Just an update.

Brian and I are both done with our winter semesters now and grades turned out great for both of us. Brian started his first summer semester with his first ever online classes. He is now getting a taste of what I have been doing for the last year. (not so easy huh?) We recently moved into my parents house to save some money for the summer and this way while Brian is gone all day to his internship in Poky I won't be alone. He has already been busy helping my dad with any jobs my dad can think of ;). So we are definitely earning our rent.
I am still working a curves taking on more hours now. It is also summer for the most part so time to get out the saddle and start my real work and start training horses. I have 2 horses that we have to finish their training. Then I get to start training my baby CJ she is so cute and is now 2 so I am able to start riding her. Brian also helps with the horses he is becoming quite the horseman himself. I appreciate all his help with everything. Thats about it for our family right now hopefully we get to see you all this summer!!!

Another Busy Week and Fun Weekend!

So this week, we spent relaxing. Lerin still has classes in the afternoon/evening, and I worked with Craig as a farmer--tilling, planting, rolling, etc. I even started working on my yearly farmer tan when I came home thursday night with slightly red arms and neck. It wasn't very severe, and I've since healed and am back to my usual self.

Our week was rather laid back, but our weekend got itself busy. I came home early friday night, so Lerin and I went to a session at the temple here in Rexburg. We had planned to attend the 6:45 session, but arrived a little late and waited until the 7:30 session where we served as the witness couple (a new experience for Lerin). It was good and we enjoyed our time together and in the temple--always a wonderful experience.

Saturday we spent the afternoon babysitting Andrew and Samantha while my sister Rachel coached her volleyball team at a meet up in St. Anthony. Robert had the day off and was also around helping occupy Connor's interests and sweet-tooth ("Thanks Grandpa Kurt!"). We had a good time once the twins were settled down and even got the chance to take Connor to Porter park to play on the playground, which he LOVED!

Speaking of sweet-tooths: I realized how much my dad has influenced my sweet-tooth this week when I was at the gas station, getting candy to keep me awake while on the tractor...I'm sure my siblings could make a guess at what I chose; and they would be right if they said twizzlers. I always remember those as one of dad's favorite candies to buy for road trips or just because. I just had to chuckle when I realized what I was doing and why. . . . . . Love Ya Dad!!!

Anyway, after Rachel came and retrieved her little ones, Lerin and I traveled down to Pocatello to attend our first-ever monster-truck show with our friends Chad, Amy, and their son Braxton. It was SO COOL!!! and SO LOUD!!! but we had a good time and took lots of pictures to prove that we were there. We also observed proof that it is indeed a redneck sport when we saw a 1 year old baby walking around by itself, wearing only a t-shirt, diaper, and socks. . . WOW!!

Well, until next time (whenever that may be). . . TAKE LUCK!!!

Crazy Week and Weekend.

The week started off by Jennifer, Chandler and Elise coming into town. Brian and I got to spend time with them which was so much fun we have missed them so much. Then by Thursday night most of the rest of the family had arrived in town. This was also Brian's last day of FINALS!!! He is so excited to have a break. He then starts his intership with the INBRE program in Pocatello May 25.

Friday morning was my cousin Rachelle's wedding. Congrates to her and Randy we are so excited for them! Luckly they had a sunny day becuase the weather had been nasty the couple of days before. Later that night we headed down to the Dodge finals Rodeo in poky. My family always go down to that rodeo my dad sit and chat critiquing on all the evens and what they did good or bad.

Saturday Brian and I spent the day cleaning our apartment. We headed down to my parents house and finished getting ready for the reception that night. It was so fun I got to see a lot of my old friends and then they had a dance. Everyone was dancing it was crazy and so much fun. Then Randy and Rachelle rode off on his motorcycle it was awesome. We then headed back to parent's house and play band hero with the family (we tend to get kinda loud). We also had a b-day party for Adrianne her birthday was on April 7. We missed Reynold on saturday it was his 40th birthday but he had to stay home and work. :(
Finally Sunday we had a BBQ at my parents house where we fed between 50 and 60 people. We also had a birthday party for Mitchell his 3rd birthday was actually on tuesday but we decied to celebrate becuase everyone was there. Then by monday everyone was gone it was so sad for everyone to leave. Can't wait for the next big get together.

Sunday night activities.....

So while playing band hero part of the challenge was that the girls had to sing a boy song and boys had to sing a girl song. So Trav decided to sing Nelly...HE DID AWESOME!!!!

Life is Good!

So it's been a while since we've updated our blog and I figure it's my turn to tell the world and all of you how Lerin and I are doing. It is really amazing how fast 5 1/2 months flies by!!! We often wonder how the time can go so fast!

This last month has been a good month for us, outside of all of the troubles with my car, including (from the start of January): a new alternator, new fuel pump, electrical problems, and window problems. Fortunately, I am mechanically inclined and was able to fix everything by myself, saving us lots of money! We like saving money.

Well, we are both back in school now. Lerin is going to classes at the Idaho Falls ISU campus and is enjoying those. I am still up here in Rexburg everyday, and my classes are fun. Hard, but fun.

