Fall Festivities

Here are just a few pictures about what's been happening in the Fall... 

We celebrated my old roomie's birthday! There was a surprise party at Buffalo Wild Wings for Katie girl. Her husband planned the whole thing and she had no idea. They live in Provo so we were all so happy to see her again!

Hanging with the Lewellen's. Andrew did a whole lot better at the golfing shtuff than I did.

Ezra just loves playing with Andrew. And chasing him everywhere.

We took a beautiful (not-so-hard) hike.

Idaho really is beautiful from up there!

We had a little game night (that's what happens when we can't be going outside all the time anymore) with the Turner's and Stephanie, and our neighbors.

These are our neighbors, Mandy and Nate. They are so awesome, we're so happy to have such nice people living next door. Mandy works with me and Nate works with Andrew. Funny how that worked out.

And I'm not surprised by Andrew's face in this picture.

Andrew's Bike Project

After we went to California and visited with my brother Andrew (who loves bikes), my husband Andrew wanted to build his own fix gear bike. (I have to specify between the two Andrews... my family just calls my husband "Little" Andrew or Brittany's Andrew).

The beginning stages of Andrew's bike. He got some parts from a bike shop and some online, but he hand-picked everything.

The only thing missing is the chain.

First test run... in the house.

Andrew got a little bit of help from our friend Jacob, and from my brother, but he did a lot on his own. I was so impressed. (That's right, my husband still impresses me... often). 

Now we have two bikes, so we can take them out together!

Salt Lake Trip

I am going to be posting back a few months because I am so behind! I was student teaching and working so I didn't have much time to post. I'll post about my totally awesome student teaching experience later.  

Andrew and I took a trip to Salt Lake to visit my cousin and some friends. We had so much fun, and it was a much needed vacation before I began my student teaching. We enjoyed being with Brendan and Nicole, even if we're just sitting around... we always have fun with these guys.

We took a tour of the conference center. Just for fun.

This is right in front of the Salt Lake Temple.

They dress so much alike... not on purpose.

This is in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

While we were down we also visited our friends Kyle and Sharon. They graduated from school already so they moved away from Rexburg. It was so nice to see them again! This picture was taken on top of the Conference Center. It was such a warm day in Salt Lake and we were lovin' it.

California Vacation

Andrew and I were so excited to take a trip back to beautiful cal-i-forn-I-A in August. It's so nice to see our families and to enjoy the weather and, of course, the beach. We started our trip by attending Tara Fullmer and Garrett Radmall's sealing in Redlands. We're so excited for them and that we were able to go.

Outside the Redlands Temple.

Some of the girls, happy to be with Tara on her day. Love the dress, only Tara could pull it off.

The next day was our annual family reunion in Ontario. It was so much fun, to say at the least. We took family pictures first.

My mom's side of the family: The Cannata Family. Everyone except Mickey, but he'll be home so soon! There really is something special with having everyone together.

The Warner Family.

The Little Family.

For our family reunion, we went to the park and had a BBQ. We reserved the pool and went swimming for some of the day.

I know, scandalous picture in the shower... 

Just hanging out, I love this time with my family.

I took this video of the fam playing water polo, I wasn't in the water because Andrew and I had to leave to San Diego for his cousin's wedding later on. 

So this is what I did. Danielle, Scott's totally awesome girlfriend, kept me company.

Ellie hung out with us too.

And we got a little sunburned.

We left for San Diego that same Saturday for Matt and Kelly's wedding. Kelly is Andrew's cousin and a lot of Andrew's family lives in San Diego, so it's always a party when they get together... a big one.

Andrew and I with the Bride and Groom. They looked so cute together. Their reception was so much fun! We danced a ton (Andrew's family are definitely dancers... just like mine), and we ate Sprinkles cupcakes. Oh my goodness, they were the best cupcakes I have ever tasted! Thanks for choosing those Kelly.

Since we took our vacation pretty close to our one year anniversary, my mom AND my mother-in-law surprised Andrew and I with our wedding cake they saved for us. You guys are so thoughtful, thanks so much! It still tasted great!

Andrew and I at the Pacific Beach. Andrew's favorite game to play at the beach (while not surfing) is "pushing Brittany in the water," or at least splashing me a ton. I like that game too, it gets me back in shape from running everywhere. He won in the end.

Andrew's always happy when he gets a little surfing in (since it only happens a few times a year). And I am always more than happy to join him. Not surfing, just at the beach :) This picture was at La Jolla, I love this beach. It's also right next to where Andrew proposed to me.

Getting a little sun... or a lot. This is right before Andrew's little cousin's baptism. He has a lot of little cousins and I love getting to know them more. I really feel apart of the family!

For the last bit of our trip, we spent some time with MY cousin, Brendan, and his new wife, Nicole. They are so great and we always have a good time with them. We got some Ben & Jerry's and had a fun time at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga. 

Stevie came with us for the fun as well. Love you sis!

I also love these guys. 

Husband and Wife.

Wow. That was a long post.

Anniversary and Andrew's Birthday

Andrew and I shared our one year anniversary on July 31st. We shared a wonderful day together and decided to take a trip to Salt Lake later on in the week. My cousin Brendan got married on Andrew's birthday in Salt Lake City so we were able to go to their sealing. It was so awesome, we're so happy for Brendan and Nicole. 

Beautiful Salt Lake.

Andrew's Birthday was August 4th so we enjoyed the William's sealing in the morning and then went to Park City later on to spend some time together. We love that place, and I love the outlet stores. We went to Salt Lake for dinner at PF Changs (which we really think tastes better in California, and that's not just because we're partial). After we just enjoyed a  walk around downtown Salt Lake, which we are beginning to love!

Andrew opening his birthday presents in our hotel room. And below, trying on some of his new stuff... he's so gorgeous (and I'm not just saying that because I'm his wife).

J.Crew Model.

The next day we headed back to Idaho, it was a short trip. But on the way we stopped at Lava Hot Springs. The weather was perfect for the water park.

These water slides don't look that big and scary, but when you're at the top they do! I was a little scared but promised Andrew I would give it a go. When the 6 and 7 year olds went down screaming, I was hoping it was because they were having lots of fun. And it WAS really fun! 

That pretty much ended our trip for Andrew's birthday/our anniversary, which was a while ago, but won't be forgotten. I la la la love you!

Goodbyes

I knew this time would be coming, but it's still sad when everyone moves on and moves away. Kyle and Sharon moved from Rexburg, but not too far so we can still see them. We had an absolute delish dutch oven dinner with them, the Purcell's, and the Turner's before they left. Now Natalie and Mark are moving away too! But I'm so happy for everyone. We're all grown up. 

The dinner was so good, great cooking guys! Ellie is under the table but you can't see her haha.

The very last wii basketball tournament.

Playing frisbee at Mark and Nat's for the last time :(

So glad Stevie was able to join us. She rocks.

Miss you Natalie and Sharon! At least Markie and Tristan are still in town. And we're all getting really close to finishing and moving on.

Ellie is the cutest, I love this little video.