we did it!!

We Graduated!
I have been dreaming about the day I would write this post for a loong time. You see, I never really wanted to go to "real" college (a university). I opted for hair school instead. Well, turned out I did not really love doing hair in a salon after school either. I went on a mission and knew when I came home that I needed to finally go to "real" school. I gave myself 3 years to finish.

And guess what?!?

I did it. I graduated with my husband.

As excited as I am to graduate, I am also pretty sad. I love this University more than anything. I have loved being involved in everything possible and while I may not be the most traditional student, I am so happy to have completed this.

I get down on myself a lot because most of my friends graduated from college 4+ years ago, but then I realize how many things I have accomplished in my life and realize the path I took led me to my husband and he is the best part of my life.

Our families got together and we had dinner at my parents house. David's dad got us an ice cream cake and we all just hung out and spent the day getting ready for our European adventure we were going on the next day.

fly with the utes

The University of Utah has an ongoing promotion with Alaska Airlines where one person before each sporting event gets picked to win an opportunity to win a free flight. The person gets a big airplane and they have to land it on one of 7 circles with different locations written on them. I have seen it won maybe 4 times in the 50+ sporting events attended over the years.

Well...I got lucky and was chosen to attempt to win a trip at one of the gymnastics meets. Of course I did not have high expectations because it seemed almost impossible. But....I won! I did it. I have no idea where I am going to go, but it was definitely a huge highlight of the year that I want to remember. This also serves as my "I love gymnastics post" for the year.

 I took over the MUSS snapchat for a night. it was so much fun!

 right before i won my flight!

founder's day

Do you know when the University of Utah was founded (without googling it)? I do, February 28, 1850. I am so lucky to be a part of this university. I love it so much and am so grateful for the opportunity to attend. Because I work for the Alumni Association, Founder's Day has become kind of a big deal. There are many events leading up to the big dinner/ celebration and one of the days they had a student lunch where Pat Jones (one of the Alumni Recipients) came and spoke. Normally I don't care too much about guest speakers, but she was incredible. So knowledgable, so humble and I am so grateful to have had the chance to talk to her and learn from her. 

Little Moments-February

february was a pretty exciting month. i can't believe it is the end of march already. february could be described as the month of the utes for me. i made the muss board, i went to countless games and events and it was awesome.

 fun dinner date with friends

 we have been features in many utah videos and articles with this sign

 taylor swift's "shake it off" tutu at ballet west

 super blurry but i took my mom to swan lake and it was so worth it to just see the joy this show brought her. 

 to promote the standord game we bounced a ball from noon until tip off

 our mascot > than your mascot

 i have always wanted one of these;)

 yet another gymnastics meet

march=the best month ever

march madeness (i fill out 6 brackets) and utah gymnastics. what could be better.

gymnastics is a pretty big deal here in utah. the red rocks are not only one of the best gymnastics teams in the country, they are also have the highest attendance, highest gpa, and best fans in the country. i am a total fan girl when it comes utah.

last night we were able to attend the pac-12 gymnastics tournament. it was incredible. the utes were amazing. plus they showed the utah georgetown game on the big screen so that was pretty awesome. there is nothing like being in the huntsman center though when a gymnast nails her routine and that perfect ten shows up. the utes were on fire and it was devastating when tori wilson injured herself. it was an incredible opportunity to witness history and the only team that is bringing home championships to this school.

 our beloved sign was hanging on by a thread. finally time to retire this one. 

football season

many of you know that i am a die hard ute fan. how it happened, i am unsure but it did and i am obsessed. football season is definitely a highlight of the year and this year was no exception. i did not have high hopes for this beloved team of mine, but boy did they pull off some pretty epic wins (don't worry, i haven't forgotten their epic losses as well). win or lose, rain or shine, a utah man am i.

first game of the season: idaho state white out

we were spoiled with our 4th row seats and danced with crazy lady ever.single.game. 

second game: fresno state

meg and i created a version of this sign last year and we are now known for it. 

third: washington state, pooring freezing rain

4th: usc blackout. our sign in all its glory

5th: oregon, the espn camera was on it quite often and this is one of my favorite moments captured. it is sideways but this is when that iconic fail of a play was happening and everyone is celebrating while meg and i are trying to see a replay.

last but not least, arizona. started out decent, left at the 4th due to hypothermia 

until next year football season. you will be missed. unless we happen to make it to the bowl game.