This Crazy Thing Called Life

Im going into my third week of my internship this week! It has been crazy. Even though I am only going to school T/TH, I am still working at the school 18-20 hours a week, and at CPS 20-25 hours a week. So its proving to be busier than i had originally thought! Its a weird concept to grasp that I am basically working full time, but only getting paid for half of it.

Free labor sucks!

But that is why its an internship, not a job :) 

I am learning SO MUCH. I work with (under) 5 other social workers in the office, and there is also a senior intern. The internship is 2 semesters long, so the students overlap. Having a senior intern has helped so much! A lot of times we just end up hanging out in the office for lack of things to do..im grateful to have him there to show me around and help with everything.

With 5 other social workers, there are lots of options on what to do. I get there at 9am and go to each of their offices and ask what they are doing that day, and I can pick where i want to go and what i want to do. The office is super chill and the social workers are all so willing to teach and be shadowed!!

Right now I am just trying to be a sponge. 

I havent seen anything too crazy yet, but I have gone to court a few times, done home visits, re-checked a dirty home, transported clients to and from foster homes/visits, read lots of case files, and scanned/filed lots of papers..

This was my first day-Here I am in the closet that they made an intern office! haha. its pretty great, i have a desk and computer, (in front of me) and then a large bookshelf lining the wall to the left.

 On another note: this past weekend, I was reminded why i LOVE working for the ticket office at school. Kris Allen came and performed! And I stood 3 feet away from him for an hour directing his 'meet and greet' line- then we snuck in and got a picture. I even had a small convo with him about a particular stalker that comes to every one of his performances...it was great. Hes so normal! and hott!

xoxo, lexi

 

So long, summer.

Well. Tonight was my last shift at work before school starts on Monday! 

See below for my really enthused look of locker room bliss. 

This summer was full of family, fun, weddings, and lots of driving! 

I love the extra time I got to spend with my handsome hubby. I love the paychecks I was blessed to work the long hours for. But mostly I'm happy to report that I read 3 books! 

1. Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen

2. The Perks of Being a Wallflower-someone 

3. The Best of Me-Nicholas Sparks 

I think my favorite was #3. 

I'm also on season 5 of Private Practice. If you haven't seen it- it's pretty great. It's made by the same woman who created Grey's Anatomy... But not nearly as good. Just a good summer break time-waster. 

I think it's safe to say that we have had a pretty wonderful summer. But, alas, the streets are flooded once again with hurried students moving into their apartments and jumping in front of cars to cross the street.. ;) oh, rexburg. I just love you. 

Here's to a semester full of facing fears at my internship! 

Xoxo, Lexi 

Ps- I love to see the temple!

Today.

Today was a weird day.

We woke up and decided to float the river despite the growing clouds we saw in the sky. 

This was possible because we borrowed a friend's floater tube from them.. Because they're so great to let us!! 

So we set out to float.

Then the car air pumper didn't work when we got to the river. 

So we stole some electricity from a nearby house. 

Everything was great. We floated. The sun came out! It was relaxing. For bout 25 mins. 

Then there was a giant stick of death in the middle of river and we tried really hard to dodge it but we couldn't!!

DEATH TO THE RAFT. 

Air was bursting, we were sinking, towels and bums were wet. 

It was crazy! (But really funny)

We had to walk the last 0.75 miles of the river. 

So we laughed and went home. 

Later this afternoon we decided to continue the fun day off and go to the state fair!! Ronnie and Chels came with us. It was so much fun. We blew some money on food because I was STARVING. And then we rode the Ferris wheel.. I HATE heights. But it was great. 

Devin: "hey babe, can I win you a stuffed animal?"

Me: "sure, yes!" 

--walk up to the balloon popping game.. See a stuffed pig/cow above it---

"That one?"

So he throws it and makes it an whatever I get this 2 inch long snake thing.. Then the dumb swindler-of-a-carni hands Devin a couple other darts as a 'bonus'.. Again and again.. $15 MORE dollars later!!! I get a little stuffed pig. 

It was so frustrating. Because he mumbled and totally made us believe he was giving those darts to us for free!!!

So the moral of my rant: when you have a day off and you want to go have fun with your husband.. Sometimes it's better just to stay in bed all day and read books. 

I'm grateful for a husband that can laugh about a weird day. Heavenly Father stuck me with this one for a reason, people. Hes just so patient with the world. He's my best friend! 

Xoxo, Lexi

Also: my phone's broken.

So my phone is unable to connect to (any) wifi.. im taking it in next weekend. 

(and its a brand new phone!) Oh, Apple, if i didnt love you so much i would hate you! 

Heres some pictures to go along with my last post!

Sacramento, Aug 3rd. 2013.
My stud of a little brother, Walker, and I at Nathan's wedding!

My big brother, Nathan, moments after he tied the knot for eternity!
Sacramento, Aug 3rd. 2013.

My sissy and I @ Nathan's reception. I love herrrrr.

Aug 4th. 2013.
Marley Maria, and I, playing on the swings outside Daddy's house. 

Aug 5th. 2013.
My Lopho came over and watched The Bachelorette Finale with me! I am constantly inspired by you, everyday. So happy we have been friends since 3rd grade. 

Aug 7th. 2013.
Went to "brunch" with my Best Fran (and Dev came, too) @ Panera Bread.
This girl will forever be my best fran. Its like i never left. 

Aug. 8th. 2013.
San Diego, CA.
My Chels went through the San Diego Temple before her wedding day. So happy and blessed to be part of her special day. Ps- Devin and I barely made it to this session..we were coming from the beach and got stuck in traffic..hair in a bun, threw the skirt on..made it with 2 minutes to spare. #winning

After the temple, Chelsey's parents took us all out to P.F Changs. It was tasty. And my man is handsome. 

