Update!!!

Hello everyone! You probably thought we dropped off the face of the earth, but don't worry.....we have just been busy! Here are a few things we have been up to....(that I can remember!)
1. Danae and Jake got married! It was a great day. Everything went well. They are happy as can be. Jake is working and Danae just started the nursing program. They also bought a house. it is cute. They have been working hard on updating it!
2. We finished the spring semester of 2009! Brett was so happy to have a break! I was happy to be finished!
3. I graduated with my RN
4. We got to spend some time with Natalie and Trent when they came down in May. We went to Zion with them, went golfing, went to dinner, and enjoyed their company! It was great to see them!
5. We celebrated our first anniversary on May 8th! Time goes by so fast! It has been a wonderful year and we look forward to many many more to come!
6. I got a promotion at work. I am now the staff development coordinator, and a member of the management team. I would explain what I do but I have lots of different responsibilities. I work Monday through Friday and am on call one weekend a month. It is nice, but it is different to get used to but I am enjoying it! It is a lot more work then I anticipated but the raise is always a plus!!! We were planning on moving out of town, but there were no jobs where we were going to go so Brett is going to have to commute again this year to school. He is great to do that so that I can have a job! He is the best!
7. We moved across town into a nice town home. We liked our old apartment, but with the way rent is we could get a 3 bedroom town home with a garage and yard for the same price to stay where we were. It is also closer to the freeway and farther north so it will cut some time off of Brett's commute. Brett's family was able to come down and help us which was a huge blessing! They ended up moving all the stuff while I was at work on Friday, so then they helped us unpack and clean the rest of the weekend. It was a blessing to have their help!
8. We went to Mesquite a few times. My family was down there at a condo in April so we were able to spend time with them down there. We have also made a few other trips down there to play Bingo and get away. The last time we went down Brett won Bingo twice and won some money on the slots! It was lots of fun. We are planning another trip soon : )
9. With Brett's winnings we bought a used washer and dryer! It is sooo nice to have a washer and dryer! I love it!
10. I passed the NCLEX and am now an official RN. Wahoo! It is such a relief!
11. Brett has been studying his heart away studying for the DAT. He will do great! He is very smart!
12. Brett filled out the application for dental school, which took him tons of time! We applied to 15 schools throughout the country, so who knows where life will take us! We are excited for the adventure!
13. My mom came down and helped me decorate our new place. It was fun to have her come and great to have her help! Brett hates helping me with that stuff!
14. Justin is getting married to Erin! He just proposed last Sunday. We are so happy and excited for them!

It seems like I am forgetting stuff, but I can't find my camera at the moment to remind me what we have been doing. I will update again with pictures sometime soon. We hope everyone is having a great summer and enjoying the sunny weather! Have a happy fourth of July! We are so blessed to live in this free country! We are grateful for all the men and women who protect our country and those who have in the past! Have a happy day!