Matt and I are moving! YEA! We loved our old neighborhood and ward but the apartment we were living in needed some serious help so when we found out that we would have the opportunity to move into my Grandpa's house we were ESTACTIC! Not only are we going from a little 1 bedroom apartment to a 4 bedroom duplex with a master bedroom, a jetted tub, and walk-in closet, we also get to save the money we would of spent on rent. We have already moved in and just need to get unpacked...fun times let me tell ya! It's only going to be temporary, my dad and his brothers and sister are putting it on the market, but it's still a very amazing opportunity for us, plus no annoying landlords...what else can you ask for?!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
We're moving!
Matt and I are moving! YEA! We loved our old neighborhood and ward but the apartment we were living in needed some serious help so when we found out that we would have the opportunity to move into my Grandpa's house we were ESTACTIC! Not only are we going from a little 1 bedroom apartment to a 4 bedroom duplex with a master bedroom, a jetted tub, and walk-in closet, we also get to save the money we would of spent on rent. We have already moved in and just need to get unpacked...fun times let me tell ya! It's only going to be temporary, my dad and his brothers and sister are putting it on the market, but it's still a very amazing opportunity for us, plus no annoying landlords...what else can you ask for?!
Monday, January 14, 2008
James G. Bergera
April 13th, 1931 - January 12th, 2008
"He Inspired & He Gave"
On Saturday the 12th my beloved Grandpa passed away surrounded in love by all his children and grandchildren. My Grandpa was like a second father to me, I will miss him so much. Grandpa was and is an amazing man, he was the most generous person I have ever met. I am so grateful for all he has done for me in my life: he gave so much so freely to me, he inspired me to do better and to reach for my goals, he inspired me to become the best person I can be and never settle for anything less then I deserve. Grandpa believed very strongly in school and education, he was able to take money that he had saved his whole life and pay for his grandchildren's education, I am forever in debt to him. He taught me to never get behind, to strive for excellence in all that I do, and I know that I will continue to do my best because of the values that he instilled in me. I am so grateful that my husband Matt had the opportunity to meet my Grandpa and become close to him. Matt's grandparents live in Michigan and so he doesn't have the opportunity to visit them nearly as often as my Grandpa, Grandpa Jim as been the closest thing Matt has had to a Grandpa and I am just so grateful they were able to know each other and become close. It's times like these that I am even more grateful for the Plan of Salvation and my faith, I know that I will see my Grandpa again and it brings so much peace to me. My Grandma passed away about 3 and half years ago and I can't express the happiness I feel when I think that my Grandparents are back together again and one day I will be with them too! My Grandpa will always be with me, pushing me to do better, loving me no matter what, and guiding me throughout life, thank you Grandpa!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Dang that's a lot of snow!
Ok, so this isn't actually my car covered in snow, though it does sort of resemble it, but this does show a little bit of how I felt this morning when I first saw my car covered in close to a foot of snow. I live about 5-7 mins away from my work and left around 8:30am but didn't even get to work until close to 8:50am. Luckily the roads weren't too bad with all the snow we got, I think what took the longest was scraping all the snow off my car. Craziness! We probably got a little more then a foot of snow (so far) today and it doesn't look like its going to stop anytime soon. I will admit it I am not a big snow fan, I use to really like the snow until I turned 16 and was forced to drive in it and it all went downhill from there. I think I handle snow a lot better now then the first few snow storms I had to drive through but it still makes me very nervous, not to mention the crazy drivers that make me even more nervous! We will just say that I am ready for spring right about now. I guess there are a couple of good things about winter time, I couldn't think of a whole lot but these two did jump out at me:Snowmobiling and Snowboarding!
(So this isn't a picture of me, obviously, but it does look like fun right?) I have been snowmobiling since I was a young child and I love it! My dad and I would go up almost every weekend. I must admit I haven't gone for a while but hopefully this winter I can take Matt out (who has never been snowmobiling) and we can have a good time! As for snowboarding it's sad to admit but I have never gone. Matt (who use to work at a Snow Resort) has decided to change that this year. We bought all the gear I need (even the snowboard!) and hopefully we can find some time this winter to get out. Wish us luck!
Cuddling in front of a cozy fireplace!
