I support free lunch.

I love going to lunch.
Especially when I don't have to pay for it.

My coworker Bob owed me and my other coworker Lauren lunch.
(names have been changed to protect the innocent)
Yesterday we decided Noodles and Co. was the place.
I had a coupon for buy one get one free, so even better.

The nice cashier man asked us what we would like
and Bob said he really wanted a cheese pizza.
The nice cashier man said, "I can do that."
Bob said, "No you can't..."
Nice cashier man persisted that he could.
Bob, feeling embarrassed, said, "No, it's ok."

We went ahead and ordered and I gave him my coupon.
When Bob was finished the nice cashier man gave us the total,
pushed some buttons and gave Bob's card back.
But he hadn't swiped it.

Bob asked if he had charged him and the nice cashier man said,
"Don't worry about it, it's all been taken care of."
We were a little taken back and Bob insisted he would pay for the lunch
but the nice cashier man wouldn't let him.
And then he gave my coupon back.
WHAT???
Wow. Thank you nice cashier man.

While we ate we proceeded to joke
that he thought us girls were cute, he was just being nice, etc.
But then the nice cashier man walked over to our table...
With a nice, hot, cheesy pizza...
just for Bob.
He gave a sheepish smile and walked off.

And then it hit us.
He must like Bob.
HAHA.

Bob is a very secure man in his masculinity
but you could see the awkwardness of thinking the nice cashier man
might have a little crush on him.
There really wasn't a better explanation for these acts.
(We realized later the entire time at the register
the nice cashier man did not look or talk to anyone else but Bob.
This further supported our conclusion.)

We had plenty of good laughs over this but one thing remains.
We got 4 free lunches that day.

THANK YOU NICE CASHIER MAN.

Geocaching!

The very first night Fez and I hung out he introduced geocaching to me. I had NO idea what it was. For those of you that were like me geocaching is when you take a GPS, some coordinates of a location, and once you reach the location you look for a small box or can full of little treasures.

We have been wanting to go ever since we started dating but you need a GPS that will get you there.

Enter Christmas gift - GPS.

He's been dying to go ever since recieving it and Friday night we finally did. I'm a bit of a pansy when it comes to cold weather so I needed good clothing.

Enter Christmas gifts - coat and gloves.

Finally we were ready and headed out to Wheeler Farm. We parked and walked toward the park entrance and Fez said we were 1 foot away with a 14 foot radius accuracy.

Huh? Really?

We did not expect it to be right at the entrance but we started to fumble through the snow and leaves. We searched for about 15 minutes, unsure if we had gotten the coordinates right. It was nowhere to be found and just seemed weird this was the right spot. We decided to come back and try a different one before calling it a night.

Behind a hotel that is by our house there was one that was supposed to be in the trees. We'd looked for it about 2 months before but only looked on the ground. We started walking around the trees when I saw something zip tied to a tree. It kinda looked like some electrical device, but that didn't make sense. That would not be connected to a tree. And then I realized, I'd found it!!! Yay! I found my first geocache! It wasn't very hard but still, I had succeeded.

The zip lock bag had note cards where you write you name and date and a bunch of little trinkets. They actually were really nasty and I was afraid to touch them because I didn't want to get infected with some sort of disease. But it was cool anyway.

We found out the trick to the Wheeler Farm geocache and are going to go back and try it again.

Anyone want to join us???

Finally, some coloring.

Here is a little weekend update:

Kelsea's bridal shower. Success.
Clogging practice at 6:30 am. Yikes, but... Success.
Shae's baby shower. Success.
Geocaching for my first time. Success.
(More to come on that later)
Riding trax with friends downtwn for dinner at Squatters. Success.
Fez playing basketball and spraining his ankle. Success.

Wait, what?

My cute husband got a call from a ward buddy Saturday morning to play basketball. He thought it would be a good idea to be social and get some exercise even though basketball isn't his thing. Within about 10 minutes of play he came down on another players foot, heard a pop, felt the pain, and knew it had been a bad idea.

The last time he played basketball was in the MTC, the same thing happened, and he vowed to never play again. Should have listened to himself. I have to give him props for getting out of bed early on a Saturday to play but I'm sure that will be the last time he does.

In December he Flowriding with his best friend and hurt his foot from the board. Lots of pain but NO coloring. If you're gonna get hurt, there at least should be some proof. Well, he has proof this time. :)
Luckily it wasn't way bad and is already getting better. If ever you need an extra guy to play football, give him a ring! But if basketball is the sport at hand, please don't tempt him. Thank you.

Are Trix REALLY just for kids?

Fez and I went to get a Redbox one night and came home with one.

