weekend getaway:

Nick received a phone call from his mom inviting us to go down to Mesquite with her and spend time with his family. I was so excited for a vacation even if it was just for a few days. We drove down with Nicks mom. We made a few stops along the way. Stop 1. Beaver and the giant rocking chair. Its kind of a tradition to stop there when we pass by. Stop 2. Fiesta Fun! Nick did the batting cages and I played the arcade. Nick was hilarious while he was batting. He was yelling home run Kellie!! I hit a home run!! Everyone was looking at us. I must say my arcade experience has been better. But I stilled enjoyed myself. After all I did win penny candies. 

We got to Mesquite and drove around on the golf cart that came with the timeshare. We were driving on the golf course it was all nice and peaceful until Nick accidentally hit the golf carts horn. All the old people glared at us. Then we went out to eat at The Virgin River. It was pretty good for Casino food. After dinner Nick and I walked around the Casino. We started to watch a table. It was hilarious watching the girls scream. Then one of the girls points at Nick and says, "Look at the gentlemen in red." About a minute later a cop was behind me and Nick asking to see our IDs. We showed him and he walked off fast and not very happy. Yes, I know I am almost 24 and I look like I am 16. I have been told this almost everyday at work.
 The next day we woke up early and went by the pool. We laid out there for hours. We got a little red. Then we drove to St.George to visit Nicks grandparents. We had a great dinner with them. And we talked for hours. After dinner we drove back to Mesquite where Nick, his mom and aunt, and me stayed up way late talking. Sadly we had to go home the next day. It was a must needed break. It was also a lot of fun.

Precepting--

Well here is the thing. This past month or so has been long. Nick has been on the go more than usual. He is just finishing up his Precepting. For those who don't know what that is I will tell you. Basically he has to work 140 hours at Nephi hospital for free. This is mandatory in order for him to graduate. On top of that he still has his normal school work. And he is still working full time.   He leaves for Nephi at 5 pm and gets home around 7 am. My poor Nick is super tired and super busy. It is so hard waking him up, it makes me sad. I can see how tired and worn out he is.
I not only feel bad for him but of course I feel bad for myself too. I don't get to spend as much time with Nick. Some days I don't get to see him at all. Some nights I stay up all night waiting for him. I just watch Netflix, play on facebook, and text Nick all night and morning. Nick will bring home some breakfast and then we will go to bed at about 7am. I also have come up with a fun little game. Nick doesn't like it too much but I find is amusing. Each day when he is about to leave for Nephi I hide a few of his things he needs in order to go. Then when he is about to leave he says something like, "Ok well I'm leaving." Then I say, "You can't go, you don't have your keys." Sometimes it doesn't get that far, sometimes Nick will realize whats gone right away. Like when I hid his pants and shoes. Nick is usually pretty good at finding his stuff fast. Today I hid three things from him. And this time he struggled with finding them. 

Stethoscope-- Behind T.V.

Keys-- In MY pocket

Wallet-- In my coat.

Nicks last day of precepting is Thursday or Friday morning I guess!! I can't wait!! I am in the process of planning a celebration. I will probably continue to play my little game of Hot and Cold even after he is done. Its just so much fun to watch him find his stuff. I will miss all nighters and breakfast burritos at 7am. But I will not miss hours by myself. Or praying for good weather for Nicks drive. All I know is that I am so grateful for Nicks motivation and dedication. I don't know how he does it all. He is amazing.