My Two Best Friends...

There they are... the two greatest people ever, enjoying a favorite breakfast of cheap doughnuts (a liking I will never understand... They like Twizlers too... it's like eating plastic. Ick!)

Peek-a-boo Hannah!

Here they both are... hard at work!

This is how they're giving tours around BYU nowadays.

Just look at that handsome Provider.

He protects too!!
... see?

And Hannah giving some love to the "Love Cow"

Sisters...

AND best friends... by CHOICE! :D

What a lucky guy!

Hannah's so cute!


That's all folks!

How to make Pumpkin Pie

From a REAL pumpkin!!...

Start with a "cooking pumpkin" (who knew there was even such a thing?!)

Did you know that pumpkins float?!

And the things are ridiculously hard to cut! (Where's my husband?)

I've got mad blending skills... it's true.

Pumpkin goop... yum yum!

Bri's famous pie crust


Last step... bake and devour the delicious pie. (It was so good, we forgot to take a picture of it before we chowed down.) :D

Full of Thanks (and Turkey)

We sure had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!

The week previous, Mona-super mom arrived to take care of all of us, which was very well-timed, as the day previous to her arrival, Bri was diagnosed with a terrible bug known as the Epstein-Barr virus which unfortunately has developed into Mononucleosis. (Jokes about newlyweds, kissing, or the Y are not appreciated.)

The week of Thanksgiving, Bri's wonderful sister, Kristi traveled down from BYU-I to help take care of things, while Bri was still unwell. We were very happy, because Kristi is a fantastic cook!

Just look at her! Hard at play... I mean... work.

and Bri's handsome prince carving their first Thanksgiving turkey!

Here's the spread... and Grant and Bri (who's been blurred for your viewing pleasure or her vanity... you decide).

We're very thankful for all the loving family who gave of their time, support, and love to us this holiday season! Happy Thanksgiving!!! gobble boggle... whoops! Bri's still a tad loopy.

Owies and Healings

Hey Everyone! I'm healed!!!

For those who didn't know, I've had mono for the last MONTH, which is a VERY long time for someone to be sick, especially someone who's rarely been sick for more than two days in a row her whole life! I've gained quite a lot of empathy for people who do get sick, especially during the holidays. Now to put it to good use! :D

I want to tell you all a story about my wonderful husband Grant. Yesterday, we had just got home from a wonderful dinner out. When he came around to let me out of the car (because he's the most delightful gentleman), the door didn't close all the way. So, he went to slam it shut, but my finger got in the way! :( It was very painful, and I burst into tears. My pain was nothing next to Grant's though.

When he realized what had happened, he turned as pale as a ghost and rushed me inside to doctor it. I was trying so hard to stem the flow of feminine tears because my sweet husband was going to go into hysterics. When he came over with the bag of ice and saw how purple it was, he too started crying. He felt terrible, even though I assured him that it was not his fault in the least, and I'd had much worse, and it didn't hurt at all anymore, and this kind of thing happens to clutzs like me very frequently, and I loved him more than anything in the world. The fact that my pain caused him so much pain was the sweetest testament to his love for me!

I cannot believe how incredibly blessed I am to be loved by the most handsome, charming prince in all the kingdoms in all the world. He works so hard for my happiness. I'd do anything for him. I adore him. I wanted all to know. :)