Overall update on our lives

So, update time. I'm not sure that there is much to update you on, but let me think. Well, I am still in school, but I graduate in 3 1/2 months! Time is flying, and I am grateful, because I really want to start my own private practice. I already have plenty of clients from my clinic internship that love me and want to pay me! I have loved clinic. It is amazing to help people feel better. You wouldn't believe the comments I get from people who really felt better after the massage then they had in years. On one of my client comment forms, the lady simply said "I am 50, but I feel I am 20". Hahaha I loved that one! But really, how cool is it that my job is going to be to help people feel better, and relieve pain and dysfunction? I am learning how to change people's structure, from scholiosis, to bow-legged, to humps on the back, to just plain bad posture. I can help teach the muscles and fascia to stop holding wrong and to restore a healthy, aligned body. It is amazing the work I am learning. Also, I am learning how to work on MS patients, as well as Fibromyalgia patients, and how masage is so beneficial to them, so I can help both my mothers. I love knowledge. I love the freedom and ability it brings. I truly thirst for it, and I doubt I will ever say I am done with school. I believe I will always be learning something, because I wouldn't be truly happy if I wasn't.

Work is fun. I am an Administrative Assistant for a company called Burstabit Media in Lehi. The environment is perfect for me. Its like one big family of 20 employees. To give you an idea of what I am saying, at lunch, me and a few other girls go into the fully stocked kitchen and make fresh salads or wraps with EVERYTHING on it, for everyone in the office. Then we go to the conference room, eat, and have Wii competitions! Last week it was a tennis competiton, and that was a blast. For our company party last weekend, we went to Boondocks, and raced the go carts and slicktracts, and nearly got kicked out of the park for bumping each other, which was mostly lead by my bosses!! SO funny, and such a blast. It really is a great part-time temporary job, and i'll keep it for now:)

Scott and I are doing very well, and are saving money and getting out of debt. It is a wonderful feeling! Hopefully we will buy a house by next year. A small one of course, but it will be ours. We love each other so much, and can't believe it will be 2 years for us in 2 1/2 months!! We are celebrating it by going to see The Phantom in Vegas!! I am so thrilled, and so is Scott.

Sydney, our puppy, is getting so big, and so smart. she is now 14 weeks old, and is so darling. She is our little bundle of joy, and has one the heart of everyone she meets.

Did I mention we were called as Nursery leaders? It has been so much fun. We love playing with the kids, and I think Scott's favorite part is snack time:)

Well that is an overall update on our lives! I will try to update more often!

My New Hair

Here is a few pictures of my blonde highlighted hair with a lot more layers in it. I absolutely love it! Fun for summer!!

Our newest addition to our little family:)

I have been wanting to blog about our Sydney since we got her, but life has been so crazy with finals and starting a new job and adjusting to the new puppy. Well, it all started on our 20 month anniversary. We had been wanting a puppy for so long, and when we got the ok from my parents, we started looking. We had our hearts set on getting an Australian Shepherd because they are such great family dogs and have such a fun temperment, so we went searching. To our dismay, Aussie puppies cost at least $400, and are extremely hard to find at a shelter around here. But on that Wednesday afternoon, I found her. Sydney was in Cedar City at a shelter, and I saw her picture on Petfinder.com, and both Scott and I fell in love with her. Sydney is an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix. Within 10 minutes after calling the shelter, we decided to go and get her. I had to go to school, so Scott tool his brother James, and went that night. Needless to say, I was distracted at school all night, and couldn't wait to meet her!! She has been the sweetest little girl since day one. So loving and friendly, and curious. She is learning commands, such as "Sit", "Stay", "Come", and "Do your business"(potty time), and has only had a few accidents in the house. She sleeps in her crate all night in our room and does not whine. She is protective and affectionate to us, and anyone she meets. Sydney was 7.5 pounds when we got her, and she is now 9 pounds! She is almost 10 weeks old. We had quite a scare with her this last week. She has had the Parvo Virus, and if any of you have dogs, you know how scary that can be. But we caught it in time, and she has been such a good little fighter, and I believe she is nearly over it. I never knew I would love a dog so much. I never really liked other people's dogs that much, and especially when they licked me. But now I love it. It is so funny! I guess when they're your own, you don't care? I am sure it is the same with having your own baby, and their slobber and diapers. Sydney is the closest thing to having a baby of our own I believe. With having her, and being called to the Nursery this week, Scott and I are getting the best training for having a baby that we can get. With that said, life is pretty good! I got a job as an Administrative Assistant for a company called Burstabit Media, and I honestly couldn't ask for a better part time job. I love the company and the people and environment. I am truly blessed to have that job. Also, I just finished finals, and did very well! Massage school is going great, and i absolutely love Clinic Internship every Saturday. 5 massages in 5.5 hours is pretty exhausting, but I am proud to say I can do it, and have gained a few new clients so far, and a tip! Scott and I are saving our money and getting out of debt, so that next year we can move out and into a house. Life is going great right now, and I am so grateful. I feel happier and healthier than I have in a very long time. It truly is a wonderful life!

