Running in Circles

If this really were my personal journal, all I would write tonight is:

 I miss Brice. I am ready for my husband to come home. You would think 5 days would be a cinch after 5 months apart, but the truth is one day apart now is harder than being apart in China. Back then, we were so in love and looking forward to everything the future held. We were so excited to be together forever, looking forward to our wedding day and honeymoon, to celebrate with friends and family. But today, Brice is my family and I miss him. The truth is, we have a home together and without him here It just feels empty. I really feel like half of me is gone. Brice thinks I'm tough and does a good job of reminding me that we will be together soon enough, but really I'm a wimp. And I miss you babe. -B

We had such a fun Family Home Evening last night with our friends, Kyle and Crystal Sherman and their cute kiddos Trey and Kajsa. We made caramel apples with lots of different goodies on top. I favored the mini M&M's and Brice went for the Reeses peanut butter cups. They don't necessarily look so pretty, but they tasted really yummy! Trey mostly just snacked on all the treats :) 

We also worried about the right way to melt chocolate over the stove, taught Trey the 'Hokey-Pokey" and watched our neighbors throw pumpkins off our porch for a movie scene they're were filming. For a Monday night, we were busy and wouldn't have had it anyway. these kiddos are so cute. Trey always calls Brice "Brice-y" and I hope he never stops! 

Thanks Shermans for coming over. - Breann

We needed to have an early halloween, because Brice is going to be out of town Halloween weekend. He'll be in New Orleans for a NSO (new student orientation) convention where BYU is showing off some of their great ideas! 

Anyways, We spent the day with Melanie and Kris trying to fit in as many Halloween things we could. We picked the most perfect pumpkins, but enjoyed seeing all the different sizes and shapes. Then we went ahead and tested our carving abilities..Kris takes this pretty seriously...but it was so fun! Brice and I both thought it was kinda crazy he had a whole drawer of carving utensils. We're just jealous though.After carving and finishing the BYU game we headed to Chipotle for dinner. so yummy!! Then we went back and watched Hocus Pocus. Melanie and I grew up watching this on most Halloween nights so it was fun to share the tradition. 

Finally, Mel and Kris headed to the haunted Circus but we passed because we had a whole lot of laundry to get done. Thanks guys for helping us enjoy an early Halloween. I will go ahead and eat some candy the rest of the month, just to make it official!

 Happy Halloween!

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L

-Breann

Breann thought it would be a good idea if I made a post on 'our' blog, I had to at least change the font first.
2 weeks ago I sold my motorcycle. It was sad, and I thought that it would be a while before I found a proper replacement. Fortunately it was not so, within the week my lovely wife let me get a new bike. It's a 1996 Yamaha FZR600R (also known as the 'fizzer 600') with only 6000 miles on it. Oh and yes, it does have the deltabox combination. It seems like it may go fast, but don't worry, it only goes the speed limit.
So far I've cleaned the carbs, reupholstered the rear seat, and repaired the rear tire. There's still work to do as it's going to need the valves adjusted, the windshield polished and cleaned, and it doesn't like to start when it's cold. If I get really bored over the winter it may even get a new paint job.

Brice.

These are the things I'm craving. It is fall. Brice won't admit it yet, but summer days are a thing of the past. The mountains are covered in red and yellow trees, the Y is lit up for Homecoming week, there are leaves all over my car, and its been rainy for the last few days. We have a candy jar full of candy corn (that I've already filled twice), a few fall decorations, and a brand new candle- pumpkin nutmeg. It is seriously so yummy I could eat it!

The days go by so quick- for only two of us we stay pretty busy! Last week Brice got 108% on a Physics test, yep highest score in the class! And I've been able to keep my running up- last week I capped off at 54 miles. We're grateful for the past weekend of conference, for the new season ahead of us, and for the time we get to spend together. 

It's no secret I love running! I haven't always enjoyed it though; actually growing up I played soccer and running at practice was the worst part. But in an effort to lose weight in high school and get in better playing shape I started staying after school everyday and would run a mile on track. Then the next week I ran two miles everyday. Before I knew it I was coming home sweaty and so proud of myself..5, 6, or 7 miles a day! I became addicted immediately to that endorphin rush! Six years later I can honestly say I probably haven't missed more than 14 days of running (besides Sundays of course!)

Last October I ran my first race- The Halloween Half marathon and finished in 1:35 and then this last June I ran my first marathon- Utah Valley Marathon and qualified for Boston with a time of 3:37:24. I loved it and can't wait to do another. Until then you can find me at the gym or out on the streets of our little town. 

 For fun click here 8 Common Running Myths, Busted!