List form.
1- JD got his mission call. The night we opened the call we watched my cousin Shane's football game at West Side. He is REALLY good! We had fun visiting and watching Shane be a true leader of the Husky Football Team. The outcome of the game wasn't great. Sorry West Siders, I was routing for my cousin. After the game, we found my cousin and although he didn't have the outcome he wanted he was so gracious and kind to everyone that was there to see him play. I hope my kids will never be hot headed jocks that can't take a loss. I hope they are like Shane and are gracious and kind and good leaders. I'm glad they have his example.
2- So back to the mission call, we had a million people there to see him open it. Some of my mom's sisters and cousins were there and some of the Mumford Family was there. We Facetimed my Aunt Kristi and Aunt Kathy. Everyone was anticipating the news of where JD would be headed to serve the Lord for the next 2 years. Before JD opened the call he told us he was trying to think of something he could say all day to all of us there. He then went on to tell us that he had been reading President Monson's Biography. He told us a story of President Monson talking to another about the effect others have on him. He said that every time he meets someone new they affect his life and they are with him from then on. He said that where he goes, they go and where he serves others serve. JD then thanked everyone for how much they have done and what they have been to him and then he said, "So where I serve, you serve." We were all tearing up and it was a very tender, beautiful moment. (Those moments are what life is about, it is amazing to see an 18 year old boy have such a strong conviction for others and for something greater than him). He then opened his call to Seattle, Washington. He reports to the MTC January 30th. I'm so glad my kids have so many good examples (including JD's now) of mission service and strong testimonies.
3- I finished my Mid Term tests today! I'm on the last leg of my 2nd semester of grad school. It is hard but it is going to be worth it someday. Plan for tomorrow.... SLEEP!
4- Clark is awesome and we went to Hotel Transylvania last weekend SOOOO CUTE! Go to it!
5- TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER! START THE FESTIVITIES! I have written my christmas list of presents to get others and I'm going to start shopping soon. I love love love this time of year and mostly I love that I will get a three week break with Clark, family and friends from school! YAY!
6- That's all the good news. Have a nice night.
Love, Brynne
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Aunt Patti
I decided I need to spotlight someone... My Aunt Patti. So in list form... I will attempt to do the great person she is justice. Here are some things I love about her.
1- She is not afraid to be herself. Even if it is different than the rest of the family. She is a Ute among Cougars. Grandpa would roll over in his grave if he knew we had a Ute fan in the family. She still is one though!
2- She is an amazing teacher. How do I know this? My grandma said she observed her in a training for Math Teachers. She said she was great at teaching. She has a natural gift. Think of all the lives she is affecting and has affected.
3- She has a very tender heart. She is sad when others are sad. She expresses very tender feelings towards her nieces and nephews and parents on her blog. When I need someone to talk to, she sympathizes with me. She makes me feel important.
4- She is ALWAYS willing to drop everything to save you. I needed saved this summer. I had left my wallet in her car, gotten really sick, locked myself out of my house, needed groceries (you get the picture). She dropped everything she was doing at her house in Grantsville, drove up to Logan, gave me my wallet, took me grocery shopping, bought my groceries, then took me to dinner. She is the best!
5- She is adventurous. When every grandchild graduates high school my Aunt Patti takes them on a trip. If you knew my cousins and I this would be an adventure in and of itself. She has been on MANY trips but now she has added: California, New York and Washington D.C. with my cousins and my Senior Trips. She has MANY MANY more to go.
6- She is friendly and kind. She makes perfect strangers feel comfortable around her. I have noted this when she has gone to my brothers sporting events and made friends with everyone around her. She gets this from my Gran.
7- She has a strong testimony. This is most important. I know my Aunt Patti has a testimony of Jesus Christ and the gospel by her actions. Everyday she strives to be better and everyday she is. She fulfills her callings and is good at them. She has a very sweet testimony and belief. I look to her for example daily.
I love you Aunt Patti.
1- She is not afraid to be herself. Even if it is different than the rest of the family. She is a Ute among Cougars. Grandpa would roll over in his grave if he knew we had a Ute fan in the family. She still is one though!
2- She is an amazing teacher. How do I know this? My grandma said she observed her in a training for Math Teachers. She said she was great at teaching. She has a natural gift. Think of all the lives she is affecting and has affected.
3- She has a very tender heart. She is sad when others are sad. She expresses very tender feelings towards her nieces and nephews and parents on her blog. When I need someone to talk to, she sympathizes with me. She makes me feel important.
4- She is ALWAYS willing to drop everything to save you. I needed saved this summer. I had left my wallet in her car, gotten really sick, locked myself out of my house, needed groceries (you get the picture). She dropped everything she was doing at her house in Grantsville, drove up to Logan, gave me my wallet, took me grocery shopping, bought my groceries, then took me to dinner. She is the best!
5- She is adventurous. When every grandchild graduates high school my Aunt Patti takes them on a trip. If you knew my cousins and I this would be an adventure in and of itself. She has been on MANY trips but now she has added: California, New York and Washington D.C. with my cousins and my Senior Trips. She has MANY MANY more to go.
6- She is friendly and kind. She makes perfect strangers feel comfortable around her. I have noted this when she has gone to my brothers sporting events and made friends with everyone around her. She gets this from my Gran.
7- She has a strong testimony. This is most important. I know my Aunt Patti has a testimony of Jesus Christ and the gospel by her actions. Everyday she strives to be better and everyday she is. She fulfills her callings and is good at them. She has a very sweet testimony and belief. I look to her for example daily.
I love you Aunt Patti.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
List of Happy...
This post will be in list form again. Geez, I love lists. Today I was feeling a little blue and I remembered an impression I got from listening to President Monson's talk on Sunday, "Write your blessings down." I have many things that make me happy but I'll list a few that have made me the happiest lately.
1. On my birthday, Clark bought me a ukulele. I named it Izzy after Iz (the BIG Hawaiian that sings Over the Rainbow so beautifully). I don't remember ever feeling so happy over a gift in my life. Before receiving my ukulele, Clark gave me a guitar/ukulele book of Iz' songs. I immediately started crying, because I knew what I was going to get next. I don't think anyone watching me understood how badly I wanted a uke. I wasn't crying about the uke though. I was crying about how Clark had planned this months before and he knew my exact thought of what I wanted. He is perfect. Not just for giving me the perfect gift but for knowing me and knowing what makes me happy. He makes me happy. I'm so glad I have him.
2. This past Sunday I got to go home and watch General Conference with my family. General Conference is a biannual meeting that the LDS church has every year, where we receive counsel from leaders of our church. I love the spirit of the meeting while I listen to the speakers. But there was something I love more than that. I love being at my parents in the fall. My dad and mom's house is so inviting and warm. I cuddled with my little brother while we watched and I took a nap by him between sessions. There are 3 things I love about this scenario I just decribed: I love naps, I love my brother and I love my house. I was in absolute heaven. I imagine that is what heaven is going to be like. Me with my family and my husband, taking naps, watching conference, joking, loving, laughing and eating cheese and crackers.
3. My sister Addie's drawings. WOW is she amazing. She is one of the most talented people I know. I wish I could figure out how to post pictures on this dang blog (I know I'm could, I'm just too impatient to do it) so I could show you just how amazing she is. I also love watching her play volleyball and I was able to do this on Saturday. It was so much fun!
4. My brother's desire to serve a mission. This makes me happy. He is so smart, funny and kind but more importantly he has strong convictions, at such a young age, for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope that my kids look at his example, among many other examples in my family, of devotion to their Savior.
