Brittany

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Ukiah

So it has been a while since I have posted. I've been home in Washington for the last three weeks spending time with my family. I have been having a great time with Diana, James, and Ukiah and my parents. Ukiah is so cute and he has so much personality and love, I could just take him home with me!

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Good Day

Today was a good day. I am getting ready to go home to Washington for three weeks and I am very excited, but a little sad too. I am the kind of person who hates missing out on anything. I don't think much will happen while I am gone, but you never know. Anyway, I got to spend the day with all of my friends today. It started when I went to lunch with a few of them. And then Sue took me to dinner tonight. It was a lot of fun and I felt loved. Thanks.

Monday, December 3, 2007

Pie Day

Yesterday was Pie Day! Matt had been talking about it for over a week and it came true! He brought over eight pie crusts, lots of apples, and chocolate. The boys made 5 pies and I helped a little, but mostly I watched them. It was fun and the pie was delicious!

Ryan rolling out the dough

Matt making the chocolate pie

Shawn showing off his crust

Nate, Sue and Kedrick

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

I've Been Tagged

6 Facts About Me

1. I don't really care for most desserts. I like sweets, but instead of the fancy stuff, I would rather have a piece of chocolate cake or a bowl of ice cream.

2. I get really nervous one-on-one with people. It doesn't really matter who it is. Does anyone think that might be why I'm not married yet?

3. I love to cook, but I haven't for a long time.

4. I love to organize things. My classroom is very organized and if I could I think I would organize others for a living.

5. I am a very straight sleeper. I don't really move at all. It is a good quality since usually I am sleeping with my laptop and several articles of clothing, nothing gets disturbed.

6. I am a people person. I love big groups of people hanging out and having fun. I almost never like to be alone.

I am now tagging my two good friends Sue and Marissa.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

The Holy War

So today was the big day! BYU vs Utah. I must admit, it seemed like a pretty slow game. No one could score, but it got a little intense in the end for me. But BYU came out victorious. What a wonderful way to end this season. Plus, it's just nice to not have all my Utah friends rub it in my face that Utah is better. Two years in a row now that we have won!!!

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Thanksgiving Blessings

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to spend with family and reflect upon the many blessings that we have in our lives. Here is a list of a few of the things that I am most grateful for:

My family

Good friends

Job

I have all the things that I need and more.

Good health

Prophets and Apostles

Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

United States of America

Freedom

Life is hard, but it is good. I am truly blessed and I am grateful for all of the blessings that I have.

Monday, November 19, 2007

I Miss My Sister

So she moved away last Friday to Seattle. And I really am excited for her, but in a very selfish way I wish she were here. We grew very close in the time we lived together in college and the few years living close in Utah. I didn't realize how much it would effect me until she left. So Aimee, if you read this, just know that I love you and miss you and hope you are doing well. Also, you need to blog more now that I don't get to see you or your baby.

50. I finally saw Wicked and I LOVED it!
49. Heights terrify me.
48. Strawberries and whipped cream do not belong on a waffle.
47. I do not like to be alone a lot. I like people to be around.
46. I always chew gum.
45. I do not like to hike; I'm more of a nature walk kind of girl.
44. I like to go camping.
43. I have great friends.
42. I am really lucky that I have two great brothers-in-law and a wonderful sister-in-law. I can't imagine life without them now.
41. As much as I love having time off, I am much more happy when I go to work.
40. I love getting pediures!
39. Fall is my favorite season!
38. I love to bake! Sadly, I don't do it as often as I used to.
37. I love lemonade!
36. I am very picky about the texture of my foods.
35. I get sick on airplanes, but I'd rather fly than drive.
34. I would like to learn how to play the cello.
33. All four of my grandparents are still living. I'm very fortunate to know each of them.
32. I need to be better at writing in a journal.
31. I love being an aunt!
30. I love Christmas time.
29. I love chick flicks.
28. I love spending time with my family.
27. I am not good at telling stories. I get nervous and miss major points. It's sad really.
26. Tulips are my favorite flower.
25. I like going to the dentist.
24. I sometimes get grouchy when I am hungry.
23. Utah does not have any good Mexican Restaurants.
22. I lived in Ecuador for four months and I would love to go back and visit.
21. I don't like animals--cats, dogs, etc.
20. Someday I would like to learn how to be a hip-hop dancer (I just really want to learn the booty-shake they do).
19. I use fake tanning lotion all summer long!
18. Chips and salsa are the best snack ever.
17. I like sappy love songs.
16. I love my siblings and am grateful that we all are so close. I couldn't ask for anything more.
15. When I get attached, I am very loyal.
14. Someday, I'm going to make a great wife and mom!
13. I am afraid to let people in. Something I am working on.
12. I have always wanted to take voice lessons, but never have.
11. I try not to eat cafeteria food at work.
10. I love to go shopping with my lil' sis. She is my personal shopper and I can't do it without her.
9. I don't know if this is a positive attribute or a flaw--but I sometimes try too hard to make other people happy.
8. I have the cutest nephews and niece in the world (and this is not a bias)!
7. I talk to my mom every day.
6. I love wearing black or purple.
5. My favorite colors are green and purple.
4. I love cheese pizza.
3. I am the 2nd of four kids and I definitely have a middle child complex.
2. I am getting my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.
1. I love to sing! I used to sing a lot, now I mostly sing in my car with the radio turned up really loud.

Inspiring Quotes

"We cannot help others feel God's love when we are: irritated, critical, discouraged, annoyed, self-absorbed, angry, indignant, or filled with self-pity, hostility, or bitterness."
"Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting." Mother Teresa
"When we risk sharing our real feelings, we develop relationships of understanding and trust. For we cannot really care or be cared for love or be loved, understand or be understood, unless we are willing to open our treasures of time, substances, and self." Lloyd Newell
"We need to meditate more. We're so busy doing little things. We need to meditate more." President McKay
"The life which is unexamined is not worth living." Plato
"In contrast to the institutions of the world, which teach us to know something, the gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something. . . . The gospel of Jesus Christ is the plan by which we can become what children of God are supposed to become. . . . Charity is something one becomes." Elder Oaks
"If I could have one thing happen for every woman . . . it would be that they would feel the love of the Lord in their lives daily." Bonnie Parkin
"'Be not faithless, but believing.' Believe in yourselves. Believe in your capacity to do some good in this world. God sent us here for a purpose, and that was to improve the world in which we live. The wonderful thing is that we can do it." President Hinckley
"Thanks be to God that He guages the offerings and sacrifices of His children by the standard of their physical ability and honest intent rather than by the gradation of His exalted station. . . . Our need to serve God is incalculably greater than His need for our service."
"True doctrine understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior." President Packer