It has been a while since we've updated our blog. Last weekend we took a very fun, very fast, and very eventful trip back to Salt Lake City for Jen and Jeremy's wedding. For those who don't know, Jen (my sister) met Jeremy (Derrick's best friend) through Derrick and I last winter. We are proud to take credit for it. :) It was a short trip, but we were very excited that things worked out so that we could come and spend time with friends and family. Derrick is especially excited that his best friend is now his "brother" :)
We enjoyed a visit from Jill and Nate Gibby two weeks ago. It was so fun to have them for a few days and explore some of the sites together. We miss them already!
Things are now very busy for both of us back at home too. Derrick is into the full swing of things with school (typically going to class 8-5 daily and me with work starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 9 p.m. during the week--which gets me out of Derrick's hair so he can study--or watch the Colbert report . . . ). I've been fighting off a cold this week (probably from the crazy travels), but am feeling much better. I'm hoping to recover soon for the big race on Saturday. Word on the street is that the winner gets a fruit basket (lame!) and the second and third place runners for each division get a huge apple pie (not lame!)--I'm definitely vying for second or third in this one. :) We're excited that Nat, KJ, and Anne will be coming out to spend some time with us and to run the race as well.
Today Derrick was just called to be..... the SCOUTMASTER. I interviewed him about his feelings and he says "no comment." He's speachless with excitement. He also says "I do like making fires, though." He'll be great and I'm sure the young men will have a blast with him in charge (I don't know if they realize that they just called one of the boys to lead the boys . . . the scouts are in for some fun activities). I was called to be the co-chair of the community service committee. It should be a great opportunity to piggy back with some of the other religious and governmental organizations in the community and do some good things.
Well, that is the latest and greatest. We love and miss you all.
8 comments:
Sounds like you guys are going to be so busy! Glad things are going well. Good luck with everything!
Thanks for the update! I always like to see what you guys are up to. I would like to see what activities Derrick comes up with!
Hey I found your blog from Derrick's facebook page...so fun! It was so fun to have you guys over tonight! You guys are great company and always a blast :)
Oh, and our blog is britneyanderik.blogspot.com if you ever want to stop by :)
It was fun chatting with you Sunday evening and we loved the update. Good luck on the Saturday race! Camping with the scouts will be an adventure. Harold says good luck with the scouts!
Wow! I had no idea Jenny married a friend of Derricks. That is really cool. Fun to get together. Sounds like your trip to Utah was fun and action packed. Good luck with your race - lots of Emergen "C" drinks. I think you introduced me to those and they are the wonder packet to cure a cold. You are the best and both doing such great things. It is fun to read your adventures and updates. I do the army 10 miler with B this weekend. We'll see who finished first!!! (I smell competition)
Good Luck on the upcoming race! We loved to spend time with you at the wedding. Luke and Bentley talk about Melinda and Derrick and how they are in Boston!
Mel! I hope you get 2nd or third place! How fun! I love the boat picture on your blog. What a pretty place. Your work hours sound crazy. I hope you get lots of time off on the weekends to relax:)
I love your blog. That is the coolest story about your sister.
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