Date Night with the Boden boys

Last Saturday night, Bradley, Brodee, RayAnne and I went on a little date up the Elba canyon. We built a fire, roasted some hotdogs, marshmellows, the fish that Bradley caught, and ate some jello. It was a pretty good night :)

Brodee, Bradley and Rayanne anxiously waiting for the fish to bite the stick pole with a worm dangling off the end.

Bradley and Brodee with the 1st (and only) fish

Cooking the fish. It actually wasn't too bad.

Bradley and RayAnne hanging out on the log.

In Bradley's words..."Gotta take a picture with the sister-in-law"

Bradley and RayAnne...with the fish

Cute little fellow

Trying to get the fish...it was jumping all over the place

Elba Canyone from the barn

Wake up call

4 Boden Boys + 4 guns = several dead coyottes

Since all the Boden boys are back together, this is what we get. On Monday morning Brodee, Max, Emmet, and Bradley went coyotte calling and came back with a few. From the way they talked, it sounded like they had a great time. They all spent the night at Brodee and my house Sunday night and were up around 5:45 am to get out and start this fun time.

Changes...

About two weeks ago, Brodee and I finally purchased our house. We were so excited to get moved in and settled. Both our families were lots of help during this moving process.. so here are a few pictures to show what only some of our house looks like. It has an upstairs and downstairs, and for right now, we mainly live in the upstairs... 

Master Bedroom...I sure do love our bedspread :)

There are three other bedrooms downstair

Guest bathroom. This is 1 of 3 bathrooms in the house.

This is my favorite room, we call it the 'RED WALL ROOM" =)

The kitchen!

The living room, which really never gets used...I guess it is for decoration and looks more than anything :)



The garage (AKA Brodee's Man Cave) He really likes it out here. He has everything set up just how he wants and he seems to be enjoying the free time he can have out here (which isn't much).

Movie night at the Boden's...Holly and Emmet decided to join us, we watched Transformers 2

Brodee laying on the bed

Not only were we able to move into our house, but the second big change was starting school. I started school on the 29th of August. I teach 2nd grade at Raft River Elementary. On the first day of school, I asked myself after seeing my 32 children, "Why did I choose this profession?" But as the week continued, I've settled in my classroom and come to find out my children aren't so bad ;) I also am coaching 7th grade volleyball, it's nothing like high school, but I guess this will test my patienct..so far, not so good, but working on it. One top of all that I also have to take two classes this first year...just when I thought I was done with college, the work starts back up again. My mom used to tell me that I would have the most 'spare' time while I was in college, and I would always just say "whatever mom", because I was pretty busy, BUT I guess I should have listened, because of right now, she is right. I do love my life, I feel so fortunate and blessed to have what I do, have such amazing families and a good husband. Life couldn't get any better than this =)

Brodee, is also pretty busy. He works for Butte Irrigation still and is clocking in more than 40 hours a week. On Tuesday and Thursday nights he has school where he is finishing up his Electrical; after this semester he has 3 more; so by the time he gets home it is usually between 10:00 and 10:30 pm and he leaves in the mornings at 6:30, so for him, it is a fairly long day. However, he never seems to complain about school or work... I think he just does it cause he has too ;) 



sore legs + freezing night = one great adventure

On Friday, Brodee got off work early, so we decided that we were going to hike up to Independence Lakes, which are up the Elba canyon and stay the night. This wasn't a very planned trip, but it was worth it. After everyone was ready with gear (backpacks only), we loaded up the truck and drove up to the parking spot to where the trail enterence started to hike up to the lakes. Brodee, Adam, Max, Michelle and I began the journey towards the lakes, regardless of the up-hill terrian we were about to endure. After a long walk up the mountains, and stopping every now and again to take a break because our legs were about to give out, we finally make it to the camping spot. We ended up camping at the second lake, and when we got up there, there was still snow surrounding the area. However, that didn't stop us...

Brodee and Hailie at the Independence Lake sign...this is the halfway mark for a 4 mile hike.

Max, Michelle, and Brodee walking up the hill. Adam and I trailed behind.

The view of the first lake. The scenery was beautiful, just a little chilly though.

Brodee, Max, and Adam getting the fire ready to go. Between Brodee carrying a tree in the middle of the night and with a few matches, this was one BIG fire. This fire kept us warm all night, as we kept heating up rocks and placing them in our tent because it was freezing outside.

Michelle and I watching the boys fish..they caught 3 fish. They were disappointed, but seemed to enjoy eating them.

Adam and I in the morning..what happy little campers

Adam was a great tropper...except for the fact Brodee carried his backpack the entire way and I held his hand for assistance up the steep parts of the mountain. We were really glad that he came with us though :)

Brodee, Adam and I heading down the trail.

 

Brodee and I, we were dirty, exhausted, hungry, and happy :)

We all had a great time on our "last minute" camping trip. Even though we froze during the night, had hardly any food to eat, only caught three fish, and had legs that were sore for days, the trip was most certainly worth it.

"Marry me, today and everyday.."

Its been 1 month and 3 days since I became Mrs. Boden, and let me tell you, that has been a change in my life from signing my name on a new banking account to changing my social security card, but it has definelty been a dream come true. I often ask myself: How did that 7th grade "like interest" turn into reality and a true love story? I feel so blessed to have finally marry him! It's been a dream and me constantly saying "Im going to marry that boy one day." 

Top  Ten highlights of June 10th and June 11th:

1. Being sealed to Brodee for Time and All Eternity in the Twin Falls Temple

2. Having our families there to support and love us

3. Kissing Brodee with excitement over the alter as he was shaking from nerves

4. Taking a million pictures with everyone outside the Twin Falls Temple

5. Holly complaining because her brown shoes didn't match the black ribbon on her dress (no one actually noticed)

6. Getting up at 5:00 for Michelle to do my hair after a million tries we finally got it perfect

7. Eating at Golden Coral after with everyone and getting back to the hotel and throwing it all up

8. Coming back to the house to set up for the reception and everyone smiling because they "just knew" :)

9. Standing in line for 2 and half hours at the reception with a constant flow of people

10. Watching all my family socialize and smile the entire night...it was a happy and special day

Reasons for Loving Brodee:

1. He treats me like a princess

2. He makes sure that I am always safe even when I had to drive in the dark from Elba to Malta

3. He reads his scriptures everynight before bed

4. His desire to work (even 11 or more hours a day) 

5. He cares about my family and their happiness

6. His big muscles and 6 pack abs (he gets embarressed when I talk about them)

7. His laugh

8. His love for the priesthood and gospel

9. His constant worry for me

10. His reaction when someone tries to tickle him

11. His enjoyment he gets from riding his motorcycle up the Elba canyon

12. His attitude when we argue

13. His constant "Your so hot and I love you"

14. His desire to learn and be better

15. His willingness to sacrifice anything to make me happy

16. His constant worry for people in the community and willingness to help

17. His eating habits (MEAT!!)

18. His snorning at night and talking in his sleep

19. His snuggling me at night and then me pushing him off because I need space

20. His cowboy boots with the tags still on them

21. How he can make me happy when I am having a bad day

22. How he never raises his voice in anger

23. His content personality

24. His love for No ICE and drinking warm water

25. How he walks in the door after work and say "Hi" while giving me a hug

Bonnie, Max, Loralee, Carl, Adam, Brodee, Hailie, Andrea, Greg, Michelle, Emmet, Holly, Syme

Brodee and Hailie

Outside the temple door

Me and Adam (We're best friends)

The Start of Something NEW

On Saturday, June 4, 2011 I went to the Twin Falls Temple and took out my own endownments. It was such a special day that I was able to share with Brodee, Mom (Andrea), Dad (Greg), Carl (Father-in-law), Loralee (Mother-in-law), Grandma Walchli, and Grandma Kempton. It was a beautiful day as I was able to enter into the House of the Lord and feel of the spirit. It is an experience that I will never forget, the feelings that I felt will never be replaced.

Not only was the temple a big day for me and my family, but also Brodee and mine new house. I like to call it "A house on Wheels." hahaha the reason that I call it this is because Brodee's anut Leacia gave us a trailor house. We have been for the past month and half, cleaning up a place to put it across from the Elba park. It is down in a grove of trees and the area is beautiful. Later that night on Saturday, Carl, Dad, Max, Brodee and I went out and started to prepare the trailor to be moved. It took a while getting the tires on, and trying to get the hitch hooked up to the tractor. Then right before it went pitch black, Carl was able to manuver the trailor to the road, so that on Monday after work, he is able to take the journey and move it into our new homestead. It was quite the process and tons of laughs and serious faces, but the beginning of something new is happening...

However, the most excited thing that is happening is that in less than a week, I am marrying my best friend on Friday!!! :) Plus, my best friend, Michelle is coming down from Moscow to share this day with me and this entire week! It is exciting...I can't wait to see her!! Everything is working out :)  "It's PERCECT"--Brodee

Feeling pretty blessed..

It for sure has been a while since I updated the happenings in our life, mainly because we are busy with everything that is happening. Brodee and I decided that we are going to live in Elba right across from the park, therefore, for the past month or so we have been fixing up the land (thanks to his dad) in order for us to put a trailor on it. If you ask me it is looking pretty nice. All that is left is waiting, waiting for the trailor to be pulled up which will hopefully happen in the next few days. The trailor is not in the best condition but with patience, money, and some tlc it will be liveable here within a few months..hopefully 2 or so. :) However, it is really exciting!! Today, we purchased a washer and dryer set for $50.00 from a family who is moving to Alaska..I was so excited about this purchase. I guess the older you get, those are the types of things you get excitied about, but for what it was worth, it was a great purchase. On Saturday I will be going through the Twin Falls Temple to take out my endownments...THEN its the BIG DAY!! Only 8 more days!!! =) Alot has been going on though..everything is planned and ready to go, which is so very nice..not it is just that wait time..  However, over the past few months quite a bit has happened.
 Brodee got a job working for Butte Irrigation and travels into Burley everyday. He works quite a bit and has tons of overtime hours due to the nice weather! But I cant complain, we are getting money, BUT I sure do miss him all day!! Here in the next few months he will be starting school again and finishing up his Electrical Degree (then hopefully, he will be getting paided more ;)) He is such a wonderful guy...he is kind, sweet, strong, respectful, hard worker, honest, and perfect just for me!! He works so hard in order to make me happy and I just love him so much for it!! I honestly can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him! 
Well on to some BIG NEWS!!! Four years later and I finally graduated college with a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education. I can't beleive that it has already been four years..time flies by! However, with all that happening, I finished up my student teaching and was offered the 2nd grade teaching job at Raft River Elememtary..of course I took it and now will be teaching school in the fall..I can't wait!! I am finally doing what I have been working so hard at for four years!! :)
With everything happening in both Brodee and My life I feel so blessed. We have wonderful parents who care and love us which is such a great blessing. It makes life a little bit easier!!! Over Memorial Day Weekend, both of our families has a BBQ with each other! It was so much fun, it was a "perfect day." We played games outside, ate, and enjoyed each others company. As of righ now in my life, its a great time to feel lucky and all those dreams coming true! =)