5. Talks with my mom and dad. This weekend I was able to go to my cousin's State Distinguished Young Woman Competition. She did awesome by the way (won a talent, self expression and got in the Top 10). I was also able to drive up with my dad and have a nice chat with him and gab with my mama while I was up there too. I love their advice and how they make me feel safe and happy. They will always be people I look up to and want to chat with no matter how old and wise I think I am.
6. Cupcakes from Temptation Cupcakes. I had a vanilla one the other day. DIVINE!
7. Family Home Evening. Last night it consisted of: reading scriptures, watching Remember the Titans and falling asleep to it. I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.
8. Fall in Logan. It is beautiful here. I love where I live.
9. Anticipation of Fall Break. USU has a day off next week. Yep... one day, and you better believe I'm going to live it up. Provo and NSL here I come!
10. This Quote: "It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy." On that note, I'm very thankful for this life I'm living (most days). I hope I never take it for granted.
"May the odds be ever in your favor." Night.
1. On my birthday, Clark bought me a ukulele. I named it Izzy after Iz (the BIG Hawaiian that sings Over the Rainbow so beautifully). I don't remember ever feeling so happy over a gift in my life. Before receiving my ukulele, Clark gave me a guitar/ukulele book of Iz' songs. I immediately started crying, because I knew what I was going to get next. I don't think anyone watching me understood how badly I wanted a uke. I wasn't crying about the uke though. I was crying about how Clark had planned this months before and he knew my exact thought of what I wanted. He is perfect. Not just for giving me the perfect gift but for knowing me and knowing what makes me happy. He makes me happy. I'm so glad I have him.
2. This past Sunday I got to go home and watch General Conference with my family. General Conference is a biannual meeting that the LDS church has every year, where we receive counsel from leaders of our church. I love the spirit of the meeting while I listen to the speakers. But there was something I love more than that. I love being at my parents in the fall. My dad and mom's house is so inviting and warm. I cuddled with my little brother while we watched and I took a nap by him between sessions. There are 3 things I love about this scenario I just decribed: I love naps, I love my brother and I love my house. I was in absolute heaven. I imagine that is what heaven is going to be like. Me with my family and my husband, taking naps, watching conference, joking, loving, laughing and eating cheese and crackers.
3. My sister Addie's drawings. WOW is she amazing. She is one of the most talented people I know. I wish I could figure out how to post pictures on this dang blog (I know I'm could, I'm just too impatient to do it) so I could show you just how amazing she is. I also love watching her play volleyball and I was able to do this on Saturday. It was so much fun!
4. My brother's desire to serve a mission. This makes me happy. He is so smart, funny and kind but more importantly he has strong convictions, at such a young age, for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope that my kids look at his example, among many other examples in my family, of devotion to their Savior.
5. Talks with my mom and dad. This weekend I was able to go to my cousin's State Distinguished Young Woman Competition. She did awesome by the way (won a talent, self expression and got in the Top 10). I was also able to drive up with my dad and have a nice chat with him and gab with my mama while I was up there too. I love their advice and how they make me feel safe and happy. They will always be people I look up to and want to chat with no matter how old and wise I think I am.
6. Cupcakes from Temptation Cupcakes. I had a vanilla one the other day. DIVINE!
7. Family Home Evening. Last night it consisted of: reading scriptures, watching Remember the Titans and falling asleep to it. I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.
8. Fall in Logan. It is beautiful here. I love where I live.
9. Anticipation of Fall Break. USU has a day off next week. Yep... one day, and you better believe I'm going to live it up. Provo and NSL here I come!
10. This Quote: "It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy." On that note, I'm very thankful for this life I'm living (most days). I hope I never take it for granted.
"May the odds be ever in your favor." Night.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Oh Hello Stranger...
Blog you are a stranger to me. I decided to sit and write on you for the minutes I have amidst studying, clinic, class, church and Clark. I want you to know I love my life and I'm very thankful for it. I have had so many growing experiences this summer that have helped me define who I am. So now because I like lists and we haven't caught up for a while... I'm going to list a few things that I have learned the past few months of Summer. I learned...
1- I have a love/hate relationship with being alone.
I love to have me time but I hate when Clark is gone. Clark was gone most the summer. I learned that I can sleep alone in an apartment with the windows open. I learned I can be brave and figure things out by myself. I learned I can fix things. I learned I am a lot stronger than I thought I was. However, I also learned that I could never ever live without Clark. Sounds mushy? Deal. With. It. I love him and that's all there is to it. I learned I have grown more fond of him since the day we got married and continue to do so.
2- Utah IS NOT in a Bubble.
I have heard from many people who come from outside of Utah that Utah is in a bubble. This means we blindly believe in the LDS religion. We choose the republican party because our parents do. We don't care about other religions etc. etc. Well guess what... Utah IS NOT in a bubble. I'm not from Utah. I'm LDS. I'm not a democrat or a republican. I am aware of the world but choose not to be bogged down by it. I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that I found on my own with help from my parents. I love my religion and I respect others who aren't of my faith. I, however, will always stand up for my religion when it is misinterpreted. I will always defend it. I will always try to help others come to know it. It's who I am and I am not in a bubble.
3- Graduate School is Hard.
Enough said. I admire anyone who gets through it and maintains a positive attitude and succeeds. I'm working at the positive attitude currently. I do love what I am doing though so that makes it all worth it.
4- This Quote.
"Don't let Anyone ever Dull your Sparkle." I won't thank you very much.
And on that note... Good night. "May the odds be ever in your favor."
1- I have a love/hate relationship with being alone.
I love to have me time but I hate when Clark is gone. Clark was gone most the summer. I learned that I can sleep alone in an apartment with the windows open. I learned I can be brave and figure things out by myself. I learned I can fix things. I learned I am a lot stronger than I thought I was. However, I also learned that I could never ever live without Clark. Sounds mushy? Deal. With. It. I love him and that's all there is to it. I learned I have grown more fond of him since the day we got married and continue to do so.
2- Utah IS NOT in a Bubble.
I have heard from many people who come from outside of Utah that Utah is in a bubble. This means we blindly believe in the LDS religion. We choose the republican party because our parents do. We don't care about other religions etc. etc. Well guess what... Utah IS NOT in a bubble. I'm not from Utah. I'm LDS. I'm not a democrat or a republican. I am aware of the world but choose not to be bogged down by it. I have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints that I found on my own with help from my parents. I love my religion and I respect others who aren't of my faith. I, however, will always stand up for my religion when it is misinterpreted. I will always defend it. I will always try to help others come to know it. It's who I am and I am not in a bubble.
3- Graduate School is Hard.
Enough said. I admire anyone who gets through it and maintains a positive attitude and succeeds. I'm working at the positive attitude currently. I do love what I am doing though so that makes it all worth it.
4- This Quote.
"Don't let Anyone ever Dull your Sparkle." I won't thank you very much.
And on that note... Good night. "May the odds be ever in your favor."
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Besides a Degree, I've Learned...
I have been in school for 15 years of my 20 year life excluding summers. That is 75 % of my life. That is a long time and yet I'm going to go for 2 more years! Yes, I'm crazy. The other day I wondered why school has to be such a big part of our lives and then it hit me. Besides reading, writing and arithmetic, I have learned so many life lessons that I never would have had I not been in school.
Here are a few of them...
1- People will always perceive you how they want to, until you show them differently.
In other words, no one can really know who you are or what you are all about until you show them. People can make judgements of you easily but it is up to you to prove that you are who you want them to see you as. I'm not saying care what other people think. I'm saying care what you want to be perceived as. You can take on the identity of anyone you want to be but stay true to your standards and values and just be YOU! If you prove to people who you are and they still don't like you. Forget about them. Other people will accept you and you will suddenly find yourself surrounded by people a lot like you who love you for you.
