And so it begins...

Things are ridiculously busy here in Arizona! The last couple weeks have been particularly busy because I have just finished my first 2 tests in PT school. I am still waiting to hear how I did, and it is killing me. Anyway. The week before my tests, Erik and I were able to have date night at a temple for our church. It was SO nice to take a break from studying and escape to a peaceful place. The following week I was in class and studying for about 14 hours per day. Needless to say, when the week was over I was ready to play! I haven't had any time to enjoy the wonderful Arizonan sun, so we decided to do something fun outside. We went to a place called Saguaro Lake and it was gorgeous. Lily loved swimming almost as much as I did. We noticed some horses across the lake, and later found out they were wild horses! 
Later that day we went to one of my new friend's wedding! She was absolutely stunning. The venue was so beautiful. It is called the Boojum Tree and was very unique. It was all outdoor, with fountains and trees everywhere. The dance floor was a gazebo, and we had a blast. We are enjoying our time here, although wishing we had more time together. 

Here is the Mesa, Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

And here it is at night.

 Lily would swim back and forth between Erik and I, it was pretty cute. 

The water was SO warm and felt SO good!!

 We were in awe at this desert beauty!

I could have stayed there all day, who knew you could find this in Arizona?!

 Lily also figured out how to swim without slapping her paws on the water. I was very proud. By the time this pic was taken, she was wiped out.

Okay so I am definitely not usually a horse person, but I thought it was SO great to see these beauties roaming free in the wild. Hence all the pics.

And this was on our way back from the lake. We will definitely be going back soon.

Here I am with my handsome date.

 So I may look part Asian in this picture but look how gorgeous Rysse (the bride) is!!

 I am SO excited for Rysse and Tyler to start this new adventure, marriage is the best.

This melted my heart.

This picture isn't the best but I just have to say that I love these girls so much after just a month together in school. I cannot wait for the next 3 years :)