will serve for pancakes.

Yesterday morning before the game we were able to go do some service with our stake and several other stakes. Our ward was in charge of clearing out a forest. I mean seriously. We took out so many dead trunks and vines that were growing out of control and other trees that the park wanted removed. It was crazy how much we removed. I don't think the maintenance staff thought we would get out as much as we did in such a short amount of time. That's the church for you. The wood chipper couldn't keep up with us and eventually we had to stop because we ran out of room. It was a great experience.

 Bonus: we got mormon helping hands t-shirts!

We left around 11:40 AM and decided to get something to eat at The Pancake House. As I was looking at the menu EVERYTHING sounded delicious. I didn't realize I was so hungry while we were at the park.

By the time our food came out I was not even thinking about my manners and probably looked ravenous as I ate my pancakes, omelet and bacon...and some of Bryce's french toast. Ok, we shared everything but it was a lot of food. yummy food. I can't stop thinking about it actually and I don't know if it's because I was so hungry or if it was really that delicious. We didn't even talk while we ate and I am sure the old man sitting at the booth across from us wasn't staring because he liked my BYU shirt. He must have been appauled at the sight of us.

Wish I had a picture to share with you but we were too busy eating.

game day

There is one tiny little patch of green grass outside our front door that Sam likes to sit in. The weather has been perfect for laying in the grass and going on walks. I love the fall.

Too bad BYU played HORRIBLE. I had to wear my dang Ute shirt again today since BYU lost.

Strong and Immovable

"It is so tremendously important that the women of the church stand strong and immovable for that which is correct and proper under the plan of the Lord". -President Gordan B. Hinckley

"Within the plan of the Lord there are specific things LDS women must do because they are daughters of God...We learn what He would have us learn, we do as He would have us do and we become what He would have us become". -Julie B. Beck, Relief Society President

I did a study on my mission after Sister Beck gave a conference talk about being strong and immovable. These two quotes are written in my scriptures and I love them so much I wanted to share them with you. It is still something that I study and think about often as I try to prepare myself for life's challenges. I feel a strong desire in my heart to become who I am meant to be and I know this can only be done through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We are also only able to experience joy through the difficulties in life as we truly rely on our Savior.
I want to be strong and immovable for Bryce. I know that as our life together continues on I will need to be a support to him and I can't do that unless I am constantly building my testimony on a sure foundation.
I want to be strong and immovable for our new baby who will come into our lives soon and for our future children. I want to prepare them for life and help them to make good choices by recognizing the spirit and having courage to follow those promptings.
I truly desire to learn and do and become what God wants me to. I am so grateful that Bryce is right there with me pushing forward, steadfast in Christ.

belated birthday post

I'm 26. Weird!

This was my fourth birthday away from home

(Ecuador, 2 as a missionary in Ohio and now Indianapolis),
but my first being pregnant!!!

As always I've had a lot of love sent my way

to celebrate my birthday.

Jamie sent out this beyond adorable outfit for the baby. . .

. . . complete with flip flops. I LOVE IT!

Presley made me a card!

She decided she loved Bryce enough to make him one too.

My lovely mother sent out some of her raspberry jam which is
my favorite in the entire world. As you can see I have almost
finished it in two weeks.

Bryce kept his mustache for an extra day after the mustache party.

Jamie also sent out a gift card to the Cheesecake Factory!

Bryce and I were spying on other couples in their booths trying

to figure outwhat they were talking about. We're pretty

sure we witnesseda fight or break up of one couple.

Thanks to everyone that sent loving cards, gift cards or texts! You are the best!

Another Unfortunate Event

As if headbutting a girl in a grocery store isn't bad enough,
yesterday Bryce and I were getting ready to walk into the mall
and I told him, "Ok, let's run because it's cold".

When we started walking I told him, "Never mind running, just
walk really fast". So instead he decides to run. As he takes off
I am holding onto his arm with both hands and it took me off
guard so I trip mid-step, my right foot comes down on one of his
feet and I twist my ankle. One of my shoes goes flying, along
with my purse and then I fall onto the ground in the middle
of the street.

Bryce is not worried by the fact that I fell and may be hurt. He
is just embarrassed that I am laying in the road groaning in pain
and asking, "Why Bryce?".

The entire time spent in the mall we were debating about who's
fault it was that I fell on the ground. Bryce swears it is my fault
as I told him to run in the first place and the fact that I stepped
on his foot. I claim the only reason I stepped on his foot
is because he started running when I told him not to.

