Family Photos...

While Matt and I were in Big Bear, two weeks ago, we got family photos done with his family. Mom mailed the photos to me a couple of days ago and they turned out so cute! I posted my favorite's below and at the bottom I have a slide show of all of them. Isn't our family cute!?

Well yes we could read your blog...

(I thought this was just too funny!)

So I figured it was time for another post just to keep you to speed on what's going on in Matt and my life...

I just took my math final (last week actually) I am not sure how I did in the class the grades should be posted tomorrow so that will be good. I actually e-mailed the teacher wondering if she knew (I am so not patient) she said she didn’t have the grades in front of her but she thinks I got an A. Yea! I am pretty happy about that, I mean even a B would put a smile on my face (especially since I have not done too well in that class in the past).

I am taking Humanities the second block this summer and my first day was a blast! I am the official scribe for the teacher (it was actually by choice and I get an extra 5 points, right on!) the teacher seems really cool and fun. It should be a good class and I am really excited to see how it goes.

I had also signed for Astronomy, I went to the first day of class yesterday and dropped it first thing this morning. There were a lot of reasons I dropped it, the disadvantages of taking it in a block (so much stuff, not even time), it was from 7-9:30pm Monday and Wednesdays and I work at 7am every morning so I would have no time to come home after class and just relax, instead I would be going straight to bed. Also my teacher is kind of a jerk. He mumbles a lot so I had no idea what he was talking about and when other students asked questions he would look at them like they were dumb. I really don’t need a teacher that is going to be rude and not helpful to the scientifically challenged (like myself). So I decided to just stick with the Humanities class and focus all my homework time on that one class. I have found I do about a hundred times better when I lighten my school load a little and just focus on getting good grades. Sure it will take longer but my GPA could use the help.

Besides school we are keeping ourselves busy with work. Actually work is really nice because I just take inbound calls which means between calls I can do a little homework here and there which is always a good thing. My work has been really awesome these 2 ½ years I have been working here. I really couldn’t ask for a better job while in school. Work for Matt is going good. He is still working graveyard as an Assistant Manger at Wal-Mart. He was told that in August he should be switched back to days so we couldn’t be more excited. Though at times work can be hectic and crazy and just all around annoying (whose work isn’t) I am so grateful that we both have steady jobs with pretty decent health insurance (which is coming in REALLY handy right now) and helps keep a roof over our head and food on the table. I watched a show (30 days with Morgan Spurlock, check it out!) about how hard it is to live off of minimum wage now days. I am so appreciative of the fact that Matt and I don’t have to worry about that. We may not be making the millions but we do ok for us and I couldn’t be happier about that.

So all in all things are going good for us. We definitely feel like we need another vacation (hopefully we can head down to our families cabin this summer), and we would always love a little break from the fun medical bills we have, but we can’t complain. We are truly blessed with amazing family and friends, jobs that keep a roof over our head and food in our mouths and a good education (which hopefully we can get done sooner rather then later). I hope all is well for you too and life is treating you good!

A wee bit cheesy...

I just wanted to send a shout out to my DeGriselles family (at least those of you that read this). I just wanted to thank you for a truly AMAZING weekend! I am so grateful I married a man with such crazy but loving family that I get to call my own. You have all been so welcoming and incredibly loving to me these last two years and I can't thank you enough! Though it is a bit cheesy I just wanted to tell you how much I love you ALL and how I think the world of you! Thank you (Mom, Dad, Aaron, Thom, Sarah, Luke, Leona, Danielle, Allison, Timothy, and Tim) I couldn't imagine a better (or eviler) family! Love ya! ~ Brittany

"The Sun may rise in the East at least it settles in a final location..."

All I can say is...AWH! This past weekend was such a blast it's sad to see it's already over. Matt and I ventured out west this weekend to visit with the family in the sunny state of California. It was utterly the best weekend I have had (I am sure Matt could say the same) in a really long time. We spent the last four days relaxing with family, enjoying time together, and just getting away from work and school, what else could you ask for? (side note: I have added some photos from our fun-filled weekend and at the bottom of this post I added a slide show of all our photos.)
Matt and I haven't been able to get away on a real vacation for WAY too long (we went to SLC the end of April for two days but it was so quick I don't know if I would technically call it a vacation) and so this past weekend was definitely a long time coming. On Saturday (the 14th) Matt and I flew to California and arrived at about 3:30. Matt's sister Danielle was at the airport to greet us, she drove us up to Big Bear (where Matt's family is from) where the family was getting ready to take some new family photos...since the last time we took photos we have had two new additions to the family, Matt's youngest sister Allison got married last year so her new hubby Tim hasn't been in any family photos as well as our little niece Leona who is about two months old now. It was really fun getting new pictures, seeing the family all dressed up, and just seeing everyone again.

