The wonderful life I live!

With the exhausting stress that has come from my husbands job this summer, it has been so easy for me to forget all that I truly have and how blessed I actually am. I think it is so easy for anyone to forget how much they actually already have in their life when they keep searching for more. One of my favorite actresses, Katherine Heigl once said, "So much about living life, to me, is about humility and gratitude. And I've tried very hard to have those qualities and be that person and I'm just so disappointed in myself that I allowed it to slip". Why do I love what she said? Because I am so GUILTY of letting it slip away from time to time. The past few days, in my quiet hours, I have pondered on the many things I have and I am grateful for. I didn't realize how BIG my list really was! 

First and foremost, I am grateful for the Lord and my savior Jesus Christ. I am grateful they listen to my struggles, happiness, fears, etc. every time I pray at any given time of the day. I am grateful for the love I feel being a daughter of God. At the end of the day, if nobody loves me, "they" do. (Quote from an old seminary teacher) 

Secondly, I am so grateful for Temple. I am grateful for the peace I feel when I am there.  I am so grateful to be able to escape from the world for a minute, and go to the Temple to feel close to my Heavenly Father. Most refreshing feeling ever. I often feel that every time I attend the temple, my faith is strengthened. 

Thirdly, I am grateful for this man right here! I never knew what unconditional love was until I met him. Being together 8 years, I have learned the most about life being married these past 2 1/2 years. I am grateful for his love towards me. I am grateful he loves my imperfections and sticks by my side even through my darkest hours. I am also grateful for the ride he puts me through! ;) His family should know what I am talking about! Through the thick and thin, there is no one else I would rather take on this life with besides him. What an amazing eternal companion I have!

I am grateful that I have such a strong, driven, smart, loving, and caring woman to look up to, that being my mom. She has truly taught me so much through her examples. The biggest thing she has probably taught me is the gift of giving. I have never seen a woman more giving. Many can I agree that this woman and I can, and have, fought like cats and dogs (because were so alike), but as we grow older, the closer we are getting. I couldn't have asked for a better momma.

I am grateful for my dad! This man right here has taught me how to be a goofball and laugh often! He is my favorite part of why I LOVE being the only girl in the family. My dad is my "pick me up" if you will, when I need it the most. I haven't ever heard my dad tell me of any flaw that I have. He has and continues to always making me feeling like such an amazingly woman! I must admit I am a Daddy's Girl and no one quite touches my heart the way my father can. Even when he can be a little stubborn ass! ;) Love you so much dad! 

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Where oh where would I be without my brothers and Sis- in-law! Kenny has been, well, let's just say good at being a big brother.. ;). I can say that underneath all my sensitivity, there's a "tough" spot that I have from growing up with Kenny. Through the name calling, choking, punching, teasing, etc., that is just me and Kenny's way of telling each other "i love you". Thank goodness there was Chris that came after all the punching and teasing haha! My little brother has always been so sweet and tender towards me. He is always making sure his "little/big" sis is getting taken care of. I am grateful for his sensitivity towards me. Then there is Jaynee. Jaynee officially became my sister in law about a year ago and I was so stoked she became part of the family. She is not only crazy and loves to have fun (and shop haha) , but ever since she became a mama to my nephews, I have seen a more tender side to her that is so rewarding to see! She is a great mom and wonderful example to me. Gotta love her crazy ass!!

I am grateful for these little boys!!!! The day I became Auntie KK was easily (besides my wedding day) the best day of my life! These two have their aunt wrapped around their little fingers. I have loved watching Carter grow and he has the sweetest personality ever. Reese made his debut just this past April, and I only got to spend a few hours with him. I can't wait to return to Utah snuggle and kiss that little dude! I am grateful for these little nuggets and the love I feel when I am with them. I know I am totally bias, but really.. tell me these aren't the cutest damn babies you've ever seen!!!!!

Ok so I just realized, it would probably take me DAYS to add a picture for the 1,203,232,010,392 things I am grateful for so a list will have to do:

• My extended family
• My in-laws
• Dance  
• Education
• Good health
• Roof over my head
• Reality TV ( what would I do without HoneyBooBoo or KUWTK?!?)
• Music
• The gospel
• All four seasons of the year
• Holidays
• Saturday Date Nights
• All of my pets
• My car
• My bed
• People who truly influence or inspire me
• Hair color
• Food
• Water

Okay, I won't lie, my list still doesn't end, but you get the picture right? I am not the one to paint the perfect picture, let me tell you my life is no where near perfect, but damn do I LOVE it!!!! So next time, you're feeling discouraged, down, angry, etc. remember all that you are grateful for. Write it down if you have to. You just might be surprised how truly blessed you already are. When all is said and done, I love my life and I wouldn't change ONE thing about it. :)

Im the Definition of a "bad" blogger.

Hi friends! In this past hour when I thought to blog today, I came to the realization that I am probably the WORST blogger there is. I make a promise to all my friends and family out there that I will be blogging often, but low and behold I break this promise repeatedly. Suck! Well folks, since my last blog update, Ty and I have been super adventurous here in North Carolina this summer! From fishing, rain, rain, and more rain, constant tornado warnings, summer school, Saturday date nights, weddings, beach- going, and daily Mcdonald's Coke runs, I can say it has been quite the fun and relaxing summer. Although it has been a "slow" working summer for Tyler, he has been my rock in remaining faithful and helps to remind me daily that "everything will be alright". Regardless, we haven't left the FUN out of it all! :):):)

First week we got here, behind our hotel had a beautiful trail!!

The start to many fishing days this summer!

So happy I got to see my best in Vegas!

Bridesmaid

Annzy and I!

My beautiful bride, Kimz!

Gone Fishin!

I wasn't kidding, fishing some more.

Excited to be going to the beach here in NC for the first time!

