Brace yourself...

Holy Macaroni....I was bit by the Twilight bug. I'm sure you have all heard of this series, but I was a bit slow to follow the lead. I remember hearing my Mom and my sister talk about this great book about vampires, a couple of years ago. I thought they were crazy and out of their minds, a book about vampires..HA!! But then I was having a girls night with some ladies in our ward, and these books were all they were talking about. I thought they were insane, but decided I would give them a chance. And man oh man was I hooked.

I started with the first on Monday morning and finished it by Wednesday morning. I immediately drove to over and borrowed the second book, I started it Wednesday morning and was done by Thursday night. The I started the third and final book Thursday night and was done by Friday evening.

I have always enjoyed reading, but these books took me to an all new level. Todd thought I was insane (and even got ignored for a week), but I could not help myself. I highly recommend the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer to anyone who loves to read. My only disclaimer is, don't start them if you don't have the time to finish!!!!

Hallelujah!!!

It finally happened, 7 semesters and I have an associates degree!! It has been a long, frustrating, and overwhelming process, but it is now finished!! (I will never need another math course in my life) I would like to make one suggestion to all of those who are thinking about going back, do not move or transfer colleges while trying to get a degree. You will not only get ripped off financially, but you will be set back dramatically!!!! I am however thankful that I have stuck with this. Todd was my driving force and my family was behind him! Thanks to everyone, but now it is done and everyone can get off of my back! Yay!!!

Aww Saturdays...

I love Saturdays!!!

Recently, (with Todd's new job) we have been putting off all of our chores until Saturday and therefore our Saturday's have been jammed packed! We have had no time to do the fun things that we like to do, well no more!! This past Saturday we decided to live it up. We made plans to fill our Saturday with fun activities!!

We woke up and went to the temple. I know what you are thinking, "you guys go every Saturday, so how is this any different?" I will tell you, we went to the Bountiful temple!! I have never been so excited to go the temple. When I first moved out here to Utah I fell in love with the Bountiful temple. Todd and I went on one of our first dates to that temple, and ever since I have wanted to go back. It was everything I had hoped for, what a gorgeous temple!!!
Us almost 4 years ago walking temple grounds! How could I not fall in love with him!?! (please excuse the exposed belly shot)

Then we went shopping around at camping stores where we almost bought another dog. He was an adorable miniature schnauzer puppy. We had three names picked out...1-Leonard 2-Captain Geech (name that movie) and finally 3-Toby. Luckily we came to our senses and walked away!!

Then we rented 3 movies and had a mini movie marathon...
First- Dan in Real Life
Second- Juno
Third- Enchanted (awesome awesome movie)

The night was amazing we stayed up until midnight (huge feat for us), we danced, had a runway show, and even ate cotton candy. It was a wonderful night!!!!

Are you kidding...

There are three things in this life that I will NOT be stingy on, everywhere else I will happily go with off brand names or generic brands, but when it comes to these three things I shell out the extra couple bucks.

1. Quilted Northern toilet paper (Charmin's commercials creep me out, there is something not right with those bears. I mean why are they naked and talking about potty time, and the way that little girl bear rubs her bum against that tree...YUCK!! So I will gladly pay extra for Quilted Northern)
2. Lady Toiletries (cardboard is no go...need I say more??)

and finally....

3. Cereal. There is something refreshing about waking up and having good cereal to eat. If its not a grapefruit morning then it is definitely a Great Grains morning...

This morning I was excited to open my new box from Sams and pour a bowl of cereal. With great anticipation I ripped open the box and this is what I found...


Are you kidding me?? I paid good money for this big box. I mean this isn't some $5 box of Lucky Charms or even Life. This is good, healthy, all natural Great Grains!!!

I sent a picture into their corporate offices asking for half of my money back. If you advertise a big box and big bag, but when I open it there is only half there, its only natural I ask for half of my money back!!! I am no sucker here...I am a Browning and Brownings are not pushed around. If they aren't careful I may have to stick my Aunt Tawni on them. And trust me I am a peach when it comes to bargains and deal making, I am doing them a favor by dealing with me instead of Tawni.

I guess with all of this and the frustration that I felt, I am wondering, is this normal?? Did I overreact, did I lash out when I shouldn't have, should I just take it and realize this is life, get used to it Brittany, false advertising...what are your thoughts? Am I crazy...

Challenge

With the trek approaching, I have finally come to grips with the idea of me going. I am no longer in denial and am ready to make my preparations. I am going to attempt to sew my own outfit and scripture bag, and I am in need of getting into shape.

Today, Kaylee and I went for our second run. I have mapped out a mile long stretch and have ran it twice now. I am hoping to run one mile three times a week. Now ask anyone who has attempted to get me into shape and they will unanimously tell you that this is going to be no easy task, but I am dedicated to doing it now.

On the trek my responsibility is going to be"pep talking the stragglers", and I can not do that if I myself am complaining and regretting the decision to be there.

So here we go, Kaylee and I are going to get into shape. I am hoping that some one out there is trying to accomplish something, and we can do it together. So I am proposing that in your minds you think of something you want to do, but have never seemed to have the discipline to do, and give it an honest try these next couple weeks. I think they say it takes 21 consecutive days to form a habit, so for the next 21 days lets make it happen. I will let you know in 10 days how I am doing, and hopefully we will both be making progress.

Good luck!!!

47 and lovin it!!!!

47 degrees, this is the warmest it has been in a long time and we are taking advantage of it. The sun is shining and the weather is perfect!! Hopefully the weather will only get better, and we will be able to pull out Punkin for a ride next weekend!!!

Here I am sporting the first capris of the season, and yes I am wearing glasses. I now have to wear glasses while on the computer or reading. (I don't want to hear it Maegan and Jeff)
Here's Todd working in the yard for the first time this season. We are mapping out where we want grass, plants, and even my very own garden!!! Todd is leveling off the dirt so we can plant sod or seed.

**We are well aware at the silliness in this blog, but we can't help it. We have had cabin fever and wanted out of the house!!**

Almost there...

Two more weeks and I am done with school!! I could not be happier, just think no more math in two weeks!!! I can not wait!!!!