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The firsts of many firsts

With the new year well on it's way, drastic changes and eventful/lenthy days did not wait long to present themselves to Mike and me. Among this, "new leaf" so-to-speak are a few of our firsts.

Sarah&Mike:
1. First time Michael and Sarah did baptisms for the dead at the St. George temple together.
2. First foreign roommate for Sarah. Her name is Inna and she is from Russia!
3. First college experience for Mike. He is officially a college student. :)
4. First time Sarah is taking 20 credits in college (wouldn't recommend it- especially while in the nursing program and holding down a job).
5. First time Sarah applied for gradutaion- which she will be graduating this spring with her Associate Degree! Yeeeeah Buddy!
6. First time Mike and Sarah are taking an institute class together for engaged and newlywed couples. It is titled  "Building and Eternal Marriage."

This year is definitely OUR YEAR! I was talking with my sister on the phone yesterday we agreed that 2012 is going to bring an exhilarating future!

Some things to look forward to:
1. In May, Mike will complete his first semester at college and Sarah graduate with her Associate Degree (with one more semester for my RN). Both of us mentioned earlier today how wonderful May will be when we look back and realize we kicked this semseter's trash! This is the hardest semester yet!
2. Sarah will be receiving her temple endowment at the end of May!
3. <3 JUNE 1, 2012 Sarah will be getting married to her real life Prince Charming! Mike is one of the most remarkable men to ever grace this world with his presence! (Right there with my father and bros/bro-in-law) <3
4. In August Mike and Sarah are making a temple trip! They are going to visit every temple on the West Coast! :)
5. We have a Yellowstone trip planned with Sarah's family at a cabin in October!
6. Of course there HAS to be some Disneyland in there somewhere! It wouldn't be right without it! :) Dates (Yes, plural) are still undecided.
7. December Sarah will have completed the nursing program at Dixie and she will be preparing to take the state boards to officially become a Registered Nurse!!!

There are so many things to look forward to this year!  So many thrilling adventures!

Wanna know what the best part is?

We are doing it together. <3

Comments

  1. Tyler & NicoleJanuary 13, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    ahhh....I love how happy you are!!! Being engaged is such a fun time and marriage is even better! I'm so stoked for you guys! Good luck with school...I've never braved 20 before but I'm sure its rough...especially working AND planning a wedding!

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  2. Katie and BrianJanuary 13, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    So cute!! I love this!! It just makes me more excited for you two! Keep posting! I'm so glad you got this blog started!

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