As Summer Ends..

Geez it seems like we didn't even have time to enjoy the summer, and now it's almost over! We know we MUST be grown-ups now, we hardly did any of the typical "summer stuff" that you get to waste all your days doing while you're a kid. I think we went swimming TWICE? And I am really lacking a nice summery tan :( booo.

We are having a good time though, no doubt about that! Here are some of the things that we have been up to...

Baseball games!!! [yes, again.] Every once in a while Stu's "Uncle" Paul (he's not really his uncle, but we pretend because he's like family) gives us GREAT tickets right behind the visitors dugout. We have fun jeering along with all the hardcore fans, we both love the vendors that walk up and down the aisles too. "lemonade, lemonade-just like your mamma made" hahaaha. THANKS Paul!

Ps I feel like I look really gerbil-ish in this picture.

WICKED! Oh my gosh AMAZING. We doubled with Tan and Ave, bought LOTS of candy to take into the theater, and seriously enjoyed the show. I really recommend it! Avery and I can't get the incredible songs out of our heads!

This has been my new project for the past little bit. I got it at goodwill on half-off Saturday for only $5! I have been sanding it down mercilessly to get that nasty red varnish off and then I am going to spray it a cream-ish color (which doesn't match any of the colors in our apt currently, but I am thinking for the future milne home-I'm getting a little tired of the BLACK everything.)

This was Stu's life for a few weeks, real estate school for 9+ hours a day. (no that's not him, and no this isn't really his school. I google imaged.) Now he's just studying like a mad man to pass the ridiculous test!

And this is what I've been up to, taking pictures. It's been really fun and I even have some sessions set up for the next couple months!

An episode or two (or four) of Alias has been part of our daily routine since we've gotten hooked. We just started the last season though and are a little sad that it's almost over.. And I am really kind of upset with where the show is going, but I don't want to ruin it for you so I won't share details. Go rent it!

[Speaking of renting.. I feel a need to watch Billy Madison sometime in the near future.] We start school again on Monday! Stu is taking more business classes (econ and accounting, not so fun) and I'm finishing up my two last prereqs for hygiene (microbio and the 2nd half of anatomy) and taking a photo class! Wish us luck!

We hope you had a good summer too!
What was your favorite part of summer?

need/want photos?

I decided that since so many of you were interested in photos, I'd make it easy for you! Half off the price of a normal session if you book this week! [no, you don't need to take them this week, just plan a date with me by Sunday] Details here.

Can't Wait!!!

Stu sent me a link to the preview of the upcoming season of Biggest Loser, I am so excited. It looks so good. [okay, I cried. Ten bucks to you if you don't.]

Watch it HERE.

For those of you who haven't ever watched this incredibly inspiring show, this looks like the best season yet. Don't miss it!

Finally! A New Post!

With school, work, church callings and a fun new hobby, it's been really hard to keep the blog updated.. sorry sorry. The worst part is I don't really remember all that has been going on. But, here are some pictures from the last month..

A few diamond backs games (too bad they kind of stink right now)

We helped my momma with moving, she moved to New York last month. We miss her lots.

We spent a fun night with my mom and sisters before she left.
PF changs and bowling? great combination :)

We headed over to San Diego with Stu's family for the week of the 4th. So fun! It really was more of a relaxing vacation. We spent most of our time at the beach everyday and even did a session in the San Diego Temple! It really is the most breathtaking place.

Tanner and Ave and their cute little family

Kev and Jodie for a walk on the beach. Thank you guys so much! The trip was awesome!

This picture kind of encapsulates the whole trip. LOTS of smashball and boogie boarding for the brave souls who entered the freezing water.

Also lots of yogurtland :) kind of my new favorite place ever. Lucky for me, there's one right by ASU!
Mmmmm pomegranate raspberry... you get in my belly.

The grownups went to the amusement park one night, way fun. [note to all, the spinning-tilty ride is NOT good on the stomach]

Stu and Grafton grew out their man beards the whole trip.
I kinda like it :)

Stu catching some waves

incredible

the brothers

Great trip! The vacation was definitely necessary. I wish I could put all the pictures up, there were so many!

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Since then, we've both been doing school and working as much as we can. Just one more semester until I can apply to hygiene school! I had my last anatomy 201 class today, thaaaaank goodness. Stu is still working on a degree in business and just completed a three-week course for real estate. He went to school for 9+ hours a day AND worked anytime he could. He's kind of amazing and really works hard to take care of us.

Ooooh and:

We got brand-spanking-new phones, looove these babies. Stu is kind of obsessed with his.

(not my hand)

We also finished watching LOST [i'm kind of grateful, that show was getting crazy] and now we have started watching Alias, which so far is awesome!


Stu let me get a nice new camera so I could take my hobby a little further. I love it!


I also got some new editing software that is absolutely amazing. It can do so much with photos.
ps thank you stu!

That's pretty much all we've been up to, our life has gotten busy- but happy. This summer I've seen some of my close friends that have gotten home from their missions, some leave on their missions, some of my great friends get engaged [SOOO many weddings coming up!], and some starting their families with their first child! It's been a great summer, definitely mostly good news :) No babies at the Milne home just yet (to the dismay of my eager parents..)

We hope everything is well in your lives too!

PS If you haven't checked out the photoblog and entered the giveaway for a free photo session, tomorrow is the LAST day! Do it!

FREE Session!

I'm giving away a free photo session this week,
visit my photography blog and leave a comment by Friday to enter!

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Thanks!

photo blog

yep, we kind of fell off the face of the blogging world for a while...
yep, a HUGE post is on its way...
no, i didn't hit the gym everyday...
no, i didn't keep a budget...
no, i didn't keep my blog updated...

BUT, i did keep myself busy taking pictures. AND, i created a separate blog for them.

CHECK IT OUT: angie milne photography

[please please let me know what you think!]

We're Alive, I Promise!

It's been forever since the last post! Just know that we are alive and kicking over here. It's just been a CRAZY month with:

Work

School (anatomy is not my friend)

Multiple date-nights to RA

Sub-ins for Co-Ed Softball (Stu was injured, injured bad)

Budgeting Seminar

Church Responsibilities

6 Month Anniversary

New iPhones (how did we ever live without them??)

Amazing San Diego Trip with the Milne Fam

I have made zero trips to the gym in the last month, ZERO. You best believe that needs to change. (especially being in the middle of swim suit season, helloooo) Now that I don't have class for a while --- I resolve to hit the gym {HARD}, spend more time with my hubby, finish all of my crafting projects, especially the quilt I started in October, create an efficient monthly budget (and stick to it), all while keeping this blog updated. Expect a post soon!