Lately

Lately Dave and I have been doing some fun stuff. We have been trying to stay out of the Winter blues that often hit people in Cache Valley. I have to say though, the snow this year is actually kind of nice. It was such a good Thanksgiving weekend to just RELAX! Being snowed in while watching movies and making crafts is actually exactly what I needed over the break. I get so busy with school that it is so nice to just chill out every once in a while.

I decided to do something nice for Dave to show him my appreciation for always being there for me. Isn't it great that if you do something nice for someone else they usually do something nice back for you? So I got us Jazz tickets. Upper bowl, but still it was so fun and definitely worth the trip down.



I have been having the best time with the 3rd graders these last few weeks. They really are so cute. Don't get me wrong, it can get rather annoying when they have a comment or story about EVERYTHING. But, in the end they always make a comeback. Like when one of the girls said to me "Mrs. Brown that is the most favorite coat I have ever seen! Where did you get it?" haha I just love them! I started this competition for them where they can earn points as a table. When they do something good they get a pebble in their fishbowl. Then the group with the most pebbles on my last day gets to eat lunch with me. It's so flattering, but they really do love eating lunch with the teacher. I can't wait to have my own classroom, and it will be great to get paid too!



Something else that Dave and I have been doing is setting up the official offices of Brown and Bassett! Dave was able to find an office space in the clock tower plaza in Logan. He did the Dave thing and smooth talked his way into a really good deal for rent. But hey, who wouldn't to save a little money. I'm so excited for Dave and Jake and this new adventure!

Halloween

This year we spent Halloween at Disneyland! It was a quick trip (Thurs-Sun), but it was well worth it! We spent most of our time in the parks, riding the rides, shopping, and eating. We had so much fun!!

APX Events

Last weekend we celebrated this summer with APX. We had a dinner with our office, a black tie party with our region ( I think it was more than one region though b/c there literally were 1000 people there), and then APX hosted Nitro Circus for all employees and family members of employees.

What we've been up to

Warning this is a long post!


When I got back from TX I had some time before school to drive out to Cali with my sister. It was so fun to be able to spend time with her. She really is my best friend, and she makes me laugh constantly. Love you Tay.


When Dave got home we were able to spend time with the Browns in Island Park. We loved sitting around playing games, jet skiing, and eating:) We had a great time and can't wait for 2012.





We also were able to go camping Labor Day weekend with my family. We stayed up by Tony's Grove. We relaxed, went to Minnetonka Cave, and rafted on Tony Grove Lake.






Okay so after all that fun I had to go back to school. Check out this stack of books!



And last but not least my Mom and I went to Time Out for Women hosted by Deseret Book. It was so amazing. It's a conference with wonderful speakers and musicians. It made us laugh, cry, and really evaluate our lives and how we can be doing better. I loved every minute of it.

So Long to The Lonestar State

Well everyone my plans have changed and I am heading home this Sunday! It's crazy how soon that is. This summer really has been so fun, and we have made some great friends. Dave has done so well with selling and I am way proud of him. I am so extremely grateful for how good he treats me and how willing he is to support us. So I will have 2 1/2 weeks without Dave, which isn't very fun, but it will be good for me to get settled in before school. We have some fun plans for Saturday so I will post some pictures! We are so grateful for this experience and hope to continue to be successful in the future. Can't wait to see everyone!!!!

Summer Life

Hey everyone! Just wanted to give an update on our life in Amarillo. Dave is still working hard with sales, yesterday he hit 75! Which makes us that much closer to our goal. It's been hot here in Texas, but very windy. We have started watching Lost at night, which we love, but it's not so good for us because we loose track of time and don't notice till it's 2 A.M. Good thing we can sleep in :) Then I wake up with dreams of being on a ship lost at sea. hahaha!!!!

We've done some fun stuff here in Amarillo. A few more things on my list are a couple of museums, Wonderland amusement park, Splash water park, and a few famous Amarillo restaurants. There is a restaurant here that you can order a 72 oz steak! I have heard that out of 48,000 people only 8,000 have been able to finish it. Then there is another place called Coyote Bluff Cafe, it's a run down little place that has great burgers. It's been on a few shows on TV. Every time we try to go the place it way crowded, which doesn't suprise me! It's literally about as big as a snowcone shack! But hey those are usually the best places.

Well life is good, but we are excited to come home to Utah. The countdown has begun 36 days and we will be packing up!!!

