June Book

Oh crap.

I finally, finally got to read a book I actually wanted to instead of stupid ones for my class.

I read The Fault in Our Stars.

And it went like this.

I'm not kidding. Be prepared to cry if you decide to read this. But also be prepared for one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. My top 5 favorite books have not changed in years, but this one might just do it.

I read it in one day. I wish I could have stretched it out longer, but I couldn't put the dang thing down! I won't give away any spoilers, I promise. The book is about a bright, witty, hilarious, and depressed young girl named Hazel who will eventually die from the cancer in her lungs. She's a wee bit bitter about her lot in life, and then a boy named Augustus Waters comes along and changes absolutely everything. That's all I'll say about the plot. Because, for reals, you really need to read this book. Mom. Kelsey. Jessica. Amanda. (Basically, my entire blog audience). READ THIS BOOK AND THEN CALL ME SO WE CAN DISCUSS IT!!!

This book is just.. beautiful! I feel like I don't have the proper words. Also, I don't want to over-hype anything. I have the tendency to become obsessed with things. I will tell you that while in know way can I understand cancer and the pains that come with that, this book helped me grieve my own tragedy. I cried and cried and cried, but felt better afterwards. The characters were perfection. There emotions were raw, their pain was palpable. The story was unique and told so eloquently. I've always had beef with Romeo and Juliet and how people think it's such a romantic story, (guys, it's called a freaking tragedy, Romeo and Juliet is NOT ROMANTIC) so these guys will be my new "star crossed lovers." Because despite how much I cried, this is one of the most romantic love stories I have ever read.

Okay I am not going to talk anymore because I don't want to over-hype. Just read it. And enjoy some of my favorite quotes.

"It would be a privilege to have my heart broken by you." 

"Grief does not change you Hazel, it reveals you."

"That's the thing about pain, it demands to be felt."

 

 

  “What a slut time is. She screws everybody.” 

"Okay? Okay."

Oh gosh, I'm gonna cry again. Go read it!

happy and random pictures from our camera. mostly of my cat.

Feeding ducks at Sugar House park!

Constant cat photo shoots. Always.

Play dates with the Klein's.

Oh. Just more cat pictures. These are seductive, bed ones.

She goes crazy when Nathan takes her outside.

summery things

Here's some of the summer shananagins as of late.

I'm staying up way later since I can sleep in every day. Some people can't keep up with that.

Pool days with Jenna and Brooklynn!

Lunch dates with the Special Ed department!

Lovely triple dates with some of my favorite ladies and their lovely husbands!

A beautiful Saturday. Jessi and Marshall came out and we went to the temple then saw Superman!

Chalk festival at The Gateway! This was my favorite.

Every morning around 7am, she makes her way to my hair. She loves that stuff.

 She also loves to cuddle. It makes me very happy.

 Oh hey! Another picture of my cat. She's too perfect.

Finding new places to explore in Utah.

Father's day kisses for Nathan

Back on my green smoothie kick! For some reason, I only want them during the summer. 

She loves to just sit and watch us brush our teeth. It's her favorite part of the day.

I love getting to meet Nathan for lunch every day. One of our favorite spots is up on top of the SLC library. Although.. we have some bad memories up there if you read this post.. hahaha

 Sometimes Nathan has to take conference calls during lunch though. He thinks he's so important.

I've been playing around a lot with my new camera lens. Nathan likes to take weird pictures of me while I take weird pictures of flowers.

This is my beautiful friend, Michelle, and this is one of the many beautiful outfits we found at JC Penny's. Seriously, that store is a gold mine.

Lots of drives around our city. I love this place in the summer.

Ohhhh summer is such a glorious time!

Faja's Day

Yesterday, I had a lot of fun celebrating the most handsome man in the whole world.

I woke him up to breakfast in bed using the new waffle maker I bought for "us," but let's be honest. That was just for me. He got to open his presents which were wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper, because somehow I have 4 rolls of Christmas wrapping paper and not a single roll of normal wrapping paper. I really like this husband of mine. After we lost the baby, all the books said it would be normal to fight a lot with my spouse. They said the tragedy would probably drive a wedge between us. They said my husband would be angry if I was sad for too long. Some even said that 50% of marriages when things like this happen, end in divorce. The exact opposite happened for us. It brought us closer than I ever thought possible. I didn't think it was possible to love my husband more, but I can;t explain the closeness we have now. He has been my absolute rock during this trial. He has let me cry, he has cried with me, he has made me laugh, he has strengthened me, he has taken care of me. I am so thankful for him. 

Thank you Nathan, for being the best husband and best Father. I know Maddie is wishing you a happy Father's Day too. We are two very lucky girls to have you. I love you!

And of course, my two dads need a shout out too!

My daddy is one of my best friends. He has taken care of me my entire life, and contines to do so today. He loves me and supports me and makes me laugh. (Thanks for the weird sense of humor, dad). He tells me he is proud of me every single time I talk to him. Every time! And it makes me so happy. He has always made me feel special and beautiful. His example has taught e how to be a good person. He is so kind and selfless. I see so many traits in Nathan that remind me of my dad and I am so happy. I always wanted to marry someone just like him :) I love my Ffejy!

And of course, my faja-in-law!

I have much better pictures of him, but this one is my favorite. It makes me laugh so hard! We had no idea he was sneaking into the back. And that's one of the things I love about him. He is so fun-loving and easy going. He always has funny jokes and magic tricks to show us. He has worked so hard for his family his entire life. I admire so much the way he takes care of his family and how he takes care of my sweet mother-in-law. They are the cutest couple. They still act like young sweethearts and I love it! Nathan has inherited so much from his father, and I am grateful for the way he raised him.
I am a lucky lady to have married into the family that I did!

Happy Daddy's day!