There is always a first for everything!

So, for the past couple of days Colton has really been complaining of his hair and that he needed a haircut.  His mom usually cuts his hair but she has just been so busy lately.  (She is getting ready for a yard sale on Saturday.)  I told Colton that I would cut his hair but I had never done it before.  Colton was so brave though and said that I could cut his hair.  I was like oh this couldn't be that hard now could it?!  Well, it turned out a success!  I just wish someone was taking my picture while doing it because I had some pretty crazy ways of doing things.  I just kinda winged it and it looks pretty good!  Too bad I didn't have a picture of his hair before so we could compare, oh well.

 

1st Day of School!

Today was our first day of school and I was pretty excited to say the least.  It has been a LONG summer so I was excited and looking forward to school starting. I was jumping and skipping to our first class and Colton said I was being like a little kid.  Well, I was just a little excited to go to class but Colton obviously did not feel the same way.  So, I stopped because I think I was embarrassing him.  Colton and I had Microbiology and nutrition together today.  I also had an intro to poetry class.  I didn't really want to take this class but my counselor just kind of put me in it!  Classes went well today and I don't think this semester is going to be all that bad!

  

Boondocks!

We went to Boondocks Saturday night with the whole family.  We all had a blast and loved spending the night all together.  The Blackham bunch partied it up at Boondocks for 3 hours which included, laser tag, go carts, batting cages, bumper boats, and mini golf.  After Boondocks, we went to dinner and then cold stone for some ice cream.  We all had a blast and loved each others company.  I said we should do this more often since his dad was paying!!  But, it was good to get out of the house for a night and do something all together as a family. 

I wasn't too happy because Colton was beating me!

Everyone got so soaked in the bumper boats.

Kali and Jaxton on the Go Cart! Jaxton loved it.

Kylee in the batting cage. She did better than the boys!

Playing Mini Golf. I was the winner by the way! (1st time ever winning, I was pretty excited)

This was the only picture we took with the most of us in. Next time we'll have to take a whole group picture!

Park City

On Saturday, Colton and I went to the Park City Outlets for a little school shopping.  We met Kristopher and Kylee up there and went to lunch together and shopped a little with them.  I went up there thinking we would find some great deals but I went home with nothing! I didn;t buy one thing and that is not like me! But, I guess this whole being married thing and having no money is really hitting me. I do know how to save money!  After shopping, we rode the alpine slide and the coaster.  That was a blast! I had so much fun spending time with Colton and having something fun to do.  We haven't spent a lot of time together this summer so Saturday was a great day to say the least.  We didn't take a lot of pictures of our adventures, that's one thing I need to work on!

Colton and I riding the lift for the Alpine Slide.

We were happy to spend the day with Kritter and Kylee!

Me being a dork!

Colton's 24th Birthday!

We had a great day of celebration!  We started the day off with church and then came home and had homemade cafe rio (which was delicious)!  I made a cake and a cheesecake for Colton because I just love him so much.  I should have made 2 cheesecakes because they were a big hit! We had a great day with family though and just had a relaxing afternoon, except for a brotherly fight after dinner.  I don't know what set them off but what is a birthday without a fight, right?!  I was a little nervous but there is nothing I could really do about it.  Boys will be boys.

His new suit that I got him. He is lookin good!!

Jaxton helping him open presents.

My bro got married!

On July 22, Jake and Alex got married for time and all eternity in the Denver LDS Temple!  Colton and I were able to share this special day with them and were so grateful for this opportunity.  This day was so spiritual and perfect in every way, I am sure Jake and Alex could not have asked for more.  I loved seeing and visiting with all of the family.  The last time I saw all of them was for my wedding and that day was just kinda crazy so I didn't have much time to sit and talk with them.  I just can't believe my brother and I are both married now. It has been amazing these past few years to watch him grow and become stronger. I'm so grateful for Jake and his decision to marry Alex in the temple.  I am so happy for him and love them both!  Hope they live happily ever after! 

Colton and I had a little fun in the photo booth!

So happy for them. Love you both! =)

All of the bridesmaids.  Love you girl!

Ruby had PUPPIES!

So, Colton has a dog, Ruby, that stays out at the farm.  We found out recently that she was going to be having puppies soon.  We just weren't quite sure when she would have them.  This past week, I have been out there everyday visiting her and making sure she had food and water.  Colton told me early this morning that he forgot to feed her so I was wanting to go out there and take care of her.  All day today I had a feeling I needed to go see her and we were going to go but then we would get busy with something else.  Finally, tonight we made it out there to feed her and once we got there we heard these little puppies.  Ruby had 7 little puppies!  They are the cutest things and I have never been around puppies before so I thought this was really neat.  I have been wanting a dog lately.  I have really missed my old dog, Allie, she was put down last November.  I loved that dog and she was my best friend.  So, I'm glad I now have 7 little puppies that I can play with and watch them grow! I am so excited!!  I just love puppies!  This sure made my week just a little bit brighter.