Aug 10th. 2013.
Chelsey and Ronald get married!
My Kimmay and I were honored to be part of the wedding party!!

August 16th. 2013
Island Park, ID.
Happy Birthday, Daddy! We celebrated with fun-fetti cake at the cabin with a giant candle i found in one of the drawers.
He's 53 and lookin better and better everyday!!

The second half of Daddy's birthday was spent in West Yellowstone. We got yummy milkshakes and saw Fiddler on the Roof at the Playmill theatre.

Aug. 19th, 2013.
Idaho Falls, ID.
Go Chukars! I just love him. 

xoxo, lexi.

Big Things

Big things are happening in the Rollender House!

Were growing up.

And its weird. but great.

Summer has proven, so far to be quite busy. Im at work, so im lame and going to post this post with no pictures!

{if you really want to keep up with our lives, add me on Facebook or Instagram (@lexi_roll)- thats where all the updates happen.}

California was amazing. We went to Sacramento: Nathan an Alicia are all cute and married! I loved seeing my family after 8 months of being home! We celebrated Devins 24th year of life..my cute old man, he is!!

And my mom gave us her old car! So we are a two car family now. YAY. 

We went to San Diego: We got there early enough to go through the temple with them for the first time. It was such a blessed experience and it renewed my testimony of the power of the blessings that stem from the temple. It was amazing! Then the wedding was beautiful, too. I love being able to go inside the temple for the ceremony. Each sealer is different as he speaks to the couple, and i try to take away something from each wedding we attend:) 

We came home, and went to the cabin: Daddy and Walker came up to the cabin in Island Park the week we came back. So we got to spend a couple days with them up there, too. We celebrated his birthday on the 16th by going to the Playmill Theatre. We saw Fiddler on the Roof! I highly recommend this place if youre ever in West Yellowstone. Theyre the best.

And thats that! Devin and I are both trying our hardest to get in 40 hours a week during these weeks we have left of no school. It doesnt leave a lot of time for each other, but were trying to squeeze in some cheap dates here and there:)

For example: Last week we went frisbee golfing. Devins favorite thing (besides me). It was pretty fun, and free! Marriage tip: Do the things your spouse likes to do. ;)

The other day we went to the Idaho Falls Chukar's baseball game. That was a fun experience, too. Devin and I both agree that baseball is pretty much the most boring sport ever..but hey, the tickets were free and anything is fun when youre with your best friend!!

Thanks for reading the rant. Ill post some pictures soon. 

Ps- Im finishing Pride & Prejudice in the next 5 minutes. Anyone have any good reads suggestions for the remaining 3 weeks of summer?

Happy Summer!

So i promised my lopho that i would blog for her by the time she got back from her East Asia trip. Shes been gone for 5 weeks. She gets back this week. I am blogging.

From Special Olympics, to company picnics; we live such a blessed life. AND we are happy!

Here is a rough overview I suppose of the last couple months. I apologize for not having pictures of everything! 

We went to Yellowstone with Jenn and Blake. So much fun! It rained. But then we saw Beauty and the Beast at the Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone...so it was worth it.

My best friend is getting married! August 10th we will be in the temple watching her marry her best friend. (Which happens to be Devin's cousin!) How lucky am I to have my best friend become a part of my family!! This is from her bridal shower Kimmie, Jenn and I threw for her. Shes pretty. And thats cider in her cup.

I would be no where without these women in my life. I am going to miss Jenn this next semester when she moves back to AZ. I was just beginning to feel like i had a real sister in town :( 

 

 

My little brother, Walker was in town a couple weeks ago. We had so much fun hanging out! I felt bad because Dev and I were in finals, but we tried to pack in as much fun as we could. He is 10 years younger than I, but look how tall! Sometimes i wish he was just my little baby again. 

 

Last weekend we went to The (my) Walker Family Cabin. This place is my happy place, and it meant so much that i was able to share it with the ones i loved!

Midnight Penny BlackJack. Dev was the dealer..and he lost! ha

The men after their creek adventure...They didnt know it here but Ronnie had a leech on his leg!!

 

So there you go. A little update on us. 

Nathan gets married on Aug 3rd, were going to Cali on Friday!! I am so excited to see my crazy family. It will be great! I would love to say Ill blog after the weddings, but i will prob forget. haha. 

These next 7 weeks of summer will be spent in cali, then we will be back here in idaho trying to work as many hours as we can and saving money. 

Happy Summer, everyone!

sometimes we like to pretend.

sometimes dev and i like to pretend that were young, wild and free.

and that we can drive to provo (4 hours) to go to an Imagine Dragons concert on a school night...and then drive back.

it was an AMAZING show..dont regret it. we just cant do it again. were too old and sleepy!

 

Life is one big adventure, and im so happy to be spending it with this guy! Hes my best friend.

There was a lot of waiting around in the beginning before they came out..(standing)<-- were too old for that too. ;) But then they came out and it was great! We were on the floor in the middle of it all.

During "Radioactive" Dan went up on a harness and beat that big drum thats hanging just above him to the left...it was so cool. Also i thought this picture was so funny because it looks like hes shooting stuff out of his mic while standing on the sun! haha. its magic.

this is 3:36.....AM. Thats what time we got home. asleep by 4. then i had to wake up and take a test at 10....its gonna be a long day! haha.

 

Thats enough partying for us this semester, though. Despite what you might think, Dev and I are both still doing well in school! The semester is plugging along, and we are happy. Grateful that we can have these crazy adventures together and pretend that we arent old:)