6:30 am was beautiful today...

I woke up this morning with Scott to make him lunch before he leaves for the day as I normally do now, feeling quite drowsy, since he normally doesn't have to leave till 7:30 am. This morning however, he had to be out the door about 6:30 am, so I half sleep-walked up the stairs to make him his lunch. He came in from outside and announced that it was beautiful outside. After he left, I decided to take a peak. To my surprise, the scene was perfect. I stuck my leg out, and felt the temperature. It felt so good. I grabbed a blanket just in case, and went out to sit on our porch swing. Everything smelled fresh, and I could smell the tulips that were right next to me in the air. Everything was quite, and still, all except my cat, who was attacking something in the bushes, which was quite entertaining to watch:) I thought to myself, this could not be a more perfect morning. I am not a morning person AT ALL, but this morning alone has made me want to see 6:30 am more often. In my newly formed opinion, this is the best time of the day!

Come to Paradise!!

Here is information about the tour that my Dad, Ken Young, is putting together for this October. Scott and I are also going to be coming, and helping with the tour! It really is a great opportunity for those not familiar with Hawaii, and don't have the time or resources to plan a vacation this detailed. We will be seeing every major tourist spot, and some that a lot of people don't know about. My dad has been to Hawaii several times throughout his life, and has done guided Hawaii tours before. Come to the meeting this Friday afternoon to see what its all about, and see if you are interested!

UCPolynesia
Fully Escorted Hawaiian Tours
Come to Paradise
Free Tour Presentation
with Hawaiian Music
PG Jacobs Senior Center
242 West 200 South, Pleasant Grove, UT
May 1, 2009 12:00 Noon

Escorted Hawaiian Tour
October 16-24, 2009
9 days / 8 nights visiting the islands of Kaua'i, Maui and Oahu. This is a fun and non-strenuous tour that is great for those who want a hassle-free vacation! Optional activities!

Tour Cost: $2,789* per person, double occupancy. Includes: Airfare, 8 nights in 4-star hotels, ground transportation, island tours, Luau, Polynesian Cultural Center admission, Lei greeting, some meals (3 dinners/2 lunches/3 breakfasts - other meals not included).

Tour Highlights*:
Oct 16 - Fly to Kaua'i. Evening free time at pool / beach. Option: Coconut Marketplace shopping.

Oct 17 – Kaua’i - Island Tour: Fern Grotto, Kilauea Lighthouse, Hanalei, Limahuli Gardens,
Haena Beach sunset picnic.

Oct 18 -. Kaua’i - Island Tour: Wailua Falls, Koloa Town, Poipu Beach, Spouting Horn.
Evening Havaiki Nui Luau. Option: attend church.

Oct 19 – Kaua’i - Na Pali Coast Boat Tour and Waimea Canyon. Evening fly to Maui.

Oct 20 – Maui - Island Tour: Iao Valley Park and Hale’akala volcano. Option: Lahaina Town

Oct 21 – Maui - Road to Hana Tour, tropical jungles, waterfalls, beaches.

Oct 22 – Oahu - Pearl Harbor Tour. Island Tour: Honolulu, Pali Lookout, Byodo-In, Laie Beach Option: LDS Laie Temple.

Oct 23 – Oahu - Polynesian Cultural Center, with Luau and Night Show.

Oct 24 - Fly to SLC, arrive evening.
* Subject to change

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My wonderful St. George weekend, with a few surprises

Scott and I in a cave part of the Canyon Overlook hike!
Carson was so funny and decided he needed a nap halfway through the hike. We all laughed!!

Good picture of my highlights!
Mori, Carson, and Quint!! So cute.
Beautiful St. George Temple


My new hat...I love it!
Kylie all dressed up after her play!! What a doll!!