You can decide who's side your on with this unfortunate event.
It was pretty embarrassing for both of us.

Clean up on aisle 5

I have always considered myself a safe shopper.
I make sure to look both ways when I walk out of an aisle.
I put my cart back in the cart holder so it does not run into any cars.

Yesterday when Bryce and I were at the Sunflower Market
I was rushing back to the register after picking up a bottle
of Simply Orange juice and as I came out of the aisle I walked
right into a girl. Not only that, I head butted her.

Bryce says I can't walk around the store by myself anymore.
I guess I am not as careful as I thought I was.

Eye Issues

The past three days my eyes have been so incredibly sensitive to

any source of light. On our way down to my parent's house yesterday

I was crying because they hurt so much. I even had mine and Bryce's sunglasses on.
Sad story, I know.

I cannot wait until they go back to normal and I won't look like I am

crying or extremely tired every second of the day. Even now I am in pain.
What am I thinking looking at this bright computer screen?
I guess I just wanted to ask that if you read this, pray for my eyes.
Thanks!

PS I am 98% sure it's not pink eye but if it is then sorry Bryce. You will probably get it.

So You Married a U Fan

There is a bit of a rivalry going on in our home. I knew it would be an issue once a year but I did not think it would be this hard. You see, I am a BYU fan. Bryce is a Utah fan. I'm a BYU daddy's girl. I go out and help my dad sabotage all the yards of our Utah fan neighbors every year in the fabulous colors of blue and white. I've known ever since I could say "Go Cougars" that Blue and Red just don't mix but thought I could make it work when I married a huge U fan. I have tried to be supportive of his fetish. Give a little cheer when they make a three pointer at the basketball games. Stand up and slap hands with U fans when there is a touchdown. I have even gone to such lengths as to wear a Utah shirt at one of their games (only with the agreement that Bryce would wear BLUE at the BYU game). After all of this I feel there is a lot of hostility from the U fan at home towards the Cougars. I think I will have to teach him a lesson in a couple weeks when our two beloved teams come together again to battle it out. Or maybe just leave a little love note for him.

"Dear Bryce, I Love YOU and I will always be a BYU fan. Go Cougars! Love, Bre".

Birthday Luck

Wednesday was my birthday and the whole day was fantastic. When I woke up that morning Bryce was ready for me to take him to trax so I put on some sweats and stood in the hallway to wait for him. He started laughing and my first thought was he was humored by the way I looked after having just woken up, but he nudged me out of the hallway into the main room of our house. It was still dark and on the kitchen table he had lit candles and there was a huge bouquet of flowers and some gifts for me. I was really surprised! The gifts he gave me were some fabulous shoes from Aldo and some cans of Diet Coke. He even baked me a cake and wrote "Happy Birthday Bre" on it. I could not ask for a better husband.
Later that day after school I went to lunch with mom, Sara, Amanda and Bryce. We had my family and the Olsens over to my house that night for cake and ice cream before we went to our softball game. We won the game! It must have been because it was 09/09/09 and we finally wore matching jerseys. It was a great way to spend one's 25th birthday.

DP drenching incident

This is the side of my car after the dr pepper fell on my head. There is not much on the car since most of it spilled on me:)

Lesson of the day

I did not pack myself a lunch today so after school I decided to hurry over to Wendy's and grab something from the drive in. I ordered a jr bacon cheeseburger and a small Dr Pepper. After driving away from the window I noticed that my drink was a medium and not a small. I thought, "Oh well! Just more deliciousness for me!". When I arrived at work I had a lot to carry in with me and so I set my drink on top of my car to get the keys out of my purse. In a split second from the time I let go of my drink and looked down I thought someone had thrown a bucket of ice on top of my head. It took me a minute to realize what had happened. My medium Dr Pepper had fallen off the roof of my car and had drenched me from head to foot. I was standing in a puddle of ice and soda, the lid to my drink was stuck to the window of my car and I was laughing. I could not believe it! Right away I climbed back into my car and wiped the DP and mascara off my face as much as I could with a napkin from Wendy's. My eyebrows were starting to feel stiff and I realized that I had soda in my shoes as well. I decided the best thing would be to call in to work and let them know I wouldn't be coming in. On my way home to take a shower I was laughing still and so I called Bryce at his work to tell him the news. He laughed as well.
Lesson of the day: if you get a medium Dr Pepper when you ordered a small, be extra careful when you set it on top of your car! Better yet, just set it on the ground.