I'm the happiest girl!!

I think I'll keep this one. =)

Happy 4th of July!

My Mom was able to come to Moroni Sunday afternoon to come celebrate my birthday and the 4th with the Blackham's!  She made my favorite dinner, Sweet and Sour chicken.  I usually only get this on my birthday because it takes 2 hours to make but, it is so worth it. Thanks Mom for the yummy dinner and banana bars!

Cookin up some yummy food for my birthday!

 We had a big BBQ on the 4th and had quite the party!  There were lots of friends and family.  Colton was so nice to take my Mom and I to go see the horses and we even went on a little ride!  Then, we came back and had some fun playing the game corn hole.  It was a great day and the fireworks were so fun to watch.  I love the 4th and so happy I was able to spend it with my family!

A game of corn hole.

Me and my baby!

Saturday's Adventures

Well, my birthday was great and we had a little celebration with Colton's family.  On Saturday, we went to Nephi for some 4th of July festivities which included some 3 on 3 basketball Colton was playing in.  It wasn't even an hour into the game and guess what happens?  He splits his eyebrow open.  He quickly found out his head wasn't as hard as the other kids that he ran into!  Thank goodness we know Dr. Tatton though so he could stitch him up! Only 14 stitches after all that!  I swear he is always getting hurt, I don't know what to do with him.

Later on that night, we were able to go to the stadium of fire at BYU.  We had a blast!  Colton had never been to a concert before so he really enjoyed it.  We had great tickets and were sitting so close to the stage.  (Thanks to one of Colton's neighbors who gave us these great tickets!)  Brad Paisley and David Archuleta performed and did a wonderful job!  So, despite of the rough start this morning, we ended the day off great!  

Colton's first concert!

A little bit of David.

Brad did a great job!

A perfect and happy birthday for sure!

Wedding Day

It has been a few weeks now so I figured it's about time to post about my wedding day.  Can I just say that May 28th was perfect?!  Everything went perfectly and the reception was just how I wanted it!  But by the end, Colton and I were so tired.  We were ready to get out of there!  The reception was only suppose to go till 8 and we didn't leave till 8:45!  So, it was a long day but I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

I am so glad my family from Idaho was able to come and support me and especially grateful my family in Arizona was able to come!  I loved seeing all of them and don't know how everything would have come together without them.  I just know someday I will be returning the favor to all of them!

Outside of the Manti Temple.

Cutting the Cake!

The best Maid of Honor ever! Love ya

Our first dance!

My true personality!

Newly Weds

              

I married my best friend, Colton, on May 28th in the Manti, Utah temple.  I am so blessed to have him in my life and so grateful for all my family that was able to come to share this special day with me.  The day was wonderful and everything turned out perfectly!!  We honeymooned in Hawaii and had so much fun.  Neither one of us had been there before so it was a fun vacation for both of us.  We went to the Polynesian Cultural Center one day and had a fun time there.  We saw a lot of things but some of the main things were interesting dances (we even learned a dance), saw a man climb a coconut tree, and went into houses of some of the King and Queens.  We also went to Hanauma Bay one day and went snorkeling with fish.  This was really fun and exciting, the fish were so close to us!  I wasn't ready to come home but I guess most vacations are like that, you never want to go home!  But, this vacation was a blast and a great start to a new beginning!

Now, back to reality.  No more laying on the beach, daydreaming, and soaking up the sun!  We are living in Moroni Utah right now with Colton's parents.  I never thought I would ever be in a small turkey farming town but, I am now and don't mind it (at least most days).  Being from a big city this is definitely a change but it's a good one!  I just get a little deprived of seeing the mall every once in a while but the closest one is only an hour away.  So I guess that isn't too bad!  I just started a CNA class yesterday to fill up my time since I do not have a job right now.  I am going to school to be an RN so I decided I better get my CNA done.  Then I will hopefully find a job so I can be working the rest of this summer!  I am so happy and excited for this new chapter in my life and am so thrilled to see what the future has in store for us!

Our first day in Hawaii! A little fun in the sun

Colton seems to have the dance down!

My dance attempt at the Cultural Center.

At the Cultural Center.