I just wanted to share some things that have been going on. I realized that I often just post activities we do rather than the day to day events and happenings.
First off, school started. I am taking 4 classes and have to take a test to pass off a political science class I got partial credit for from BYU. I am excited to say this will be my last quarter at Cal Poly and I will graduate in December! It is a little weird to me to think back to my acceptance to BYU and transferring after two years. I always thought I would graduate from BYU, but I know the Lord always surprises us with the unexpected but needful. After I'm done I'll continue to manage the apartments and watch my nephew Connor until I feel there should be a change.
Jono started his 3rd year at Ernst and Young. He is now a Senior which means he will take the leader role in performing audits. Although this means he'll be working harder and longer, I am excited for him and I know he'll do a great job!
We got home from our two week trip to Hawaii about a week ago. It was amazing! When we first got there 2 weeks seemed like forever. It did go by quick but we have lots of new memories to keep us going until our next adventure. I will be posting more on the trip later.
As I mentioned before I have been managing apartments where we live in Orange. I have learned a lot and the job has stretched and molded me in a lot of ways. It has definitely been more taxing emotionally and physically than I ever thought it would. But we feel very blessed to have gotten this opportunity and its giving me the hands-on experience that compliments what I am learning in the classroom.
Saturday Jono and I bought and picked up our first washer and dryer! (Thank you Craigslist.) Hopefully now I will be more motivated to do laundry since we won't have to share the washer and dryer with 3 other units and we don't have to shell out $2.50 for every load. Wish me luck.
We are loving our ward. I really could not ask for greater people. We have felt so welcome since the first Sunday we were there and have met great people. The ward is a little older in age, but they are still young at heart. Jono received a calling as the Stake Young Men's Secretary and he's been doing that for about a month and likes it. Fortunately it doesn't take up too much time, so far only Sunday meetings.
I have to say I am quite excited for General Conference this weekend. I love sitting on the couch in comfortable clothes hearing what the speakers felt impressed to talk about to the entire church. About a year ago we started a new tradition. After every conference we get the Ensign in the mail and order an extra so we each have one and before the next conference we try to have all the talks read. It's a good primer for the upcoming conference and I love being able to read the talks since things can be missed when you are just listening. I went to the Relief Society general broadcast Saturday night and loved it. All the talks were good but I especially love President Monson's talk. During the beginning of his talk I couldn't help but think that while he is a prophet of God, he is also a man. He has his own struggles, concerns and limitations. He has experienced a lot throughout his life and he is a "man of memories." I gained a greater appreciation for who he is and for his service in the church.
And lastly, what is up with this weather? We barely had a summer and then BAM! I am ready to say goodbye to the 115 degree weather and hello to pants and warm coats for the winter. I always love the turn of the seasons, even if it is California seasons :)
Well thats all for now! I hope everyone is doing well! I love reading all of your blogs and staying updated with all your life events. Thanks for reading!