2- The most pleasant surprises come at the most unexpected times.
Clark Saville is the perfect example of this. I had just come back from Christmas break my freshman year, a single woman ready to date a million college guys. I found lots of guys to date when I came back and then this tall, handsome stranger took some interest in me. He was the best surprise at the MOST UNEXPECTED time. I will always love him for how he stepped into my life when I needed him most.
3- Trials really do make you stronger.
I took Andy Anderson's Anatomy class my freshman year Spring semester and it was the most difficult class I've ever, ever had to experience.Andy Anderson is notorious for his tricky questions and thorough testing. He is a great lecture to listen to but he toasts you with his tests. That same semester my pleasant surprise arrived at my doorstep, my roommates decided they didn't really like me too much and my grandpa passed away. I still look back at that semester and know even though it was awful at the time, there was so much beauty in it. I found out how strong I was. I found the love of my life and I gained the strongest testimony I've ever had that families can be together forever. I don't know how I got through it. I would never choose to relive it, but I'm glad I did live it. Oh and I got a C+ in Anatomy if you were wondering. (I'm still trying not to care about that detail.)
4- Take advantage of family time.
Lots of college students, even those that live close to home, choose to never go home. They say, "My life is way too busy. I have to study and work and I need to socialize." Those things are all true that they say but they say these things and then they NEVER see their family. I took advantage of going to many ball games, dance recitals, plays, Jr Misses, dress shopping, award ceremonies, Christmas programs etc. I will never ever regret that point I missed on a test because I didn't get every single minute of studying I needed to in, or that money I didn't get from the work shift I gave away, or that sleep I desperately needed the night before the big test. I cherished the time I got to be with my family. I was able to have the college experience and see members in my family succeed and accomplish great things. If I had to do that part again, I would do it exactly the same.
5- The Savior is my biggest advocate, my best friend and my constant companion.
I know that through my schooling I could not have done it if I didn't have the knowledge that my Savior lives and loves me. I know that He was watching over me through all the experiences I had. He wept with me when I couldn't handle everything. He gave me peace when I asked for it and when I didn't ask for it. He forgave me when I made mistakes. He rejoiced with me when I succeeded. He gave me family members and a spouse who love me and take care of me. He gave me health and confidence to perform to the best of my abilities. He listened to and answered many prayers. He strengthened me when I was weak. He helped me move mountains I thought were immovable. He helped me realize my potential and continually helps me realize how to be better and do better. I accredit Him for my accomplishments. I believe He can be all He was for me to anyone else who seeks Him.
These are 5 of the most important life lessons that I learned and I'm so grateful I did.
Here are a few of them...
1- People will always perceive you how they want to, until you show them differently.
In other words, no one can really know who you are or what you are all about until you show them. People can make judgements of you easily but it is up to you to prove that you are who you want them to see you as. I'm not saying care what other people think. I'm saying care what you want to be perceived as. You can take on the identity of anyone you want to be but stay true to your standards and values and just be YOU! If you prove to people who you are and they still don't like you. Forget about them. Other people will accept you and you will suddenly find yourself surrounded by people a lot like you who love you for you.
2- The most pleasant surprises come at the most unexpected times.
Clark Saville is the perfect example of this. I had just come back from Christmas break my freshman year, a single woman ready to date a million college guys. I found lots of guys to date when I came back and then this tall, handsome stranger took some interest in me. He was the best surprise at the MOST UNEXPECTED time. I will always love him for how he stepped into my life when I needed him most.
3- Trials really do make you stronger.
I took Andy Anderson's Anatomy class my freshman year Spring semester and it was the most difficult class I've ever, ever had to experience.Andy Anderson is notorious for his tricky questions and thorough testing. He is a great lecture to listen to but he toasts you with his tests. That same semester my pleasant surprise arrived at my doorstep, my roommates decided they didn't really like me too much and my grandpa passed away. I still look back at that semester and know even though it was awful at the time, there was so much beauty in it. I found out how strong I was. I found the love of my life and I gained the strongest testimony I've ever had that families can be together forever. I don't know how I got through it. I would never choose to relive it, but I'm glad I did live it. Oh and I got a C+ in Anatomy if you were wondering. (I'm still trying not to care about that detail.)
4- Take advantage of family time.
Lots of college students, even those that live close to home, choose to never go home. They say, "My life is way too busy. I have to study and work and I need to socialize." Those things are all true that they say but they say these things and then they NEVER see their family. I took advantage of going to many ball games, dance recitals, plays, Jr Misses, dress shopping, award ceremonies, Christmas programs etc. I will never ever regret that point I missed on a test because I didn't get every single minute of studying I needed to in, or that money I didn't get from the work shift I gave away, or that sleep I desperately needed the night before the big test. I cherished the time I got to be with my family. I was able to have the college experience and see members in my family succeed and accomplish great things. If I had to do that part again, I would do it exactly the same.
5- The Savior is my biggest advocate, my best friend and my constant companion.
I know that through my schooling I could not have done it if I didn't have the knowledge that my Savior lives and loves me. I know that He was watching over me through all the experiences I had. He wept with me when I couldn't handle everything. He gave me peace when I asked for it and when I didn't ask for it. He forgave me when I made mistakes. He rejoiced with me when I succeeded. He gave me family members and a spouse who love me and take care of me. He gave me health and confidence to perform to the best of my abilities. He listened to and answered many prayers. He strengthened me when I was weak. He helped me move mountains I thought were immovable. He helped me realize my potential and continually helps me realize how to be better and do better. I accredit Him for my accomplishments. I believe He can be all He was for me to anyone else who seeks Him.
These are 5 of the most important life lessons that I learned and I'm so grateful I did.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
What have we been up to?
STUDYING!
Which means this blog won't be updated until after graduation on Saturday! So stay tuned for some dress shopping pics and graduation pics and a whole lot of good news! Once this week is over, we will be on Cloud 9!!!!
Which means this blog won't be updated until after graduation on Saturday! So stay tuned for some dress shopping pics and graduation pics and a whole lot of good news! Once this week is over, we will be on Cloud 9!!!!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Life...
Nothing too exciting is happening here in Logan. Just school, work and study... We are gearing up for finals next week. We both have four finals. It is going to be one busy week but when it is over we are going to PARTY!!! I don't know if I have mentioned this, but I'll mention it again! Clark surprised me with a graduation trip to Cascade, Idaho. We are staying in a B&B and taking our bikes. It will be so so so relaxing.
Today I have clinic. Friday is my last session and it is a little bittersweet because I really am going to miss my client, but I'm ready to be done with this semester.
Today I also have Oceanography. Friady is my last day of that class and it is not bitter at all just very SWEET. I have despised learning about waves, sand, beaches etc. It just makes you depressed to study Oceanography. Why?
#1- You have to study something you are not interested in.
#2- You wish you were at the ocean instead of in a class about oceans.
Today I also get to go to a COMD awards ceremony where I'm getting awarded for my scholarship I got for grad school. My parents and Clark are coming and then my mom, Addie and I are headed to Rexburg for the evening to watch Delaney try on WEDDING DRESSES!!!! I'm so excited! This is my life right now and I love it.
Today I have clinic. Friday is my last session and it is a little bittersweet because I really am going to miss my client, but I'm ready to be done with this semester.
Today I also have Oceanography. Friady is my last day of that class and it is not bitter at all just very SWEET. I have despised learning about waves, sand, beaches etc. It just makes you depressed to study Oceanography. Why?
