Hike to the Wind Caves

I sure missed the mountains while in Kansas. I could not wait to go hiking. We finally got a chance to go early this morning. The canyon is so pretty right now and still so green. We saw a moose below the trail we were on. Honestly I was a little freaked out. I swear I heard not that long ago someone died from being attacked by a moose. I kept asking Josh if he was nervous...thanks for saying you were not, or I really would have freaked!

I dunno may be his face says he was still worried about that moose!

Babies!

A couple weeks ago we me up with our friends Sara, Greg, Megan and Nick for dinner. Sar and Megs were my roomies in college...and I love them to death. Even better our husbands get along great! Sarah just had a baby girl in March and Megan had the twin boys in February. Since we all live in different places, getting together is not always easy. We had a good time catching up; plus I got a good baby fix. I think the restaurant was about to kick us out...

Coen, Kamryn and Crew!

"I'M NOT GOING TO BED TILL JESS AND JOSH DO!"

Life has been a little busy! (hence the lack of blogging) We were in Boise last weekend for a wedding and my parent's neighbor Jen's baby shower. My mom had the shower for baby boy Maddix! He is SO cute.

One night Brog was refusing to go to bed until Josh and I did (this was at about 10). Two hours later...on our way upstairs to bed this is where we found the little stinker!

Change is not easy...

Life is good...but Kansas I miss you.

LAST things in KS

I cannot believe we are already leaving Kansas. We have really come to love this area, especially with my family living so close. I em excited about the opportunity of my new job and being closer to our parents, but as the LASTS are approaching I am getting sad to leave...

• Last night was out LAST time we stayed in our apartment
• Tomorrow is the LAST time I get to go to my fav class at the gym (Cardio Kickbox)
• We ate our LAST meal on the floor of our empty apartment (thanks Pei Wei for cooking)
• Tomorrow if the LAST day to hang with the Fam!! ( watching Ty and Gav tomorrow!)
• My LAST Sunday in KS was two weeks ago (We love our ward here)

These are some of the main ones that come to mind. With all of these LASTS I know there are plenty of FIRSTS ahead of me. Even though I am very sad to leave my fam and our temporary home in Kansas, I know the move to Logan is the best decision for us without a doubt. I am anxious to see what FIRSTS we get to experience as we embark on our new adventure.

Elder Richards

(Clay and Corb are missing from our pic...they are the righteous ones who went to class)

I did not have to spend very much time away from my parents... four days after they left Kansas, I was on my way to Boise for Hayden's farewell. When this trip was planned... we were not moving. So I will be flying home Tuesday and we will be moving on Friday! I am so grateful to have had this time to be with my fam and Haydo before he heads off to Guatemala.

Hayden will do so great on his mission! He gave an awesome talk today and was his usual charismatic charming self! I love you buddy and I know you will do great things!

Master Brown

Hard to believe it, but my masters program has officially come to an end! (WOO HOO) Back in April of 2009 I went to my orientation for grad school. I remember calling Josh on a break and freaking out saying, "I cannot do this!!" The thought of writing papers, researching, and having a full time relationship with text books again was enough to make me reconsider! I had a paper due before I even started! He calmly said, "Yes you can do it and you will..."

Orientation 2009 (freaking out inside)

A year later! May 16, 2010 and so happy to be done! I am grateful to Josh for being so incredibly supportive throughout my masters program...For all the hours of overtime he worked, for the many times he brought me back to earth when I started to stress, for being motivating after a hard day!! Thanks for all this and so much more! Couldn't have done it without you babe!

The rest of my family has also been so supportive! My parents and Josh's parents (and Cels!!) were able to come out for graduation and I am grateful for their support to the very end as well! I am so blessed.

We got to explore the city a bit more with our parents here, which was really fun...

Our FUN week consisted of... Crown Center. The Plaza. Dress shopping with mom. Yummy Food. Church History Sites. More shopping. More eating. Worlds of Fun Amusement park. Pedicures. Sharing the place we have come to love! We got spoiled getting to spend this extra time with our family! Thanks so much for coming out and being with us for graduation week!

At the Allen Field house before graduation.

Before Graduation we had a little time to go to Allen Field House.

The grad and the fam

My great friend Gayle! Love her!

After graduation my wonderful Auntie and Uncle were nice enough to host the BBQ at their house. Bob's back yard is looking PERFECT like usual! : )