Crazy Life

Crazy past few weeks.  My typical schedule looks like this...School: Monday - Thursday; Work: Mondays & Thursday - Saturday nights.  Not too bad.  I go to school, have work a few nights, and typically have about 2 days of down time to catch up and regroup for the next week.

But not recently.  Three weeks ago, we were required, as a class, to go to a Dental Hygiene convention in Salt Lake City on Friday & Saturday.  It was scheduled from 8-5, which really means 6:30 am - 6:30 pm.  Yeah, totally sucked.  There goes my 2 days of relaxing for the week.  Luckily we got out early on Saturday, but I still had work that night, so it wasn't really a break.

For the past 2 weeks, my school has decided to add on Friday classes.  I don't know how it is for you, but having classes all day, 5 days a week, SUCKS.  Like school isn't stressful enough, we need to add a couple 5 day weeks to our already crazy, intense program.  Since when did we have to make-up classes for Thanksgiving break?? (which, by the way, is only Wednesday & Thursday).  Geesh!

Next on the list..crazy work week.  This week, instead of working 16 hours, I'll be working 30.  Yes - almost double what I'm already working.  Yes, I get myself into this, but I can't help the fact that I don't want to be stressed about money.  I figure a week of stress at work will be less stress at the end of the month...or when Christmas comes, or when I really want a cheeseburger at In-N-Out.  You can see what my priorities are. =]

The only plus side about having a crazy life right now, is the fact that Ben's schedule is just as crazy as mine.  He has tests, papers, presentations and club meetings almost constantly.  He's in both the Dental club and Finnish club presidencies...who knew my man was so involved? =]]  Not only that, but he has started taking a DAT (Dental Admission Test) prep class and has somewhat started studying for the test he'll take in Spring.  Yikes!

So, yes, life is busy.  Life is crazy.  Life is stressful.  But hey, that's life, right?  I'd rather be living this crazy life than hanging around making and eating cake pops, brownies, cookies and other delicious treats constantly...oh waiiiit...I'd definitely rather be doing that.  Oh well..at least I'm in better shape NOT having time to make and eat those things all the time.  I'll count my blessings! =]]]

Briana's Wedding!

A little over 2 weeks ago, Ben's sister, Briana, got married.  It was a really nice day with perfect weather - not at all like the typical Utah.  The wedding was really nice - great ceremony, fun luncheon, and a beautiful reception.  Matt & Briana were super happy - just as they should have been!  Here are some pictures from that fun day!

Briana & Matt coming out of the temple! 

Ben & Joseph - such happy brothers

 Me & Shelby

 

 Annelise & Sophia

 Briana & her brothers..I love this picture!

 Ben & Joseph on the swings at Matt's parents house.  Afterwards they started hatchet throwing..you can kind of see the wood they would throw the hatchets at on the left side of the picture.

Ben & I

 

 The sisters! (Shelby, Annelise, Briana, Tiff & Me!)

 The cake that Kim made...crazy!!

 Ben all ready for clean-up!

We were excited to be a part of such a special day.  It was fun..and totally worth missing class!  I'm glad that we're almost done with the weddings for a little while..just Chad's in December.  As fun as they are, it just gets really busy and hectic with a billion weddings, which is what it seems like we've had this past year!

P.S. The Saturday before the wedding, we went to the Bountiful temple with Briana for the first time!  It's such a pretty temple!  (P.S.S. - also the last picture I took with my blonde hair..haha!)