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ONE year, ONE month, ONE week, and ONE day until I graduate. I can do this!
I am burnt out.  Just a few more weeks of this semester and then a small break! Yes!
I am so ready to be done.  I also don't know what I'll do with myself when I'm not this busy. 

Also, ONEhundredtwentythree days until we're married! Woo hooo!

Ramblings.

Here I sit... 5:22 AM.
I've been up since 4:30 AM when Jeff left for work.
I should go run, but it is snowy.
(Since I'm not a runner, conditions must be prime)
So I'll workout inside instead.

I'm trying to get fit for the wedding.
And really just life, too.
But you know what sucks?
Back fat.
You can not suck in back fat.
Does that mean that back fat actually doesn't suck?

So many people tell me that they fought more with their spouse during their engagement and wedding planning time than any other time in their relationship.
Jeff and I have never been happier.
Cheesy, I know.
But seriously, it's always been great and now it's just greater!

My dog is almost 4. That's 28 in dog years.
He's the best.
I'd have so many blog posts dedication to him, but I don't want people to think I'm a crazy dog lady.
Like all the posts people have for their children.
How cute they are. (He's damn cute.)
Their accomplishments. (He has mastered "bang" where I point my finger like a gun and shoot and then he plays dead.)
Potty-training. (He's poops on the grass EVERY time!)
See? I told you - the best!

How Can I Miss You If You Never Leave?

Life is busy, to say the least.  I like it that way.

Jeff and I don't see each other as often as I'd like, BUT we definitely see each other more than like a military family or long-distance relationships.  So I'm thankful.

Here is what a usual week looks like for us:

Sunday:
Jeff: OFF!
Traci: Work 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Monday:
Jeff: Work 5:00 AM - 5:00PM, Class 9:00 - 9:50 AM and 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Traci: Clinical 6:00AM - 3:00 PM, Work 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Tuesday:
Jeff: Work 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Class 6:00 PM - 7:50 PM
Traci: Clinical 6:45 AM - 4:00 PM, Work 5:00 PM - 5:30 AM

Wednesday:
Jeff: Work 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Class 9:00-9:50 AM and 5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
Traci: Class 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
(Oh yayyy! We get to see each other tonight.)

Thursday:
Jeff: Work 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Class 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Traci: Class 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Test 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
(And again!!)

Friday:
Jeff: Work 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Class 9:00-9:50 AM
Traci: Music class whenever.
(Helloooo weekend!!)

Saturday:
Jeff: Works most for 8 hours.
Traci: OFF!

The beginning of the week is hectic and then it slows down.  It is a bummer to not have dinner together every night like last semester but we'll survive.  I am so glad we are able to spend time together.  In our free time we have been rock climbing and wedding planning.  I have the best supporter by my side and am so happy to have him!

P.S... Wonder why Jeff is working SO MUCH? It might have something to do with... ANOTHER PROMOTION!  Woo hoooo! Jeff has such a strong dedication to his work and I'm so proud of him.

I bought a...

A WEDDING DRESS!
I am so excited! I love it! If I could customize a dress myself, this one would be it.
I went dress shopping with my mom, sisters, and Leah and after I tried this one on, no other dresses compared. 
Here it is....

Hahaha totally kidding, I am not posting pictures of the real deal because Jeff cannot see it!
It feels so good to check that part off of the to-do list! Not much left to do really.  5 months to go!

Engagements!

We had so much fun doing our engagement photo shoot! Our good friend Amber took the photos for us.  She did an amazing job! A few we kept secret so we don't spoil the surprise when you get an invite in the mail, but there are tons of photos on Facebook. :)

One Step Closer!

I am so happy to announce my new job! I am the new HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) of the Newborn ICU at the University of Utah.  This is the unit I have always wanted to work in and could not be any more thrilled to start!  This is my last week at Huntsman in Surgery, and as much as I will miss the staff and fun times, I am so excited for something new.

Jeffery also has exciting news! He has received 2 raises in his 4 months of employment at his new job! He is such a hard worker.

This brings us both one step closer to where we want to be in our careers and we are SO thankful. :)

Summer Happenings!

Summer has been so much fun! It is my favorite season and it has been so great!
We have season passes to the water park and have been 4 or 5 times already! We've had many late Summer nights with friends. :) And we even saw The Dark Knight Rises in theater! (Jeff's fave!) It was so good, by the way.  School is still keeping us busy.  So is work.  But in our free time we have been able to start planning the wedding! :) So exciting! Our big day is less than a year away... that is just crazy to me! Everyone I talk to says, "Wow you've got quite a while!" or "Why so long?"  To me, it's just around the corner.  Our FIVE year anniversary... Now that's even crazier! :) in a good way, of course!