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Catchin Up

I know, I know. It's been like 10 years (but really only 9ish months) since I posted last. But that's because there have been super EXCITING things happening in our lives. Brandon is back at school for his LAST semester! WOOO!!! We are pretty stoked. I, being the mature, graduated lady I am, got a full time job! I absolutely LOOOOVE it! It is a small office in American Fork called Mountain West Foot and Ankle Institute and I am learning so much every day. I never thought I would be working as a patient care coordinator/medical assistant for a foot doctor. It is so interesting. Dr. Gibson is the nicest guy ever and I LOVE the 4 other ladies I work with every day.

Also, Brandon just found out today that he got a job working for Property Solutions! I'll let him tell you more about that later... :)

Yes, I am still dancing. Of course. :) I auditioned for a company in Denver in June and after the two week long process, I was invited to join their company. However, after MUCH prayer and fasting, I had to turn the offer down. It wasn’t right. SO, I am now rehearsing in the evenings with a local non-profit company called Wasatch Contemporary Dance Company. We have a show in October (23rd and 24th-come!) at the Covey Center (Heck yes, a REAL stage!) and it is going to be a fabulous show!!

Most exciting of all is that… we got a puppy! Her name is Riley and she is the cutest little thing ever. She is a schnauzer/yorkie mix. We had to get a hypoallergenic dog because I’ve recently discovered I am allergic to most dogs. Mer. :/ We got Riley when she was about 2 months old and she is now close to 5 months. Luckily, I haven’t had any problems with her, allergy wise. However, she is really awful at the whole potty training thing. Mer. AGAIN. Haha. She is trying to figure out how to work her ears and it is HILARIOUS. We constantly find her ears glued together on top of her head like a unicorn. Hehe! We are so blessed to have her! She is our baby… for now.

 I’m sure there is more to tell.. but for now, ta ta!

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