And 5 boxes of cereal.
They were having a sale and we couldn't resist.

I was real excited when I saw Trix was on sale.
The swirly kind too.

But when I went to enjoy a delicious bowl I realized something...
They are not shaped like the fruit anymore.
Lame.
I didn't think it would matter much really but I
found myself really missing the shapes.

Which led me to think about the Trix commercials.
I really feel bad for the Trix rabbit.
He always looks so sad.
I mean, come on, he deserves some too!
If I were in those commercials I'd sneak him some behind my back.

But then he would have FINALLY gotten some.
So would there be any more commercials?

See You in Two

Today is a hard day.

Why?
Because this guy left for 2 years
to serve the people of Eugene, Oregon.


Ty, you made us laugh.
You always knew what movies to see.
You made some great ones yourself.
You always tried to see the good in others.

You had many hard struggles through your life.
Most I know I couldn't have handled.
But you're a fighter.
You looked for those that needed a friend.
And you were that friend.

I am a little jealous you get those missionary experiences of
living in a new place, eating what you have to,
having companion after companion (some becoming great friends),
and constantly thinking about and sharing the gospel with everyone.
I didn't get those the way you are going to.

I can't wait to hear your stories of hardships, joys, and growth.
I am going to miss you dearly
but know 2 years is a short amount of time.
Two that will be most precious to you.

I love you bud!

2009 Year in Review

So I wasn't going to do one of these
because I know I'm leaving a TON out
and don't have pictures to go along,
but I decided to anyway.

2009 Year In Review

*January*
I was hired on full-time salary employee at Mentors International! First big grown up job. I have loved working for a non-profit, even with the economy affecting us this year. I see wonderful things happen in our clients lives and am humbled at my blessings daily.

*February*
I got engaged!!! I started dating Fez the beginning of October and we were engaged February 25. I loved him so much, was so excited to be married to him and plan a wedding!

*March*
I was able to drive up to Idaho with some crazy clogging gals and we judged at the Idaho State Championships clogging/jazz competition. I get nervous to judge, but I really do enjoy it. I like being able to help others improve and if judging is a way to do it, bring it on!

*April*
Wedding plans and showers galore! There was so much to be done in 3 months and it all went by like a blurr. It was a fun time full of plans, family and friends.

*May*
I got married!!! We were married May 26 and couldn't have had a more beautiful day! We were lucky and missed all the rain by a couple days. Thank you to all the wonderful family and friends who helped make our day even more special. I am so blessed to have an eternal companion with so much love, ambition, and respect for our relationship. I love him more than words can express and more and more each day... (ok, enough mushiness. on with the rest of the year...)

*June*
Weddings, weddings, and more weddings. This summer/year was FULL of them! I loved it! My cousin Megan went through the temple and Fez and I were asked to be the witness couple. So neat! I was a bridesmaid for my old co-worker Nelda. Also, Fez and I went to Moab to go jeeping with his boss. Craziness! Can't wait to do it again.

*July*
More weddings! Cousin Trevor was married and best friend since preschool Jenny was married! We had tons of family events... 4th of July in Jackson Hole, Bryson family reunion (with EVERYONE there!), Johnson family reunion, and Fez ran his first 5k!

*August*
There are a lot of birthdays in July and August so my family took a trip to Las Vegas to meet up with Jason and Jen to celebrate them all. Happy birthday to Elise, Melody, Gavin, and Brian!

*September*
Fez's brother served in Houston Texas so we went to visit his mission as well as go to the BYU vs. Oklahoma game. Such a fun trip! Saw NASA, Saturn V rocket, Galveston, Woodville, Cowboy stadium, the Grassy Knolls, and ate at a lot of yummy restaurants. Can't wait to visit Fez's mission next!

*October*
Mentors International had its annual gala Oct. 9 and what a wonderful night it was! The 5 Browns performed and Padma Venkataraman received a humanitarian award. I worked for months to prepare for this event and with the help of a fantastic co-worker and willing friends the night was a great success!

*November*
I had auditioned to go on tour next summer with ClogAmerica and I made it! We are traveling to Greece and Turkey and with Fez coming along I coudn't be more excited! I get to do what I love - dance and travel - with my hubby!

*December*
This could be a long paragraph so I'll just say it was one of the best Decembers ever! Parties, Savior of the World, dance performance, birthdays (including Fez's), surprise weekend for Fez mom's 60th, Santa came!, Tyler's 'farewell', ice castles, and tons of family and friends time!

It is crazy to think 2009 is over and 2010 is here.
(By they way, its either
two-thousand ten or twenty ten)

But I have no doubt it holds many vacations, surprises,
good times, laughs, probably a few tears,
and memories that will be cherished.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!