Sunday morning we had Leona's baby blessing in the same church Luke (my nephew) had his. It was so nice seeing all the DeGriselles men gathered together for the baby blessing. It just makes me even more grateful for the gospel and that Matt has such an amazing family that has such strong values in the church. I can't wait for the day we bless our own little baby! After church we went back to Mom and Dad's house where we had some amazing steaks for dinner and delicious ribs for dinner! (We were definitely spoiled!) Sunday night we all (the whole gang which includes Matt & I, Aaron, Thom & Sarah & family (they couldn't stay long) Danielle, Allison & Tim, and Tim) catched up, relaxed, and enjoyed the time together!

Monday morning we got up so stinkin early! But it was well worth it because we went to Disneyland and it was a BLAST! It was the first time I had gone to Disneyland with the whole DeGriselles crew! It was so much fun being at such a fun-filled park like Disneyland with family and friends, I can't wait to go back! We hit up Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones, Space Mountain, The Matterhorn, and a few rides in California Adventure like The Tower of Terror, Soaring over California, and the California Screamer. I haven't had so much fun in a long time, I enjoyed every minute of it! (well maybe not all the waiting in line, but what can you do?) Tuesday Matt and I took off back home to good old Utah. It was very bitter-sweet leaving the family behind and all the amazing times we had, but it's always nice getting home and back to life. I am not sure when we will be able to see the whole family again but I know it wont be soon enough!

(can anyone name the song the title for this blog is from?)

Happy Father's Day!

I just wanted to say thanks to all the amazing father's out there and thanks for all you do! I wanted to thank my own dad, as well as my new DeGriselles dad...as I so loving call him Daddy D! Thanks for all your love and support, we love you so much and couldn't imgaine life without you!

I've been tagged!

Four Places I Visit Over and Over:
1. Work
2. Mom's house
3. the Gym
4. School

Four People Who Email Me The Most:
1. Kathy
2. Mommy D.
3. Dad
4. hmm...Facebook

Four of My Favorite Foods
1. Los Hermanos Seafood Enchiladas
2. Rubios Fish Tacos
3. Mashed Potatoes
4. Oh and Red Robbin's Fries!!

Four Places I'd Rather Be Right Now:
1. Anywhere with Matt :)
2. Disneyland! (oh I'm going on Monday...YAY!)
3. On the Beach
4. On a Cruise

Four T.V. Shows I'd Watch Over and Over:
1. Will & Grace
2. CSI: Las Vegas (or Miami)
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. LOST

Four Bands/Groups I Love to Listen To:
1. Red Hot Chili Peppers
2. Coheed and Cambria
3. Incubus
4. Tool

4 People you Tag:
I tag everyone!

Today's Question of the Day...

So to keep with my "Summer Vacation" theme for my "Question of the Day", today's question is...

What would be your ideal Summer Vacation if money and time weren't an issue?

I would love to go on a cruise! I am not sure where, maybe the Caribbeans or the Bahamas, but it would just be me and Matt out in the open ocean for a week relaxing and soaking up the sun! I have always wanted to go on a cruise and I think it would be a blast! Seeing sights I have never seen, going on an adventure as we tour the islands, and taking a million pictures of the experience, ideal! Hopefully we can save up a little extra cash and go for it but until then there's always dreaming right?!

Park City Extravaganza!

Well this last weekend found me having a blast up in Park City with my aunts! Every year we like to go somewhere fun (just us girls) and get-a-way from work and school and just plain everything! This weekend was no exception.

So the first day of our get-a-way was very relaxing. Friday (the 6th) we all met up at Baijo's (which is really close to my work which worked out perfect!) and had a delicious lunch! We started driving out to Park City after lunch and I couldn't believe how beautiful the canyon was. We went up Provo Canyon and it was so green! I don't think I have ever seen the canyon so green and beautiful, a nice scenic view for our drive to Park City. The really nice thing about going to Park City this year is how close it is! We were at our hotel in no time at all. We stayed at Best Western and I think it had the nicest lobby that I have seen. They also had cookies for all the guests which were delicious! (Ok so maybe I ate more then just one...oops!) That night after we did a little shopping here and there my aunt Mary had a little retreat set up for us. We had a nice little dinner with fruit, chips, chicken salad sandwiches, and yummy cheesecake! After dinner we all sat around and talked about fashion, shopping, and other fun girl talk. It was so nice to just be silly and enjoy our time together.