We spent this afternoon and evening down in Blackfoot with Rob, Whitney, Rach and Trav and the kids watching the superbowl. It was nice to see the Saints take the Colts in the end. Geaux Saints! Connor got his hair cut during halftime and then after the game we all played Band Hero and had a great time!

Being Married!

Well to update everyone on our past month Brian is busy going to school. He is taking some pretty tough classes in my opinion he is taking Organic chemistry, Biology, Physics, and a biology tech course I think? and then has a ton of labs to go along with them.
Then there is me I am still working at curves and looking for something different that has more hours and more pay. We all know how that can be right?
Our apartment is coming along well if we could just decide where to hang stuff on the walls we would be all finished and done. We were able to go down to Andrew & Sammy's blessings on sunday it was so great so see everyone that was able to make it since its been awhile since we have seen anyone. We love you all and hope to see you soon.

It's official...We're Married!!!

I know everyone is used to this being Brian's blog but he has now informed me that it is "our" blog. Today you get to have the story from Lerin with a bit of Brian thrown in here and there [It's called proofreading :-) ].
So it happened. We got married on the 21st of August in the Idaho Falls Temple. It was a perfect day, sunny with no wind. I know--Idaho and no wind?--crazy! We had two wonderful receptions the first in Rigby. It was everything I wanted it to be. Thanks to all my family for all the help. Brian planned [and pulled off] a very romantic evening down at the red lion hotel. Then it was on to Fruitland where my wonderful in-laws put together a great open house in their yard. I am so grateful for all the work they did. On Sunday morning we headed on our long drive to Sunset Beach, California. We stayed in a condo--it was so nice and just a block from the beach. Monday was just a lounge day and playing on the beach. Tuesday we were off to Disneyland--happiest place on earth. Wednesday was another beach day. Thursday we went to San Diego and went to the temple and then had dinner at Joe's Crab Shack: so good. I of course had crab and Brian had steak and shrimp. That night Brian took me to see Wicked the musical. It was amazing. then Friday we went back to Disneyland and California adventure. Then Saturday we headed for home.
We stayed at my sister's house in Orem We found out Sunday morning that my Grandfather Johnson passed away so we stayed til Monday and brought Annie and the kids to Idaho with us for the funeral on Wednesday. The honeymoon was great and I have an amazing husband that has been a wonderful support during this tough time in my family.
Thanks to everyone that helped with the wedding, it means so much to us that you got to share our wonderful day with us.

Lerin Came for a Visit!

So last weekend, Reynold, Char, Annie, and Lerin conspired against Jennifer in a suprise birthday party/weekend.

Thursday afternoon, Lerin, Craig, and Paula drove over to boise and met mom, dad, and I for dinner. While the four of them talked the whole time, Lerin and I just ate our dinners, happy to get to spend some time together, and making eyes and faces at eachother the whole time. After dinner Lerin and I went for a walk in the Boise rose gardens. (I honestly did not know about the city parks' curfew...apparently they don't like people in the parks after dark... :-) oops!)

Friday morning, Lerin flew to portland where she met up with Annie and Reynold. They successfully pulled off the big suprise when Char took Jen in for a pedicure that afternoon. (Apparently, they got the whole thing on tape too.) From what I was told, everyone had a great weekend, and Lerin even got a suprise when all three of Char's girls gave her a hug and kiss on Sunday, saying "Uncle Brian loves you." (Thanks Char!) :-) (They are so excited to have an "Aunt Lerin". They've been working on it for over 2 years now, they think it's so awesome.)

Lerin got back in Boise Sunday night and I picked her up at the airport and we just spent the rest of the evening and Monday morning together. We went to lunch, spent some more time in the rose gardens, and then said our goodbyes that afternoon when she picked up her car from Pat's house.

Otherwise, things are going well, I'm installing alarms in the Boise/Nampa area, making some pretty good money, but still managing to be suprised at how quickly it dissappears. Wedding plans are progressing, and I'm beginning some experience opportunities in preparation for medical school. I'm not sure if I will be able to meet the deadlines for taking the MCAT and submitting Med School Applications next spring/summer, but I will do my best, I'm just a little behind and stacked in the amount of courses I have to take before that time, but we'll see how things play out.

All-in-all...I think my life is pretty good!

We Have a Date!!!

Okay everyone:

So that you all know: Lerin and I have set a date. We are getting married on August 21st, 2009 at 9:30 AM in the Idaho Falls Temple and are SO EXCITED!!! We love you all and hope this finds you happy and well in whatever it is that you are doing. :-)

I'm Engaged!!!

So I finally did it! I proposed to Lerin on March 4th at 9:45 PM on the bench in Porter Park.  I bought the ring that afternoon and had barely had it for 6 1/2 hours before I gave it to her.  She said yes and we are starting the long road to our wedding day which we are planning for mid-August.  She is so amazing and I am excited to spend the rest of my life with her in my arms. 

I keep getting told that I did a good job on the ring too, so here is what it looks like: