Take a look.

Remember mandatory beach day last week?

 We enjoyed a relaxing day at Sandy Point State Park and we loved it so much, we actually went back again today. 

{These pics are from last week.}

Thanks to the bridal shower gift from my sisters and mom, I have a new swimming suit to sport for beach day. 

Action shot. I always do this. But I love it.

A + A = love. Obvi. 

Check this out - the beach is located by the Bay Bridge connecting one side of the Chesapeake Bay to another. On this particular day, we watched this gigantic boat carry four enormous cranes under the bridge on their way to the marine port. {Apparently it was a big deal because traffic was stopped on both sides of the bridge and there were news crews at the beach.}

I love the beach. We love the beach. We're working on our tans for Steele's wedding next week. ;) 

 Our friend, Noah, came and visited Maryland for a few days, and we were able to hang out with him in D.C. a couple of times. 

Our day started at the Spy Museum. 

We're really good at looking like spies. 

Of course we took a walking tour at the National Mall. 

Remember how Pres. Obama spoke at the Academy's graduation? Aaron and Noah wanted to stop by the White House to see if Pres. Obama remembered saluting them. Too bad he wasn't hanging out outside. 

For my nephew Lincoln. I had to. 

Guess what we found at the National Museum of American History?

Dorothy's ruby slippers. 

Have you been to Medieval Times before? 

We went for dinner there last Friday with Noah's fam and it was surprisingly quite fun. Aaron spoke with an Olde English accent the rest of the evening. 

The dinner is served without utensils. Here's an action shot of Aaron eating his chicken with his hands. The food was delish. The entertainment was good, clean fun. We'd totally go back. 

Aaron's dad {or my father-in-law!} works at the Pentagon. He gave us a tour on Monday.{Sorry, no pics allowed inside.}

We did see the Sept. 11 memorial and I still can't believe the tragedy the hit America on the day. 

Weddings. Family. Friends. Sun. Fun. This has definitely been the best summer ever. 

Just today.

We stopped by Rita's today for some Italian ice.

 It was our first time trying the delicious summer treat and we can't wait to go back!

Tonight was taco Tuesday.

(No, I won't make Aaron eat tacos every Tuesday, but tonight I liked the alliteration.)

I forgot to tell you!

On Saturday evening, we drove to Fredericksburg, VA to have dinner with my cousins, the ones I lived with when I was an intern during the summer of 2005. Aaron and I were only an hour apart from each other that summer. He asked why I never stopped by his house.

I reminded him that he was just a senior in H.S. when I was a senior in college. I just told him I wasn't interested in dating immature young high school boys then. He's sooooo much more mature now. ;)

Hello, Potomac River. Nice to meet you. 

The high tomorrow is 97 degrees. Mandatory beach day. 

To Dad.

Oh how we're thankful for our dads and all the many life lessons they have taught us and continue to teach us. 

We love them. 

So much.

Picture Updates.

Here are a few pics to share.

{I'm in love with Instagram.}

1. Temple time. The D.C. temple is gorgeous!

2. Babysitting time. This little guy called Aaron the Hulk. It pretty much made his day. 

3. Mail time. We received Steele and Jenny's wedding announcement yesterday! Can't wait for their wedding. Weddings are the best. 

4. Home Depot Time. We rented a truck from Home Depot yesterday to move some furniture. Here is our convo as we walked out the door.

Me: Aaron, how many arrows does it take for a man to know how to exit the door? (Clearly there are 10 arrows showing the customers how to exit. Clearly we were at Home Depot where a majority of the customers are males. Clearly men need more direction.)  

Aaron: ........ (pensive look)

Me: Ha! No comment, huh? Haha! You know I'm right, don't you?

Aaron: ... No. Those arrows are for all the clueless women who come to Home Depot thinking they know what they are doing.

Amanda: Not true! Hardly any women come here. I'm calling Steele and asking the employees when we return the truck. (Side note: My bro works for H.D. in Utah.)

Hours later:

- Steele confirms that more males shop at Home Depot.

- Home Depot employees confirm that more males shop at H.D.

I love being right. 

We're Married!

Friday, May 25, 2012 was our wedding day in the Denver Temple. We loved spending the day with family and friends! Thank you to everyone that traveled to Denver. It wouldn't have been the same without YOU!!! Here are a few pics from the wedding. (I stole the two bottom pics from Myriah and Jenny from pics they posted on Facebook - thanks guys! Mary Beth took our wedding pics. She did such a great job!) Can't wait to share more in a future post! 

{I have so many memories that I want to share so sorry for the picture overload!}

In May, we had an open house in Kansas - Saturday, May 12. McPherson was also celebrating All Schools Day so we enjoyed the parade with friends. 

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{cute float!}

Lincoln and Oreo are pretty good friends. 

My cute sisters with their cute babies. 

The open house was outside and the weather was perf. I snapped this quick pic before the party. I wish I had more to share. My Aunt Marilyn and Grandma Pav also joined us for the weekend and they took some pics. Maybe I'll get some copies someday. 

Oh, did I ever tell you that Aaron was a D.J. for the academy?

 Here's an action shot: 

My high school bestie, Kylie and her husband, Chris, live in Boulder, CO. We managed to enjoy a dinner date with them at The Saltgrass Stake House before our wedding. I love catching up with friends. Kylie informed us that they're having a baby in December! You can't even tell she's 3 months pregnant in this pic: 

Okay! Now on to graduation week! 

Monday - May 21: We were invited to a fiance's reception at the Commandant's house. (P.S. The Commandant is like the principal of the academy!!) 

Here we are with the other couples from the single's ward. All the couples dashed to the temple to get married after graduation. :) 

Tuesday, May 22 - This is Aaron marching in the parade. Can you find him? 

Tuesday evening - Aaron was commissioned into the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant! Every time you see him, please respond, "Yes, Sir." ha ha.. 

Wednesday, May 23 - AARON'S GRADUATION!! 

The graduation speaker?

President Obama. 

No big deal. 

{I think this is Aaron walking across the stage!}

As the class of 2012 was dismissed and the cadets tossed their caps into the air, the Thunder Birds flew over the crowd. It was breathtaking. An air show followed and everyone cheered as the pilots twist and turned upside down in their F-16s! 

 

On Thursday, I headed back to Denver with my family for final wedding prep and Friday was the wedding! I wish every day could be our wedding!!!

On Saturday, our best friends were married in the Denver temple. 

{Nell is my mission companion that introduced Aaron to me! Matt is Aaron's buddy from the academy}

Here are las hermanas de mi mision. 

 After their wedding reception, we headed to Maryland. We had a memorable adventure as we were caught in a dust storm in Kansas! It was wild. 

We eventually made it to New Albany, Indiana where we spent 5 nights at this bed and breakfast called the Mansion Row Inn.

 It. Was. Gorgeous.

Take a look:

  

 

 

This is where we had breakfast every morning! 

We spent one afternoon at the Kentucky Temple and went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. 

 A week ago, we made it to Maryland, our new home!! 

On Wednesday, we went to Luray, Virginia to the Caverns, a national historical landmark. 

I love one day road trips. 

You haven't forgotten how much I love summer, right? 

I loved this!

A wishing well! 

I promise I'll do better about keeping my blog updated! I just had so much I HAD to tell you. 

Aaron has been practicing his blogging skills. He's secretly really excited about blogging.