgeous!!!Dee's little sister Tiffany sitting in the cave waiting for everyone else to come out, she didn't go in with us so she was there waiting for us to come out and helped us a little too. Yeah it was tight squeeze but so fun to be in there! She's so dang cute!Gotta love Arizona and all the wildlife that you find while hiking...I can handle lizards

Pima Graduation 09

So I went to Pima High School's Graduation last night...wow did that make me feel old just a bit. I really can't believe I've been out 2 years...it really has not felt like 2 years that's for sure! But I went to give my support for my friends!
Jared & Me!
Picture 1....I was trying to get a pic with Riley, but all of sudden we were sandwiched by Taylor (on my left) and Degan (Right of Riley) It was a tight squeeze..good thing I like all those guys. Riley & Me! I love this pic!

More Grad Pics :)

Haha...we wanted the finally word at EAC!!!

Yay! It's official!!! All of our hard work finally paid off!

I love these girls!!

My Stacie-Lou! Miss you girl

I'm so happy that my Grandma came out!! This was right after grad and as you can see I was very very happy!

My Mommy....My support more than she knows! Having her there was the cherry on my sundae!

Lyn lyn....I miss this girl so much and am so happy she made it down for grad! She was the one I heard the loudest screaming my name when I walked across the stage :)

The night's not over without a jumping pics...haha i love it!

Emily (Buttkiss) and my lyn lyn!! Supporting EAC colors too..I'm sooo proud!

Haha I don't know why we are still single...I mean look at us...we have the guys lined right up

Bryany & I...Many late nights talking has got me through this year. I love her!

The 3 Amigos!!

Seriously if I wasn't so happy in this pic, I would be so upset by the way the gown looks in the pic...I look like a umpa lumpa....but I am happy to be done so that doesn't matter :)

EAC Graduate!!!

I'm an EAC Graduate!!! Yay!..It's been a crazy, long, stressful, but sooooo FUN 2 years! I can't believe that I'm done...honestly where did the last 2 years go?? Friday May 8th was graduation and having my Mom and Grandma out here for it made it so much more special for me! They got to see me with all my friends and see me in action..hehe
Before Grad...I love my mommy and Grandma! Them being here meant so much to me :) Yes yes I look like a midget in the robe..seriously who designed these things? Not flattering whatsoever!

This one is for Jeana...long story, but we had gotten into a nice little argument over these shoes...probably a little cruel of me, but here ya go sis! Love you :)

My Friend Joe and I...I love this guy...he left today for good and I can't begin to say how much I'm going to miss him...he looked out for me and was always there to lend a hand or a shoulder to cry on!!Here we Are! The Dynamic Duo!!!! I don't know what I would do without this girl, I've pretty much been adopted into her family and I love them to pieces!

hehe Dee is just white! the black robe made it worse grad night and I couldn't resist having a little fun with it!

More pics to come....

I have been blessed...

Having the opportunity to serve as my singles ward's Relief Society President for the past year has been a huge blessing in my life! My presidency and I were released today and I have to say that it is definatly a bitter sweet feeling. I am relieved to be done and ready to let someone else have the opportinity to serve and to receive the blessings that I have had, but I am so sad to be done. I had the opportunity to serve with amazing girls and I love them so much and am so grateful for everything that they did...they had to put up with me and that was a job in itself.

I gave the lesson and it was on Elder Snow's conference talk "Get on with our lives" I figured it fit well with ending the semester and let me tell ya, I think the Lord knew that I needed that lesson myself. Reality is hitting that my time at EA is coming to an end and as sad as I will be to leave this place behind, I am ready to take on a new challenge!

My testimony has grown so much with this calling and I can't begin to say how much I have learned and am still learning and all the blessings that I have received. I truly know that this Gospel is true and that we have an amazing prophet called of God. I know that we have a Savior who died for each and everyone of us and that he knows us individually, he knows our strengths and weaknesses and there is nothing that we will be given that we can't handle. I know that there is a plan for me and that it's ok that I don't know what's instore for me, and I know that if I put the Lord first in everything I do, everything will fall into place. I love this Gospel with all my heart and am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for giving me and trusting me with the opportunity to serve in my calling and for allowing me to serve with a great presidency. It will defiantly be weird for ahwile, not having meetings to go to or things to worry about, but I'm sure I will get used to it. :)

My Presidency!!! Sherry, Me, Stacie, & Kylyne....I love these girls so much and am so happy and grateful that I got to know them and serve with them!!

I survived...

I survived my marathon week and boy oh boy has is been a week. I officially had my last class ever at EAC and I gotta say that I was a little sad today yet sooo very happy at the same time. I am feeling every emotion possible about now and what the next few years holds for me....I am so happy to be done with school (Well almost done, just finals!), sad to be leaving Thatcher soon (Never thought I would grow to love this town), frustrated for not knowing exactly what I am doing or where I'm going...won't find out till at least end of August, anxious to finally know and have a plan, scared out of my mind to move to a big city and start a new adventure, and nervous beyond nervous and tons more!!

One thing I know for sure is that I know my Heavenly Father is there for me and has a plan for me, so it is ok for me not to know right now even though I'm still anxious about it. I have felt and seen his blessings in my life so much especially in these past two years and it truly has made my testimony so much stronger!

Also got GREAT news today, I was trying to get my mom and dad out for graduation and to my disappointment, my dad got called back to work yesterday so I was super bummed!! My hopes were shot and I was just bracing myself to face graduation without family, it would suck, but I'm a big girl I know I could do it. But today my mom and Grandma booked their tickets, they will be flying out for my grad and I can't tell you how very excited I am!! YAY!!!! Get ready for the heat Mom and Grandma...cause it sure is hot out here :) I serioulsy have the best family in the world and I know without a doubt that I would not have been able to move away and come to EA and make it through these 2 years without the support of my family...I love you!!!

Mommy I can't wait to see you! (Don't have a picture of me and Grandma, oh but I will next week!!!)