#1- You have to study something you are not interested in.
#2- You wish you were at the ocean instead of in a class about oceans.
Today I also get to go to a COMD awards ceremony where I'm getting awarded for my scholarship I got for grad school. My parents and Clark are coming and then my mom, Addie and I are headed to Rexburg for the evening to watch Delaney try on WEDDING DRESSES!!!! I'm so excited! This is my life right now and I love it.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Likes and Dislikes...
I'll start with the dislikes first because it's always good to end positive.
- I greatly dislike that the fan in my bathroom does absolutely nothing to help the steam reduce after taking a shower. This unhelpful fan causes the smoke alarms to go off almost every single day and is that pleasant? Not at all. How would you like getting out of the shower vigorously, jumping into your robe and fanning the smoke alarm until it turns off while you stand there dripping and cold? You wouldn't like it at all.
- I dislike fake eyelashes. Sorry if I'm offending anyone but I have 3 reasons why I detest them:
#1. They are fake. I don't like fake anything. I like seeing people how should be, as themselves. Adding 5 inch eyelashes to your face is really unnatural and not YOU at all.
#2- They make girls with real natural big beautiful lashes look like they are fake. Come on let's let those girls have their unique not-fake beautiful eyelashes!
#3- They make girls with short beautiful eyelashes (like me) feel like their short beautiful eyelashes are ugly. Well, guess what... I'd rather have my eyelashes than have to glue some on.
- I dislike group projects. I don't think I need to explain this one but really, even if I enjoy my group immensely it is the HARDEST thing to schedule 5 different lives to work on one thing at the same time.
- I dislike the weekend ending.
Now for the Likes...
- I like Clark. He is the perfect husband.
- I like when my family comes and we go to Olive Garden for dinner and hang out the rest of the night in my small apartment. I also like when I get to go watch JD perform in promenade and when my Mom, Addie and I all dance with J at the same time and he wants to do a triple dip. Triple dips are really awkward/funny.
-I like church and the spirit I feel when I go. We learned about immortality in Relief Society yesterday and it made me want to live better. I have come to the understanding that no matter what lesson I have in church, it usually results in me wanting to improve. I think this is a very good thing.
- I like Oreos.
- I like the beautiful trees in Logan. They emit this wonderful smell and it is making this campus one of the best places to be during Dead week.
- I like Dead week. It gives me time to prepare for Finals.
- I like that on Wednesday I get to see my parents at the COMD awards ceremony and that I get to go wedding dress shopping after with my cousin Delaney.
- I like Monday Morning runs!
- I like this song... This little girl is amazing. Price Tag
Have a Happy Monday!
- I greatly dislike that the fan in my bathroom does absolutely nothing to help the steam reduce after taking a shower. This unhelpful fan causes the smoke alarms to go off almost every single day and is that pleasant? Not at all. How would you like getting out of the shower vigorously, jumping into your robe and fanning the smoke alarm until it turns off while you stand there dripping and cold? You wouldn't like it at all.
- I dislike fake eyelashes. Sorry if I'm offending anyone but I have 3 reasons why I detest them:
#1. They are fake. I don't like fake anything. I like seeing people how should be, as themselves. Adding 5 inch eyelashes to your face is really unnatural and not YOU at all.
#2- They make girls with real natural big beautiful lashes look like they are fake. Come on let's let those girls have their unique not-fake beautiful eyelashes!
#3- They make girls with short beautiful eyelashes (like me) feel like their short beautiful eyelashes are ugly. Well, guess what... I'd rather have my eyelashes than have to glue some on.
- I dislike group projects. I don't think I need to explain this one but really, even if I enjoy my group immensely it is the HARDEST thing to schedule 5 different lives to work on one thing at the same time.
- I dislike the weekend ending.
Now for the Likes...
- I like Clark. He is the perfect husband.
- I like when my family comes and we go to Olive Garden for dinner and hang out the rest of the night in my small apartment. I also like when I get to go watch JD perform in promenade and when my Mom, Addie and I all dance with J at the same time and he wants to do a triple dip. Triple dips are really awkward/funny.
-I like church and the spirit I feel when I go. We learned about immortality in Relief Society yesterday and it made me want to live better. I have come to the understanding that no matter what lesson I have in church, it usually results in me wanting to improve. I think this is a very good thing.
- I like Oreos.
- I like the beautiful trees in Logan. They emit this wonderful smell and it is making this campus one of the best places to be during Dead week.
- I like Dead week. It gives me time to prepare for Finals.
- I like that on Wednesday I get to see my parents at the COMD awards ceremony and that I get to go wedding dress shopping after with my cousin Delaney.
- I like Monday Morning runs!
- I like this song... This little girl is amazing. Price Tag
Have a Happy Monday!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
A Shower, A Fire and A Saturday
Thursday night, my friend Brooke and I threw a shower for our friend Jessica, who is in our major. We had fun making treats and buying gifts. We had a purple and zebra theme so we made lime ricki's, grape popcorn, oreo truffles, hostess snacks and birthday cake popcorn. We played games and learned a lot more about Jess and her fiance Trevor. They are absolutely darling together and she is so incandescently happy. I love weddings.
Yesterday, I texted my little bro JD to come do a fire with us in the canyon and bring a date. He agreed instantly and I was so ecstatic. Clark and I never have anyone to do things with. (This is partly because we're anti-social) Anyway, JD brought Laken and we all went up the canyon and had dinner, played marbles and played would you rather "roommate style" because both Laken and J are going to college in a few months. I think my best would you rather question was... "Would you rather have a roommate who had nasty back hair and slept with his shirt off and it got in the shower drain or would you rather have a roommate who had a nasty wart on his nose?" Both of them replied the nasty back hair because they wouldn't have to look at it all the time. HILARIOUS. Clark and I had a blast with those two! We love when people come to Logan to see us.
Today, we slept in. Now, Clark is working and I'm doing laundry and homework. Tonight we are going to watch JD's promenade and have dinner with my mom, dad, Addie and Brigham. We CANNOT wait! Weekends are the best. Oh! And I graduate in exactly 2 weeks from today!!!!!
Yesterday, I texted my little bro JD to come do a fire with us in the canyon and bring a date. He agreed instantly and I was so ecstatic. Clark and I never have anyone to do things with. (This is partly because we're anti-social) Anyway, JD brought Laken and we all went up the canyon and had dinner, played marbles and played would you rather "roommate style" because both Laken and J are going to college in a few months. I think my best would you rather question was... "Would you rather have a roommate who had nasty back hair and slept with his shirt off and it got in the shower drain or would you rather have a roommate who had a nasty wart on his nose?" Both of them replied the nasty back hair because they wouldn't have to look at it all the time. HILARIOUS. Clark and I had a blast with those two! We love when people come to Logan to see us.
Today, we slept in. Now, Clark is working and I'm doing laundry and homework. Tonight we are going to watch JD's promenade and have dinner with my mom, dad, Addie and Brigham. We CANNOT wait! Weekends are the best. Oh! And I graduate in exactly 2 weeks from today!!!!!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The Joys of being an SLP
As many know I'm training and getting an education to become a Speech Language Pathologist. Currently, I help a little boy in clinic. He is awesome. He has improved SO MUCH from the beginning of the semester and pretty much has remediated the problems he had with his articulation.
Today we had a session. We were playing a game, saying some words and just talking. I told him my little sis would draw a cheetah for him and then he said, "Well, how are you going to get it. Do you even know where her house is?"
I reply, "Of course I do. I used to live there."