Maybe it's just the romantic in me but what's better then cuddling in front of a nice, warm, cozy, fireplace on a cold winter's night? Yeah I couldn't think of anything else either. I think this has to be one of the best perks of the winter time, unfortunately we don't have a fireplace so I guess we are kind of out of luck this winter. We could always cuddle in front of a heat vent but that just seems a wee bit uncomfortable.
It is kind of sad that I can only think of two winter perks but like I said before I am not a big winter fan. Just think only 70 more days until Spring, YEA!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
A Very Merry Christmas!
Our Christmas this year was amazing! We spent the Saturday before Christmas (the 22nd)visiting with my Dad's side of the family in the morning and my Mom's side of the family that evening which was lots and lots of fun! Unfortunately Matt had to work on Christmas Eve, he was able to get off by 5 so that was good! I spent the day with my Mom and my little brother Austin…we went up to my Grandpa Bergera’s house in American Fork and he took us out to lunch. My brother Ryan also had to work but he was able to come out to lunch with us so that was good!
After that we went back to my Mom’s house and my sister Chelsie and her boyfriend Wes came over and we played cards and ate goodies (and more goodies and more goodies until we were about to pop!) We watched a couple of Christmas movies as we waited for Matt and Ryan to come home. Luckily they both didn’t have to work too late, but by the time they got off it was a blizzard! We were all a little worried about them getting down to my mom’s safely (epically Ryan with his little Chevy Cavalier) thankfully they both made it down safe and sound! That night we did our traditional opening of our Christmas P.J.'s which is always fun, and then we watch a movie depicting the Nativity Scene which always brings gratitude and reverence to us before we go to bed.
The next morning we were up by 6 a.m. (not my idea) opening presents and having fun, laughing and just being silly! It was really an wonderful Christmas all around, I couldn’t ask for a better one! That night Matt and I went back to our apartment and were able to open all the gifts his parents had brought a week earlier (they were nice enough to come visit us on the 15th and 16th since we were unable to go out to Cali this year). I am just so full of happiness this time of the year, I love being with my family, playing cards or just visiting, it’s my favorite part of the Christmas Season!
After that we went back to my Mom’s house and my sister Chelsie and her boyfriend Wes came over and we played cards and ate goodies (and more goodies and more goodies until we were about to pop!) We watched a couple of Christmas movies as we waited for Matt and Ryan to come home. Luckily they both didn’t have to work too late, but by the time they got off it was a blizzard! We were all a little worried about them getting down to my mom’s safely (epically Ryan with his little Chevy Cavalier) thankfully they both made it down safe and sound! That night we did our traditional opening of our Christmas P.J.'s which is always fun, and then we watch a movie depicting the Nativity Scene which always brings gratitude and reverence to us before we go to bed.
The next morning we were up by 6 a.m. (not my idea) opening presents and having fun, laughing and just being silly! It was really an wonderful Christmas all around, I couldn’t ask for a better one! That night Matt and I went back to our apartment and were able to open all the gifts his parents had brought a week earlier (they were nice enough to come visit us on the 15th and 16th since we were unable to go out to Cali this year). I am just so full of happiness this time of the year, I love being with my family, playing cards or just visiting, it’s my favorite part of the Christmas Season!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Just missing my hubby...
Well it's officially Christmas Season! I've got all my presents for Matt bought and wrapped! We also bought and wrapped all the families presents so we are all ready to go! It's very very fun to be back into the holiday spirit!
This year I am reading St. Luke all 24 chapters each day up to the 24th of December to help me have the spirit of the true reason of the Christmas season, and I must admit its been amazing! I feel very blessed to have the scirptures in my life and the freedoms to read them. Right now I am reading about he miracles Jesus performed and it just brings tears to my eyes, I'm so entirely grateful for the Savior, or my Savior Jesus Christ, for the example that he led in his life that I too can follow! I pray that asw I read teh scriptures more and continue to pray night and day that I may Come Unto Christ!
