Fall is Here

October 5, 2009

Well, I finally decided to start a blog. I figure this would be easier for all to not only hear what's happening in our lives, but also to see pictures as well. I hope this will be the best way to stay in contact, especially since everyone doesn't use Facebook ;)

As you can all tell, the weather is definitely changing. We are offically into fall! It has been quit cold these past couple days, even Steven has mentioned it's cold. Despite the colder weather, we've been staying busy with school and work. I had my midterm last week, which went really well luckily, and now only have 2 more weeks left. I need to get going on my huge paper that's due at the end. Steve has been staying busy as well, tests and tons of homework. He's still liking this semester better than last, but the amount of homework he gets isn't his favorite.

Steve had Thursday and Friday off from school, so I decided to switch my day off and have Friday off with him. Though it would have been nice to just relax, we had a lot of errands to run so we did that instead. We had to get both of our vehicles' oil changed, then I had my emission and inspection test done, along w/ putting on winter tires. We also went and took care of a cd that matured, and getting a signature guarantee in order to change my investment accounts to my married name (yes, I'm still working on that). We also went and picked up my title for my car in order to change my plates to Utah and get the title in my new name, put Steve on and take my dad off. I'm also going to finally switch my drivers license to Utah w/ my married name as well......big changes!

After that we hurried home to change and go to my mission reunion in Pleasant Grove. We left around 6 pm but didn't get there until around 8 pm. There was a football game going on at BYU vs Utah State so there was LOTS of traffic, which stunk. The reunion was really great though. There were a lot of missionaries I served with; it was great to see everyone and chat. We stayed a couple hours and chatted while we could, until we got kicked out ;)

On Saturday we slept in, and then watched conference. In the afternoon we were actually able to attend conference at the Conference Center. We luckily got tickets from our Branch President. We just rode the trax down to Temple Square, which made travelling a lot easier. It was a great session and neat to be so close to the Apostles. When we got back, we ate some soup that I had put in the crockpot (broccoli potato soup, yumm!). Steve then went to Priesthood w/ his dad, brother Jeff, and friend Rob while I stayed home and cleaned up. Afterwards, they showed up and I made popcorn while we watched Harry Potter on cable.

On Sunday, we watched conference again of course. It was nice to listen to the prophet's word and just feel the Spirit. My cousin Corinne and Jarom showed up in between sessions and we visited for a while. They had been here for the weekend from Boise for family events and were just on their way back home. After the second session of conference, we had my old companion, Sister Britney McPherron Graham and her husband Joe come over for dinner and games. Since Steve just got his BBQ a couple weeks ago, we decided to do a BBQ. Steve cooked up some hamburgers, hotdogs and chicken. I also put together a vegetable tray w/ dip. After dinner, we frosted sugar cookies w/ orange flavored frosting and put candy corn on top. It's a traditional activity my family has done since I was little (I love it!). We then played some games and chatted. It was really fun to have them over and catch up.

Steve and I have also been trying to put some finishing touches on our condo. We put up pictures, finally, in the living room and in our room as well. We also put up drapes in the living room. On Thursday I also went w/ Eve to Institute and then played volleyball w/ her single's ward. Since I'm not in the ward I had to get permission by our Branch Pres to play. It's definitely worth it though; I love volleyball. :)

Well, I hope all is well. Keep us posted. Love ya lots ;)