When we last left our love-struck heroes, they were sizzling in AZ and loving it! The wild world of Pest Control came to an end, and with the new semester fast approaching, they saddled up to return to BYU. Mama Bean and Annelise were quick to come down and help us uproot our few belongings (and many presents! Thanks again!!!) to Provo!
Then, DISASTER STRUCK!
Yes, that is the middle of nowhere.
After extensive repairs in AZ, we thought we were good to go. The first tire blow-out wasn't too bad, because we quickly emptied our jam-packed trunk and changed it out for the spare. The second blow-out was incredibly frustrating, however!!! Not only did we not have a spare to change out, but my AAA membership was 10 days expired and no one would answer the phone at any tow yard.
Lucky for us that day happened to be the FIRST DAY OF DEER SEASON, which, for all the rest of us who don't enjoy climbing a tree drenched in deer urine, means no males anywhere in the nomad-like portions of Utah run their businesses. Our tow truck driver, Scott, is the mechanic for his towyard, in CEDAR CITY (an hour the opposite direction) who kindly towed us to a hotel near a Wal Mart where we could go in the morning to get new tires and be back on our way.
Making the best of a bad situation, the four wearied travelers rented a movie from RedBox and promptly fell asleep 3 minutes into it.
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But don't worry, we awoke the next morning, got the new tires, and made it to BYU where we have quickly adapted to our new life!
One of our MANY highlights thus far has been the visit of Brittney's cousin Jamie with her husband Tyler and their daughter Avery!
It's been amazing being back in school and just buckling down to do well! So many distractions have dissipated being married, and we are loving every minute of it!
Brittney continues to work as the all-star receptionist and do-it-all secretary at the on-campus Pre-School/Kindergarten and has recently taken on more responsibility preparing the food for the kids in preparation for her new Dietetics (Nutrition) Major.
I had planned on keeping work to soccer referee jobs and graphic design after the summer burn-out, but recently had the opportunity to work as a portable electronics salesperson for Best Buy (iPods, car audio, digital cameras and video games? YES PLEASE!) so I'm back in the workforce again ;)
Between acing tests and dominating our classes, we've spent a lot of time playing with other married couples, hosting Kayla and Becca at our place, organizing epic longboarding journeys and most importantly: PLAYING SOCCER!!!
Oh how we've missed you, Provo.