Us at Thanksgiving Point Gardens

St. George was just what the doctor ordered. My much-needed weekend started off with me getting my hair done...with blonde highlights! It has been quite a long time since I had blonde in my hair; since I was 17! But I love it, and so does Scott. It was time for a change, and since Scott would probably cry if I cut it, I settled for color. I guess I am going the blonde way now, because I intend to gradually go blonder and blonder. Oh! And we also went to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving point, which was just gorgeous!!
Anyway, so that night, we went and saw my sister Kylie play the Little Red-headed girl that Charlie Brown has a crush on in the play "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown". She was so adorable, and just lit up the stage!! After the play, we headed to St. George, and didn't get in till late Friday night and the Jensen's house. Saturday, we woke up and tried Herbalife shakes for the first time, and became hooked!! They are so yummy, and there are so many options, not just shakes, but pies, snack bars, and all kinds of other recipes. Scott and I decided to get the program, and we are loving it so far. We went shopping pretty much all afternoon on Saturday, and ate at Larsen's Frost top and ordered their famous rootbeer freeze, which I highly reccommend. We then went to the St. George temple grounds and took a wonderful nap on the green grass under a beautiful tree and enjoyed the flowers all around us. We then met Quint and Mori and their adorable 2 year old Carson at my favorite mexican restaurant, Pancho and Lefty's. We ended the evening seeing State of Play at the theater, which was pretty good. Sunday was spent in Zion's National Park, and the Jensen's joined us. It was gorgeous weather, and we were able to hike some beautiful trails. Carson was such a trooper! He was only carried some of the time, but mostly he walked all by himself, and loved looking at every little bug and stick! We ended the night saying goodbye to the Jensen's and eating at our favorite burger joint, Oscar's, which is right outside Zions. It was a fun and enjoyable trip, and we really liked getting to know the Jensen's better. Thanks for everything guys! Here are some pictures of Thanksgiving point, Kylie's play, and St. George.

My 22nd Birthday celebrations!

Boy did I get spoiled! I sure had a good 22nd. It started 2 Sundays ago at my Aunt Val and Uncle Mike's house to celebrate my birthday with my Dad's side of the family. We had yummy knock off Cafe Rio pork salads that my amazing Aunt came up with, and yummy cake and presents. The Saturday before my birthday, Scott and I went to Applebees to use the giftcard I got from my Aunt Wendy for my birthday and enjoyed a Bourbon Steak and embarrassing singing and yummy cake. Then on my birthday, we woke up at 7 am and had a yummy Belgium waffles and eggs and bacon breakfast made by my fabulous family. Jo was there too, and it was so yummy and fun! I wore the necklace my mom bought me from the Holy Cow fair that Pleasant Grove had, and it is absolutely gorgeous. It is a charm necklace, and I love it. Scott and I both had work off, so we spent the day eating lunch at The Olive Garden, looking at puppies and kitties and the animal shelter, shopped at Wal Mart, where I actually found some very cute capris that I never thought would look good on me, went to school to stop by (where I received a stern look from my teacher) to get a card that my classmates made, and then went to see Bedtime Stories at the dollar theater. It really was a very fun day! Oh! And I almost forgot to add that Amanda E and Amanda P took me out to Bajio last night and I received a fun knitting kit and iTunes gift card for my new iPhone that Scott bought me, and had so much fun with them! And Jo came today for the family party and gave me Breakfast at TIffany's; a cherished movie for us. I love them all!


Today we had my mom's side of the family over after conference, and celebrated my Aunt Libby's, Grandma's, and my birthday. We all had a yummy dinner and separate cakes, (chocolate peppermint, bananna cream and cheesecake) and opened many cards and presents. I was spoiled with enough money to go get a professional massage, which I have been urged to do so from my teachers at UCMT, and am very excited about it. It is a chance for me to see how other people do it, and to compare and contrast certain techniques used, the little extra ways they pamper their clients, and the aura and feeling of the room they use, so I can immatate, or better yet improve it in my own practice. (Not to mention enjoy a fabluous massage)

On another note, General Conference was amazing this spring. The major themes that stuck out to me were faith, change, and temples. What a perfect time to emphasize the importance of these. I myself have maybe lost some faith and been distraught at the hard things in this world that have occured in my life, and I felt lifted up by all the amazing talks reflecting on these topics. I know I am not the only one who needed to hear it. I feel a peace that I haven't felt in awhile, and a strong desire to visit the temple; not just for me, but for the souls in the next life who need me so much. I know that loosing yourself in the service of our Heavenly Father can lift our own burdens, and help us forget and see that there are so many things to be thankful for. I love this gospel more than anything. It is literally my spiritual oxygen and strength, and I feel I have been given a big dose of it this weekend. I hope you all felt the same way when you listened, and if you missed it, look it up online, or read in the Ensign next month.

I am posting some pictures of my birthday events. Hope you enjoy them!