And were off... with a BANG...

Alright I just need to tell you about ISU. So I went to the school on Monday, to pay for my schooling. When I get there and they print off my bill I have no financial aid. So I go and stand in this very long line to speak with the financial aid people. Finally after like 25 minutes it my turn and I ask them why my financial aid has not come through? The tell me because I'm being audited and they need a copy of my tax return, and that they sent me an email last week. They also say that I am going to need to get a fee loan through ISU to pay for tuition. So I go back to the ballroom and wait in some more lines for about 45 minutes, finally its my turn to speak with someone about getting the loan. The loan is approved for tuition which was 2634.00, but they won't give you any money for book, sweet. So I wait in some more lines and finish paying.

Then I go home and print off a copy of our tax returns, to take back to them. So, I finally get back to the school, and give them my tax return. Then I asked them how long it will take for them to release my financial aid now that they have my taxes, they tell me it will be at LEAST another three to four weeks. I also asked them why they are auditing me when my husbands financial aid already came through, and we filed a joint tax return, they tell me that they don't know. So, then I ask them what am I suppose to do for books, and they say, well you can apply for ANOTHER loan, that is 500 dollars to help you with books. What another loan?


So I fill out all the paper work and turn it in to them and then the lady tells me that it will take 24 hours to get an answer, and to call back tomorrow around the same time, and they would let me know. The start of this school year has started off with a BANG. To say the least.

Other than all this crap with my financial aid, school has been good, and has gone well for the first week, we will see how long that lasts.

Family Fun

Today we had a family reunion with my dads side of the family which is almost as big as my moms. Anyways, it was so fun to see everyone especially my dad's step sister Cindy who lives in Texas. She was here with all of here kids and her husband Richard. We had a BBQ at the park and then sat around and played games a talked with everyone. It was great to see everyone and I really enjoyed catching up with everyone.

All Of my dad's family and their families.

A Few of My Favorite Things

So i guess it is my turn, since all of you have gone.

I love my husband for making my life easy, and for being my best friend.

I love all of my little sunbeams that I teach every Sunday at church. They are so smart, and teach us both so much.

I love being outside, and just taking in all of the beauty that earth has to offer.

I love being a wife, aunt, sister, and daughter.

I love that my parents support me in whatever I do.

I love camping.

I love spending time with my husband.

I also like Ryann love chocolate, I eat it almost everyday.

I love living in the greatest country in the world. Even though it may not have a stable economy right now.

I love the smell of my house after I am done cleaning it with Clorox.

There are lots of other things that I love but we would be here all night. I am very lucky to live in America and have food and shelter. I am glad that I did this, because I think that we take too much for granted. Now that I have done this, why don't you try it for yourself.

Our Special Day

This past weekend Tanner and I celebrated our one year anniversary going through the temple, and making our marriage forever. It was a great experience for both of us. Then on Saturday after we went through the temple we had a party out at my parents house with all our family and friends. It is so awesome to have family and friends that support us in whatever we do. Thanks to everyone for helping with the food. We are glad that you could all share in are special day. I also wanted to tell Tanner that I love very much and that I am thankful that he is my husband. He takes such good care of me, and I am thankful for him. I LOVE YOU TANNER.

Tanner and I outside of the temple.

Our parent and us outside the temple.

I am so glad that we made the choice to go through the temple and be sealed together for time and all eternity. All in all it was a very special and wonderful day for us. Thanks to everyone who shared our special day with us. Love you guys.

Remodel

So this is a little late going up, because we got done with the kitchen last Tuesday, but better late than never. So Tanner his friend Myka and his brother tore the wallpaper off in about an hour on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday Myka and I painted the kitchen a really light minty green color. On Thursday Myka and Tanner started sanding down the cabinet doors and drawers outside. After that they started sanding the cabinets, however those could not come down, and boy what a mess it made. Anyways, on Saturday the boys finally finished the sanding. Then it was my turn. Tanner had to work and I didn't want to stain the cabinets by myself so I called my dad to come down and help. He drove down from Idaho Falls and helped me, we put a couple of coats on and then called it good. On Sunday I had to wash all of my dishes because the dust got everywhere, so after church I started washing the dishes and finally got done at 11:00 pm. Then on Monday I had to stain all of the cabinet doors and drawers which sucked by the way. I ended up getting sick and so it was just not a very fun day. Then on Tuesday I finally got the rest of my house put back together. This remodel was not much fun because all of my kitchen was in my living room, but it was so worth it. Here are so before and after pictures of the kitchen.

Befores

Ugly wall paper we tore down. ( No offense Jill)



Ugly wall paper take 2



The cabinets before.



The cabinets after sanding.



The drop cloth that was suppose to help with the dust control. Yeah right it still got everywhere.



Tanner and Myka after sanding down the cabinets. The both looked like they had white hair after sanding down the cabinets each day.


All of my kitchen in my living room. What a mess that was.


Afters








Well what do you think let us know. We love it! Tanner and Myka worked really hard on sanding down the cabinets and drawers. My dad my sister Savannah and me worked hard on staining the cabinets. Big thanks to everyone that helped with the kitchen we really appreciate it.

GUESS WHAT

I have the most exciting news I have had in a long time. So back at the beginning of march I had to go to California to go see Allstate's doctor. Well anyways my dad ended up paying for the hotel and the car rental ( which was suppose to already be paid for) and I have been fighting with them to reimburse my dad for the last 4 months. Well guess what they finally did. I got a check in the mail yesterday. Man no wonder everyone says that the are the worst company to deal with. Anyways I just thought that I would share that with you so, hope everyone is doing well.

New Project

SO it's summer now and it is going well. I have started a new project that Jill wanted done. I am ripping all of the wall paper in the kitchen down, repainting, and fixing the cabinets. I am glad that I have this project to keep me busy, because I am so bored. I am still trying to find a job but there are not a whole lot of places hiring. On a good note I think that Allstate is ready to get down to business, IT'S ABOUT TIME. I am just ready for it to be over and done with. Anyways I hope all is well with everyone.