Curtis' New Job

In order to apply to PT schools I need at least 100 hours of experience in a clinical PT setting. I volunteered for about 2 months at S.O.S. PT in Provo and got about 30 hours in. Well, it seemed like it was going to be tough to get in the rest of my hours. So I asked if they would be hiring anybody soon. They said they might be and would let me know. Well, within a week I had an interview and got a job at SOS! I absolutely love it there! The therapists are great and it is an awesome hands on experience. For the rest of summer I am just covering shifts that other Tech's can't work and I will be on the schedule starting in the fall. I am glad I chose to pursue PT, it is so fun and I love what I do. Glad I picked the right career!

Freedom Festivities

We started out the 4th bright and early, but not nearly as early as Lisa and Denis. They were so nice to invite us down to the perfect spot along the parade route that they had saved since before 5am! The parade was fun, but the highlight was seeing Elder Holland watching the parade with his grand kids. We were glad to know that apostles get to have fun too! Lisa even "sneakily" snapped a few shots of him. We didn't stay for the whole parade because let's face it, they get pretty boring after a while, and it got too hot!

We headed home, took a nap, played the Wii, made a flag cake dessert and then headed up Provo Canyon for a BBQ with Lisa's family. We always have so much fun with her family and they always keep us laughing for sure!


We finished off the night watching the Stadium of Fire fireworks. The 4th of July is such a wonderful time to reflect on the amazing blessings that we enjoy living in this country. I am grateful for the freedom that I have and I'm proud to be an American!!!

Manti Pageant

Those who know me know that traditions are very important to me. I am always thinking of new traditions that Curt and I can start in our family. We went to the Manti Pageant last year and decided to go again this year...I suppose that makes it a tradition! We picked up Lisa and Denis, got some not-so fast food at A&W and drove to Manti. We got there on early just so we could play some games and enjoy the beautiful weather. After a fun game of "Would You Rather" and "Yahtzee" we lounged for a few minutes before the pageant started. They put a lot of work into the performance and for the most part it is really good. A little cheesy at parts, but the overall message reminded me how grateful I am to be a part of this amazing Gospel and to know that my family will be together forever. That is the greatest blessing of all! We had a fun time with the Clayson's and Curt even stayed awake driving home while we all slept. (Thanks babe!) We had a really good time!

We did get a picture of the 4 of us, but I still have to get it from Lisa!

The Man with the Grill

Although we don't have children and are not expecting, we celebrate Father and Mother's Day for each other. It could be because we just like giving/getting presents. It also could be because my dad forgot my mom's first Mother's day, and it took a while for her to get over. We figure if we're in the habit of celebrating now, maybe that will lessen the chances of forgetting such important holidays. Maybe not, but that's what we tell ourselves. I got Curt a grill for Father's Day. "Walmart Special" as he likes to say. I think it's really cute and he think it's functional. It's already made for several great BBQs and many more to come!

Look at the happy man with the grill!

Ashley Barnes, RN!

I PASSED!! I am very excited to have RN after my work signature! I took the NCLEX on Thursday and I was convinced that I failed (like many others). 75 questions, 1 1/2 hours and $200. I was pretty much been miserable waiting for the results thinking I failed, so when the opportunity came to pay $7.95 to see my results, I had to do it so I could know one way or the other. I could have saved the money and waited till Monday to know, but the money spent was well worth it to put my mind at ease! I'm excited that I get to keep my job that I love!!

My LITTLE obsession

On our quick trip home a couple weeks ago, one of my most favorite parts was seeing my little man. Cooper is absolutely adorable, which should explain the reason I took over 300 pictures of him in just over 24 hours of being with him. I even "dibbsed" him a couple weeks before coming home so that everyone knew he was mine all day Saturday. I ended up sharing him for a little while, but we spent some good quality time together. We played hide-n-go-seek and blew bubbles. I also fed, bathed, and put him to bed. He's my little buddy! And during it all, I snapped many many shots. I wish I could put them all on here because I love them all, but since that would take forever and whoever reads this probably isn't as obsessed with him as me (except Alyssa of course), I have picked some of my favs.

Happy Birthday Elder Murphey!

Tyler's 20th birthday was last Sunday, June 14th. We miss Ty and wanted to celebrate for him since we couldn't celebrate with him. We made a cake with orange sprinkles and had orange balloons (his fav color). Tyler is loving Guatemala and is an amazing missionary and we are proud of him. We love our Elder Murphey!

My First Hair Cut

Last week was my first time cutting hair all by myself! I have had my mom teach me over and over again how to cut boys hair, but I wasn't confident enough to do it without her help until last week. Curt has cut his own hair for years, but I thought that I would give it a try (that way I could choose how long I wanted it to be :) I didn't take an after picture, but not because I butchered it...just because I forgot to! I only made one little mistake so his sideburns are a bit shorter than he would like, but hey..not bad for my first time! He's one good lookin man!

Rainbow Revolution

I love rainbows! I'm not a fan of rain, except for when the rain produces rainbows. Curt didn't quite have as much enthusiasm as I (i.e. he didn't jump up and down and run outside with me), but we still did enjoy the beauty of the earth together as we captured a few pictures. I firmly believe that cameras should have a rainbow setting because every picture I took just didn't do it justice!

Con"grad"ulations!

Curt's younger brother, Greg, and my younger brother, Troy both graduated from high school on Saturday. It was so fun to be there for the festivities! The actual graduation was only an hour which was the perfect length! :) Congrats Troy and Greg and we know you will both be successful in the paths you pursue!

My family


Curt's Family