Time Flies!

*Disclaimer* -- I am typing this on an iPhone, so if all the pictures end up out of order and clumped together… sorry!

May has come to an end? When did that happen? I truly can't believe how fast the time is going these days. We have sure been busy around the Ball home, so I will try to highlight some thoughts :) --

• Doug graduated! I couldn't be more proud of him. He has worked so hard to earn this degree. The official degree is Bachelor of Physics with a Math Minor. Woohoo!

• Remember how I wanted to do something different to my hair? I think I have narrowed it down. I want to cut it so it is just below my shoulders, and give the color a refresher. I'll try to attach pictures of examples I am thinking of.

• I found a new lipgloss that I LOVE! I have the hardest time finding lipgloss that I die for. It's Maybelline "Sandstone Shimmer."

• Kiwi snow cones are (once again) proving to be my absolute favorite treat!

• My little sister made choraliers at her Junior High! Yeah! Go sis!

• Puma is still as cute and furry as always.

• I can't wait for our trip to California! I am dying go with my family to Disneyland, AND to spend time with Lena and Jake!

• I went mountain biking with Doug for the first time. Man, I am out of shape! It's about time to whip myself into gear. It was SO fun even though it was tough. Doug is really good at it :)

• Last of all: one day I will be making these owl cupcakes. Good grief they are cute!

Sorry again of the pictures are nutty! Love you all!

Making Memories

So - it is official. I now have a new sister-in-law! 

Aren't they cute together? I am really happy for my brother. Going to their sealing was such a neat experience for Doug and I. The entire day reminded us a lot of our own wedding day (coming up on 3 years ago!). We wish them the best in their new life together.

Among other things, life is going well. This is one of those times where I intended to post a lot about other stuff as well, but it just isn't coming the way I thought it would. Oh well! I wanted to post a little bit about things I am finding out about my personal style. I guess that will have to wait until another post!

Yearning

I found this picture today of Doug and I at East Rock Park in Connecticut. (Which is right by Whitneyville) :) Our good friend Marvin took it for us with his nice camera one Sunday when we ran into him. This picture made me miss the greenery and I yearned to be there and show my family what we experienced. I want to start writing about our experiences we had last summer. It would take me months, but I can't let them be forgotten. Heavenly Father watched over us every step of the way.

Pictures That I Love

 

My Puma. 

 Truth.

 Okay. He was the cutest kitten!

 I have really been enjoying Instagram. Of course, Puma is my model most of the time. 

 I loved this!

 Picnic date in Logan. 

 Haha!

There is a really pretty willow tree right by our apartment.

So, no, I don't like rats. But this just killed me. 

Sometimes I think it's fun to just share pictures. They are a big part of my everyday life!

Just Some Recent Ramblings

Well, it sure has been awhile since I have posted on here, so I thought I would share some thoughts that have been running through our heads as of late. (If anyone checks this blog anymore.. haha)

~ I have been thinking about going brunette. Not just some light brown, but the real deal. I have had a lot of people tell me it would "bring out my blue eyes" and "why not, you can always change it back." There have also been a few who think it wouldn't look good on me. What do you think? Personally, I am leaning towards trying it.

~ When oh WHEN will be hearing from these grad schools?!

~ Looooving the Spring weather we had this week. Doug and I both have a bad bout of Spring Fever now, however.

~ I need a getaway. Badly. I think I am officially going insane.

~ I sure do love the people that I work with. They are all so nice and we have the best conversations. There is not a single soul there that I don't enjoy a conversation with.

~ I have been a tiny bit obsessed with Mythbusters lately. We have had one of those "free trials" with Netflix and I always seem to find a new episode I haven't watched. That show makes my day. I also found out that they came to SALT LAKE in January... I am so upset I missed it. You better believe going to that show would have been what I asked for for my birthday. Anyway, love them.

~ I have really liked using the Instgram app on my iPod. I can take a quick pic, make it look good, and share it with my friends.

~ The writer of The Daybook Blog can literally make me bust out laughing sometimes. One day at lunch I lost all control and Doug thought I was a crazy person. (Remember how I need a getaway?)

~ I really love the Gospel.

~ Doug was elected as the delegate of our precinct at the caucus meeting. The only reason he was, seriously, is because he actually talked once and had an opinion. Wowee go us!

~ I am at a point in my life that I want to "freshen up" my life. I want to find new hobbies, work out more, study my scriptures more diligently, and do some things for myself sometimes instead of worrying about everything else in the world BUT my needs.

Well, I will stop rambling now, but those are some of the happenings and thoughts that have been floating around lately. :) Gotta love it!