So yesterday there was a hurricane watch! This was a little scary at first because I have never been on an island during hurricane season. Hurricane Earl was headed toward Puerto Rico but luckily turned north and missed the island. We still got a ton of wind and a TON of rain. The streets by our house were all flooded to my knees. I took Tyler to school so I could go to the store and get things in case our power went out from the storm.
To start off you need to know one thing about Puerto Rico, the island is 50x100 miles and there are 4million people on the island, that's right I said 4 million. The majority of which are in San Juan. Everything is crowded, always and there is traffic no matter what time of day it is. (Except Sunday mornings. Back to my point, so I am at the store, it is 7 in the morning and the line for the check out is 1/2 hour long. AHHH! Then, Tyler calls me to come get him so I head off to get him and hit a little traffic.....no A LOT of traffic....no joke I think every car in puerto rico was on the road and they were all heading the same dirrection. I was moving no where! I think my blood started to boil a little bit. The ironic thing about it was just before I had left I finished reading Elder Uchdorf's talk in the conference ensign on patience. It took my two hours, TWO HOURS to pick him up. Normally it is 15 min to get the the school and that is with the typical traffic. I think I could have walked home faster than that!
The up-side to the storm was the waves. We just got back from the beach and it was incredible. The waves were comin up all the way to the hotel. They were huge, Tyler went out surfing for a little while, I tried for a little bit but I couldn't even get past the waves they were so big. They were tossing me around real bad. I still had a blast though. There were so many surfers out there it was way cool to see. Unfortunately I did not get any pictures because we were both in the water. We need a photographer:) Anyone who wants to come visit is more than welcome. It is a blast!
Hurricane
Puerto Rico
So far these are the only pictures we have taken in Puerto Rico. Don't worry there will be more to come. This was the first week I was here. Tyler had a lot of time off so we were able to spend it together before he oficially started seeing patients. I love where we live. Tyler could not have picked a better apartment. We are so close to the beach so we like to go there a lot. It is definitely going to be a different experience living out here but it will be fun. 
New York
For orientation Tyler had to go to New York for two weeks. I was able to go out over the 4th of July weekend. I have never been to New York before so I had a blast. It is like it's own country. There are millions of people and the subway...by far my favorite. It goes every where! This was on our way home one night this guy was playin down there (it was so hot) and he was wearing these leather pants. He was actually pretty good so we were all jammin together:)
We went to times square a few times and we saw some pretty crazy people/things. this was by far the most interesting but creepy thing I have ever seen. There is a face on the other side of the head so either way you look at it you feel like you are looking at it from the front. CRAZY! I was so afraid it was gong to swing one of its arms around and swatt me by accident.
Tyler went to a mets game with one of the other residents
Nauvoo
The whole three years we were in Omaha I had wanted to go to Nauvoo. Luckily just before graduation we were able to make a quick trip out there. It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot about the early saints and everything they had to go through. Definately huge spiritual uplifter.
This statue is Joseph and Hyrum Smith looking at the Nauvoo temple. Just before heading to carthage on what was their final ride the statue depicts the beginning of that fateful journey
The great mississippi river. It is HUGE!
This is the gravestone of Joseph and Emma Smith
Tyler was accepted into an Endodontic Residency in San Juan Puerto Rico and we couldn't be more excited. We will be there for two years and maybe now we will get some visitors ;) I don't understand why no one wants to come to Omaha Nebraska lol. Any way, he starts July 1st so we'll head out there some time in June to get settled. We do plan on visiting Utah for a few weeks before we head out there though so fam and friends, you better watch out. We have had a blast out here and are definately ready to move on to new things. Yes we still have another month here before graduation but I have already started packing up our house. No decorations gets a little depressing but I guess for a month it's not so bad. After finishing boards this weekend Tyler is officially all done with tests. Now lets just hope he passed the biggest test of his life! We won't find out for another 3-4 weeks. Keep your fingers crossed. Until next time!WASHINGTON DC
Over spring break Tyler and I got the opportunity to go Washington DC. I have never been there before so it was quite a treat.
Day 1:
We stayed down town right next to the convention center and to our surprise there was a 5 guys on the next block so of course that is the first place we went. Day one was pretty relaxing since we flew in that day so we just hung around. We went to Smithsonian American Art Museum which was huge and we really enjoyed some of the artwork. One thing I thought was pretty amazing was in one of the rooms they had old writings, and lists from people like picasso and other various old artists. I couldn't imagine writing a list (which I do all the time) and having it in a museum 100 yrs later.
