I thought I'd share this with you...

The movie "Philadelphia" is so inspiring. Tom Hanks does an incredible job in this movie...needless to say he is my favorite actor. If you're looking for a tear jerker, this is the movie to watch. Anyway, this song is on the movie and when I heard it I immediately fell in love. I hope you enjoy it!!!

Ahhh summer at last!

Hello! Wow, I have not posted for a while...partly because I don't like talking to myself and also because I know that my hubby is the only one who reads my blog (I love you Joel!). Anyway, yes it is summer! I am so excited! I am not, however, excited about the heat. Our apt. has a tiny little ac window unit in the back bedroom which means: we sleep like babies but sweat anywhere else in our apt. But I guess that's life right? I am soo excited to actually get out and do things. I looove being married to my best friend and can't wait to share our first summer together. Here is a list of some of the things we hope to accomplish this summer:

• Go camping
• Go hiking...lots!
• Go to CANADA!!!!!!!!!!!
• Go swimming/hot tubbing
• Lots of BBQ's (one down, 50 to go!)
• Save a million dollars so we don't have to work too much during school in the fall (wishful thinking? I think not!)
• Go roller blading
• Go to a movie drive-in
• Stock up on camping gear
• Celebrate our one year anniversary!!!
• Go to a Petey B. Concert

That is just a small but AWESOME list so far. I may be adding to it because I can't seem to remember what some of the other things that we want to do. So far summer has been great with my Joel. We have attended a Peter Brienholt Concert (our second since we've been married) and it was so great. I will post pictures soon. I always wondered what it would be like when I was married and if my husband would like the ol' Pete...and YES he does! I married the right guy!

Updates: I officially have my passport so that we can venture into a new land called CANADA! I am working more hours... but I am still able to sleep in...SWEET! We are both registered for fall. I got a 3.9 this past semester!!! This is the highest GPA I have ever received. My car is almost paid off. I am going to St. George with my family in a few weeks (girls only...sorry Joel, frozen pizza and hot pockets will have to do for a while).

On a much more serious/spiritual note..about a month ago, Joel got a new calling. He was recently called as the Elder's Quorum President. Woah! What a huge responsibility. It is so amazing to watch as Joel as already grown in such a short amount of time. As he attends his various meetings and takes the initiative to help others out, he is really fulfilling his calling to the best of his ability. I am so happy for him and excited to watch him grow over the next few years. To make things better, our ward just split so now he gets to completely start over and make about a million changes with hometeaching and calling new counselors etc. I have faith in him and know that he can do whatever he sets his mind to. If we trust in the Lord, He can make us stronger than we ever thought possible.