Just a FEW things have occurred in the last couple of months so I'll try to keep this somewhat short as I fill you all in...
First things first - Graduation! Yes, back in May Thomas graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design!
To celebrate we headed off to Costa Rica for 10-vaca and adventure. We had a really great time going white-water rafting, zip-lining, hanging at the beach, having a volcano erupt and even experiencing an earthquake! I did say adventure, didn't I??!
A view of the back of our beach house - Los Olivos, Tamarindo Beach
A view of Arenal Volcano from our bungalow at La Pradera Hotel
The pool area with view at Hotel La Pradera
So after returning from Costa Rica, Thomas had the opportunity to meet with his mentor from the past year at BSU about a possible internship. Well, the internship morphed into an offer for a full-time position with the company and of course, Thomas JUMPED at the opportunity to work with such talented individuals and we were both elated that an opportunity came along so quickly after graduation. So now Thomas is a graphic designer for Carew Co. The office is located in downtown Boise - which is literally 8 blocks from our home. This is a HUGE change for Thomas who has never worked an 8-5 job and especially one where he doesn't have to commute! He started working last week and absolutely LOVES it!
Somewhere during this time-frame I was extremely busy at work with the 1st Annual Ultimate Urban Challenge. This biking scavenger hunt fundraiser was a RAVING success! Participants received clues to 9 different locations throughout Boise where they had to complete a challenge. Challenges ranged from: rafting, hip-hop dancing, archery, eating cow tongue, basketball shooting, Rock Band, fireman drills and an obstacle course. Again, the event was a huge success and we felt so invigorated to have pulled off something so great. Can't wait til' next year!
Last weekend we did a little more traveling as we drove down to celebrate the union of our friends in Island Park. It was a beautiful wedding and the weather and area were perfect! Not only did we enjoy the wedding, but we took an afternoon to go 4-wheeling on some of the MANY trails, enjoyed some great fireworks, yummy food and beautiful scenery. We are considering making the trip an annual one since we enjoyed it so much. Without the wedding that is. :)
So needless to say, things have definitely been busy but things are falling into place and we are just loving every minute of it. Hope you're enjoyed this short update! Until next time..
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