I've been reading the Book of Mormon and the main theme thus far that I have read is: "Come Unto Christ". There are numerous scriptures that say to "Come Unto Christ" or "Come Unto Him". One of my favorites is:
"For he is the same yesterday, today, and forever; and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if it so be that hey repent and Come Unto Him." ~ 1Nephi 10:18
I love this scripture. I love how its just to the point but more then that I love how comforting it is. It speaks to me, Brittany DeGriselles, it tells me that I can repent and Come Unto Christ, for the way is prepared for me! Such an amazing and lifting scripture. I feel like in this Christmas Season we all need to come a little closer to the Lord and give thanks for not only his humble birth but his amazing life and miracles and repentance, and lastly his atoning sacrifice, for the remission of my sins and sins of the world. I know that as long as I repent, have a pure love of Christ, faith in him, and I strive to serve him always I can return to be with him again! It's just amazing his love for me and his love for all God's children!
One sad this about this Christmas Season is that matt is way for training. The good thing is he comes home on the weekends so its not too bad. Matt leaves every Monday morning and goes to West Valley 9about 30-45 mins north) and stays up there until Friday, he drives home Friday nights and it just so happens to be Friday today! So I am excited to see my hubby very soon! This is his second week training, he has two more weeks up north, then two weeks back here, and then two more weeks up north. He should be finished by January 17th. The training is to become an Assistant Manager at Wal-Mart. We are both very excited about the promotion, he has been working very hard for over a year for it and so it's nice to see the hard work pay off! With the promotion Matt's salary almost doubles so we are very excited about that! I do miss him a lot right now, the longest we have been apart was 2-3 days and so not seeing him for 4-5 days is very hard. I miss sleeping next to him and cuddling with him. I miss his voice and laughter and i can't wait to see him again in just a few hours! I get to spend the whole weekend with him and couldn't be happier! Matt makes my whole world smile and brings so much joy to me. I love him more with each and everyday!
This year I am reading St. Luke all 24 chapters each day up to the 24th of December to help me have the spirit of the true reason of the Christmas season, and I must admit its been amazing! I feel very blessed to have the scirptures in my life and the freedoms to read them. Right now I am reading about he miracles Jesus performed and it just brings tears to my eyes, I'm so entirely grateful for the Savior, or my Savior Jesus Christ, for the example that he led in his life that I too can follow! I pray that asw I read teh scriptures more and continue to pray night and day that I may Come Unto Christ!
I've been reading the Book of Mormon and the main theme thus far that I have read is: "Come Unto Christ". There are numerous scriptures that say to "Come Unto Christ" or "Come Unto Him". One of my favorites is:
"For he is the same yesterday, today, and forever; and the way is prepared for all men from the foundation of the world, if it so be that hey repent and Come Unto Him." ~ 1Nephi 10:18
I love this scripture. I love how its just to the point but more then that I love how comforting it is. It speaks to me, Brittany DeGriselles, it tells me that I can repent and Come Unto Christ, for the way is prepared for me! Such an amazing and lifting scripture. I feel like in this Christmas Season we all need to come a little closer to the Lord and give thanks for not only his humble birth but his amazing life and miracles and repentance, and lastly his atoning sacrifice, for the remission of my sins and sins of the world. I know that as long as I repent, have a pure love of Christ, faith in him, and I strive to serve him always I can return to be with him again! It's just amazing his love for me and his love for all God's children!
One sad this about this Christmas Season is that matt is way for training. The good thing is he comes home on the weekends so its not too bad. Matt leaves every Monday morning and goes to West Valley 9about 30-45 mins north) and stays up there until Friday, he drives home Friday nights and it just so happens to be Friday today! So I am excited to see my hubby very soon! This is his second week training, he has two more weeks up north, then two weeks back here, and then two more weeks up north. He should be finished by January 17th. The training is to become an Assistant Manager at Wal-Mart. We are both very excited about the promotion, he has been working very hard for over a year for it and so it's nice to see the hard work pay off! With the promotion Matt's salary almost doubles so we are very excited about that! I do miss him a lot right now, the longest we have been apart was 2-3 days and so not seeing him for 4-5 days is very hard. I miss sleeping next to him and cuddling with him. I miss his voice and laughter and i can't wait to see him again in just a few hours! I get to spend the whole weekend with him and couldn't be happier! Matt makes my whole world smile and brings so much joy to me. I love him more with each and everyday!
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