The Week of Unemployment

Well.  Austin has been working at Landmark Soil and Engineering this summer.  He learned a few things about dirt, and he made a really good friend, but Austin doesn't really love dirt, and he really wanted a change.  It was so weird.  We were talking about it, and we both felt like it would be really good if he quit.  He had some interviews with various people, but he hadn't been offered anything.  But, I encouraged him, and he finished working there last week.  So weird.  Never imagined that happening.

We took a good little break and went to the Joseph and Lota Kennedy family reunion in Randolph.  It was fantastic.  On our way, we stopped at the Washington County Fair.

Look at me!  Blue ribbon.  And the theme was Fair-adise.  I didn't put the lei on there.

We stopped in Logan and visited Austin's family.  Hung out with the Candis and the James.  Went rock climbing (because that is all we do apparently) and I had a really good climb!  I even cleaned up a route.  And we all looked at wedding pictures.  Big thanks to James for being so patient with me as I tried to get my Mac all configured for his futuristic technology.  It was super fun. I really love my new family.

We listened to The Book Thief as we drove, which was really nice.  I have loved reading it, but hadn't found the time to dedicate to the whole book.  We highly recommend it to anyone.  Shoot.  EVERYONE!

Let's break down the family reunion.  Firstly.  We got to test out our new camping gear!!

Secondly.  Austin got to spend more time with Andrew and Matthew... and the cows.

And thirdly, I was reminded of how important families are.  It was a beautiful weekend.  Bad news.  Neither Austin, nor I, won the rubber duck race... NOR did we win horseshoes... NOR did we win the trivia game.  But!  We did eat well.  And we went on some fun 4-wheel rides.  And.  No one was hurt this weekend.  And.  Little Kyle remembered Austin's name, and I think that basically made his whole weekend a 10.

It was probably our last weekend to hang out before school starts, so that was really nice.  We stop and saw Tanton on our way home, and he courteously gave us some European chocolates.  Yum.

And!  To end the week of unemployment.  Austin got a job!  His first day was today!  I'll give you a glimpse into our texting conversation, and you can see how things are going.

Caroline:  How is work?!

Austin:  Cool!

Boom.  The proof is in the text message.  Austin now works at a bike shop.  Rapid Cycling.  Super neat.  I have zero idea what he does, but I can safely say it has something to do with bikes and he thinks it is cool.  Look!  They have a website.  http://www.rapidcyclingbikes.com  So exciting.  

Our Formal Pictures

So, the first weekend in May was a busy one.  We knew that there was graduation, so we planned to take pictures that weekend, because we would both be up in the Northlands.  Everything was great.  Austin was able to come down to St. George on the shuttle, and then he drove home, and I sewed 40+ buttons on my dress.  It was a miracle.  Nothing could stop the awesome of our weekend!  Until I woke up throwing up on Saturday.  Terrible stuff there.  We went to a celebratory lunch with Daniel and Leah, and I ordered a 7-Up... and barely got that to stay!  So, keep that in mind as you look through these pictures.

We started at the Brigham City Temple. 

 Austin went with his parents and my mom and I showed up later.

Look how cute they are!

Austin had already seen my dress, I mean, I was sewing it in the car.  But!  He hadn't seen me in it.  So, I snuck up on him and Lyndi got these great pictures.

The suspense was probably killing him.

^^This one is my favorite^^  

He is just so stinking happy! 

It was at this time that I started not feeling so well again.

Can't tell, can you?

I informed her as soon as this picture was taken that I was probably going to pass out.

So, I sat down!  And threw up in her husband's t-shirt.  Thanks Rob!

Lyndi had zero idea I was feeling sick.  Sure did trick her!

I call this one, "High school prom."

Everytime you see a picture of us sitting down, it's because I felt like passing out.  So, we got a lot of those.  But, they turned out to be super cute, and I am really happy about it.

Austin's parents even framed this one!

Tulips.  My favorite.  Especially when there are diamonds in them.

Representing Brigham City.

This one is called the power of photoshop.

And this is the time that Austin was super tired of taking pictures.  Bless his heart.

Once again, giving credit where credit is due.  Thanks to Lyndi Benson of Sugar Rush Photography for taking all of these great pictures.  If you love them, check out all of her information on my last post.  Thanks to Rob for lending me his shirt when I was about to lose it.  Thanks to Jeff for letting Rob wear a hoodie on the temple grounds, and thanks to my mom who ended up grabbing him a clean one from our house.  And most of all, thanks to Austin, who literally supported me for some shots and kept saying very nice things to me.  We loved this photo shoot and are so grateful for the beautiful pictures we got!!