No news is good news

There hasn't been much to report on the last few weeks. Since starting work I see a lot less of Brett which means we don't get to do as many fun things which means there isn't much to blog about. Additionally, my free time has been cut so I don't need to blog as often to keep me entertained. BUT... I know you are all dying on the inside because you haven't heard from us recently, so I decided to give a little update.

BRETT:

Brett finished umpiring for the summer. He went out with a bang by doing some state championship games! (that means he is legit!) Because it was a championship there were multiple games going on one right after another. He was a trooper and did it all afternoon and evening last Tuesday. I brought him dinner and watched one of the games. It was during this game that I finally saw first hand what happens when Brett makes a call some people don't like. You see, there was a runner who came home but never stepped on home base. Brett called him out, much to the dislike of the parents. I was sitting in front of a really vocal father who kept yelling at Brett. So what do I do? I turn around and yell back. "No sir, YOU are blind! Your son never touched the plate!" Okay, so that was a lie. The truth....I didn't do anything. I sat there quietly hoping that it would all be over soon. haha. So much for sticking up for my husband! whoops.

Even though baseball is over, Brett is still working diligently at the MTC. We had a little get-together with his work buddies the other night so that was fun. (minus the super spicy Mexican food they served) He is also playing on two intramural softball teams. He is their "big-hitter" and his experience in baseball is undoubtedly helping the team. Brett has also stepped up around the house and is picking up the slack that I've been dropping since starting work. Thanks hun! You rock!

KIRSTEN:

I'm literally thinking, dreaming and living my new job constantly! I'm loving going into work and I love expanding my knowledge base while I am at home so I can better help the students. I could live without the dreams though, since most of them are nerve wrecking. But overall I couldn't be happier with the job. The people I work with are great. We had a bon-fire the other night with the employees and I felt very welcomed even though I'm so new. My learning curve is finally reaching the climax which is nice. The first week was very overwhelming as far as learning new skills and trying to put them into practice while still remembering small details about the students so I could chart on their behavior. I came home with a headache every night. But this week has been smooth as butter and for that I am very thankful!

Other than work, my life is pretty routine. Since I don't have to go in until 1:30pm I still get to sleep in, keep updated on my blog reading (very important), and most days I get to see Brett for about half an hour before I run off to work. Oh the joys of having opposite schedules. Also, my brithday is in less than a week and Brett has already started spoiling me! Did I mention that I have the best husband??

Well today is the 24th of July. If you are in Utah or from Utah you'll know what that means. If not, what it means is that most people will get today off work. I say most because I still have to go to work and Brett actually picked up another shift for someone tonight, so he is working twice. Nothing like working on the holidays. But we both have tomorrow night off to play, so that will make up for it!

Enjoy your holiday/ weekend! And I'll try to be better at updating with shorter posts in the future. :)