"Wait! Are you the mom or the sister?"
"I'm my sister Addie's sister."
"Are you the biggest in your family, cuz you're pretty big."
"(snickering) Yes I'm the biggest kid in my family but I have a mom and a dad that are bigger than me."
"Oh... but are you the mom"
"No I'm married but I'm not a mom yet. I don't have any kids. Now let's get back to work. K?"
I thought this was so funny. He cannot grasp the concept that I have a family and I'm not a mom yet but I am a sister and a wife. He is darling.
Then another funny thing happened today in the session. My client says, "Hey. Do you know where I live?"
I reply, "I don't but that'd be fun if I did, we could hang out and play soccer huh?"
(PS he loves soccer)
He says, "Ya, that would be fun but you would lose."
"Why would I lose?"
"Because you can't play soccer in high heels."
"Well, I have tennis shoes. I would play soccer in my tennis shoes."
In an accusatory voice he replies, "You don't have tennis shoes! All you have is high heels."
(I usually wear heels to clinic because we have to be in business attire.)
I reply, "I have tennis shoes, they're even pink!"
"Well if you do, you should wear them tomorrow."
"Maybe I will." (I really am thinking I will wear them tomorrow.)
I was dying laughing at this point. This little guy just sees me as the speech teacher. The girl that goes in there and just tells him how to say his /s/'s correctly. I don't have a family or pink tennis shoes.
Today we had a session. We were playing a game, saying some words and just talking. I told him my little sis would draw a cheetah for him and then he said, "Well, how are you going to get it. Do you even know where her house is?"
I reply, "Of course I do. I used to live there."
"Wait! Are you the mom or the sister?"
"I'm my sister Addie's sister."
"Are you the biggest in your family, cuz you're pretty big."
"(snickering) Yes I'm the biggest kid in my family but I have a mom and a dad that are bigger than me."
"Oh... but are you the mom"
"No I'm married but I'm not a mom yet. I don't have any kids. Now let's get back to work. K?"
I thought this was so funny. He cannot grasp the concept that I have a family and I'm not a mom yet but I am a sister and a wife. He is darling.
Then another funny thing happened today in the session. My client says, "Hey. Do you know where I live?"
I reply, "I don't but that'd be fun if I did, we could hang out and play soccer huh?"
(PS he loves soccer)
He says, "Ya, that would be fun but you would lose."
"Why would I lose?"
"Because you can't play soccer in high heels."
"Well, I have tennis shoes. I would play soccer in my tennis shoes."
In an accusatory voice he replies, "You don't have tennis shoes! All you have is high heels."
(I usually wear heels to clinic because we have to be in business attire.)
I reply, "I have tennis shoes, they're even pink!"
"Well if you do, you should wear them tomorrow."
"Maybe I will." (I really am thinking I will wear them tomorrow.)
I was dying laughing at this point. This little guy just sees me as the speech teacher. The girl that goes in there and just tells him how to say his /s/'s correctly. I don't have a family or pink tennis shoes.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Sometimes...
- Sometimes you wish the days were minutes because if they were... you'd only have 18 minutes until graduation.
- Sometimes you wish you had a personal chef that created planned meals for you that kept you full all day long because the granola bar and orange you had this morning aren't holding you over until the 5:00 dinner you have planned to go to.
- Sometimes you leave your cell phone at home and have a bad case of phantom cell phone all day. You reach for it and it's not there. You wish someone would text you so you're not so bored but wait! You don't have your cell phone.
- Sometimes you just need two big homemade Oreos and a giant glass of milk.
- Sometimes you realize in June you will be in class from 8:00-5:00 Monday through Thursday and you kind of have to mourn the death of your summer yet celebrate the fact you're even in graduate school.
- Sometimes it feels like it should be Friday but it's Tuesday
- Sometimes your little brother goes to prom and you have a date planned to go watch the promenade and go out to eat with your lovely parents and adorable husband on Saturday. And you are SOOOO Excited!
Just Sometimes...
- Sometimes you wish you had a personal chef that created planned meals for you that kept you full all day long because the granola bar and orange you had this morning aren't holding you over until the 5:00 dinner you have planned to go to.
- Sometimes you leave your cell phone at home and have a bad case of phantom cell phone all day. You reach for it and it's not there. You wish someone would text you so you're not so bored but wait! You don't have your cell phone.
- Sometimes you just need two big homemade Oreos and a giant glass of milk.
- Sometimes you realize in June you will be in class from 8:00-5:00 Monday through Thursday and you kind of have to mourn the death of your summer yet celebrate the fact you're even in graduate school.
- Sometimes it feels like it should be Friday but it's Tuesday
- Sometimes your little brother goes to prom and you have a date planned to go watch the promenade and go out to eat with your lovely parents and adorable husband on Saturday. And you are SOOOO Excited!
Just Sometimes...
Monday, April 16, 2012
A Little Jr. Miss Story
Clark thinks he's funny sometimes. I was crossing my fingers, praying that Hannah would win Jr. Miss. I had been texting my brother to tell me about the awards and if she won. All of the sudden, I receive a text saying SHE WON!!!!!!!!! SHE WON!!!!!!!!!!!. I proceed to call my brother and I get an answering machine saying, "hello? hello? if you haven't figured out by now this is my voice mail leave me a message!" The voice on the other end was not my brothers. It was my niece's. My devious husband had changed my niece's name in my phone to my brother's. I got my hopes up for nothing. I then proceeded to be mad at him for 10ish minutes and I then receive another text saying Hannah won! I turn to Clark and say calmly, "Really? She did! This isn't funny anymore!" He replies, "She really did Brynne! Aren't you so happy!?" It took me a while to really get excited but then I called my brother's real number and confirmed it and now I'm more excited than ever. My cousin (McKayla) and one of our great family friends (Hannah) are both going to State Jr. Miss. This gives two really good reasons to skip school in October and go!
PS... Here's a little bragging sidenote. My mom was Laken's (the recent Jr Miss) hostess and she was Hannah's (the new Jr. Miss). Saturday night, two Preston parents asked her to be their daughter's hostess too. Lance Hemsley (Laken's Dad) came up to her and said, "I'll be your agent, we can go big!" She is very modest and says to everyone, "It's not me! It's 17 years of parenting that create these talented and confident girls!" I think she is right about that but I also think she knows how to polish and fix the little details perfectly. She is one great lady that sacrifices a lot of time to help others. I hope I can be as wonderful and talented as she is someday.
The Sunday Blues
When I was growing up in the Cook house on most given Sunday evenings you could hear my mom say... "I have the Sunday Blues." What are these you ask? They are a disease, a curse, a blessing, a longing, etc. etc. My mom passed these blues to me. These are the blues you get when the excitement of Friday night is over, the catching up on everything on Saturday is finished and when Church is done for the day, dinner has been cleaned up, the muddy buddies have been eaten and you're finishing your movie with your family and getting ready to go to bed. These are the blues you get when you realize Monday is coming faster than you know and you will have to leave your comfy home and fun family and venture out to school again. I had a bad case of these blues last night.
Friday night, Clark and I drove to watch Hannah in Jr. Miss Dress Rehearsal and she was beautiful. Her talent was so good, she walked and talked perfectly and above all we knew she was a great girl with a positive/sweet personality and a strong testimony. We wanted her to win! After Dress Rehearsal, we went to my parents house and chatted and watched a Psych episode until 1 AM! Poor Clark drove us home and let me sleep most of the way. I love how he takes care of me.
