Chubby Bunny Champ

Thanks to another law student I have a pretty picture of my chubby bunny winner. Someone told him he didn't look any different. Real sensitive :)

Homecoming!

This week has been Homecoming week at BYU. In all my years here I have never been to a Homecoming game so this year I decided to be part of the festivities. I love the football atmosphere at a big school; it is so much fun! We met Jenna and Steve there and cheered on our team until the rain started in the fourth quarter. We walked to our car completely drenched. It was great!
This is a picture of our view. Apparently we waited a little to long to get tickets, because the only ones left were seriously on the top row. Not joking, not exaggerating. We were laughing our heads off as we kept going and going and going trying to find our spots. Our seats were little notches in the stadium wall that were way too high up for me; my feet were dangling like 2 feet. We had a great time watching our BYU beat the Air Force.

Proof of Studying

Bryan wanted this picture up for his mom so she would know that he is studying! It has been a total turn around from his under grad! The road through law school pictures you got him are a huge encouragement. Thanks Jolene!!!

"Forget Bad News Bears...

...try bears who bring bad news." --Erika Hoggatt

This story made my day. Too funny! So Erika met this boy her first week here at BYU. Nice enough kid but he immediately fell in love and she immediately knew she had an unwanted stalker. For the purpose of this story we will call the stalker Jamba Juice...the nickname Bryan and I gave him on his first ask out attempt. I'm sure you can put two and two together. Since the first attempt Jamba Juice has probably texted my poor sister 900 times, asked her on multiple dates, and shown up where she is out of the blue. The other day I got a call from Erika saying that I needed to come to her dorm immediately. I go to lunch with her today and see what the emergency was. There is a build-a-bear box on her floor. I pick up the cute bear and push the paw to hear none other than Jamba Juices voice, "Erika will you be my Queen and go to Homecoming with me." HA! Erika gave me the play by play. Apparently he called her to come to his dorm to get "chem homework help" and then hands her the box. This kid is genius. Coerce a girl to go to Homecoming with you by spending a ton of money on a cute bear and putting her in a position that she cannot say no. The best part is that he asked if she would go to not one but TWO DANCES with him this weekend. And the entertainment begins. I never knew how fun it would be to be the big sister. :)

Soccer for Girls...

Don't get me wrong. I am all about my little girls playing soccer. I plan to start them young. But we went to the Y's Womens Soccer game on Friday night and I wanted to poke my eyes out. Yes both. Boring doesn't even do it justice. Maybe this was because the game was against Wisconsin :), maybe it was because we were sitting next to 3 year olds, or maybe just maybe it was because they scored 1 goal the entire game and the rest of the time they kicked the ball to no one in particular and got it stolen over and over and over. Either way I'm pretty sure that will be my last game. It really wasn't that bad...we had a good time taking in the "sporting" atmosphere and the great fall weather. Did I mention I am so happy that it is fall. My favorite season ever! The changing trees, the distinct smell, the breeze, the excitment of a fresh start, and it's our anniversary in less than a month!! Fall is fabulous.

Chubby Bunny

I have never been so proud in my entire life. I am married to the 2007 BYU Law School Chubby Bunny Champion. His reward for having a big mouth...a BYU Law School mug valued at $6. This will look incredible on his resume.

My Book World

"I live in two worlds. One is a world of books. I've been a resident of Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County, hunted the white whale aboard the Pequod, fought alongside Napoleon, sailed a raft with Huck and Jim, committed absurdities with Ignatius J. Reilly, rode a sad train with Anna Karenina, and strolled down Swann's Way. It's a rewarding world, but my second one is by far superior. My second one is populated with characters slightly less eccentric but supremely real, made of flesh and bone, full of love, who are my ultimate inspiration for everything."
-Gilmore Girls

I remember the first time I heard this quote how much I related to it; I love to read. I love how with each book you are swept into another world where the characters become your friends and the scenery surrounds you. This summer I had much free time to enjoy many different books. I was in Denmark during WWII with a Jewish family, down south sharing secrets with the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, at Hogwarts with the witches and wizards learning magic, and in Puritan America suffering and search for redemption with poor Hester Prynne. I am really thankful for these books that have expanded my imagination and learning; They have allowed me a second world and have been so enjoyable to be a part of.

Mom's Last Days...

Mom headed back home after a week visit. It was so fun having her stay with us. Friday night we went out to pizza at Pizza Factory.
Delicious! Then Saturday we headed up to Heber to look at the Ivory Homes. They are gorgeous, and it is sooo peaceful up there! We are hoping Dr. Jack makes an investment soon! After Heber we took mom to the airport where we said our goodbyes. Poor Erika was pretty distraught. It's hard saying goodbye when you know you wont see home for 4 months. I tried to make her feel at home. I said, "In the words of our dear father, dry up!" :) I think she was okay after a boy took her on a date and spent $90. BYU boys are one of a kind...

Family love.

Hanging out Friday night.

Back to School

I started taking classes again this semester so I have all the requirements for graduate school complete. I was all excited to go back to school; to learn; to be part of the college life while Bry is. Yes....that excitement wore off pretty quick. Erika has class at the same time as me so I went down to pick her up and see her dorm room. I was positive parking by the Museum stopped requiring passes at 5. I thought we would have plenty of time to drive up and get to class in 10 minutes. Oh no, all the parking around the Admin building ends at 7 pm. I'm driving all over with no luck. I give up and park in the 30 minute parking. Erika was freaking out, "You can't park here, class is 2 hours." Oh dear, dear freshman, so much to learn. You don't need to go to class to graduate with high honors. True to my usual pattern, I ran in, got the syllabus, and left. It feels great to be back at school.

Memorial Day

Bry got to hang out with the girls all day. I know he had a joyous time watching my mom and sister try on clothes and make up. After a morning of shopping, and getting Erika not to hate us any more we headed to Olive Garden. (Bry and I decided to play a practical joke. Erika met a guy her first day here. He is obviously very into her. We stole her phone and changed Bryan's name in her phone to be "the boys" name and then texted her that "He knew it was fast but was in love already." We thought she was just say he was a psycho and laugh when we told her the truth. She thought he was crazy but didn't think we were too funny.) Awh well...we thought we were funny. And as I'm reading this I'm thinking we are bored, pathetic married people.
Anyway, after Olive Garden we took my mom house hunting. It's been really fun having them out here!