University of Utah.

This morning we found out Tay got accepted to the

University of Utah!

GO TAY!!

We are both so excited that everything is coming together.

I also got a call yesterday asking for me to come in for

an interview at Uptown Cheapskate

but since we're still here in Nebraska, I had to

let her know I couldn't do it right now.

She said to give her a call when we get

back, or she'll call me if she still has

openings so that's a plus!

It's a really cute shop, and located both in Salt Lake

and a new one opening up in Bountiful-

how more perfect could it be?!

Now we just need to find an apartment :)

Nebraska countdown: 22 days.

School countdown: 31 days.

xoxo

Project Runway.

So I'm sitting in the hotel room

watching the new season of Project Runway

(which I'm super stoked about)

and really want to be best friends with Heidi Klum.

She's funny, smart, beautiful, fashionable, personable.

Yes, it's true, I have a girl crush.

Can't wait to see who "makes it work" as 

my good buddy Tim Gunn says.

So I finally found Tay's camera and discovered these long lost photos, along with some recent ones.

He's the cutest!

Also, look what came in the mail today!

My new toggle blazer and yellow high tops from Urban.

Happy friggin' birthday to me!!

PS thanks Jody!

SIDENOTE:

So I applied online to a bunch of jobs in SLC today...

trying to get on top of that before we get home.

It will make life a lot easier.

We could really use your prayers in finding jobs&apartment

so please keep us in mind!

Nebraska countdown: 23 days.

School countdown: 32 days.

xoxo

Goodness.

I am officially addicted.

Addicted to Little Ceasar's Crazy Bread.

I love it.

The cheesy, greasy, warm, fluffy, garlic-y

goodness.

Please take my advice and go buy some.

One more thing...

I was blog stalking someone and came across this little jewel.

Give it a peek.

Update From A Hotel Room.

Yes, I did say hotel room!

We are currently living in Lexington.

(also known to the locals as "Mexington"-you can imagine what that refers to)

It's small, with no mall or movie theater.

But our hotel room we are living in is nice

with a mini fridge and microwave

so at least we aren't starving!

Along with a little pool and hot tub.

The days go by fairly slowly around here

with Tay gone all day but I find things

to do to occupy my time.

I've been writing several articles a day for 

Mama Hawkins

which puts my writing skills to work

and I'm still loving to write

which is a good sign :)

So big news around the Hawkins household

(hotel-hold?)...

There is a possibility we will be moving back to

Salt Lake City instead of California this fall.

We have decided it would put us more on our feet

if we live in Salt Lake before venturing out to California.

Tay will be applying to the University of Utah

(I know, I know...I'm a disgrace to Utah State) 

as soon as possible and hopefully be taking classes this fall

then we will make our way to California when we have

our feet on the ground more to continue at FIDM.

As for me, I'm sticking with my online USU classes until

further notice.

Then maybe Weber...or the U if I can get in.

Big changes lie ahead, that's for sure.

Tay's doing great out here and sure is working his buns off.

And getting cuter everyday :)
I love him so much!!


Some other news I should probably catch you all up on:

we got a cat...
for 48 hours.

The most hectic, crazy 48 hours of my life.

The cat was psycho.

Okay, so she was a kitten and just wanted to play...

at THREE O'CLOCK in the morning

when Tay and I just wanted to sleep!

Sure, she was adorable...look:

But so not worth the trouble.

So, we say "alvederzane" to Beyonce aka: Lil' B

and get back to our 9+ hours of sleep instead of 4.

That's about it thus far!

My birthday was great on Monday.

I was able to spend the whole day with Tay

who got me a new white watch 

(YAY!) along with my white iPhone

back in April!

All-in-all it was a successful birthday of

Little Ceasars

Crazy Bread

Lost

&

Tay

What more could a girl ask for?

Much love from Nebraska to you all

& don't be strangers, I'm almost always available to talk!

xoxo

Oh, the fourth.

Almost forgot to share some spectacular

Fourth of July moments!

Take a look at these...

Cool, huh? 

Also, birthday countdown: 9 days :)

I'll be the big 2-1.

Man, I'm getting old ;)

They're Here!

I know, I know.

I've been slacking.

Majorly.

But they're finally here!

The pictures have come!

Here are a few of my favorites :)

The sealing was wonderful and the

luncheon and reception went incredibly smoothly!

Thank you to all of you who helped to

make our special day even more special.

We love you!!

Our honeymoon went great!

We went to Lake Arrowhead, CA 

thanks to Jered's family!

It's the cutest little town with a 

beautiful lake!

We really enjoyed ourselves.

Now we're in good ol' Nebraska

soakin' up the rays.

Along with some humidity.

It's so humid!

Tay's doing great with his selling

and I will start tomorrow.

I'm kinda nervous but everyone says I'll

do great, so we'll see!

I'm just excited to get out of the house!

I've had a lot of people ask how marriage is

lately, obviously.

And in answer to all of you out there still wondering...

It's absolutely wonderful!

I can't even explain how much I love it!

Being with the man I love 24/7 is seriously bliss.

He's everything I have wished for and more!

I've become quite the little cook, too.

I love cooking Tay dinner!

Sounds crazy, right?

I've had the opportunity to experiment

with several different recipes and have had 

a really positive response on all of them!

Can't wait to try out more :)

And I'll get better about updating you on how the

Hawkins marriage is going, don't worry.

xoxo