November

Both Taylor and I were going to school full time and I was interning at Providence Elementary School during the month of November. It was pretty calm and there wasn't too much going on but here are a few of the highlights...

My cousins planned a girls night out. I am on the younger side of the Christensen side and most of them grew up in Utah together so I have never known any of them super well. Now that I'm older, married, and almost done with school, I feel like I have more in common with them and it was so fun to just chat and get to know them better. We were also celebrating that Aunt Callie finished up her cancer treatments and that she is doing well. It was a wonderful night!   

One night while in Logan, I got a call from Keri. I guess she was up in Logan picking up Chandler (Mckay's younger brother) so they could drive out to California for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately their car broke down as soon as they arrived in Cache Valley. They had some family friends help them out and we got to see them for breakfast the next morning. I know it wasn't ideal circumstances for the Perry's but it was so great for us! We absolutely loved having them and it was a confirmation to me that we need to live close. 

We also attended the USU vs. BYU game. I have to admit that I was totally torn! I loved my time at both schools but the Aggies are such rude fans. I don't know how to describe what they do but I was a little bit embarrassed to call myself an Aggie though. BYU won so it was still a win for me. 

This was our last meal in our studio apartment before the big move down south. It was all of the leftovers we had in our fridge. As we sat down to pray we noticed that everything was white-ish. Probably not very healthy for us but we got ride of all our food! 

October

October started off with a bang. We went down to visit Taylor's grandparents in Saratoga Springs for General Conference. Between sessions we went on a walk out to Utah Lake and someone invited us to use their row boat. It was so beautiful and I couldn't believe that it was October. Conference was fabulous and I am so grateful for the knowledge of a modern day prophet and being able to receive revelation for our day. 

For winter break we decided to drive out to the Reno area and visit the Christensen's. I had never really been out to that area but it was absolutely beautiful. Carter showed us around his two dental offices and was kind enough to make Taylor a retainer. Lake Tahoe was beautiful and I hope we can go back during the summer to explore more! 

Taylor was a favorite that weekend. We were going to bed one night and he said "It's so neat to hear Uncle Taylor. I'm Uncle Taylor!" They absolutely adored him. 

We went to our first girls soccer game and Reese killed it! We'll have to work on Taylor's comments to the referees. And imagine it wasn't even our own kids!   

While Taylor and Carter went on a Scout camp out, Steph and I got to work on the kid's Halloween costumes. Stephanie was so creative and coming up with something out of random objects. It made me so excited to have kids and be creative for them. 

Carter had a work party where they watched the Broncos game and he outfitted us all in the proper attire. 

For Halloween we decided to be chickens. Probably one of the most random costumes ever but it was fun. We got together with some friends and had a little party which was nice. Halloween isn't one of my favorite holidays but this one was fun.