Saturday morning, Clark had to work. I selpt in. We went to breakfast with Brooke. Then we drove to NSL where I met Claudia, Jayleen, Aspen and Brielle and we went to a shower for our cousin-in-law Katie. The theme was popcorn with the saying "she popped!" She had the baby earlier than expected, hence the "she popped" and not "she's going to pop!". It was darling and the baby was so tiny and sweet with beautiful olive skin. Meanwhile, Clark was rock climbing with his big bro Dave. We met back at the Evans residence to celebrate Dave and Aspen's birthday's with Mandrin food. It was so delicious. Then we stayed up chatting and laughing a lot.
Sunday, we went to church, ate, napped and drove home. When Clark and I got home we unpacked and watched a show and that's when the Sunday blues hit hard. I started crying. I know... I'm pathetic. I know it's cliche but I sincerely don't like Monday's. They are really hard for me to get through. The thought of going to work, school, doing homework and taking care of the details of my life just bombards my thoughts and I stress out a little.
I have found a good cure though: a good night's sleep + a run on Monday morning + saying over and over, "Friday is in 4 more days." These things can get you through any Manic Monday.
Friday night, Clark and I drove to watch Hannah in Jr. Miss Dress Rehearsal and she was beautiful. Her talent was so good, she walked and talked perfectly and above all we knew she was a great girl with a positive/sweet personality and a strong testimony. We wanted her to win! After Dress Rehearsal, we went to my parents house and chatted and watched a Psych episode until 1 AM! Poor Clark drove us home and let me sleep most of the way. I love how he takes care of me.
Saturday morning, Clark had to work. I selpt in. We went to breakfast with Brooke. Then we drove to NSL where I met Claudia, Jayleen, Aspen and Brielle and we went to a shower for our cousin-in-law Katie. The theme was popcorn with the saying "she popped!" She had the baby earlier than expected, hence the "she popped" and not "she's going to pop!". It was darling and the baby was so tiny and sweet with beautiful olive skin. Meanwhile, Clark was rock climbing with his big bro Dave. We met back at the Evans residence to celebrate Dave and Aspen's birthday's with Mandrin food. It was so delicious. Then we stayed up chatting and laughing a lot.
Sunday, we went to church, ate, napped and drove home. When Clark and I got home we unpacked and watched a show and that's when the Sunday blues hit hard. I started crying. I know... I'm pathetic. I know it's cliche but I sincerely don't like Monday's. They are really hard for me to get through. The thought of going to work, school, doing homework and taking care of the details of my life just bombards my thoughts and I stress out a little.
I have found a good cure though: a good night's sleep + a run on Monday morning + saying over and over, "Friday is in 4 more days." These things can get you through any Manic Monday.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Five Favorites Friday!
So here are 5 things I'm lovin' on today...
#1-
I'm lovin'...the thought of being a college graduate in 22 days! It's a life long goal that is finally being accomplished. I cannot believe I will have my degree in less than a month. It is so surreal to me. It's bittersweet but definitely more sweet than bitter! Oh and Clark suprised me with a graduation trip a few nights ago. He booked a B&B in McCall, Idaho. It is right by a lake with a bike trail so we are going to hike, fish, bike and sleep!!! I am so excited to go have a little adventure/road trip with him!
#2-
I'm lovin'... that I get to see this cute girl perform in the Distinguished Young Women Program (Jr.Miss) tonight. I only get to see the dress rehearsal but I'm so excited for her. By the way, this is Hannah. This picture was taken one year at state basketball. My mom asked her to come be our nanny and in return we would take her to the games and to stay in a fun hotel. She was happy to do it and tended a billion of my cousins and was still happy by the end. She is one of the most pleasant and genuine girls I know and I'm really plugging for her to win so she can have a fun state experience with my cousin McKayla!
#3-
I'm lovin'... the fact that in 3 hours I will be headed home to Clifton for the evening to hang out with these people. And I absolutely love this picture minus the fact that Clark isn't in it. I don't know why he isn't but I love it. They are the best!
#4-
I'm lovin'... that on Saturday I get to see my in-law's and go to a baby shower for my cousin-in-law's sweet little girl. We also get to celebrate Dave and Aspen's Birthday with Chinese food from The Madrin and some Michael Jackson Dance Experience on the Wii. It's fun having older siblings.
#5-
I'm lovin'... that Becca, Brooke and I bought tickets and are going to an Ingrid Michaelson concert in JUNE!!!!! I gotta start memorizing all the songs now so I can sing the whole entire time! It is going to be one extreme Girls Night Out!
#1-
I'm lovin'...the thought of being a college graduate in 22 days! It's a life long goal that is finally being accomplished. I cannot believe I will have my degree in less than a month. It is so surreal to me. It's bittersweet but definitely more sweet than bitter! Oh and Clark suprised me with a graduation trip a few nights ago. He booked a B&B in McCall, Idaho. It is right by a lake with a bike trail so we are going to hike, fish, bike and sleep!!! I am so excited to go have a little adventure/road trip with him!
#2-
I'm lovin'... that I get to see this cute girl perform in the Distinguished Young Women Program (Jr.Miss) tonight. I only get to see the dress rehearsal but I'm so excited for her. By the way, this is Hannah. This picture was taken one year at state basketball. My mom asked her to come be our nanny and in return we would take her to the games and to stay in a fun hotel. She was happy to do it and tended a billion of my cousins and was still happy by the end. She is one of the most pleasant and genuine girls I know and I'm really plugging for her to win so she can have a fun state experience with my cousin McKayla!
#3-
#4-
I'm lovin'... that on Saturday I get to see my in-law's and go to a baby shower for my cousin-in-law's sweet little girl. We also get to celebrate Dave and Aspen's Birthday with Chinese food from The Madrin and some Michael Jackson Dance Experience on the Wii. It's fun having older siblings.
#5-
Thursday, April 12, 2012
True Blues...
So... I'm a little sentimental sometimes and I considered not writing this but I want to talk about some people who have made my life a little easier and a lot better. I call them my true blues, no they aren't my family (although I love my family). They are some of the best people I know and they are true friends.
When I was in high school, I didn't have the best experience a girl could have with friends. I know a lot of girls have this same experience. People can be mean and interpret who you are trying to be as someone you're not trying to be (hope you get my drift). This post is for the girls out there who don't feel like they have anyone. Guess what, YOU DO! Somewhere in this world there is a true blue friend out there whose mind, goals and spirit resonate with yours. You will find them, it may not be when you want, but they are there. So, here are mine, in no particular order.
1- Wyatt and Korby
These two guys saved my life my senior year. I had an extreme case of SENIORITIS. I needed some friends and here they were.
Wyatt and I ate our sack lunches in the hall together almost everyday of high school. We would write notes during class about the most random things you could think of and he truly is one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met.
Korby came with Wyatt. He played basketball with JD and became good friends with him too. The best thing about Korb was he was willing to do whatever crazy thing I had concocted in my mind whether it was hanging out at the edifice at the cemetery or eating cinnamon roll after cinnamon roll at my house, he was always there.
The thing I loved the most about hanging out with these two is that they were nice and easy to be with. We never argued and if we did it was always about something dumb. We truly enjoyed each other's company and we supported each other in everything. We all had the same standards and helped each other live up to them too. And every time we got in a car to go somewhere we would turn up "Hands Down" by Dashboard Confessional and sing it as loud as we could. I'll always be grateful for these two guys. They are the best. They both are on missions right now. GO Wy and Korb!
2- Camden
This guy was really meant to be my brother. He is one of the best guys you'll meet. I told Camden when we were little he had to take me on my first date because our birthdays we're together. Well guess what... he kept his promise and took me on my very first date. We dressed as cowboy's and rode in a covered wagon with a bunch of other people to a camp fire. It was the funnest most unique first date ever.
