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The Lone Star State

Yikes! It's been a while. Well it feels like nothing notable has happened in the last month of my life, and yet here I am in a different state. Here's the recap: Andrew and I got here two weeks ago and were quickly unpacked and settled despite our car troubles. In fact, I think we got settled a little too quickly because now I have nothing to do during the day. Andrew seems to be enjoying his job, and he has probably already gained weight from all the times they've fed him. He's made friends with the other co-ops and loves Texas BBQ. Our ward here is so nice. Almost everyone came up and introduced themselves to us on our first Sunday and offered to help us with anything and everything we might need. They're a good bunch. We haven't done much exploring yet, but don't worry, we plan on it. As for me, I stay home and read just about every day. To be honest, I miss the business of life in Provo and being a student, but I'll get back to that before long. Fo...

Wah-ha-ha-hoo

Did the title make you think of Mrs. Frizzle, 'cause that's what I had in mind. It's official, we have an apartment! Since we'll already be (almost) halfway there this time next week, that is such a wonderful thing. The not so wonderful part is packing. I don't hate it and I'm rather used to it but...it's a lot of work and we haven't exactly started yet. So, on to other things. Here's a recap of our most recent Saturday: First we hit up some yard sales and got a 5 dolla entertainment center (they even delivered it for us!) after which the Fishes stormed into our open house and scared us half-to-death. Then we got our cowgirl/boy on and rode horses with Andrew's dad. I wish I had some pictures, I know a couple were taken. It was a lot of fun. (First time I've ridden horses that aren't ridden pretty much every day). I was a little nervous at first 'cause they were kind of jumpy, but I loved it. For the grand finale of the day we we...