Day 2:
Started out with breakfast of course and then off to see the sights. We headed to the Holocaust museum and arrived there without getting lost. It wasn't until we were passing it however that we realized we were getting on the freeway. And so began the fued over GPS. We ended up driving all over Washington to finally get back to the museum. The museum had a lot of sad stories but I definately learned more than I evern knew about the Holocaust. We even got a tour by a Holocaust Survivor. She was the sweetest little old lady and I felt so sad when she was telling us a little bit about what it was like. She said her husband is the only one in his family that survived. If you have not seen "The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas" it is a must see. After seeing it and visiting the musuem it was pretty heart wrenching.
Our Nations Capital
Washington Monument
We are facing the Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument in the back. Unfortunately the reflection pond was not filled yet.
Lincoln Memorial
Brigham Young
Changing of the guard at Arlington Cemetary in front of the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Long Over Due
So I am terrible about updating this blog. I don't take very many pictures and I know people don't want to just read a novel every time. I guess that might just be me. Anyway, we are almost done here in Omaha and while it is sad to leave all our friends, we are very excited about moving on to new things. Tyler is done taking his national board exam and I hope he passed because I hear it is one hard test to take. Although I have faith in him that he passed it seems a little questionable when I get pictures like this from his dental friends:
This is Tyler's definition of "studying" at the Library!
Well I am glad it is at least overwith. Good Job Honey!
Tyler and some of his buddies came back for a second year as the Dean Team (intramurals-football) Tonight they just won their last game making them the "All U" champs for the second year in a row. It has been really fun to see them at all their games. They will be playing the champ intramural team from UNO Tomorrow night to try and win back the plaque for creighton. From what I understand, it has been at UNO for a while now. The Team consisted of 9 guys and here they are!
Here I am finally crossing the finish after what was the LONGEST run in my life!
When I signed up for the marathon, Tyler decided he wanted to do the relay marathon, so he and 4 other people ran the 26.2 miles passing the "baton" along the way. He did the second leg which was 6 miles. I am so proud of him! Good Job babe!
Trip to Utah
We were able to make it to Utah during the break! YaY while there we hung out with fam and friends. Went to lake powell (pics are with my sis, they are on their way). Oh yeah and I ran the Provo 1/2 marathon. It was very exciting other than the fact I was being passed by old women!! I managed to beat my goal so I was happy but as far as i'm concerned with the seniors...Better luck next time:) There were so many people at the finish line I loved it. It felt like I was winning the gold medal, even though 99.9999999% of them were not there for me. Even with all the people we managed to get a few pics...Hopefully my photagrapher will do a little better next time;)
Next Show
For anyone who is interested in babyfrillz I am doing my next show on Sat June 13th (that's this sat). It is the Benson Arts Festival located on maple between 61st-63rd. They normally block off the whole street for 3 blocks and they have a bunch of different vendors. There is also, a car show, food, and kids activities like face painting etc. There is a farmers market as well as other various artists. I think it is going to be a lot of fun so come out have yourself a good day and support your local artists. It starts @ 8:30 in the AM and goes all day. Vendors will be there til at least 4 and the festival goes until 11PM.
Liberty JailSo, I wish we had pictures of a little one to plaster all over our page but we don't so you'll just have to look at our ugly mugs until a little one comes along:) Tyler won't let me get a dog either so my luck stops there I guess. This past weekend over easter we were finally able to make a trip out to Kansas City. It is beautiful out there. There is tons to do too. We went out to some of the church sites, Liberty Jail, and the Independence visitors center. I would say it was definately eye awakening to see the small jail that Joseph Smith was held in for 127 days for no reason. I can't believe how small it was.
Then we got to do some shopping, and ate at some good restaurants. My Birthday was saturday so I got the pleasure of chosing the lunch place we ate at. It was called STIX & I would say it was one very amazing restaurant. Anyway, the guys went to the Yankee's game and the girls got to hang out. Oh don't you worry though, the freeway's in Kansas City are horrible, Becca had to do a couple of U-turns on our way to pick up the guys. All in All I would say it was a great trip.
Baby Frillz
So today I decided it was time to update a little on my blog. No pictures yet because i'm lame. We are still out in omaha as most of you know and I am going to school at UNO, it is taking forever to get my degree. I promise you I will get it. Tyler is still at Creighton and we have another year and 1/2 til he's done here. Anyway, I am also working two jobs so i feel bad because I have been neglecting Tyler a little. He understands though, luckily. I am working part time for a financial planner and going to school the other days. Then at nights I teach fitness classes so I hardly have time for anything else. I try my best though. When I do have time, I love to cook and organize our house. Many of you asked what I was doing all week while Tyler went hunting. Well I locked myself in our back room and worked on it. It was pretty gross back there so I did a little carpeting and painting. Now it looks as good as new. I didn't take any before pictures and i'm hitting myself for that but as soon as I get the pics of the new room I will get them up. DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!! NOVEMBER 4TH.
Elk Hunt
