RUSHMORE

On our way to Montana we just HAD to stop and see

Mount Rushmore. It added another hour

or so to our 17 hr. drive but it was worth it. However, I think

that it's one of those places where you go visit

once in your entire life.

 

We decided to take pictures in front of all the states

where we have lived. Tyler thought it was dumb but I had fun

with it. Tyler now has lived in Utah, Iowa and Montana.

I've lived in New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Hawaii, Iowa

and now Montana.

 



 

Being able to see a piece of our countries history was amazing.

I'm so grateful for those who came before us that

sacrificed so much so we can enjoy these beautiful things in life.



Goodbye Iowa

 

"Chelsea, I guess we won't be talking in church this month."

"What? How come?"

"Well... We are moving to Montana next week."

"WHAT?!"

 

This was Tyler and I's conversation on a friday after he got off

work. We had been in Iowa for almost a month and

this was the last thing that I was expecting. Tyler got a promotion

at work and that was very exciting. I think the thing that

shocked me most was that he had to be to work, at the next site,

 on Thursday the very next week. We had the house packed up,

the Uhaul filled, our black focus sold and all the cleaning

done by that Monday.

 

We will definitely miss Iowa. It was BEAUTIFUL filled with tons

of amazing people with big hearts.

 

This was where we lived. It was an apartment right above the owners

 big garage/barn. I'm sure you noticed the HUGE cage

right in front of our place. The owner's mother used to have a
cougar as a pet. Yes, I said cougar. Can you imagine? I guess she let
it walk around in the house. SO WEIRD but sort of awesome.


This is what our surroundings looked like:

 

Do you now understand why we will miss this place?

Isn't it majestic?! I miss waking up in the morning to this.

We were so lucky to find this place.

 

Through all this moving and anxiety, it's cool to be able to see

God's hand in everything. We have found great places

to live, been blessed with people that care for us, great wards

and have learned so much about each other. With all the craziness

with moving so quickly, every little thing fell into

place. I'm so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that has

always looked out for us and guided us in the direction that we needed

to go.



Tyler was Awesome and Graduated

I AM SO PROUD OF MY HUBBY!! He is finally done with his degree

and this will be our first time in our marriage that neither

of us are doing school. Can I just say.. IT'S SO AWESOME! The day was

a perfect day filled with people we love. 

After the graduation we went back to our club house where we had a 

nice luncheon and said our goodbyes before we left to

Iowa the next day. (Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera in to

take pictures) Like I said, I'm so proud of Tyler and

all his hard work. It's interesting to look back on the journey we had

during school; being dirt poor, Tyler changing his mind on

doing med school, being dirt poor and being dirt poor.

(I think I got that point across) Having him accomplish his goal was worth

all the times that we had $50 in our account and,

what I feel like, a million dollars in student loans. Not only did our knowledge 

increase but our faith in the Lord did also. We were always looked 

after and never in "need" of anything. Loved ones constantly surrounded

us with words of encouragement and we always enjoyed 

being able to see our sweet family every other Sunday at Aunt Terri's! 

IOWA

After graduating, Tyler said goodbye to the insurance world and took

a job with a company called Brand Energy Solutions. 

Because of the change in his career, we had the opportunity to move to Clinton,

Iowa. At first I was VERY skeptical, but I'm learning to love our new

surroundings and enjoy all of the amazing people that we are surrounded by.

Tyler loves working for Brand and is coming home every night in a good

mood. Definitely a plus:) I get to stay home... all...day... It's

amazingly boring at times and I find myself vacuuming at least

three times a day. It's sad to say, but I don't think I have any

hobbies:/ YIKES!!! Any suggestions would be appreciated.We are grateful

for the many many blessings that we have received and are 

excited to see what  our life will bring us. So far, so good. Now we just

need a baby to keep me company all day!!:)