Birthday boy (Mitch) saddled up! :)

I love FaceTime dates with the Bug. :)

These lovebirds had a long day at the beach.

Wrightsville Beach!

Myrtle Beach Pier!

Summer 2013 in the beautiful NC!

Hello friends and family! I'm back again after 8 months of school. Summer has approached us so that means back to blogging! Wanted to catch everyone up with my life lately. Since coming back home from New Orleans last summer, Ty and I got back into our daily grind of school again. I have finally reached my Associates is Health Science after completing these last two semesters and its so surreal now to look at my Degree Track and notice that I am over half way done with getting my Bachelors! I honestly thought I would never get a Bachelors Degree considering that all I wanted to be was a momma when I got married, but that wasn't in the Lord's plan I guess! Now I am even looking at a Master's Degree!! (what?!?!) Crazy I know. As for Tyler, he had two successful summers as well and he changed his degree to Business Marketing, but still planing to do pre- med classes for PA or PT school. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments! Tyler's family is back in Utah and I actually am so happy about it. I feel the more close family is, the better. On April 28, 2013, were blessed with a beautiful healthy baby boy again, Reese LeRoy Reisinger. My brother and his wife make the most perfect babies!! I can't believe I am an aunt of two now. I love seeing our small family growing bigger! Tyler's company, now called Protection 1, has moved their office to North Carolina this summer! My poor Ty had to drive 34 hours across the country, but made some great stops on the way. My lucky butt got to fly a few days later, and I have fallen in love with the state since I got here! I always told Ty I have loved the East Coast and could seriously see us moving here one day. We aren't in our apartments yet as they are still being finished. (which means BRAND NEW.. I love that idea) As for now, we're campin at the Holiday Inn and trying to stay positive about "hotel" living. Let's just say, I can't wait to have a full kitchen! Pics coming soon! xoxoxo

So long sweet summer of 2012!

I can't believe this summer is ending so soon!! Guess time flies when you're having fun! It has been such a great summer here in Nolans. This past month has been more than I could have asked for. I had a great birthday. My grandparents flew out and took Ty and I took Florida to get away for a couple of days. The beach was so beautiful and we had a great time eating yummy seafood, sighting dolphins off the pier, and a wild yet crazy fun time on the wave runners. Needless to say it was more than what I could ask for. NowI am counting down the days and hours til I head back to Utah. It is a bitter/sweet thing for me. Bitter because I will miss the jazz music, beignets, "river" walks, and the people here. Sweet because I am ready to go back to school, missed my family, and surprisingly I have missed the Utah mountains. Too look back on this summer, I have been most grateful to spend so much time with Tyler. I can honestly say that during the school semesters, we never see each other. We have never spent so much time together since we have been married. It has been fun to sleep in and snuggle with my boy, watch tv all cuddled up on the couch for countless hours, and having time to cook and have meal time together. I have actually learned how to cook a lot more! Needless to say, this is the summer I exactly needed. Time to rekindle my relationship with my love and remember all the reasons why I chose forever with him. If it is one thing I learned this summer, it is to never get too busy to forget the ones you love and the things that are truly important in life. Nolans... you have been great to me! Thanks for a wonderful summer and a thanks to those who made memories with me!

Ashley and I one day stuck in traffic. Saw this and I instantly knew this is what I wanted to do with my life! (jk lol)

Birthday weekend! One night stay in the French Quarters.

Happy 22 to me! Birthday girl. 

Fort Walten Beach. Beautiful beach with the whitest sand!

Yup. My grandma and I split a dozen of them. SOO yummy!

Ty would kill me if he knew I had this on here. But we made him do it. It was too funny not to take a pic. What a stud!

I ate soo good my birthday weekend! These crab legs were so delicious!

Going to let my balloons go out in the ocean. Great ending to a fabulous birthday!

This is what five hour traffic will do to ya!

My boy was pooped after a long weekend on the beach. 

My Birthday Cake! 

Thanks to the wonderful gma and wally for a great birthday!

Oh the places you'll go!

New Orleans has been good to us. This summer you could definitely say this has NOT been reality for me. Waking up, having time to cook breakfast, pandora blasted while at the gym, and rest of my day is spent either snuggled up on the couch watching Pretty Little Liars (new obsession) or hanging with all the fun wives out here! Needless to say, it has been a LONG vacation for me. Tyler is continuing to work hard and we are grateful for another successful summer. Anywho, my mother flew me in for a surprise to make it to me nephews FIRST birthday... I cried...a lot. Following that, my little bro came in for six days and we had a blast together from going to the zoo, eating beignets, and visiting the WWII museum! I also cried when he left, but he told me to "Nut up n' shut up". LOL! As for now, I am almost 22 (in a few days) , and my grandparents are coming into town and we are headed to FLORIDA! Well that is all for now folks! Here are some pictures of our adventures thus far this summer!

Beignets.

Audobon Zoo. I LOVE pink flamingos.

Cajun Encounters

Hm. Passed out before the party even started lol

His umbrella broke lol 

Amazing museum. Left so humbled. Proud to be an American.

River walks

Sat. night out. Good restaraunt!

My little bro Chris at the Zoo

Housing here is incredible to me

What would Nolans be without these?!

Love.

An awesome street entertainer here in Nolans

So coincidental that she was in Utah the 24 hrs I was there. She is just what I needed.

Momma, Me, Grandma. Don't know what I'd do without these women.

Auntie KK's visit home. Missed her bug so much!

This baby boy is already 1. Time flies.

View from our gym. Lucky right?

The Circus! Ty Ty's very first time going!

4th of July. 

Rainy day in the city.

Honestly, don't know what I would do if I didn't skype with her every day.

The "infamous" beignets that have made us 5 lbs. heavier.

Live Jazz every night.