We went to my mom's house last weekend carved pumpkins and decorated sugar cookies with our family and Jared and Cait and little Cole. It was a lot of fun. We cheated by using patterns, but hey I could use all the artistic help I can get. Andrews was definately cooler looking than mine, but it was a lot of fun. It is always nice to get away from school and do something fun. Happy Halloween everyone!

Now what??

Well, this is my first blog...yep you guessed it!! The one... the only... Andrew B baby!! Shandee doesn't know I'm on here so I hope I don't get into trouble!! haha
Anyhow, So I thought I'd just update everyone on what's going on. Shandee doesn't have much spare time any more. She's gone from 7am-11pm at her Nazi boot camp (hygiene school). She's been working her butt off (looks really nice too!) and her grades are proof of that. I'm SOO proud of her and all that she has accomplished thus far. As for me, I've been having to deal with the loss of my mom; but things are going ok as of right now. Yesterday I took my entrance exam (phase I) for the F.B.I. It was WWWAAAYYY intense. Took about five and a half hours to complete it. There were only six of us there. The test given was for the Salt Lake City Division office, which covers Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. Out of 250 applicants the six of us were chosen... so that made me feel pretty important. Anyhow, I'll find out my outcome of that test in about 3-4 weeks. Lets keep our fingers and toes crossed..k-
I'm still working as a fitness consultant here at Gold's Gym. It's nice but not something I want to do for the rest of my life. The people I work with are AWESOME and make my days much "lighter". I still work out religiously, even though it doesn't look like it, and am having to get into much better shape due to the physical pre-requisites for the F.B.I...I just like the way that sounds... "Hi, I'm Agent Browning with the F.B.I...(that's code for DON'T F*%& WITH ME!!)HAHAHAHAHA. I don't care who you are that's funny!! Anyhow, I'm retarded and have run out of things to say. So until next time, if shandee lets me, "fica com deus"- laters

Midterms...

Hey guys. Sorry I always talk about school, but it is my life. Anyways, midterm week was this week. I can't believe that this semester is already half way done. It has gone by fast and I am learning a lot. Andrew is just staying busy with work right now and trying to apply for an agent with the FBI. We will see how that goes. Anyway, we just want everyone to know that we miss you all.

Leone Browning...

Leone Browning passed away on Friday Oct. 3. We just wanted to give the update. The funeral will be Thurs at 11 at Woods Funeral home in Ammon. The viewing will be Wed night from 6-8 p.m. at Woods too.

Crazy Life...

We found out a few weeks ago that Andrew's mom has lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes). Things have been pretty crazy with school and then last week she developed pneumonia and went to the hospital. We went to go spend some time with her on Sat night and she is still in the hospital (trying to get pneumonia under control). She was supposed to get her next chemo treatment tomorrow, but can't now because her immune system is already so low. Chemo treatments are supposed to be on schedule to increase its effectiveness. So life has been pretty stressful lately. It is really hard on Andrew too, because he only has one parent living right now and now she isn't doing so well. Anyway, we are so very blessed in our lives and we are thankful for everything we do have. I am so thankful to have the gospel in my life and know that he knows what is best for all of us and is there to comfort us in times of trial. I love my Heavenly Father and Brother. I am not trying to complain about life, because it really is good, I just wanted to let everyone know what we have been up to lately.

Dental Hygiene and More Dental Hygiene...

Wow. It has been a while since I have updated my blog. Sorry guys. Well I am here in good ole Pocatello going to Dental Hygiene school. I am so busy studying all the time. I do love what I am doing, it is just the most intense thing I have ever done. They say anything that is worth it is hard though right? It is already getting cold in the mornings and nights. I definately miss Virginia's weather. Andrew is being very supportive of my school and gives me lots of back rubs. He also cooks for me. What a good husband huh? He is just trying to find a job right now but the economy is crappy here. Hopefully our prayers will be answered soon. We have a little house and it is so fun to have a place of our own. It is a little two bedroom house but bigger than anything we have ever had.

Back in Idaho...Starting School

Well I just moved into our home in Pocatello and now am ready to start school. I went to orientation on Friday and they assigned us about 100 pages of reading and classes haven't even started. I have a feeling that dental hygiene is going to be my life for the next two years. I like our little house. It is cute and old but it is good to have a place to call home for a period of time. Andrew and I have our one year anniversary this weekend. I can't believe that we have already been married for a year. It has been a big learning curve for both of us but also very rewarding. I am also excited for Andrew to come home. He will be here this week. I will definately miss Virginia. I would love to go back and have those same experiences

Bye bye Virginia :-(

Well its official. Tonight is my last night in good ole Virginia. I am going to miss it here but its mostly because of the great weather. Yep still in the 80's and warm. Yesterday our whole office went to Kings Dominion and were able to spend the whole day riding rides and playing in the water park. It was so much fun to have a day off where everyone could have some fun together and we did. It has two of the worlds longest roller coasters there. The hardest part about leaving is being away from Andrew. He is going to stay for 2.5 more weeks and finish selling while I fly back and move all our stuff in our new rental house. We have never been apart longer than a week so we are both sad. Hopefully we will both stay busy and not have to think about it. As for all of you in Idaho, I am excited to see you again. For all those in Virginia that I have become friends with, I will miss you guys a lot and we will have to keep in touch. This summer selling has been a great experience for us and we have learned a lot from all of you here.