Catch Up

July was the busiest month we have EVER had. I think I cooked dinner and cleaned our condo a total of 2 times because we were never home! We had something to be at every single night. For example...

 

 

Landon went through the temple (the day after he got his wisdom teeth out, bless his heart), gave his farewell talk, was set apart as an Elder, and then dropped off at the MTC all in less than a week, and we got to be a part of it all! This is my first missionary ever and I have loved the whole process. I'm taking it very seriously and already have a care package in the making. I don't even tell people he's my brother-in-law, I tell them that my brother is on a mission because that's just how close we are. We got an email from him 2 days after the send off and he is already a zone leader! We love you Elder Gregory, GODSPEED.

 

On top of all that, Bren was studying his guts out for all of his finals for his last semester of college. We thought summer semester would be a bit more relaxed, but it ended up being his hardest semester and he spent 4 hours a night on homework....woof! 

 

Have you ever seen a more handsome studier? I stared for those 4 hours. He had his last final on Friday, and when he called and told me he got an A on it (sorry, bragging moment) I said, "Maybe you shoooould be a doctor..." Ha! Just kidding, I couldn't take any more, I'm SO HAPPY TO HAVE MY HUSBAND BACK! What are we even going to do with our nights now?

Well, we've started out with LOTS of celebration. Lots of dinners, and lots of presents.

 

First of all, Bren has been wheeling and dealing these poor guys on KSL that were selling his dream golf club... and he FOUND it, for probably way too cheap, but the guy said he'd give him us a deal because we're poor newlyweds. There are good people in this world. The first night we got it Bren said it was sleeping in the bed with us, and even though I wish I could say that was a joke... it wasn't. We also took our first family photo. Some people get dogs, we got a big fat driver.

 

 

Then, my parents gave him (drum roll please)....A NICE CAMERA (please share Bren) and I got him those Cole Haan Lunargrands he's been dying for for months, his favorite Jack Black bodywash and deodorant, some Converse, and a Ted Baker watch he's also wanted. He more than deserved it, and I love giving him gifts because he is the best gift receiver.

 

 

Another thing we're so excited we finally have time for is the Parade of Homes! There are about 40 houses and we got a good start on Saturday by knocking out all the ones in Suncrest and Draper. One house had a full size indoor tennis court! I love that Brennan appreciates home design like I do! It makes it so fun. There are 2 weeks left to fit in the rest of the homes and we can't wait to see them all.

 

Cheers to missionaries, college grads, and cool houses.

 

xoxo