Homecoming

This week went by very quickly without anything too exciting to report. I had my only midterm of the semester last week. Considering the fact that it was my only midterm, I probably should have spent more time on it, especially considering it was a closed book eight page essay test. I felt kind of rushed taking it since I didn't give myself enough time, but hopefully it will turn out okay.

It was BYU homecoming this week. Receiving a distinguished alumni award for the McKay School of Education, Sister Mary Cook of the General Young Women Presidency came to speak to our college. She did a really great job and spoke about being "more fit for the Kingdom." She related a lot of her personal life and tied it together by encouraging us to develop our skills and talents so that the Lord can use us in building up the kingdom. She talked about how because of her college education, she was prepared later to serve in Mongolia with her husband and eventually help open up the missionary work there. It was very inspiring and I felt the truth of her words in the responsibility I have to develop my own gifts and talents so that "more used can I be."

My parents also came down on Friday night. We had a yummy dinner at our apartment and then went to the Homecoming Spectacular. I've gone to Homecoming Spectacular almost ever year for the last ten years and it is always fun to see what new things they put together. The men's and women's chorus put on a really fun series of number that had them dancing and acting and playing around. I think it was one of our favorite numbers.

Saturday Jason watched part of College Game Day on TV and then headed out to make his own game day. He played football at the park with some ward members and got one great interception, two sprained fingers, one bruised lip, one sore jaw, and one big headache. To make me not worry so much he only emphasized the interception when he told me about the game. I just tell him to be careful. He tells me he never gets hurt playing sports, but ever since the staples in the head incident I worry a little bit more.

I ended up going to a baby shower that morning for a childhood friend. It was fun to see all the fun baby stuff and hear the latest popular baby names. I really went to see my friend, but after greeting her in the first 5 minutes I found myself talking to strangers or forgotten acquaintances for the next hour and a half. Gotta love those showers!

Red bushes are my favorite!!!

What have we been up to?

Jason has been reading, coding, studying, learning, babysitting, and making applesauce. Every once in a while he has a little time to play.

Julie has been reading, writing, teaching, programming, cleaning, cooking, and grocery shopping. Every once in a while she has a little time to play. If you want to see what she's been programming you can go HERE.

Jason's good news for the week is that he did well on his test today and that he's doing awesome in his tennis class. Not to mention playing a little basketball and football when he gets the chance.

Julie's good news for the week is that she passed her Prospectus Defense and can now officially start working on her development project. Anyone wanting to know more about what she's doing for her project is welcome to read her 20 page paper!

In celebration we went to a corn maze and got lost! I highly recommend it.