Slacker...I guess

An elderly lady in my old ward in Duncan found my cell phone number (still trying to figure this out)...and called me this morning. I ran to my phone when I heard it ringing, noticed it was a Duncan number, flipped it open, but I WAS TOO LATE! At first, I was disappointed! I was sure it was an old friend calling to chat or something. Then my phone let me know that the person left a voicemail. WooHoo! So I listened....to hear this (edited for names and gift to protect her identity):

"Allison this is____________ in Duncan. I am wondering did you guys ever get that package I mailed you of those _____? I'd sure like to hear whether you go it or not. My phone number is ___________ and you have my address. I'd sure like for you to let me know...ACKNOWLEDGE...whether you got it or not. Thank you. Goodbye."

What is it with people expecting a Thank You card after giving someone a gift? I think it's a generational thing. I sure do not expect or even want a thank you card from anyone when I give them a wedding gift. I know you're grateful! Enjoy the gift in peace!

I need to finish up my thank yous and get them out, I know! I have been very busy getting paperwork together to buy a house, so I guess I've been slacking in the Thank you note area. So sue me.

I guess I should be writing Thank Yous instead of being on here typing out this post. But what is really on my list are more important things, like laundry and dishes and cleaning...the things that get neglected because I work full-time and in my spare time I get stuff together for the house...or spend a little quality time with my husband.

Oh well...her thank you will go out in the mail today. If you are reading this and didn't get a thank you card yet...well I apologize. THANK YOU for the gift, we love it. I'll be sending out cards soon (I hope).

Ha Ha

30 Point Buck

My husband will love this!!!!!!

Move Over Elk

I was super bored yesterday and somewhat bummed about that fact. Jereld's mom and brothers left to go to a wedding, leaving Jereld, his dad, and me. However, Jereld and his dad were out hunting until noon. Leaving me to watch TV shows that don't even slightly amuse me (nothing good is on that time of day!).

When Jereld came back, all he could talk about was hunting...until he realized that I was so bored and bummed about being alone all morning. So...being the sweet man that he is. Invited me to go on a date:

1) Scouting for elk




(YES THAT'S ME!! DID YOU THINK IT WASN'T!?!?!?)

2) Driving to Snowflake to order




This made me feel:



(Of course this is me! I just changed my hair for this picture!)

Man's Search for Happiness

I'm sitting here in Clay Springs at my in-laws typing away as my husband snoozes (I just napped too, so I can't really pretend he's being lazy...ha ha). I'm so happy to be here. Work hasn't been very fun lately for me. Being away from my husband was AWFUL! I'm glad I lived through it!

What's up with the title? Why was I away from Jereld?



A MAN CAN DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He got drawn for the archery elk hunt in 3C this year (which includes his hometown). AND...he got off work for 2 weeks. I did not get off that many days. Which means: I have to be without my Favorite for a few days here and there. Currently, I'm here with him, so I'm happy.

On another note: Last week we put an offer in a short sale house. We haven't heard anything yet, but we're hoping. Here's some pictures:

Living For the Night

There's a new George Strait song called "Living For the Night," I like that phrase of the song. When you get right down to it, the song is about a woman that leaves this man, and then he lives to go drinking at night...or something like that. BUT, I just like the words "living for the night." I get that phrase stuck in my head all the time these days. That's what I do! LIVE FOR THE NIGHT! When I get to go home from work and see Jereld. George Strait needs to rewrite his song. It would fit my life so much better if he did!

New developments in our life? We are HOUSE HUNTING! YAY! Or...starting the very beginnings of house hunting. We are going to go look at houses this Saturday! YAY!

Something to look forward to other than house hunting? DIAMONDBACKS GAME with AKIVA AND KELSEY! After the game there is a Montgomery Gentry concert. Yay for country songs!

Enjoy this Karaoke version of George's song...found on YouTube.

We're Married!

Jereld and I have been married for 11 days now. Verdict: I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER!

Friday, August 7th: Our sealing was beautiful!I am so fortunate to be able to spend my life with this man! I actually started calling him "Favorite" quite some time ago (that and "Nayna" which is somewhat similar in meaning to poor baby). And, the name fits. He is definitely my favorite. I can't think of anyone or anything else on earth that I love more.

Saturday, August 8th: We headed to Clay Springs for our first reception. The road trip was really fun...tiring...but fun. The reception was beautiful. It was outside at the house Jereld grew up in. His family did such a great job of decorating. His Aunt Deb did an AMAZING job on the cake (I'll try to remember to post pictures when we get them). Let's just say it was every hunter's dream wedding cake, and Jereld LOVED IT! And, I loved it because it was SO JERELD! After the reception, we stayed at Best Western Sawmill Inn in Heber. They "upgraded" us because it was our honeymoon. I think our room was slightly larger than what we paid for. Which was nice of the hotel manager.

Sunday, August 9th: We drove back home to Mesa and attended Sacrament meeting in our new ward. Came home and packed, took brief naps, and then headed to the airport (thanks Jeff Smith for taking us) to fly to Miami, Florida for our HONEYMOON! We had a red eye flight (I don't like flying...is makes me feel air sick). We had a layover in Atlanta, GA and then arrived in Miami around 9:30am EST (6:30am AZ time...Good Morning?!?!?!??). I guess we are technically into Monday...woops!

Monday, August 10th: We boarded the MAJESTY of the SEAS for our Cruise...here are some pics:

Friday, August 14th: We flew home from our amazing cruise :(...Jereld got air sick really bad on the way home. We had a layover in Dallas, TX. We got home and slept like crazy.

Saturday, August 15th: We had our reception in Duncan (my hometown). It was really fun, except that it was really hot in my dress (everyone else seemed to be fine)...and I started feeling sick. That night we stayed in the Days Inn in Safford, and I started feeling worse.

Sunday, August 16th: We traveled back to Mesa, but I was getting sicker...so we took long naps. Then, I got even worse and was sick to my stomach and running a fever. Jereld was the sweetest husband ever and waited on me hand and foot (and living room...and unpacking...and a lot more...I told him to quit but when you get that man going he gets going).

Monday, August 17th: Jereld went back to work, and luckily, I didn't have to (I'll go back to work on Wednesday). I was still pretty sick, but I went to the eye doctor, got my name changed with the Social Security Administration (that's right folks! I'm legally Allison Brewer), did some shopping, and got some cleaning done. I overdid it a bit, but Jereld made up for it when he got home. Such an amazing husband!

Today: I started the long process of looking over our bills and trying to decide the best direction for consolidation. I still don't think I'm well. I feel really gross. Work starts back up tomorrow morning for me...woohoo????? The money will be nice though. Jereld works at Bass Pro tonight, so I won't see much of him today :(. Tomorrow though....I'll hold out for tomorrow.