Rexburg Rapids!

Nic and I have had a crazy couple of weeks but let me tell you what, it's good to be home and get back to normal life. It's sad to say that normal life consists of going to classes, dropping Nic off at work, cleaning, homework, picking Nic up, and going to bed. Life is crazy right now but I just have to enjoy it because no matter how crazy it gets, I'm still as happy as ever.

We went to Nic's family reunion for the Evan's family last weekend! It was fun to see everyone and finally meet his entire family. We only got to stay for a day or so because Nic was starting his new job! Nic got a job at Melaleuca and it has been a huge blessing! They sell amazing lotions, shampoos, vitamins, and much much more. He loves going to work. It's a great environment full of fun people, I'm so happy for him and glad that he can go to work not dreading it. I'm still working at the same 'ol testing center. Every semester I say I am done working there but for some reason I just can never quit! It's a great on-campus job and has awesome people.I learn more and more things about BYU-Idaho every semester year that I'm here. Today, Nic and I walked all around the brand new BYU-I Center for the first time since we've moved back. We've been to the basketball courts and indoor track before but we've never actually walked through it all. Let me tell you, it's beautiful. There's a certain peaceful spirit that lingers all around the building and it makes you never want to leave. There are HUGE beautiful pictures of Christ and his life all around the doors to the auditorium. We're so lucky to go to a school that can provide us with the things BYU-I does. Rexburg may be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, but it really is a great place to go to college and learn about the world around you. We can go to a class and talk freely about religion and the gospel and apply it to our education. It really is an awesome experience and I'm so grateful that I can go here.

Now on to Rexburg Rapids! Rexburg FINALLY opened up an outdoor pool with slides, a kiddy section, and even a lazy river!! Nic and I went for the first time last Saturday and it was SO fun! I've missed swimming and just being in the water so bad. This will have to hold us over until we can finally jump into the ocean-which is my absolute favorite place to swim. It's a great way to have fun and for kids to play. I really think that every city or town needs a place for kids to go and escape and have fun outdoors. We are all inside most of the days and forget about the amazing things that we have around us. Having a pool in Rexburg will hopefully get people outdoors!

The semester is almost over! Thank goodness. The McKinley family is coming to visit July 15 and I am so excited to have them here!!! They have never been here in the summer haha I feel so bad that they've only experienced Rexburg in the winter-not so fun. I wish Boo Boo, Nick Rowe, and Steph could be here too! :( It will still be fun and we get to have some summer sun! Miss you all!