Camden was in my ward all growing up and I always enjoyed his company but as we grew older I loved being Camden's friend. He was nice and respectful and he knew how to have a good time. Life was never dull if you were doing something with Cam. Oh and he's a dang good cook. He lived down the street from me when we came to USU and I would make sure to check in with him to see if he was making something tasty that day. Bottom line... this guy is great. He's always treated me like a sister and been the best to me and because of that he is a TRUE BLUE. (He's on a mission now too. Go CAM!)
3- Becca
I love this girl. We met at State Jr Miss. She was Aberdeen's I was Franklin County's. We had the same host family and were rooming together. One night at state, I got icy hot in my eye and we became instant friends. Our friendship has always been a long distance one. As I said, she lived in Aberdeen. I lived in Clifton. During high school, we would set each other up on dates and enjoyed all the boys West Side and Aberdeen had to offer. I made a lot of fun friends doing this. We would go to each others plays, Jr Misses, Proms and even grandparents funerals. College came and so did all the decisions. I decided to go to USU and she decided to go to BYU. She soon found a boyfriend and got engaged and so did I. We both got married the summer after our freshman year and we kept in touch. Now, I'm staying at USU for Grad School and she's going to Texas to help her husband start a business and finish her schooling.
Becca and I are kindred spirits. We have had many similar experiences and I have truly learned and grown from being friends with her. No matter how far we are, we can talk on the phone, have a conversation and pick up right where we left off. She is my true blue because she has always been there when I've needed a friend most.
4- Brooke
This, my friends, is Brooke Elise Rice. I met her here at USU. She is in my major and just this year we have become great instant friends. I have never clicked with someone so fast. We spend almost every day with each other and even finish each others sentences. Brooke is an amazing person and I look to her for advice and example every single day. She is high class and so much fun to be with. She is willing to do crazy things, like pick up and go on a road trip in one day's notice, and I love that about her. She listens. She talks a lot. She is hilarious. She has high standards. She is a hard worker. She is brilliant. She is one of my BEST FRIENDS. Some lucky guy is going to snatch her away from me one day. Brooke has seen me at my best and seen me at my worst and still likes me through it all. That is what a true blue is supposed to be.
5- Clark Saville
Ya, you might think this is mushy but this guy is my truest and bluest. I'm so glad I found him. He is all my other true blues packed into one. He is the entire package! I love him so much and am grateful everyday for who he is for me and what we have together.
I know my list is short, but if you have these six people and your family in your life, you don't need anyone else!
When I was in high school, I didn't have the best experience a girl could have with friends. I know a lot of girls have this same experience. People can be mean and interpret who you are trying to be as someone you're not trying to be (hope you get my drift). This post is for the girls out there who don't feel like they have anyone. Guess what, YOU DO! Somewhere in this world there is a true blue friend out there whose mind, goals and spirit resonate with yours. You will find them, it may not be when you want, but they are there. So, here are mine, in no particular order.
1- Wyatt and Korby
Wyatt and I ate our sack lunches in the hall together almost everyday of high school. We would write notes during class about the most random things you could think of and he truly is one of the kindest, most genuine people I have ever met.
Korby came with Wyatt. He played basketball with JD and became good friends with him too. The best thing about Korb was he was willing to do whatever crazy thing I had concocted in my mind whether it was hanging out at the edifice at the cemetery or eating cinnamon roll after cinnamon roll at my house, he was always there.
The thing I loved the most about hanging out with these two is that they were nice and easy to be with. We never argued and if we did it was always about something dumb. We truly enjoyed each other's company and we supported each other in everything. We all had the same standards and helped each other live up to them too. And every time we got in a car to go somewhere we would turn up "Hands Down" by Dashboard Confessional and sing it as loud as we could. I'll always be grateful for these two guys. They are the best. They both are on missions right now. GO Wy and Korb!
2- Camden
Camden was in my ward all growing up and I always enjoyed his company but as we grew older I loved being Camden's friend. He was nice and respectful and he knew how to have a good time. Life was never dull if you were doing something with Cam. Oh and he's a dang good cook. He lived down the street from me when we came to USU and I would make sure to check in with him to see if he was making something tasty that day. Bottom line... this guy is great. He's always treated me like a sister and been the best to me and because of that he is a TRUE BLUE. (He's on a mission now too. Go CAM!)
3- Becca
Becca and I are kindred spirits. We have had many similar experiences and I have truly learned and grown from being friends with her. No matter how far we are, we can talk on the phone, have a conversation and pick up right where we left off. She is my true blue because she has always been there when I've needed a friend most.
4- Brooke
This, my friends, is Brooke Elise Rice. I met her here at USU. She is in my major and just this year we have become great instant friends. I have never clicked with someone so fast. We spend almost every day with each other and even finish each others sentences. Brooke is an amazing person and I look to her for advice and example every single day. She is high class and so much fun to be with. She is willing to do crazy things, like pick up and go on a road trip in one day's notice, and I love that about her. She listens. She talks a lot. She is hilarious. She has high standards. She is a hard worker. She is brilliant. She is one of my BEST FRIENDS. Some lucky guy is going to snatch her away from me one day. Brooke has seen me at my best and seen me at my worst and still likes me through it all. That is what a true blue is supposed to be.
5- Clark Saville
Ya, you might think this is mushy but this guy is my truest and bluest. I'm so glad I found him. He is all my other true blues packed into one. He is the entire package! I love him so much and am grateful everyday for who he is for me and what we have together.
I know my list is short, but if you have these six people and your family in your life, you don't need anyone else!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Not Doing My Homework
As I am still sitting here at work not doing my homework, I was reading my friend Katie's blog. I found out she nominated me for an award. This award...
That was sure nice of her considering I just decided to be a blogger again! Thanks Katie. So with this award comes some rules and commitments...
THE RULES
1. Becca Densley at Densley Family
2. My Aunt Kathy at Sentiments from the Support Staff
And here are my seven completely random facts about myself...
1- I try to abbreviate as many words as I can during the day. (My mom says it sounds unintelligent... I say it saves time) For example I say N for no or maybs for maybe or tots for totally. Ya, I'm beginning to rethink this habit. I sound like a 14 year old. Oh, well.
2- I have a mole right between my nose and my mouth on the left side of my face. My dad always called it my beauty mark and my little sister has the exact same one!
3- If I could I would live in Cozumel, Mexico for a while. I would only eat fajitas and snorkel and probably never leave my swimsuit or put on make up.
4- I love Speech Language Pathology but let's get real. I just want to be a party planner when I grow up.
5- I wish I had a dog and a horse. I'm going to name my dog Charly and he'll run with me everyday and I'll feed him bones. I'm going to name my horse Lulu and I think she'll be black but I haven't decided yet.
6- I am DYING to learn how to play the ukelele. SOMEDAY I will, maybe after I finish all the homework I'm not doing right now.
7- Take me to Kneaders, buy me French Toast and I'll be one happy girl.
That was sure nice of her considering I just decided to be a blogger again! Thanks Katie. So with this award comes some rules and commitments...
THE RULES
Each Nominee Should:
- Nominate 15 fellow bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award
- Add an image of the Versatile Blogger Award
- Thank the blogger who nominated you in a post with a link to their site
- Share seven completely random facts about yourself
- Include this set of rules
- Inform each nominated blogger of their nomination
1. Becca Densley at Densley Family
2. My Aunt Kathy at Sentiments from the Support Staff
And here are my seven completely random facts about myself...
