End of October Fun!

Well....we can't believe it's almost November, it's amazing how quickly time flies by! Still loving this beautiful weather, we know it won't last for long but it's been such a nice, warm October. Some happenings with us Austins': 1-Brad & I have been hitting the gym more...it feels great to work out more...as a health teacher I want to be an example to my students, Brad has been a good pusher of getting our work outs in so that's been nice 2- This past weekend we went and visited my oldest brother who just moved back from Norway. Was only Brad's 2nd time meeting him, so it was nice to catch up. 3-Cleaning and Organizing...we still are chipping away at getting our condo put together and we are getting close. 4- Had Sunday dinner with the Austin's and as always--it was great to see everyone and catch up. 5- We spoke at an Elderly Branch in SLC and it was all sorts of fun...some wonderful people were in that ward! 6- We hit the temple last week then ate at City Creek by the fire which was really pretty and fun. That is my favorite mall because the atmosphere is so neat. 7- It's the END OF THE QUARTER at my middle school, so Brad has seen me a bit more stressed than norm, just getting grades in...he has been really sweet and patient. 8-We are excited for the MONSTER MASH with the YM/YW this Thursday...we will be dressing up! 9-Had FHE with a couple from our ward and it was really fun--there are some great people in downtown SLC and we enjoy getting to know them. 10- We are still crossing our fingers that Brad's condo will sell...if anyone has anybody that may be interested let us know:) ***Life has treated us overall really well, enjoying family, friends, and being together just the two of us Was looking through some family pix. Thought I would share some oldies and somewhat recent pix of Brad and I with our brothers. It's interesting that neither of us have sisters--but we definitely lucked out in the brother department!

FALL BREAK!

LAST WEEK GOT AWAY FROM ME....I EVEN STARTED WRITNG OUR BLOG BUT IT JUST NEVER HAPPENED, WAS A PRETTY BUSY WEEK! WE HAVE REALLY TRIED TO ENJOY THE GREAT WEATHER THE PAST FEW WEEKS...WE WENT BACKPACKING TOGETHER A FEW WEEKS AGO AND IT WAS ALL SORTS OF FUN, JUST A BIT COLD AT NIGHT:) IT WAS ONLY OUR SECOND TIME BACKPACKING TOGETHER, SO IT WAS REALLY FUN! THIS PAST WEEK WAS MY SPRING BREAK SO I HAD THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OFF (HALLELUJAH). I LOVE MY JOB BUT SOMETIMES THINGS GET REALLY BUSY SO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO THAT BREAK:) BRAD TOOK 1/2 DAY OFF ON FRIDAY SO WE COULD GO UP AND VISIT WITH FRIENDS IN BOISE. I HAD NEVER BEEN THERE--AND WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THAT CITY...IT'S BEAUTIFUL! WE HIT A BOISE STATE GAME, WALKED THE RIVER WALK, AND HAD FUN WALKING AROUND DOWNTOWN. WE STILL HAVE BRAD'S CONDO ON THE MARKET...CROSSING OUR FINGERS THAT WE CAN FIND PEOPLE TO BUY IT. BRAD AND I WILL BOTH BE SERVING NOW IN THE STAKE YM/YW SO THAT SHOULD BE FUN TO PLAN ACTIVITIES TOGETHER. MARRIED LIFE IS GREAT...IT'S SO FUN TO HAVE SOMEONE TO SHARE FUN TIMES WITH! P.S.--I CUT BRAD'S HAIR FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT WAS ACTUALLY REALLY FUN, I MAY HAVE GONE A BIT SHORT BUT I WILL REMEMBER FOR NEXT TIME...HE IS PRETTY DANG HANDSOME NO MATTER WHAT I DO TO HIS HAIR!!

This past weeks adventures.....

Just some highlights of the past week.... Yay my bro is coming home from Norway!! 1--Cleaning the condo to sell and it goes on the market today! Cross our fingers:) 2- Parent conferences for me last Wednesday and Thursday....they went smoothly:) 3- I bought a giant 50 pound bag of potatoes so we will eat LOTS of potatoes (I was helping a fundraiser) 4-Ate Sawadee---our favorite Thai restaurant--if you haven't tried it you need to! 5-Went down to Manti for one of my best friends weddings...was fun to re-live that atmosphere:) 6-Went down to my brothers with Brad so he could go elk hunting...they didn't see anything though...but had fun riding and hiking around. 7- Listened to general conference...loved it! 8-Went walking around Silver Lake and saw a young moose up close...was so cool, but I hear they are mean so I didn't want to get too close:) 9- Brad was sweet and gave me roses for our 2 month anniversary..love that boy! 10- Checked in with my sister in law to see how my nephew is doing on his mission in England and he is really enjoying it. I miss the boy, my dad and bro miss him on the farm because he was a HUGE help...but we are grateful for his service! ---Well, here's to a new week...hope everyone enjoys this beautiful fall weather...can't believe how fast fall is flying by!