Saturday was our official shopping day. We went to the outlet malls there in Park City and spent the day just having fun. They had a lot of really nice deals so though I didn't have a lot of money I bought a skirt, a shirt, a tank-top, two shirts for Matt, and my mom bought me some yummy smelling soap from Bath & Body works. Overall it was a good day! Saturday night we had dinner at Squatters with the whole gang. I really enjoyed the food there, I got a turkey sandwich and it was really good! Saturday night we stayed up playing cards, laughing, eating a million cookies, and just acting a bit goofy but it was a blast!

On Sunday we packed up our things and took off. It was really nice coming back home and getting back into the swing of things. The weekend was an absolute blast and I can't wait to do it again real soon! Not to mention that this week Matt and I are taking off to California! I can't wait!!

In one week from today I will be in DISNEYLAND! I can't wait!!

Summertime and the livin's easy...

Ok today's question is...

What are you looking forward to most this summer?

I decided since I am asking the questions I better answer them too...for me what I am looking forward to most is the California trip I have coming up on the 14th (family, Disneyland, cali!, YAY!) , but since I've already posted about that I will think of something else...hmmm...I am really looking forward to going down to my families cabin this Summer with Matt. We got four wheeling, hiking, BBQ's, and just good times! YAY for Summer!

9 days until we go to California! YAY!

Trying something new...

So I thought it might be fun to ask all my blog readers (there are some right?!) a question to see the wide range of responses I get...Today's question is:

Where and when was your most memorable vacation?

Vacation Time!

So it’s the beginning of June and that means summer is just around the corner. I must admit I love summer because that means Vacation Time! I know most, if not all, of us need a vacation right about now with work and school and this and that, summer time is always nice to get out of the house, city, state, and just relax! I have two way fun vacations already lined up and hopefully more will follow!

Vacation # 1…

Every year since I was 18 (the official age to join the club so to speak) my mom and her sisters and my cousins (all girls of course) go on an annual retreat to various destinations (we have gone to Moab, Colorado, Salt Lake City, American Fork…we try to stay pretty local) and just get out of the house for our yearly Sister Sleep-Over! This year looks like it’s going to be blast! We are heading up to Park City for a weekend of getting pampered. We take off this Friday at (the 6th) and will be coming back to civilization on the 8th. I am not exactly sure what my Aunt Mary has planned but it looks like it’s going to be good times!

Vacation # 2…

One word sums it up…CALIFORNIA! Matt and I are extremely excited to head out on June 14th for 4 fun filled days in the beautiful state of California! Matt’s older brother Thom and his wife Sarah had a beautiful little girl named Leona on April 20th and we are so excited to get the opportunity to meet the little cutie! Our plans are as follows: we fly out to Cali around 1 and as soon as we get out there we are rushing up to Big Bear (Matt’s home town) to get pictures done with the family. I think we will spend the rest of Saturday catching up with everyone, enjoying our time together, and playing with cute little Leona (well has much playing as a almost 2-month old can do). Sunday morning Leona will be getting her baby blessing, I am excited to see all the men of the DeGriselles family circling around her as she gets her baby blessing. Sunday afternoon and evening will be another good time to catch up with everyone, get some yummy food, and just enjoy our time together! Monday Matt and I will be heading to DISNEYLAND! We weren’t originally planning on going to the Magic Kingdom but we heard the Matt’s sister Danielle was planning on going down so we decided to get in on the action! I am super excited because I mean it’s Disneyland! What else could you ask for! Every year since Matt and I got married we have gone to Disneyland and it’s sorta tradition now. Hopefully we can keep the tradition alive (I mean now that it is a tradition we better make sure to go every year no matter how hard we have to force ourselves! j/k). And then finally Tuesday morning we fly back to Utah to get back to life…the not so fun part, but what can you do?!

I will definitely get some photos and recaps of our activities posted soon after our trips! I hope this summer finds you all getting out of the house and having some fun!