1- I try to abbreviate as many words as I can during the day. (My mom says it sounds unintelligent... I say it saves time) For example I say N for no or maybs for maybe or tots for totally. Ya, I'm beginning to rethink this habit. I sound like a 14 year old. Oh, well.
2- I have a mole right between my nose and my mouth on the left side of my face. My dad always called it my beauty mark and my little sister has the exact same one!
3- If I could I would live in Cozumel, Mexico for a while. I would only eat fajitas and snorkel and probably never leave my swimsuit or put on make up.
4- I love Speech Language Pathology but let's get real. I just want to be a party planner when I grow up.
5- I wish I had a dog and a horse. I'm going to name my dog Charly and he'll run with me everyday and I'll feed him bones. I'm going to name my horse Lulu and I think she'll be black but I haven't decided yet.
6- I am DYING to learn how to play the ukelele. SOMEDAY I will, maybe after I finish all the homework I'm not doing right now.
7- Take me to Kneaders, buy me French Toast and I'll be one happy girl.
The Little Brother and The Grad Student
I just wanted to write about my good news before it's old news. I got into Graduate School. I was accepted to BYU, the U and USU. It was a very prayerful long journey to get to this point in my schooling and finally I have gotten accepted and decided to go to Utah State to finish off my schooling. I start in the summer and will finish May of 2014! I am very grateful for the opportunity to go and I pray that I'll be able to endure it all. It will make me better, I know it.
On to other news, my little brother JD amongst his many awards and honors he has recently been awarded the President Monson Scholarship at BYU. In other words, his schooling is paid for. He has worked hard and deserves this break. I'm so happy for him but I'm sad he won't be here at Utah State with me. I'll miss him lots. I already do and now he'll be another 2 hours away from me. I'll live I guess.
Today was uneventful. I did a therapy session, went to my classes, went to the temple, laid out on the quad, ate dinner with my husband and NOW I'm at work the rest of the evening. Nothin' much to journal about, no random thoughts in my head, so this is the end.
On to other news, my little brother JD amongst his many awards and honors he has recently been awarded the President Monson Scholarship at BYU. In other words, his schooling is paid for. He has worked hard and deserves this break. I'm so happy for him but I'm sad he won't be here at Utah State with me. I'll miss him lots. I already do and now he'll be another 2 hours away from me. I'll live I guess.
Today was uneventful. I did a therapy session, went to my classes, went to the temple, laid out on the quad, ate dinner with my husband and NOW I'm at work the rest of the evening. Nothin' much to journal about, no random thoughts in my head, so this is the end.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Journaling, Jr Miss and Easter
This is going to be a crazy, random post. I'm kind of a crazy, random person. Initially I started this blog to be a way to tell my story about Clark and I and keep track of our married adventures. Then I thought I'd change it to something different and then I thought I'd change it again and then I quit writing. I have never been good at keeping a blog or a journal or a scrapbook or any record of that sort but now is the time. I want my kids and myself to know and remember all the happy/sad/exciting/simple moments that Clark and I have had as married kids and hopefully I can really and truly make this blog my journal.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go watch and help my cousin McKayla do Jr. Miss. Pictures will be coming soon. I was backstage with her and got to help her get ready for all the numbers. She did fabulously and won every single category except for be your best self and spirit. She really deserved to win too because she put in some HARD work. From her pink and green outfit in the opening number to her stunning pink dress in self expression she not only acted but looked like a Jr. Miss should look. In October, we get to go to state and support her there. State is in Idaho Falls but my fun family will still rent hotel rooms and make the whole deal a grand excursion.
I want to share something kind of strange/amazing that happened during the program. McKayla and I were backstage getting her dressed for talent. I heard someone say her name. She asked me if I had heard her name and I replied yes. I was sitting there doing her hair and thinking about it and I thought to myself,
"That wasn't a girl's voice."
There were no men in the dressing room though. I then said to McKayla and I'm not sure if she heard though,
"Grandpa is here."
I had a strong impression that he was there and that he was proud of her.
I was proud of her too.
This past weekend I also got to meet my cousin Delaney's fiance, Chris. He is a great guy and I am so excited and happy for her. My Richardson cousins are going to have a really big year with the combo of Jr Miss and a wedding. I'm so proud of Delaney for being worthy to get married in the temple and for all the good decisions she has made in her life. She will be a great wife and love Chris to pieces.
After the long Jr Miss weekend, Clark and I ventured back to Logan. We got home at about 2 AM and crashed. We were exhausted at church but still seemed to learn from every lesson that day. I learned about keeping a record in Sunday School and I learned about the Savior in Relief Society. I am so grateful that we have a Savior and for the sacrifices He made so that we can repent and live again. I am also grateful that if any heart ache ever leaves me feeling alone, I know that my Savior has experienced my pain and that I am not alone. I can't even imagine the day I meet Him again. I often think about that day and hope that I will be able to do and say things adequate enough to express my gratitude.
After church, we ate cereal and took a nap for a few hours. We woke up and ate crepes AND breakfast burritos, good combo. Then we fell back asleep for a few hours. After our 2nd nap ate Oreos and went on a walk, then went to bed. Sounds like a good Easter huh?
Hopefully I can start journaling better from here on out. I have a story that is unfolding itself everyday and I'll be sad one day that it isn't recorded. So wish me luck!
This past weekend I had the opportunity to go watch and help my cousin McKayla do Jr. Miss. Pictures will be coming soon. I was backstage with her and got to help her get ready for all the numbers. She did fabulously and won every single category except for be your best self and spirit. She really deserved to win too because she put in some HARD work. From her pink and green outfit in the opening number to her stunning pink dress in self expression she not only acted but looked like a Jr. Miss should look. In October, we get to go to state and support her there. State is in Idaho Falls but my fun family will still rent hotel rooms and make the whole deal a grand excursion.
I want to share something kind of strange/amazing that happened during the program. McKayla and I were backstage getting her dressed for talent. I heard someone say her name. She asked me if I had heard her name and I replied yes. I was sitting there doing her hair and thinking about it and I thought to myself,
"That wasn't a girl's voice."
There were no men in the dressing room though. I then said to McKayla and I'm not sure if she heard though,
"Grandpa is here."
I had a strong impression that he was there and that he was proud of her.
I was proud of her too.
This past weekend I also got to meet my cousin Delaney's fiance, Chris. He is a great guy and I am so excited and happy for her. My Richardson cousins are going to have a really big year with the combo of Jr Miss and a wedding. I'm so proud of Delaney for being worthy to get married in the temple and for all the good decisions she has made in her life. She will be a great wife and love Chris to pieces.
After the long Jr Miss weekend, Clark and I ventured back to Logan. We got home at about 2 AM and crashed. We were exhausted at church but still seemed to learn from every lesson that day. I learned about keeping a record in Sunday School and I learned about the Savior in Relief Society. I am so grateful that we have a Savior and for the sacrifices He made so that we can repent and live again. I am also grateful that if any heart ache ever leaves me feeling alone, I know that my Savior has experienced my pain and that I am not alone. I can't even imagine the day I meet Him again. I often think about that day and hope that I will be able to do and say things adequate enough to express my gratitude.
After church, we ate cereal and took a nap for a few hours. We woke up and ate crepes AND breakfast burritos, good combo. Then we fell back asleep for a few hours. After our 2nd nap ate Oreos and went on a walk, then went to bed. Sounds like a good Easter huh?
Hopefully I can start journaling better from here on out. I have a story that is unfolding itself everyday and I'll be sad one day that it isn't recorded. So wish me luck!
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