Amarillo

Today it is rainy in Amarillo, and it has been for the last few days. I was excited to leave Midland, but now I kind of want to go back. It was so hot there, and I loved it!

Midland Sky




It has been a little bit interesting moving in here. We haven't had any furniture and some other stuff like washer and dryer, and a microwave. We have been doing fine without these items until Dave tried to make some nachos using the oven. ha ha so funny!



Every summer each APX office is involved in a service project. We were able to do some gardening at a food bank. It was good to take some time to help others.




Other than that we have been just hanging out and enjoying the summer. Can't believe it's already half over!

You might be a summer salesman if....

You have tan lines like these.




You wear the same thing everyday.





You have an impressive collection of hats.




This post is for my awesome Hubby Dave. He has been working so hard out here in TX and I am way proud of him. Love you Dave!

Summertime

This summer has been so much fun so far! I could write about everything, but it would basically be a novel. So here are pictures of what has been happening this summer.

Dave graduated and had his 26th Birthday!








Here we are in Texas.



Jesse graduated from MCHS! Way to go Jesse I'm so proud of you!!!




I went home to visit, and we drove to San Diego to see the Jewells.






I love this video of us at the Padres game.

My Dad was called as a Bishop in a student ward. He will be the best bishop ever. I really look up to him for being such a wonderful person. Love you Dad!

Texas

Well we have been in Texas for about a week and half now. We are having a great time! Dave is doing well with sales and I am enjoying the home life.

The weather was crazy when we first arrived. This is a video of Dave trying to drive to his area to sell.



After 2 or 3 tornado warnings the weather has finally gone back to normal. Tuesday I even got a little sunburn. We are glad to be here and feel so blessed that all is going well. Here is a picture of our apartment. I will try to post more pictures soon, but it might be hard because my camera broke! SAD!!!!!




Other good news, I passed my PRAXIS test!!! I was so excited! Or as Dad would say the "Practice" test.

Graduation Presents

My parents and I were at lunch the other day and we got talking about my little brother Jesse graduating. Then my parents asked if I got a high school graduation present, I said ya we went on a trip! But I guess that wasn't the present. So my parents said I could get my present now. And this is what I got. ( Thanks Mom and Dad!)



I have sewn a few things before, and I love it! My mom is a very talented seamstress and I am excited to learn from her. I have done one project already. Here is the proof that I can in fact be self-reliant!



Before



After. I made this lovely curtain for my downstairs bathroom. I was so proud, although don't look too close there are imperfections.


Dave is also getting a graduation present, only his is for college!! This is what he wanted.



Poor bunnies:(

I hope I passed!!!

This saturday I took the PRAXIS test. It's and elementary education content knowledge test. I had to take in at Weber state since Utah state was full (Lets just say there are ALOT of people in the education program). Luckily my brother Riley let me stay the night at his house in Layton because I had to be there at 7:30 A.M. Thanks again you guys!! Overall I think it went pretty good! But I wont know for six weeks. What a lovely wait that will be.

What's been going on..

Friday night I drove down with my dear old Kads to Clinton, Utah where Lindsay and family will be living. It was a good time. Rach was as cute as I remember, Mason as silly, and Connor as candy loving! oh and Adds well she is the same old Addy. Luckily Aunt Lori made a delicious dinner because moving makes you hungry. Thanks Lori!!


Then on Saturday we had the Brown girls spring fling. It was so fun! We had a delicious lunch, made necklaces, and played Grams famous party games. They are so fun I love them! It was so great to just sit around and enjoy spring!

Dave is graduating!

Ok, so I know this is a little premature Graduation isn't for another month, but I am so proud of my hubby! He is graduating with his bachelors in accounting. One down and one to go. Love you Dave! Good Job!




I thought this picture was fitting:)

Silly Assignments

Hello everyone,

I wanted to post on the silly assignments that my professors make me do. Usually I complain about them, procrastinate them, complete them and then when all is said and done I laugh at them and love them. Here is a funny video that my and my friend Mari had to make in our technology class. It had to be a "How-To" video and it had to be about 5 minutes long. So if it's too long to watch I won't be offended, but I will say it turned out pretty good. Ha ha the things they make you do in the Education program.

Spring Break Getaway

We had a blast this spring break! We started our trip in San Diego with Mike, Tay, and Dawson. We had so much fun at La Jolla Cove. (I have decided it's one of my new favorite places). We also got to spend some time shopping, swimming, and just having fun. Then we all drove up to Anaheim where my parents and Jesse met us. We just had such a fun time.