Update, Young Lovin' Style

Well, it has been a while since I posted any kind of real update. I always appreciate when others do so... so here we go.

Jedders and I are living in the same grundgy, cinder-block chic, dirt cheap (but... not really), apt as we did before. We're not entirely settled in yet, seeing as half of our belongings are at Jordan's (Thanks Jorge)! I have every motivation in the world to paint furniture, make wall hangings, decorate to the max... but we are broke.

Which brings me to my next point. We have recently had the terror of going through multiple car repairs on our baby-- the jeep. While it is completely disheartening, the show must go on. Because of this-- and a couple of other unforseen expenses-- we are living the life of careful planning, and scrimping and saving! (Which of course, all married people do...)

As far a church goes, we are SOOOOOOO thrilled to be back in our ward. It is a big breath of fresh air to be out of the crazytown branch we were blessed to attend in KY. We have been called to teach one of the Strenghtening Marriage and Family classes. It is really a LOT of fun! We taught our first class on Sunday, and everything went very well! (Did I mention we are in the smallest classroom in the whole builing? Only 4 couples can fit in there with us!)

School is going great! So far, Jed and I are both getting all of our studying and homework done on time! We both love most of our classes, and Jed found the major for him-- Wildlife and Wetlands Conservation. There are countless careers in this line, and Jed fantasizes about them all! School really is much more enjoyable once you've found a major you love. Also, Jed just aced his first test with a 95%, while the highest in the class was a 96% (physical science... YUCK)! Good Job, Hon!

I am stiiiiiiill at Mail Services, but would love to find something in my field of recreation management (and I alway have one eye wandering). Jed was working the worst job on the planet completing surveys over the phone. He hated every second, and they would often call several times a week telling him not to come in at all (last week, it was every day). So, on Thursday, he saw a job posting at BYU and responded to it. Today he started! He is working as a delivery truck driver on campus, taking all of the necessary freight from the Queen Bee's lair to the rest of campus! (Those styrofoam cups you drink from at football games-- Jed. Snacks out of the vending machines-- Jed... He's kiiind of important, ya know).

So life is always surprising us, and we're grateful for it! Thanks for stopping in, and know that we love you!

A Goodrich Family Reunion

...A gooooood time...

Between lots of family time, excellent food, sleeping under the stars, and hiking (a little) with the hubs, our trip to the Uintas was a memorable one!

Back to life.. back to reality..... (science rules)

Farewell Kentucky...

... I hope I never have to live in you again!


(Jed really isn't sad... Promise!)

I LOVE St. Louis


But I love Andrea and baby Maggie more!

This is Jed by the house his dad is building!

This is what you see from the front porch!

This is the house! I can't wait to visit it when it's finished!


Wow.... I can't even imagine the vehicle that rolls on these things!

................. and Jed popped the vein in his wrist. Ease up on the slam dunks, honey!

Back to normal life!

MUST SEE!!

My wonderful husband called me out of bed to watch this video. I didn't think it was worth it, but now I have tears rolling down my face. Also, definitely fell to the floor laughing. SO FUNNY! Make sure you watch the ENTIRE thing.. ESPECIALLY the last 10 seconds. O. M. G!!!

I could learn a thing or two!

Happy Birthday Hubby!

Wishing You, Jeddybear, the happiest birthday yet! Today is your special day, and I hope I can help you see how happy and grateful I am for this day 22 years ago! Where would I be without you? Thanks for putting up with my whining and weirdness. You deserve everything you could ask for (including a motorcycle), but today, we'll just have to stick with the cheapo presents.
I Rover Roo!

Your wifey,
Adrianne

My Guilty Pleasure

I know, I know... But hear me out!

While in Kentucky, I got pretty bored from time to time. But! As a massive America's Next Top Model Fan, I quickly became friends with the Oxygen channel. Throughout the DAYS of ANTM marathons, I would, of course, see countless commercials for all of Oxygen's great TV shows. Dance that A** off, Snapped, Captured, and, well... Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood.
"Tori and Dean? Who are they?" My first impression was nothing worth blogging about, for sure. I accidentally watched an episode here and there and quickly put the pieces together realizing that Tori Spelling is the daughter of the late and great TV producer Aaron Spelling. I came to know that she was a major star of Beverly Hills 90210 as the virginal Donna Martin. After a few more episodes, I realized that I love her style, her kids, her husband, and the hilarious ways she handles life's situations.
I fell in love.
Even though Tori and I have completely different political views... and even though she's had a nose and boob job, I still feel like we have a lot in common. At least, deep inside.
She is a major drama queen in that she FREAKS out (in an "I'm worried" kind of way) about the seemingly smallest things. Just. Like. Me.
She loves her husband with all of her heart. Just. Like. Me.
She has a husband who is obsessed with fast bikes. Just. Like. Me.
She loves being a mother and cherishes her kids. Just. Like. I. Will.
She loves clothes and shopping, being the hostess with the mostest, throwing ridiculously amazing parties. Just. Like. I. Wish. I. Could.
She designs jewelry, kids clothes, and writes books. *Now I'm getting teary-eyed*
She says,
"I want to be a stay at home mom. I want to run an empire."
I feel that way too, in a way. I'd love to have a successful career, but struggle with it, just as she does, because I would never want to miss one second of my kids' lives.
She is hilarious.
And she's GENUINE.

Seriously guys...

who wouldn't love someone who had a book-launch party laced with black and Kelly green? WHO?


Liam and Stella are sooooo adorable!

Come on people! Jump on the Tori Spelling Boat!